M3A: 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ima Yerface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerface comes into the arena with Big Pimpin blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yerface
vs
Slaughter

190 cm
19
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ima Yerface!
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, Mark Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yerface misses with a combination
and Slaughter counters with a nice uppercut.
Yerface tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slaughter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter closes the distance looking to clinch

and Yerface counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slaughter trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yerface in particular looking to stall.
Yerface prevents Slaughter from standing back up.
Yerface is taking a breather. Slaughter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yerface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yerface is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yerface frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yerface prevents Slaughter from getting the reversal.
Yerface controlling the pace for now.
Yerface lands a big shot there that rocks Slaughter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yerface looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yerface looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yerface controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slaughter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter'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.
Yerface sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slaughter is bucking up trying to escape but Yerface cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slaughter tries to hold on but Yerface postures up.
Slaughter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yerface content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerface seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slaughter for as long as he can get away with.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ima Yerface just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yerface tries for a takedown but Slaughter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slaughter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yerface.
Slaughter wants to clinch.
Slaughter lands a head shot.
A combination from Yerface does no damage.

Yerface clinches up against the cage.
Slaughter looking to slow down the pace here.

Yerface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slaughter scores with a nice strike.
Yerface throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slaughter counters with a two punch combo.
Slaughter shoots for a double leg takedown but Yerface sprawls well. He's pushed Slaughter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yerface misses with a right hand
and Slaughter counters with a series of strikes. Yerface will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slaughter looks gassed!
Yerface falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slaughter counters with a right hand to the body.
Yerface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slaughter as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Slaughter gets caught flat footed, as Yerface shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yerface sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slaughter can't keep his opponent in guard - Yerface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slaughter moves into full guard.
Slaughter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yerface controls the pace.
Slaughter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yerface seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ima Yerface dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yerface is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slaughter.
Horrible takedown by Yerface or perhaps it was just good defense by Slaughter which made him look bad.
Slaughter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yerface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Yerface pushes Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.

Yerface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slaughter sizes up Yerface with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yerface tries to clinch up.
Yerface misses with a takedown attempt - Slaughter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yerface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yerface works Slaughter's body with a nice hook.
Ima Yerface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yerface tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaughter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaughter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yerface looks for a takedown but Slaughter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Yerface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaughter throws a right and a left that Yerface avoids nicely.
Yerface is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slaughter.
Slaughter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Slaughter duly obliges.
Yerface wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter works Yerface's body with a nice hook.
Slaughter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yerface misses with a left hand
and Slaughter counters with a three punch combo that has Yerface backing up. Yerface nods at Slaughter to acknowledge the strikes.
Slaughter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Yerface gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Yerface politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yerface prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slaughter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yerface content just to control the position here.
Yerface'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.
A nice elbow there by Yerface.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerface tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ima Yerface just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Slaughter looks to land a combination but Yerface avoids it well.
Yerface slips a straight right by Slaughter.
The crowd cheers as Yerface lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slaughter doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter throws a head kick but Yerface moves out of range.
Yerface walks into a straight right hand from Slaughter.
Yerface fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Yerface to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaughter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yerface lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yerface shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter shows good takedown defense.
Yerface connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Yerface.
Yerface cracks Slaughter with a good jab.
A head kick from Slaughter lands but Yerface takes it in his stride.
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!
Yerface fails to land with a series of punches.
Slaughter works over Yerface's head and body with a nice combination.
Slaughter is working the combinations to good effect here.
Yerface swings for the body but Slaughter moves out of range.
Slaughter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slaughter shoots in and drives through. Yerface sprawls well.
Yerface misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaughter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Slaughter lands.

Yerface closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slaughter to the mat! Slaughter manages to get full guard.
Yerface won't allow Slaughter to sweep him here.
Yerface tries to free his leg and advance position but Slaughter is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yerface content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Slaughter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yerface stacks Slaughter 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 Yerface!
Yerface takes a little break here. Slaughter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Slaughter is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slaughter is trying to escape the position but Yerface is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ima Yerface will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Yerface clinches up with Slaughter and pushes him back against the cage.
Slaughter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yerface avoiding damage as Slaughter throws knees to the body.

