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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Souffrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Soroto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souffrant comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Jake Soroto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gaston Souffrant's chin.

Souffrant
vs
Soroto

176 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaston Souffrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Soroto!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souffrant knocks Soroto to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Jake Soroto has been cut.
Souffrant tries to advance to mount but Soroto denies him.

Souffrant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soroto tries to bench press Souffrant off him but Souffrant keeps the position.
Soroto holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Souffrant passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soroto!

Souffrant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Souffrant looking to secure an arm triangle but Soroto defends it well.
Soroto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Souffrant is working for a submission of some sort.

Soroto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soroto looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Souffrant in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Soroto tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Souffrant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Souffrant!

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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Diamond Dogs. Victor Peterson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Peterson
vs
Pena

175 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Pena!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pena gets the takedown into side control.
Pena is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pena tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peterson regains half guard.
Peterson trying to control from the bottom.
Pena is pressing down on Peterson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peterson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peterson fails to advance to Pena's back.
Pena is squirming around, avoiding Peterson's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pena trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson works his way into full mount!
Pena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pena looks gassed!

Peterson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pena is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pena and Peterson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pena is looking to regain half guard here but Peterson keeps moving and retains side control.
Pena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Peterson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pena looks calm but he's in trouble here. Peterson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pena is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Peterson lets go of the hold and Pena can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Peterson!

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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhuta Mowgli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Peterson
vs
Mowgli

160 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Synergy Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bhuta Mowgli!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mowgli fails with a takedown attempt.

Peterson gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Mowgli is controlling the position.
Mowgli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mowgli pulls guard effortlessly.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mowgli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mowgli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Peterson!
Peterson is looking to improve his position but Mowgli isn't that keen on the idea.
Mowgli wants to control but instead Peterson manages to regain half guard.

Peterson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mowgli is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.

Peterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mowgli is trying to maintain the position but Peterson is very close to passing his half guard.

Peterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mowgli is just riding it out for now. Peterson eventually gives up the hold.
Mowgli works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mowgli is retaining full guard.

Mowgli is working an open guard so Peterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Mowgli both land. Nice combination.

Peterson is rocked!
Mowgli blocks a head kick by Peterson.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Mowgli clinches up with Peterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mowgli gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Mowgli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mowgli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterson shoots for a takedown but Mowgli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mowgli counters with a nice body kick.
Peterson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mowgli closes the distance looking for a takedown. Peterson stuffs it but Mowgli still has hold of him. Mowgli picks Peterson up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Mowgli slams Peterson to the floor and that's really hurt Peterson - he doesn't know where he is! Mowgli throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhuta Mowgli!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machida
vs
Hockley

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hockley!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hockley tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hockley circles away.

Hockley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Hockley wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Hockley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
Hockley wants to pass to mount but Machida is defending the position.
Hockley seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hockley wants to pass the guard but Machida is defending well.
Hockley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hockley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hockley thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida has his takedown stuffed

and Hockley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Hockley wants to stand but Machida is controlling his arm.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
Machida sneaks back into half guard.
Hockley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Machida manages to get to full guard.

Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hockley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hockley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hockley trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hockley controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hockley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machida's guard.
Hockley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hockley trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hockley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida, not yet.
Hockley with a nice head shot there.

Hockley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Machida, up you get!
Hockley swinging wilding here.

Hockley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Hockley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Hockley is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Hockley has control of the leg.
Hockley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hockley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hockley prevents Machida from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Machida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Machida is working for a submission of some sort.
Hockley wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hockley looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockley is trying to get back to full guard.
Hockley tries to kick Machida off but Machida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hockley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hockley trying to control but Machida postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hockley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hockley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hockley.
Machida with a poor takedown

and Hockley counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida looking for a sweep but Hockley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Machida regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hockley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Machida tries for a takedown but Hockley circles away easily
and Hockley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hockley throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hockley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hockley lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hockley tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hockley to the ground. Hockley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hockley tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hockley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt
and Hockley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockley misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hockley stuffs the takedown.
Machida looks for a takedown but Hockley sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hockley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hockley wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hockley lands a nice short elbow.
Hockley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hockley wants to stand but Machida has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Machida gets back to full guard.
Machida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hockley!
Hockley is in all sorts of trouble here.

Machida working for a submission but Hockley is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hockley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hockley tries to lock up and control but Machida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Machida is working for a guillotine from mount but Hockley frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida throwing strikes here but Hockley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hockley regains half guard.
Hockley wants to control but Machida is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Hockley defends the submission attempt.
Hockley regains full guard. Nicely done.

Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hockley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hockley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hockley!
Machida is looking to regain half guard here but Hockley keeps moving and retains side control.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.

Hockley stands up.
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hockley counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
Hockley throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Hockley misses with a wild combination.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hockley stuffs the takedown.

Hockley gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Hockley seems content to control.
Hockley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Machida working for a triangle but Hockley defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hockley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machida shoots and misses

and Hockley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
Hockley is chipping away with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hockley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hockley controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hockley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hockley misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida shoots and misses
enabling Hockley to counter with a crisp jab.

Hockley shoots in and bounces Machida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hockley's guard.
Machida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hockley wants to control but Machida postures up.
Hockley is trying to improve his position.
Hockley wants to get back to his feet.
Hockley can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockley is looking for a sweep.
Hockley is trying to control Machida's posture but Machida avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hockley tries to clinch up.
Machida staying out of range there.

Hockley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Hockley is going to stand back up.
Hockley is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Machida manages to get to full guard.
Machida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hockley!
Hockley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hockley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Machida.
Hockley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hockley is looking to control Machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hockley avoid being mounted?

Hockley is defending against the submission attempts here by Machida.
Hockley is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.
Machida stops Hockley from getting back to his feet.

Machida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hockley defends it well.
Hockley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockley controlling the position for now.
Hockley wants to get back to full guard.
Hockley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hockley tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
Machida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Machida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machida prevents Hockley from standing back up.
Hockley tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
Hockley is trying to stand back up but Machida is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Hockley defends the submission attempt.

Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Hockley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hockley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machida's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Machida as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hockley!
Hockley is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Machida up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hockley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Machida is covering up but some of the strikes from Hockley are getting through and doing damage.
I would not like to be Machida right now.
Hockley struggling to land strikes to the head as Machida covers up.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hockley throwing damaging strikes from the back! Machida could be in trouble here!

Machida is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hockley controlling the positon.
Oh Machida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hockley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hockley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hockley!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yvel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LL Cool J - Mama Said To Knock You Out. Ryan White has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

White
vs
Yvel

195 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilbert Yvel !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yvel doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Yvel avoids the head kick by White.
White slips a jab and a cross from Yvel .
Yvel lands the left hand.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Yvel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yvel shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Yvel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yvel lands a jab to the nose.

Yvel clinches with his opponent.
Yvel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
White landing knees to the head.

It looks like Gilbert Yvel has been cut.
Yvel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Yvel manages to break the clinch.
White closes the distance looking to clinch

and Yvel counters by moving into the clinch.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yvel letting White take a breather here.
White is breathing heavily.
Yvel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yvel tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
Yvel lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yvel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Yvel forces White back against the cage and clinches.

Yvel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yvel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and White holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Yvel manages to break the clinch.
Yvel wants to clinch.

Yvel clinches with his opponent.
White scores with a knee to the head.

Yvel pulls White into guard.
Yvel pulls White in to control the position.

Yvel pushes White off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Yvel has White up against the cage in a clinch.

White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White lands a with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yvel in his tracks.
White tries to clinch there but Yvel circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yvel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Yvel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yvel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Yvel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yvel tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Yvel fails with the takedown
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Yvel .

Yvel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yvel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yvel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yvel trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yvel looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Yvel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Yvel 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yvel clinches up against the cage.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yvel blocks it with crossed arms.

Yvel breaks the clinch.

Yvel darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Yvel missing with knees to the body.
Yvel 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Yvel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

White pushes Yvel up against the cage in a clinch.

Yvel breaks the clinch.
Yvel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yvel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yvel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
Yvel circles away from the clinch attempt.

Yvel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
Yvel wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.

Yvel gets to his feet - White follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yvel shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
Yvel shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Yvel counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yvel is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yvel working away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yvel working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes.
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yvel is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White is working hard here to advance position.

Yvel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Good work by Yvel as he checks the leg kick.
Yvel looks to clinch
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White tries to clinch but Yvel moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yvel clinches.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Yvel .
White misses with some punches.
Yvel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White tries a knee to the head but Yvel blocks it.

Yvel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

White moves into range and clinches up with Yvel .
Yvel lands a nice elbow.
Yvel misses with a knee to the head.
White lands a knee to the body.
White is trying to break the clinch but Yvel has him pressed against the cage.
Yvel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Yvel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yvel with a lazy takedown attempt

and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White.
Ryan White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Yvel .
Nice body punch from Yvel .
Yvel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White can't break the clinch.
Yvel landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yvel .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yvel unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gilbert Yvel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yvel blocks it with crossed arms.
Yvel with an attempt at a knee that misses.

