TiTAN 1 - Genesis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SHANE SUGAR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SHANE SUGAR has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

SUGAR
vs
Menace

210 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Russian Experiments

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, SHANE SUGAR!
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, Phantom Menace!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menace doesn't manage to clinch there - SUGAR circles away.
Menace shoots in for a takedown but SUGAR shows good takedown defense.
Menace is looking to clinch.
Menace shoots in but SUGAR avoids the takedown attempt easily.
SUGAR stuffs the takedown attempt from Menace. Menace gets slowly back to his feet.
SHANE SUGAR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phantom Menace.

SUGAR closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
SUGAR is working for takedown but Menace is calmly controlling the position for now.

SUGAR manages to pull guard.
Menace trying to control the position from guard on top but SUGAR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menace looking to pass the guard.
Menace throwing strikes from guard but SUGAR blocks nicely.
Menace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SUGAR really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SUGAR looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Menace closes the distance looking to clinch
and SUGAR counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menace thinking.
Menace looks gassed!
Menace darts in trying to clinch

and SUGAR counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Menace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but SUGAR has him pressed against the cage.
SUGAR stalling the fight.
Menace wants to break free but SUGAR has control.
Menace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
SUGAR's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

SUGAR breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SUGAR fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menace wants to clinch but SUGAR slips to the side

and SUGAR counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Menace!

Menace defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from SUGAR.
Menace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
SUGAR wants to control the pace but Menace is squirming around nicely.

SUGAR looking to secure an arm triangle but Menace defends it well.
SUGAR controlling from the full mount.
Menace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SUGAR jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Menace is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Menace and SUGAR has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

SUGAR swings around for an armbar but Menace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into SUGAR's guard.

Menace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menace wants to control from the top but SUGAR keeps moving.
Menace tries to free his leg and advance position but SUGAR is retaining full guard.
SUGAR utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four 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.
SUGAR working a defensive guard here.
SUGAR looking for a sweep. Not yet SUGAR, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from SUGAR. No joy for Menace on that attempt.
Menace feints and then cracks SUGAR's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow SUGAR down.
Menace tries for a takedown but SUGAR circles away easily

and SUGAR counters by clinching up.
Menace tries for a takedown but SUGAR manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Menace throws an elbow but misses.
Menace tries to break the clinch but SUGAR is controlling the position.

SUGAR breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Menace.
Menace takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Menace tries to close the distance and clinch up but SUGAR swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menace throws a left and a right that both miss
letting SUGAR counter with a right hand.
SUGAR avoids the head kick by Menace.
Menace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SHANE SUGAR dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

SUGAR slips under a jab from Menace.
Menace tries to clinch up

and SUGAR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
SUGAR prevents Menace from getting back to his feet.
SUGAR would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
SUGAR postures up.
SUGAR stays in close to Menace's body and controls the position.
Menace is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Menace has his foot on SUGAR's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SUGAR works his way back into a safe position though.
SUGAR stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SUGAR will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SUGAR trying to control but Menace is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace wants to sweep here but SUGAR controlling him for the moment.
Menace is trying to keep SUGAR in close.
Menace trying to control the position here.
SUGAR slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Menace keeping full guard, as SUGAR tries to pass.

Menace is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Menace breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by SUGAR.
Menace wants to clinch

and SUGAR holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Menace stalling in the clinch but SUGAR improves position.
Menace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

SUGAR lands a takedown into guard.
SUGAR pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menace is keeping the position for now.
SUGAR controls from within his opponent's guard.

SUGAR stands and steps away. Menace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Menace lands a really nice looking cross but SUGAR seems unphased.
SUGAR shoots and misses
and Menace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Menace lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SUGAR fails with the takedown
enabling Menace to counter with a crisp jab.
Menace stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SHANE SUGAR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SUGAR looks to land a combination but Menace avoids it well.
SUGAR fails with the takedown
and Menace counters with a nice uppercut.
Menace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and SUGAR counters with a lovely shot to the body.