Yerface manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Yerface or perhaps it was just good defense by Slaughter which made him look bad.
Slaughter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yerface looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Slaughter coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Slaughter.
Slaughter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slaughter is looking to clinch but Yerface is avoiding it.
Slaughter doesn't manage to clinch there - Yerface circles away.
Yerface throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slaughter counters with a three punch combo that has Yerface backing up. Yerface nods at Slaughter to acknowledge the strikes.
Yerface misses with a left hand
and Slaughter counters with a straight right hand.
Yerface swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slaughter counters with a left and a right that stings Yerface.
Slaughter lands with a nice combination. Yerface backs away looking to recover.
Slaughter throws a one two combo.
Slaughter misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yerface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaughter misses with a combination

and Yerface counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yerface is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slaughter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slaughter is trying to buck Yerface off.
Yerface lands some shots froms side control.

Slaughter throws Yerface to one side and escapes!
Yerface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slaughter as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Yerface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch but Yerface swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yerface looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slaughter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slaughter has his takedown stuffed

and Yerface counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yerface.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Yerface from controlling successfully.
Yerface is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yerface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slaughter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter keeping full guard, as Yerface tries to pass.
Yerface throws and elbow that misses. Slaughter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yerface's guard. Nice move by Slaughter!
Yerface has control of Slaughter's left arm, preventing Slaughter from doing any damage.
Ima Yerface overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Yerface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yerface wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yerface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slaughter manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yerface is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter can't keep his opponent in guard - Yerface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yerface perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slaughter wants to improve his position but Yerface is controlling well.
Well, if Yerface is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ima Yerface just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yerface shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slaughter but Slaughter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yerface misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaughter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaughter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yerface jabs Slaughter right on the nose. Slaughter blinks but takes it well.
Yerface takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slaughter throws a series of punches but Yerface avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerface falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slaughter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yerface works over Slaughter's head and body with a nice combination.
Slaughter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slaughter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slaughter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaughter cracks a nice hook into Yerface's ribs.
Slaughter looks to land a combination but Yerface avoids it well.
Slaughter cracks Yerface with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slaughter throws a series of strikes that have Yerface backpedaling.
Slaughter throws a head kick that misses.
Yerface looks for a takedown but Slaughter sprawls well.
Slaughter cracks a nice hook into Yerface's ribs.

Yerface rushes Slaughter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Yerface breaks from the clinch.

Yerface pushes Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Yerface breaks from the clinch.
Yerface misses with a right hand
and Slaughter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Slaughter as Yerface shoots in.
Slaughter closes the distance and clinches up with Yerface, looking for a takedown. Slaughter pushes Yerface against the cage but Yerface circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mark Slaughter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Yerface.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yerface displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaughter throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ima Yerface.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yerface, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ima Yerface!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slow Fade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fade
vs
Slice

198 cm
19
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
234 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slow Fade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to de liver by Fade. Beautiful body shot.
Fade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Fade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Fade as Slice shoots in.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Fade sprawls well.
Slow Fade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Fade scores with the left hand. Slice knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice looks gassed!
Fade cracks Slice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Slice is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slice's calf.
Slice is still on wobbly legs! Can Fade finish him?
Fade lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Slice falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Slow Fade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrick Sizewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tubbs McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sizewell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cult of Personality. Henrick Sizewell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sizewell
vs
McCoy

200 cm
19
264 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrick Sizewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tubbs McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizewell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCoy.
McCoy walks into a stiff left hand from Sizewell.
Sizewell misses with a body shot.

Sizewell clinches.
McCoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Sizewell won't allow it.
McCoy fails to pull guard.
Sizewell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCoy.
McCoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henrick Sizewell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tubbs McCoy.

Sizewell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sizewell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCoy.
Sizewell lands a front kick.
Sizewell thuds his shin into the meat of McCoy's side.
McCoy looks gassed!
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!

Sizewell drives through and clinches with McCoy against the cage.

Sizewell breaks the clinch.
Sizewell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sizewell sizes up McCoy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

McCoy is rocked!
McCoy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Sizewell finish him?

Sizewell forces McCoy back against the cage and clinches.
McCoy seems to have recovered his senses.

