CPNY Armageddon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ayman homayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

homayed
vs
Lynch

175 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, ayman homayed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lynch clinches with his opponent.

Lynch has picked homayed up - he's going for a ride! Lynch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
homayed tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Well, if Lynch 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.
Lynch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

homayed is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lynch pulls his head out easily.
Lynch not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
homayed wants to get back to full guard.
Lynch is thwarting homayed's attempts to control the position.
homayed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lynch controlling the action here.

homayed actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch lands strikes from half guard.
Lynch slows the pace down in half guard.

homayed is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lynch pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bubba Lynch just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

homayed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
homayed is tying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
homayed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lynch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lynch wants to improve his position but homayed is controlling well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
homayed is working for a submission of some sort.

Lynch kicks homayed off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
homayed misses with a takedown attempt - Lynch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
homayed moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and homayed counters with a big head kick but Lynch shrugs it off.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but homayed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch with a poor takedown

and homayed counters with a single leg into guard. Lynch didn't expect that.
Lynch looks gassed!
Lynch is wriggling around but homayed manages to pass to half guard.
homayed lands strikes from half guard.
homayed stalling.
homayed is pressing down on Lynch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lynch is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
homayed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lynch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
homayed trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is trying to stand back up but homayed is controlling him
homayed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
homayed prevents Lynch from standing back up.
Lynch controlling the position well.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ayman homayed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

homayed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lynch to the mat! Lynch manages to get full guard.
homayed trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but homayed is one step ahead there.
homayed trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
homayed preventing the sweep.
homayed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing homayed from controlling successfully.

Lynch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes homayed off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt

and homayed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lynch is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
homayed passes Lynch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
ayman homayed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch trying to control here.
homayed is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
homayed preventing the sweep.
homayed trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lynch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lynch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

homayed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing homayed from controlling successfully.
homayed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
homayed stands up over Lynch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
homayed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
homayed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lynch's head.
homayed trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
homayed pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. homayed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
homayed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
homayed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynch!
homayed looking to finish Lynch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lynch!
A nice elbow there by homayed.
Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
homayed working away from the top, dropping strikes.
homayed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynch tries to lock up and control but homayed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to escape the mount.

homayed looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
homayed landing shots from mount.
Lynch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lynch is bucking up trying to escape but homayed cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lynch is looking to improve his position but homayed isn't that keen on the idea.

homayed with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ayman homayed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lynch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. homayed sprawls well initially but Lynch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lynch thows a huge punch but homayed dodges it nicely.
homayed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for homayed.
Lynch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lynch looking to pass the guard.
homayed seems keen to control Lynch's posture.
homayed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
homayed looking to control.
Lynch pushes down on homayed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch controlling the action here.
homayed moves into full guard.

homayed had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lynch is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. homayed Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lynch's back instead.
Lynch trying to get back to his feet but homayed is in full control for now.
A lull in the action here.
homayed avoiding Lynch 's attempts to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lynch grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Lynch as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from homayed!
homayed tries to keep control of the position but Lynch is staying busy.
homayed is really struggling to control Lynch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
homayed doesn't have the hooks in and Lynch manages to turn into his guard.
Lynch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
homayed trying to control the position.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. homayed swivels though and keeps the full guard.

homayed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
homayed trying to control the position.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but homayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lynch stands up and waves to homayed to follow him.

homayed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
homayed trying to control from half guard but Lynch is working away.
homayed controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch gets full guard.
Lynch managing to control the position.
Lynch working a defensive guard here.
homayed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bubba Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
homayed moves into full mount!
homayed controlling the pace for now.
ayman homayed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lynch is in all sorts of trouble here.

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 ayman homayed.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for homayed, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ayman homayed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Straight Outta Compton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swick
vs
Finley

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Swick!
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, Dakota Finley!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swick as he jumps to the side.
Swick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finley's waist but Finley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swick off to one side.
Finley fails with the takedown.
Swick wants to clinch up but Finley keeps it at a distance.
Finley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swick.