SUGAR looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Menace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SUGAR can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for SUGAR!

Menace swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phantom Menace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fitch Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Olich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oliver
vs
Olich

178 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fitch Oliver!
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, Timo Olich!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oliver showed some decent athleticism there.
Olich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliver is working away from the top position though.
Oliver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olich defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olich wants to control but Oliver is keeping busy.
Oliver controlling the action here.
Oliver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olich defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olich wants to control but Oliver is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliver's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Olich is looking for a sweep. Oliver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver is keen to just control but Olich is a slippery customer.

Oliver is working for a kimura but Olich is defending it quite comfortably.
Olich is trying to control but can't.
Olich wants to get back to his feet.
Olich is looking for a sweep. Oliver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Oliver looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Olich!
Olich is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Oliver controlling the pace for now.
Oliver tries to control but Olich wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Olich regains half guard.
Oliver stalling away here and it's allowed Olich to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Olich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olich looks gassed!
Olich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliver controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Fitch Oliver just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Oliver gets a takedown into half guard.
Oliver wants to pass the guard but Olich is defending well.
Oliver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Oliver is looking for a kimura here.
Olich trying to control from the bottom.
Oliver looks to land a strike but Olich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Oliver looking to sit in guard and control but Olich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Olich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Olich has passed into side control.

Olich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliver gets back to half guard.
Oliver is looking to control Olich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliver avoid being mounted?
Olich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Olich trying to control the action but Oliver is working from the bottom.

Olich decides to return to a standing position.

Oliver scores with a takedown into Olich's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fitch Oliver dominated that round.
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.

Olich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olich tries for a takedown but Oliver circles away easily

and Oliver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olich won't be happy with that.
Oliver wants to control but Olich is keeping him busy.
Oliver advances nicely into full mount.
Oliver throwing strikes here but Olich is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Olich wants to hold on but Oliver pushes him away.
Oliver with good strikes from the mount here!
Olich is breathing heavily.
Oliver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olich working to try and regain half guard.
Oliver with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver dominating with strikes here.
Oliver looking to control but Olich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliver controlling the pace for now.

Oliver looking to secure an arm triangle but Olich defends it well.
Oliver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Olich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliver controlling from the full mount.
Olich is looking to improve his position but Oliver isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Olich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Olich is looking to improve his position but Oliver isn't that keen on the idea.
Olich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Olich is looking to get to half guard.
Oliver content just to control the position here.
Oliver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olich is looking to escape.
Olich is looking to improve his position but Oliver isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliver controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olich tries to hold on but Oliver pushes him away.
Olich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Olich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Olich is squirming around, avoiding Oliver's attempts to control the action.
Oliver is really struggling to control Olich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Olich working to try and regain half guard.

That's four 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.
Oliver looking to control and managing it successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Fitch Oliver just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Olich misses with a takedown attempt

and Oliver counters with a shoot takedown. Olich fights it but they end up in guard.
Olich looking for a sweep. Not yet Olich, not yet.
Oliver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Olich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Olich looking to control.
Olich wants to stand up but Oliver is controlling him.

Olich working for a triangle but Oliver defends it easily.
Olich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fitch Oliver dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Olich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oliver manages to work his way to half guard, despite Olich's best efforts.
Oliver gets back to full guard.
Oliver is trying to keep Olich in close.
Oliver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliver wants to sweep here but Olich controlling him for the moment.
Olich looking to pass the guard.
Oliver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliver is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliver trying to control but Olich is working from the bottom.
Olich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver landing with the ground and pound.
Olich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olich being controlled here, momentarily.
Olich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliver manages to get himself to full guard.

Olich gets to his feet. Oliver looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oliver misses with a takedown
and Olich counters with a good, hard body kick but Oliver shrugs it off.
Oliver misses with a takedown
and Olich counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oliver is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olich closes the distance looking to clinch

and Oliver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliver passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Olich!
Oliver trying to control but Olich is having none of it.