Sizewell is trying to trip McCoy. He has hold of a leg but McCoy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sizewell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McCoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sizewell passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
McCoy trying to control from the bottom.
Sizewell throwing shots but McCoy is blocking nicely.
McCoy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sizewell jumps into side control!
Sizewell wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
McCoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sizewell in the domination position with McCoy hanging on.
Sizewell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sizewell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCoy closes the distance but Sizewell moves to the side
and Sizewell counters with a stiff right hand.
Sizewell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sizewell drops McCoy with a big left hand! McCoy is injured, injured bad! Sizewell jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrick Sizewell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico comes into the arena with The Fight Song blaring out of the sound system. Johnny Rico has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rico
vs
Penn

170 cm
22
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rico!
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, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rico but Rico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A right-left combo lands from Rico.
Penn shoots in but Rico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rico swinging wilding here.
Rico swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Rico scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Rico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnny Rico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Rico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Rico dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
Rico lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
Penn shoots in but Rico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rico throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.

Rico clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rico lands with a right hand.

Rico clinches up against the cage.

Rico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn shoots in but Rico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab from Rico.

Penn is rocked!
Penn shoots in and drives through. Rico sprawls well.

Penn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rico!
Penn looks gassed!

Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Rico frees his head quite easily.
Rico is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rico tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rico is working to get back to half guard.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn looking to control but Rico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rico is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rico sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Penn stops Rico from getting back to his feet.

Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Rico defends the submission attempt.
Rico wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.
Rico is looking to escape.

Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rico is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Rico defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico is looking to escape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rico stalks Penn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Penn's face. Penn staggers backwards, shaken.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rico tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rico to the ground. Rico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Rico pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.

Rico manages to break the clinch.
Rico misses with a double jab.
Rico fails to land with a series of punches.
Rico tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rico as he jumps to the side.
Rico misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a few strikes there.
Rico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico misses with a straight right.
Rico misses with the combination.

Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penn prevents Rico from improving his position.

Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Rico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Rico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn prevents Rico from improving his position.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Rico dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rico sprawls well initially but Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Rico is working away.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Rico is defending well.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Rico is defending well.

Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Rico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rico pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.
Rico knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnny Rico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rico jabs Penn right on the nose. Penn blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Rico.
Rico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Rico which made him look bad.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Rico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Rico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn looking for a takedown.
Johnny Rico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn wants a takedown but no success here.
Rico prevents the takedown attempt.

Rico breaks the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rico here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Rico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Rico is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Penn is thwarting Rico's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn wants to control but Rico is keeping him busy.
Rico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.

Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Rico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rico, who protects the arm well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Trauma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert has chosen Crazyravers - Wonderland (Dj Satomi Remix) as his entrance music. Boris Gilbert is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Trauma
vs
Gilbert

177 cm
20
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Trauma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gilbert drives through and clinches with Trauma against the cage.
Trauma is trying to break the clinch but Gilbert has him pressed against the cage.
Gilbert misses with a knee to the head.
Trauma wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilbert won't allow it.
Trauma is trying to break free.
Gilbert crunches a lovely knee into Trauma's ribcage.
Gilbert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trauma blocks it with crossed arms.
Gilbert misses with a knee strike.

Trauma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trauma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilbert as he jumps to the side.
Gilbert doesn't manage to clinch there - Trauma circles away.
Gilbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilbert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trauma shoots in for a double leg but Gilbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gilbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trauma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trauma looks for a takedown but Gilbert sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Trauma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trauma shoots for a takedown but Gilbert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trauma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gilbert throws a head kick that misses.
Gilbert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilbert wants to clinch up but Trauma keeps it at a distance.
Gilbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trauma.
Gilbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trauma throws a chopping leg kick but Gilbert manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gilbert tries to clinch but Trauma moves away

and Trauma counters with a single leg into guard. Gilbert didn't expect that.
Trauma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trauma is looking to advance position but Gilbert has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Trauma is breathing heavily.
Trauma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trauma tries to lock up and control but Gilbert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trauma is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gilbert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trauma is looking to get to half guard.
Gilbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trauma is looking to improve his position but Gilbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Gilbert avoids the attempt from Trauma to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gilbert looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trauma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trauma is working hard here to advance position.
Trauma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trauma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Tom Trauma will probably get the nod.
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.