Swick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Swick gets to his feet. Finley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Swick rushes Finley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Finley tries to pull guard but Swick won't allow it.
Mike Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Finley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finley is trying to maintain a safe position but Swick gets an underhook and turns Finley into the cage.
Finley leaning against his opponent.
Finley goes for a takedown attempt but Swick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swick shoots for a double leg takedown but Finley sprawls well. He's pushed Swick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley blocks the strikes from Swick.
Finley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swick keeps working.
Swick is looking to regain half guard here but Finley keeps moving and retains side control.
Swick is not content to let Finley control the position.
Swick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Finley off and has taken his back!
Finley covering up well and avoiding damage.
Finley controlling Swick 's hands.
Swick lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Swick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Swick looking for the RNC.
Swick throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Finley!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swick missing with strikes from the back.
Swick landing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swick has Finley flattened out and is raining down punches.

Swick looking for the RNC.
Swick is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Finley up.
Swick doesn't have the hooks in and Finley manages to turn into his guard.
Finley won't allow Swick to get back to his feet.
Swick keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Swick is looking to stand up but Finley isn't so interested in that idea.
Finley postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Swick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Swick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Finley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finley wanted to stand there but Swick had control of the position.
Swick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Finley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swick, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swick closes the distance and clinches up with Finley, looking for a takedown. Swick pushes Finley against the cage but Finley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swick misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Swick 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.

Finley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Swick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swick.
Swick wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Swick tries to stand but Finley is controlling from the bottom.
Swick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finley keeping moving, preventing Swick from controlling successfully.
Swick postures up in Finley's guard and throws a big left but Finley blocks it.
Swick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Finley.
Swick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finley but Finley pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Finley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Finley controlling from the top position.
Swick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Swick 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.
Finley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swick wants to get back to his feet but Finley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Swick misses with a takedown attempt - Finley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Swick gets caught flat footed, as Finley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swick trying to control the position.

Swick has his foot on Finley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finley works his way back into a safe position though.
Finley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swick tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick keeping full guard, as Finley tries to pass.
Finley with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Finley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swick connects with a nice looking jab.
Swick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finley but Finley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swick swivels and escapes.
Finley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swick closes the distance looking to clinch

and Finley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Swick's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Finley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Finley fails with the takedown

and Swick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Swick wants to get up but he can't break Finley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Swick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finley is pulling down on Swick's head. It's preventing any offense from Swick, at least for the moment.
Swick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Swick gets to his feet - Finley follows without any prompting.
Swick shoots for a takedown but Finley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Finley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Swick keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick is trying to keep Finley in close.
Finley trying to control but Swick is working from the bottom.
Swick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finley trying to control but Swick is working from the bottom.
Swick is looking to stand up but Finley isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Swick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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

Finley takes the fight into the clinch.

Finley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swick misses with a double jab

and Finley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swick's guard.
Finley forces his way into half guard.
Swick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dakota Finley has got the better of the ground game so far.

Swick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick wants to stand but Finley is controlling the position.
Swick 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.
Swick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finley controls the pace.
Swick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finley is one step ahead there.
Finley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Finley gets to his feet - Swick follows without any prompting.

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.
Swick misses with a series of wild punches.

Finley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Swick!
Finley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Swick wants to hold on but Finley pushes him away.

Finley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Finley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Swick's face.
Swick is looking to get to half guard.
Swick tries to buck Finley off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Finley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Finley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Macloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macloud comes to the cage accompanied by highlander theme song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Macloud
vs
Thomas

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Macloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Thomas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macloud clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Macloud is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macloud down to the mat. Macloud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Macloud feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Macloud changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macloud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Macloud is working Thomas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Macloud controls the position.
Macloud has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Macloud is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thomas is trying to escape and Macloud transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thomas is forced to tap! Nice work there by Macloud! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duncan Macloud!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Loughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcas Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loughlin comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Damage Inc.. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Loughlin
vs
Gray

189 cm
23
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

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, Laurent Loughlin!
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, Marcas Gray!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loughlin checks a leg kick.
Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Loughlin tries to keep at a distance but Gray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gray being controlled against the cage.
Gray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loughlin tries to land a knee to the head but Gray blocks with his arms.
Loughlin has Gray pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loughlin lands a damaging elbow.
Loughlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gray's face.

It looks like Marcas Gray has been cut.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gray tries to pull guard but Loughlin won't allow it.