Oliver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Olich can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Oliver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olich is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliver misses with a head shot.
Oliver tries to control but Olich wriggling away.
Olich tries to hold on but Oliver postures up.
Olich throwing hammer fists to the chest of Oliver. What's that going to do exactly?
Olich really wants to buck Oliver off and get back to his feet.
Oliver controlling from the full mount.
Oliver has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Olich's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliver thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oliver scoring with strikes but Olich is staying in there.
Oliver looking to control but Olich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliver lands a heavy elbow.
Oliver avoids the attempt from Olich to control.
Olich working to try and regain half guard.
Oliver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timo Olich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olich swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fitch Oliver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Fitch Oliver!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Fitch Oliver!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Fitch Oliver!

Fitch Oliver wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Fauteux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fauteux comes into the arena with Stomp By Young Buck blaring out of the sound system. Jake Fauteux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Bagger's chin.

Fauteux
vs
Bagger

178 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

MMA Elite Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Fauteux!
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, Tom Bagger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauteux stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagger. Bagger gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagger is looking to clinch.
Fauteux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bagger fails with a takedown attempt.
Bagger keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fauteux.
Fauteux's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fauteux duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagger shoots in but Fauteux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jake Fauteux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Bagger.

Fauteux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fauteux lands in his opponent's guard.

Fauteux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagger wants to stand up but Fauteux is controlling him.
Fauteux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fauteux wants to control from the top but Bagger keeps moving.
Fauteux stopping the sweep attempt from Bagger.

Fauteux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Fauteux clinches.
Fauteux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bagger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bagger with a poor takedown
and Fauteux counters with a right hand to the body.
Bagger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fauteux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux catches Bagger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fauteux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bagger throws a combination that misses
and Fauteux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bagger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fauteux counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagger looks gassed!

Fauteux clinches up against the cage.

Fauteux gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bagger gets full guard.
Bagger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fauteux wants to control from the top but Bagger keeps moving.
Bagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fauteux stays in close to Bagger's body and controls the position.
Bagger keeping moving, preventing Fauteux from controlling successfully.
Fauteux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fauteux.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Bagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fauteux wants to get back to his feet.
Fauteux is trying to maintain the position but Bagger is very close to passing his half guard.

Bagger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fauteux defends it well.
Fauteux is trying to control but can't.

Bagger has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fauteux defend it? Bagger steps over the head and cranks it - Fauteux is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bagger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Bagger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out Kick to the Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kick to the Face comes to the cage accompanied by Chokechain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Out Kick to the Face
vs
Campbell

194 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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, Knock Out Kick to the Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Che Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campbell has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kick to the Face has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Campbell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell breaks Kick to the Face's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kick to the Face tries to strike from the bottom.

Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Campbell throws and elbow that misses. Kick to the Face uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Kick to the Face!

Kick to the Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kick to the Face drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Campbell dives on top into guard.
Campbell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Kick to the Face working for a triangle but Campbell defends it easily.
Kick to the Face is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kick to the Face working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Campbell has passed into half guard!
Campbell is nestled in close to Kick to the Face, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kick to the Face is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Campbell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kick to the Face with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Campbell works his way into full mount!
Campbell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Campbell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kick to the Face can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Campbell lands a big shot there that rocks Kick to the Face but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Campbell.

Campbell looking to secure an arm triangle but Kick to the Face defends it well.
Campbell looking to control but Kick to the Face is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kick to the Face is trying desperately to improve position.
Kick to the Face is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kick to the Face is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kick to the Face manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kick to the Face makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kick to the Face.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Kick to the Face has wrist control.