Gilbert darts in trying to clinch

and Trauma counters with a head kick that drops Gilbert - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Gilbert is rocked!
Gilbert is looking to control Trauma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilbert avoid being mounted?
Gilbert is still in real trouble! Can Trauma finish him?
Trauma trying to control from half guard but Gilbert is working away.
Gilbert is pressing down on Trauma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gilbert seems to have recovered his senses.
Gilbert has control of Trauma's left arm, preventing Trauma from doing any damage.
Trauma trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trauma preventing the sweep.
Trauma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gilbert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trauma wants to control from the top but Gilbert keeps moving.
Trauma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gilbert's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trauma trying to control but Gilbert is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trauma closes the distance and clinches up with Gilbert, looking for a takedown. Trauma pushes Gilbert against the cage but Gilbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trauma throws a looping overhand right but Gilbert ducks down to avoid it.
Trauma keeps the fight on the outside.
Trauma misses with a low kick.
Trauma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilbert as he jumps to the side.
Gilbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gilbert wants to clinch up but Trauma keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gilbert misses with a knee strike.
Gilbert connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trauma's face.
Trauma can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Trauma. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gilbert manages to break the clinch.
Trauma fails to land the takedown.

Gilbert moves into the clinch successfully.
Gilbert tries a knee to the head but Trauma blocks it.
Gilbert keeps control of Trauma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trauma can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trauma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gilbert.
Gilbert misses with a knee to the head.
Trauma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gilbert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trauma blocks it with crossed arms.
Gilbert looking to throw knees to the head but Trauma is blocking nicely.
Trauma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilbert has him pressed against the cage.

Trauma manages to break the clinch.
Trauma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gilbert stuffs the takedown attempt from Trauma. Trauma gets slowly back to his feet.
Trauma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boris Gilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Trauma drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trauma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trauma slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trauma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trauma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trauma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Trauma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Trauma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Trauma dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gilbert tries a head kick but it misses.

Trauma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trauma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilbert keeps working.
Trauma misses with the ground and pound.
Trauma wants to control but Gilbert is keeping him busy.
Gilbert regains half guard, as Trauma was trying to land strikes.
Trauma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trauma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilbert is just riding it out for now. Trauma eventually gives up the hold.
Gilbert tries to roll over but Trauma keeps him under control.
Gilbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trauma.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gilbert slips under a jab.

Gilbert moves into range and clinches up with Trauma.
Trauma wants a takedown but no success here.
Gilbert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trauma blocks it with crossed arms.
Trauma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gilbert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gilbert tries to land a knee to the head but Trauma blocks with his arms.
Gilbert tries to land a knee to the head but Trauma blocks with his arms.

Gilbert breaks the clinch.
Gilbert throws a sloppy head kick and Trauma moves out of range easily.
Gilbert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gilbert tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Trauma counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gilbert's guard now.
Gilbert keeping full guard, as Trauma tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trauma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gilbert keeping moving, preventing Trauma from controlling successfully.
Trauma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trauma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tom Trauma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trauma trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trauma looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trauma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gilbert as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Trauma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilbert clinches but Trauma breaks the clinch

and Trauma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boris Gilbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gilbert makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick misses from Gilbert.
Gilbert throws a head kick that misses
and Trauma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gilbert is looking to clinch but Trauma is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Gilbert.
Gilbert moves in looking to clinch but Trauma pushes him off.
Gilbert scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Gilbert.

Trauma gets a clinch.

Gilbert manages to break the clinch.
Gilbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trauma throws a series of punches but Gilbert moves out of range.
Gilbert tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Trauma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trauma, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Trauma!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Himes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dowe
vs
Himes

180 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dowe!
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, Logan Himes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himes wants to clinch.
Himes stuffs the takedown attempt from Dowe. Dowe gets slowly back to his feet.
Dowe throws a right and a left that Himes avoids nicely.
Dowe shoots in for a double leg but Himes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Himes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dowe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Himes throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Dowe won't allow Himes to sweep him here.

Himes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dowe is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Himes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dowe's back instead.
Dowe is breathing heavily.
Himes gets his hands free as Dowe looks to control.