Loughlin breaks from the clinch.
Loughlin blocks a head kick by Gray.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loughlin throws a monster overhand right that drops Gray! Loughlin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laurent Loughlin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom Wilder has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wilder
vs
Alves

190 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dom Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Alves!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Wilder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilder is trying to drag Alves to the mat but Alves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alves can't break the clinch.
Alves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alves tries to pull guard but Wilder won't allow it.

Wilder decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves 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.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Alves works over Wilder with some ground and pound from guard.
Alves wants to stand but Wilder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wilder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Wilder has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.

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

Wilder is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Wilder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilder has a takedown stuffed.
Wilder looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilder shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Wilder throws a right and a left that Alves avoids nicely.
A combination from Wilder does no damage.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Wilder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but Wilder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alves should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Wilder or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilder fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alves counters with a left and a right that stings Wilder.

Alves has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Wilder prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Wilder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Wilder falls off balance throwing a combination

and Alves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Alves 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.

Wilder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wilder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilder!
Wilder can't escape the position.
Wilder taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder wants to control but Alves is having none of it.
Wilder is trying to reverse the position but instead Alves has taken his back - oops!
Alves throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
A lull in the action here.
Wilder just trying to survive but Alves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wilder is trapped and Alves is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilder is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder is really stuck here.
Wilder is working hard here to advance position.
Alves tries to get the hooks in deep but Wilder pushed the leg off.
Wilder wants to escape the position.
Alves has good solid back control here.
Alves trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Wilder right now.
Alves doesn't have the hooks in and Wilder manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alves keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilder clinches but Alves breaks the clinch

and Alves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alves.
Alves sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wilder had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alves is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wilder Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alves's back instead.

Wilder has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Alves is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Alves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder misses with a takedown

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wanted to stand there but Wilder had control of the position.

Alves gets to his feet - Wilder follows without any prompting.
Wilder lands a nice hook to Alves's body. Alves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed

so Alves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wilder is looking for a triangle here but Alves uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wilder is trying to buck Alves off.
Wilder is being controlled here.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Wilder sneaks back into half guard.
Wilder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilder.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Alves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alves is looking to stand up but Wilder won't let him.
Wilder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alves postures up.

Wilder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wilder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alves trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alves is working away from the top position though.
Wilder works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Alves is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wilder gets his way!
Alves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wilder's guard. Nice work there by Alves.
Vitor Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilder trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Wilder keeping busy on the bottom but Alves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wilder is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alves jumps into side control!
Wilder is not content to let Alves control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilder is looking to reverse the position.
Wilder regains half guard.
Alves wants to stand but Wilder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Alves is looking to advance position but Wilder won't allow it.
Wilder wants to improve his position but Alves is controlling well.

Wilder looking for submissions off his back.
Dom Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vitor Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vitor Alves.
Well Alves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Alves!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between kimo lupido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Rogers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

lupido
vs
Rogers

195 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, kimo lupido!
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, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
lupido showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
lupido fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
lupido takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
lupido fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from lupido.
Rogers swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
lupido throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers looks to land a combination but lupido avoids it well.

lupido rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rogers can't get the takedown.
lupido tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogers smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kimo lupido. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lupido shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. lupido saw that one coming.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Steve Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers blocks a head kick by lupido.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
lupido keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogers, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for lupido on that attempt.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rogers checks a leg kick.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers lands a two punch combo.
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
lupido scores with a kick to the body.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but lupido bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between lupido's hands.
lupido fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
lupido is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but lupido is just out of range.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but lupido slips the punch.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but lupido bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers tests lupido's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogers looks to land a combination but lupido avoids it well.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but lupido moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers throws a right and a left that lupido avoids nicely.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lupido lands a head kick. Rogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
lupido tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers looks to land a combination but lupido avoids it well.
Rogers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by lupido.
Rogers throws a right hand that lupido ducks under and follows up with a left that lupido also avoids with ease.
lupido fakes the leg kick and cracks Rogers in the body.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but lupido moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
lupido fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
lupido throws a head kick that misses.
lupido tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
lupido changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but lupido manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
lupido looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers connects with a single shot there.
Rogers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rogers lands with a cross.
Rogers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!lupido had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers tries to bum rush lupido with a series of wild strikes but lupido uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
lupido throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing lupido off to one side.
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but lupido moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. lupido looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
lupido dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
lupido looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers 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.

Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
lupido throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing lupido off to one side.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but lupido moves away.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Steve Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but lupido is just out of range.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but lupido moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for lupido. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lupido has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from lupido there as he acknowledges the shot.
lupido slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from lupido lands but Rogers takes it in his stride.
lupido throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing lupido off to one side.
lupido moves out of range of the strikes.
kimo lupido is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers looks to land a combination but lupido avoids it well.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rogers duly obliges.
Rogers takes a swing at lupido's ribcage but misses.
Rogers misses with the combination.
lupido looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kimo lupido. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rogers misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a right and a left that lupido avoids nicely.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from lupido.
Rogers lands a nice hook to lupido's body. lupido takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers stalks lupido and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into lupido's face. lupido staggers backwards, shaken.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but lupido moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
lupido takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Rogers cracks lupido with an open hand slap.
Rogers swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by lupido.
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but lupido moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down lupido rather than just go for the knockout.
Rogers lands a two punch combo.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
lupido showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
lupido misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lupido closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rogers lands a nice hook to lupido's body. lupido takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
lupido showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Rogers looks to land a combination but lupido avoids it well.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers takes a swing at lupido's ribcage but misses.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers swings for the body but lupido moves out of range.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

lupido shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
lupido avoids a punch combination nicely.
lupido closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
lupido looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Danga de danga de dang - Rogers scores with a four punch combination!
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but lupido manages to avoid it.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
lupido misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kimo lupido. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lupido avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a body punch but lupido moves out of range.
lupido keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
lupido is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Rogers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lupido shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed lupido's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. lupido looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers scores with a jab. lupido acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
Rogers throws a series of punches but lupido moves out of range.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
lupido is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
lupido fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers swings for the body but lupido moves out of range.
lupido takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers throws a right and a left that lupido avoids nicely.
Rogers throws a right hand that lupido ducks under and follows up with a left that lupido also avoids with ease.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers throws a right and a left that lupido avoids nicely.
Rogers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from lupido.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
lupido slips a straight right by Rogers.
lupido uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
lupido shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
Rogers throws a series of punches but lupido moves out of range.
lupido takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lupido ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a one two! lupido had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rogers throws a body punch but lupido moves out of range.
lupido walks into a stiff left hand from Rogers.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but lupido bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
lupido wants to clinch.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from lupido.
lupido pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
lupido tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
lupido showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rogers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
lupido tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
lupido takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
lupido doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
kimo lupido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Bearden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sawat Buakaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buakaw has chosen In Flames - Only For The Weak as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bearden
vs
Buakaw

192 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

203 cm
22
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Supreme Supplements
Rising Sun Clothing Co.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Bearden!
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, Sawat Buakaw!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearden shoots in but no luck this time.
Bearden throws a front kick aimed at Buakaw's knee but Buakaw avoids it well.
Sawat Buakaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buakaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Bearden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bearden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buakaw's waist but Buakaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bearden off to one side.
Buakaw misses with a two punch combination.
Buakaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bearden blocks a head kick by Buakaw.
Buakaw tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bearden.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Bearden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buakaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bearden paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Buakaw throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Bearden stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Buakaw follows into mount!

It looks like Rex Bearden has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bearden is working to get back to half guard.
Buakaw avoids the attempt from Bearden to control.
Buakaw prevents Bearden from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buakaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bearden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bearden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buakaw controlling the position easily from mount.
Bearden working to try and regain half guard.
Bearden is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buakaw controlling the position easily from mount.
Bearden is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bearden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buakaw controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

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.
Bearden tries to reverse the position but Buakaw maintains control.
Buakaw controlling the position easily from mount.
Bearden can't escape the position.
Buakaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bearden is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bearden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Buakaw drives through and clinches with Bearden against the cage.
Bearden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buakaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buakaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but Bearden blocks with his arms.
Buakaw lands a knee to the head.
Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bearden's face.