Kick to the Face is looking to sinch up a triangle. Campbell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kick to the Face's body to avoid the submission. Kick to the Face has instead reached around Campbell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kick to the Face arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Knock Out Kick to the Face!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claude Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden has chosen Where is my mind as his entrance music. Tyler Durden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Dam
vs
Durden

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

XXX Fightwear
Ice Gear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Claude Van Dam!
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, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden blocks a head kick by Van Dam.
Van Dam shoots in for a double leg but Durden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Dam throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dam throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Durden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Dam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dam throws a head kick that misses.
Durden blocks a head kick by Van Dam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Dam throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Van Dam scores with a head kick.
Van Dam throws a big shot that misses.
Van Dam pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Dam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Van Dam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Van Dam looks to land a strike but Durden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden wants to sweep but no luck.

Van Dam is posturing up here but Durden has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Van Dam tries to roll out but it's too tight and Van Dam has to tap! Slick submission there by Durden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Durden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Heaslip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty McFatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heaslip comes to the cage accompanied by We Built This City - Starship. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Heaslip
vs
McFatty

187 cm
20
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Heaslip!
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, Fatty McFatty!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFatty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heaslip sizes up McFatty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McFatty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McFatty lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Heaslip sprawling to the canvas. McFatty follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Heaslip hang on?

Heaslip is rocked!

It looks like Jamie Heaslip has been cut.
McFatty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heaslip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heaslip on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heaslip tries to get out of the position.
Heaslip is trying to stand back up but McFatty is controlling him
McFatty has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heaslip wants to control but McFatty is having none of it.
McFatty blocks Heaslip's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Heaslip is wriggling around trying to escape.
McFatty working Heaslip over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFatty scoring with strikes but Heaslip is staying in there.
Heaslip keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McFatty with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Heaslip is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFatty landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFatty with good strikes from the mount here!

Jamie Heaslip's cut is getting worse.
McFatty lands a big shot there that rocks Heaslip but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McFatty landing strikes from the mount and Heaslip is in trouble!
Heaslip is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFatty with good strikes from the mount here!
McFatty postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heaslip looks a forlorn figure.
McFatty lands a big shot there that rocks Heaslip but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McFatty scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Heaslip?
McFatty dominating with strikes here.
Heaslip is bucking up trying to escape but McFatty cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McFatty in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Heaslip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McFatty on the ground.
McFatty is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heaslip can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McFatty with a couple of short strikes.
McFatty with shots to the head and body - Heaslip looks very uncomfortable down there.
McFatty cracks Heaslip with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McFatty looking to finish Heaslip with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heaslip!

Jamie Heaslip's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McFatty lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFatty lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heaslip hang on?
McFatty fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaslip tries to hold on but McFatty postures up.
Heaslip is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Heaslip is trying to stand.
McFatty lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Heaslip wants to control but McFatty is having none of it.
Heaslip really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heaslip swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Heaslip in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McFatty working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McFatty lands a nice shot to the head.
McFatty putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Heaslip wants to get back to his feet.
Heaslip tries to reverse the position but McFatty maintains control.
McFatty scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McFatty punishing his opponent with strikes.

Jeez, Jamie Heaslip's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFatty with the ground and pound from mount.
McFatty lands a big elbow.
McFatty lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

McFatty jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Heaslip manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Heaslip tries to improve position but can't.
McFatty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFatty works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McFatty trying to control the action but Heaslip is working from the bottom.
McFatty working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Heaslip takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Heaslip regains half guard.
Heaslip seems to have got his legs back now.
Heaslip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heaslip is refusing to be controlled, as McFatty sits in half guard.
McFatty prevents Heaslip from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heaslip wants to get back to full guard.
Heaslip tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Heaslip wants to control but McFatty is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McFatty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McFatty throws a jab when Heaslip was well out of range.
McFatty throws a series of punches but Heaslip moves out of range.
McFatty throws a one two combo.
Heaslip throws a nice looking combination but McFatty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McFatty throws a right hand that misses

and Heaslip decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McFatty's guard.
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!
McFatty manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McFatty with shots to the head and body - Heaslip looks very uncomfortable down there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamie Heaslip's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fatty McFatty!