Himes working for a choke but Dowe is defending well.

Himes tightening his grip on Dowe, looking for the choke.
Himes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dowe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Himes is looking for the choke from the back position but Dowe is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dowe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Himes working for a choke but Dowe reverses nicely into Himes 's guard.
Himes being controlled here, momentarily.

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.

Himes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Himes throws a couple of heel strikes.

Himes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Himes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Himes striking off his back but it's not causing Dowe any problems.
Himes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Himes has his foot on Dowe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dowe works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowe won't allow Himes to sweep him here.
Dowe looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Dowe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Himes's guard.
Dowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Himes keeping moving, preventing Dowe from controlling successfully.
Himes wants to improve his position but instead Dowe has moved into half guard.
Dowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Himes keeps working.
Himes is looking to get back to full guard here but Dowe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Himes is looking to get to half guard.
Himes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Himes holding both Dowe 's hands and preventing any damage.
Himes is trying to break free.
Dowe doesn't have the hooks in and Himes manages to turn into his guard.

Himes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dowe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dowe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dowe!
Himes looking for a sweep but Dowe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Himes is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dowe 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.

Himes shoots and misses

and Dowe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Himes's guard now.

Himes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dowe passes into side control.
Himes is looking for a sweep.
Himes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dowe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Himes is squirming around, avoiding Dowe's attempts to control the action.
Dowe controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Himes can do anything to dispel that myth.

Dowe stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Himes doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dowe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Himes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dowe stacks Himes 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 Dowe!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Himes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dowe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Himes is looking to improve his position but Dowe isn't that keen on the idea.
Himes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Himes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dowe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Himes is looking to escape.
Himes is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Himes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Himes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Himes is really stuck here.
Dowe is trying to stick to Himes's back but Himes is turning into Dowe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dowe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Himes.
Himes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John Dowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Himes throws a hook but Dowe avoids it easily.
Himes with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dowe counters with a single leg into guard. Himes didn't expect that.
John Dowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Himes.

Dowe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himes wants to sweep here but Dowe controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Himes doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dowe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Himes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dowe is controlling him.
Dowe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Himes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dowe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Himes.

Himes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dowe's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dowe! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Himes has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Dowe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeb Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spiro Agnew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Springfield
vs
Agnew

193 cm
21
207 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeb Springfield!
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, Spiro Agnew!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agnew looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Springfield lands a right hook to the body.
Agnew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Springfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Agnew avoids the head kick by Springfield.

Springfield clinches up against the cage.
Springfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Springfield is trying to trip Agnew. He has hold of a leg but Agnew is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Springfield persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Springfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Springfield landing with the ground and pound.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Agnew is not content to let Springfield control the position.
Springfield controls the position.

Springfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Agnew knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnew is looking to regain half guard here but Springfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Agnew on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Springfield advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Springfield.
Springfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Agnew is rocked!
Springfield landing punches.
Agnew is still in real trouble! Can Springfield finish him?
Springfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Springfield.
Springfield lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Springfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Springfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Springfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield breaks from Agnew's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Springfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by Springfield.
Agnew tries to hold on but Springfield postures up.
Springfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Springfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Agnew can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Springfield landing shots from mount.
Springfield lands a big shot there that rocks Agnew but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Springfield trying to control but Agnew is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Springfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Springfield lands a big elbow.
Springfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnew is in a horrible position here. Springfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Springfield unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Agnew wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Springfield celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeb Springfield!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CHUCK LA DEELAR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigor Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

LA DEELAR
vs
Mortis

182 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Mundi Nutrition
Fight 4 America

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CHUCK LA DEELAR!
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, Rigor Mortis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from LA DEELAR does no damage.
Mortis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LA DEELAR misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mortis throws a series of punches but LA DEELAR moves out of range.
LA DEELAR is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mortis throws a combination that misses

and LA DEELAR counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mortis wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

LA DEELAR is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mortis wants to improve his position but LA DEELAR is controlling well.
LA DEELAR seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mortis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mortis is holding on to half guard well.
Mortis trying to control here.