Bearden is rocked!
Bearden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Bearden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buakaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bearden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buakaw lands a knee to the head.
Buakaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bearden seems to have got his legs back now.
Buakaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buakaw connects with a knee to the head.
Bearden wants a takedown but no success here.
Buakaw connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buakaw stops a takedown attempt from Bearden.
Bearden tries to pull guard but Buakaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Bearden drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Bearden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bearden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buakaw scores a nice knee to the body.
Bearden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bearden wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buakaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Bearden backwards.
Bearden is looking to control Buakaw's arms but Buakaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bearden has his back to the cage.
Buakaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Bearden looking for a takedown.
Buakaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Bearden backwards.
Bearden goes for a takedown attempt but Buakaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buakaw avoids the head kick by Bearden.
Bearden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Buakaw.
Bearden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buakaw tries to clinch but Bearden moves out of range.

Buakaw moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Buakaw.
A nice left hand lands by Buakaw.
Bearden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Buakaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Bearden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buakaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw connects with a knee to the head.
Buakaw landing knees to the head.
Buakaw looking to throw knees to the head but Bearden is blocking nicely.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but Bearden blocks it.
Buakaw looking to throw knees to the head but Bearden is blocking nicely.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Buakaw.
Bearden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buakaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bearden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buakaw.
Buakaw landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Buakaw.
Bearden is trying to drag Buakaw to the mat but Buakaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bearden's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buakaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bearden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buakaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buakaw.
Buakaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bearden's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearden wants a takedown but no success here.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but Bearden blocks with his arms.
Buakaw landing knees to the head.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but Bearden blocks with his arms.
Buakaw scores a nice knee to the body.
Bearden looking for a takedown.
Buakaw misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Buakaw.
Bearden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buakaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buakaw misses with a wild combination.
Bearden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buakaw misses with the combination.

Bearden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bearden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw is not content to let Bearden control the position.
Bearden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bearden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Buakaw is not content to let Bearden control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sawat Buakaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rex Bearden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Buakaw scores with a one two! Bearden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bearden fails to land the takedown.
Buakaw throws a right and a left that Bearden avoids nicely.
Bearden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buakaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Buakaw lands with a nice combination. Bearden backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buakaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Buakaw rushes Bearden and presses him up against the cage.
Buakaw with a knee to the head.
Buakaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Buakaw misses with a knee strike.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but Bearden blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bearden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buakaw with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bearden wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buakaw.
Buakaw prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Bearden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buakaw lands a knee to the body.
Bearden can't get the takedown.
Buakaw lands a knee to the head.

Bearden jumps into guard, dragging Buakaw to the mat.
Bearden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buakaw is one step ahead there.
Buakaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bearden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw content to stall in guard here.
Buakaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bearden had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Buakaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bearden Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Buakaw's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw trying to control the position but Bearden manages to sink in the hooks.

Bearden is looking for the choke from the back position but Buakaw is controlling his hands well.

Bearden looking for the RNC.
Buakaw has hold of Bearden's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Will Bearden go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Buakaw breaks Bearden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sawat Buakaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bearden wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Buakaw manages to pass to side control.
Buakaw is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rex Bearden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bearden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Buakaw pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sawat Buakaw!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Trevally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson McGruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevally's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderstruck. Gavin Trevally has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Trevally
vs
McGruder

201 cm
20
228 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

191 cm
20
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Trevally!
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, Wilson McGruder!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trevally.
McGruder misses with a wild combination.
Trevally pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trevally ducks right into an uppercut from McGruder.

It looks like Gavin Trevally has been cut.

McGruder with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.

Trevally is rocked!
The ground and pound from McGruder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oh Trevally is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGruder tries to move to mount but Trevally blocks the move with his legs.
Trevally seems to have got his legs back now.
An elbow from McGruder crashes against the mat.
Trevally avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGruder.
McGruder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Trevally works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trevally manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevally bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGruder's guard.
McGruder wants to stand and escape but Trevally is having none of it.
McGruder keeping moving, preventing Trevally from controlling successfully.
Trevally controlling from the top position.
McGruder looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trevally puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McGruder trying to get back to full guard but Trevally takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McGruder looks gassed!
Trevally controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevally prevents McGruder from getting the reversal.
McGruder is squirming around, avoiding Trevally's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGruder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trevally punishing his opponent with strikes.

Trevally looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGruder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trevally. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trevally sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGruder looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Trevally's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Trevally has both hooks in and is working for a choke. McGruder is in real trouble here. Trevally gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, McGruder is tapping out! Trevally wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gavin Trevally!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

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