White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Yvel rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Yvel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yvel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

White breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yvel avoids the head kick by White.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yvel is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yvel finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Yvel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Yvel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Yvel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Yvel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Yvel 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Yvel rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Yvel has double underhooks.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yvel landing knees to the body.
White is trying to break free.
Yvel landing knees to the head.
Yvel scores a nice knee to the body.

White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White wants to clinch.
White tries to clinch up.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yvel is looking to clinch.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yvel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White misses with the combination.

Yvel has managed to clinch.
Yvel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Yvel pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Yvel has double underhooks.
White with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yvel blocks it with crossed arms.
Yvel can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Yvel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yvel with a knee to the head.
Yvel avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yvel .
Yvel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yvel tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Yvel avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Yvel .
Yvel trying to land knees to the body.
Yvel with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Yvel manages to pull guard.
Yvel is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
Yvel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yvel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yvel is on top in guard.
Yvel won't allow White to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yvel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White keeping full guard, as Yvel tries to pass.
Yvel wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yvel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryan White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White punching to the body, from the bottom.

White isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yvel stacks White on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yvel !
Gilbert Yvel has got the better of the ground game so far.

Yvel decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White stuffs the takedown.
White lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Yvel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yvel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Yvel !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Gatling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baroni comes into the arena with The Best Song Eva blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Baroni
vs
Gatling

183 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Gatling!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baroni lands a two punch combo.
Baroni connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Gatling! He's out on his feet! Baroni rushes in and drops Gatling with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joey Baroni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Therman Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodson has chosen The fire burns by killswitch engage as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Nicky Sullivan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nicky Sullivan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sullivan
vs
Goodson

175 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

186 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nicky Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Therman Goodson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodson fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Goodson persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.

Goodson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sullivan sprawls well initially but Goodson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Goodson is looking for a kimura here.
Goodson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sullivan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sullivan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodson passes into half guard.

Goodson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sullivan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Goodson is controlling well.
Goodson wants to pass to mount but Sullivan is defending the position.

Goodson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goodson looks gassed!
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Goodson is controlling well.

Goodson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sullivan throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Goodson manages to pass to side control.
Sullivan tries to bench press Goodson off him but Goodson keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Goodson is avoiding it.
Sullivan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nicky Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodson takes a jab right on the kisser.

Sullivan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sullivan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sullivan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goodson looks a forlorn figure.
Sullivan lands a big shot there that rocks Goodson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sullivan lands with some strikes.
Goodson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan dominating with strikes here.
Sullivan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goodson tries to reverse the position but Sullivan maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodson is bucking up trying to escape but Sullivan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Goodson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goodson is pressing down on Sullivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goodson on the ground.
Goodson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.

Goodson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Goodson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Goodson controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sullivan tries to get out of the position.
Goodson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Goodson tries for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.

Goodson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sullivan throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodson has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Goodson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sullivan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Goodson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sullivan prevents Goodson from improving position.
Goodson works to advance to full mount. Sullivan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Goodson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goodson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sullivan is in real trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sullivan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goodson.
Sullivan is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nicky Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sullivan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goodson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sullivan's guard now.
Goodson stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
Goodson stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sullivan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goodson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Goodson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sullivan wants to control but Goodson postures up.

Goodson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sullivan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Goodson yanks on the arm and Sullivan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Goodson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Therman Goodson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odinius Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Adamek
vs
Thunder

187 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

South Side Swagger
Berserker Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odinius Thunder!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Adamek there.
Adamek scores with a one two! Thunder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Odinius Thunder has been cut.
Adamek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Adamek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunder doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder shoots in but Adamek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Adamek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tomasz Adamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odinius Thunder.
Nice sprawl there from Adamek as Thunder shoots in.
Adamek swinging wilding here.
Horrible takedown by Thunder or perhaps it was just good defense by Adamek which made him look bad.
Odinius Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Adamek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adamek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunder on the ground.
Thunder looks gassed!
Thunder advances to half guard.
Adamek is looking to get back to is feet but Thunder passes into side control.
Adamek wants to get back to his feet but Thunder drags him back down.

Thunder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adamek has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamek is pushing Thunder's head away, looking to escape. Thunder manages to hold on to the position though.

Thunder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thunder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Thunder tries for a kimura but Adamek is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder in side control lands a decent elbow.
Adamek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thunder has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Thunder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adamek pushes Thunder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thunder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Thunder in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Adamek is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Odinius Thunder!