LA DEELAR is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Mortis moves into range and clinches up with LA DEELAR.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LA DEELAR wants to get back to striking at distance but Mortis won't allow it.
Mortis slows down the pace here.
Mortis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LA DEELAR blocks it with crossed arms.
Mortis trying to stall but LA DEELAR improves his position.
Mortis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LA DEELAR.
LA DEELAR pushes off an throws an elbow but Mortis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LA DEELAR blocks an elbow strike from Mortis.
LA DEELAR tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mortis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mortis looking to slow down the pace here.
LA DEELAR taking a breather.
Mortis throws an elbow but it misses.
Mortis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CHUCK LA DEELAR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LA DEELAR tries to pull guard but Mortis won't allow it.
LA DEELAR swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Mortis to work.
LA DEELAR managing to block the knees to the body from Mortis.
LA DEELAR tries to pull guard but Mortis won't allow it.

LA DEELAR pulls guard.
Mortis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LA DEELAR works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mortis trying to stand up but can't free himself from LA DEELAR's guard.
Mortis looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LA DEELAR manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mortis manages to get himself to full guard.

Mortis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

LA DEELAR thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LA DEELAR looking to pass the guard.
Mortis has a closed guard, preventing LA DEELAR from standing up.
LA DEELAR preventing the sweep.
LA DEELAR works over Mortis with some ground and pound from guard.
Mortis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LA DEELAR!
Mortis controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LA DEELAR slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mortis wants to control but LA DEELAR is keeping him busy.
LA DEELAR is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

LA DEELAR pushes Mortis off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from LA DEELAR as Mortis shoots in.
LA DEELAR throws a right hand that Mortis ducks under and follows up with a left that Mortis also avoids with ease.
LA DEELAR fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mortis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mortis misses with a combination

and LA DEELAR counters with a shoot takedown. Mortis fights it but they end up in guard.
LA DEELAR tries to stand but Mortis is controlling from the bottom.

LA DEELAR drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LA DEELAR jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LA DEELAR trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mortis keeping full guard, as LA DEELAR tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LA DEELAR is working hard here to advance position.
Mortis working a defensive guard here.
LA DEELAR pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mortis is keeping the position for now.
Mortis wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LA DEELAR shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mortis counters with a head kick. That will keep LA DEELAR thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

LA DEELAR shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LA DEELAR showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mortis trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mortis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mortis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

LA DEELAR drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mortis dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CHUCK LA DEELAR 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.

Mortis scores with a hook to the body. LA DEELAR takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

LA DEELAR scores with a takedown into Mortis's guard.
LA DEELAR has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mortis is proving hard to escape from.
LA DEELAR throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LA DEELAR wants to control from the top but Mortis keeps moving.

Mortis is working an open guard so LA DEELAR takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
CHUCK LA DEELAR is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LA DEELAR shoots in and drives through. Mortis sprawls well.
Mortis stuffs the takedown attempt from LA DEELAR. LA DEELAR gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by LA DEELAR as he checks the leg kick.

LA DEELAR feints and as Mortis raises his hands in defense, LA DEELAR changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LA DEELAR throwing strikes from guard but Mortis blocks nicely.
Mortis has a closed guard, preventing LA DEELAR from standing up.
LA DEELAR throwing strikes but missing.
Mortis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mortis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LA DEELAR stopping the sweep attempt from Mortis.

LA DEELAR drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mortis dives on top into guard.
LA DEELAR being controlled here, momentarily.
Mortis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mortis trying to control the action but LA DEELAR is working from the bottom.
Mortis tries to move to mount but LA DEELAR blocks the move with his legs.
CHUCK LA DEELAR overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LA DEELAR sneaks back into half guard.
LA DEELAR makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LA DEELAR.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LA DEELAR keeping moving, preventing Mortis from controlling successfully.
LA DEELAR is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LA DEELAR trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

LA DEELAR pushes Mortis off and gets back to his feet.
Mortis just misses with a punch to the body.
Mortis looks to score with a jab to the body but LA DEELAR is just out of range.
LA DEELAR fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mortis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LA DEELAR misses with a double jab

and Mortis moves into the clinch.
LA DEELAR tries for a takedown but Mortis manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CHUCK LA DEELAR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortis looking to slow down the pace here.
The is referee keeping an eye on LA DEELAR - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mortis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LA DEELAR backwards.
LA DEELAR can't get the takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Mortis.
Mortis throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis lands an elbow just above LA DEELAR 's eye.
LA DEELAR takes an elbow to the temple.
LA DEELAR tries for a takedown but Mortis manages to get underhooks.
LA DEELAR gets underhooks to prevent Mortis's takedown attempt.
Mortis is pressed up against the cage. LA DEELAR has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mortis down to the mat. Mortis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mortis has closed the distance and engaged LA DEELAR in a clinch.
Mortis is looking to break free of the clinch but LA DEELAR has double underhooks.
Mortis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
LA DEELAR is working for takedown but Mortis is calmly controlling the position for now.
LA DEELAR on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Mortis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mortis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
LA DEELAR being controlled here momentarily.

Mortis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mortis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LA DEELAR wants to get up but he can't break Mortis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
LA DEELAR looking to pass the guard.
LA DEELAR is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LA DEELAR passes Mortis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
LA DEELAR looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mortis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LA DEELAR is working away from the top position though.
LA DEELAR wants to free his trapped foot but Mortis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mortis wants to improve his position but LA DEELAR is controlling well.
LA DEELAR wants to pass to mount but Mortis is defending the position.

LA DEELAR is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LA DEELAR wants to take a breather but Mortis is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

LA DEELAR closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mortis to the mat! Mortis manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LA DEELAR wants to pass the guard but Mortis is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that CHUCK LA DEELAR will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

LA DEELAR changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mortis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

LA DEELAR decides to stand back up.
LA DEELAR shoots for a takedown but Mortis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LA DEELAR shoots in but Mortis avoids the takedown attempt easily.

LA DEELAR has closed the distance and engaged Mortis in a clinch.
LA DEELAR looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LA DEELAR has Mortis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mortis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CHUCK LA DEELAR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortis trying to land knees to the body.
Mortis digs a right hand underneath LA DEELAR's ribcage. LA DEELAR let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LA DEELAR dodges an elbow strike from Mortis.
LA DEELAR is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mortis is keeping busy.
LA DEELAR tries to score a body lock takedown but Mortis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Mortis.

LA DEELAR breaks from the clinch.
LA DEELAR shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mortis as he jumps to the side.
LA DEELAR has a takedown stuffed.
LA DEELAR looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LA DEELAR tries for a takedown but Mortis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mortis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and LA DEELAR counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LA DEELAR passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mortis!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LA DEELAR connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mortis regains half guard.
Mortis is looking to improve his position.
Mortis works his way to full guard. Good work.
LA DEELAR lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mortis trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mortis is on top in guard.
Mortis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LA DEELAR wants to sweep here but Mortis controlling him for the moment.
Mortis distracts LA DEELAR with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mortis controlling from the top position.
Mortis trying to control the position from guard on top but LA DEELAR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LA DEELAR has an active guard here but Mortis has managed to pass into half guard.
Mortis trying to control from half guard but LA DEELAR is working away.
LA DEELAR throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
LA DEELAR slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LA DEELAR keeping moving, preventing Mortis from controlling successfully.
Mortis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LA DEELAR swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LA DEELAR wants to sweep here but Mortis controlling him for the moment.

LA DEELAR working for a triangle but Mortis defends it easily.
Mortis is looking to advance position but LA DEELAR has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LA DEELAR looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
LA DEELAR in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mortis tries to lock up and control but LA DEELAR gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mortis is trying to escape the mount.

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

LA DEELAR decides to stand back up. LA DEELAR steps back and let's Mortis get back to his feet.
Mortis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LA DEELAR's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mortis has LA DEELAR up against the cage in a clinch.
LA DEELAR fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mortis lands an elbow inside.
Mortis stalling in the clinch.
Mortis lands a damaging elbow.

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

LA DEELAR looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
LA DEELAR works his way into full mount!
LA DEELAR works his way to his opponent's back.
Rigor Mortis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

LA DEELAR is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mortis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

LA DEELAR has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LA DEELAR is landing with strikes from the back.
LA DEELAR wants to control but Mortis is keeping busy.
LA DEELAR is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mortis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
CHUCK LA DEELAR showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LA DEELAR, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CHUCK LA DEELAR!

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FIGHT
RATING
89%

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