ABN 08: New Dawn PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Phil Mastadon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mastadon
vs
Machida

190 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Mastadon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikel Machida!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mastadon tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phil Mastadon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mastadon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mastadon.
Mastadon tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Mastadon drops back down to his feet.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Mastadon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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

Machida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machida is pressing down on Mastadon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mastadon is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Mastadon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Machida stops Mastadon from getting back to his feet.
Machida works his way into side control.
Mastadon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mastadon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mastadon.
Mastadon tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mastadon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mastadon misses with a takedown attempt

and Machida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mastadon won't be happy with that.

Machida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mastadon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machida looks gassed!
Machida prevents Mastadon from escaping the position.
Mastadon struggling a bit here.
Mastadon is not content to let Machida control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon stops Machida from passing to mount.

Machida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mastadon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mastadon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four 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.
Mastadon is looking to regain half guard here but Machida keeps moving and retains side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mastadon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Machida counters with a shoot takedown. Mastadon fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Mastadon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida sitting in guard here, content to control.

Machida postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mastadon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machida, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikel Machida 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.

Mastadon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mastadon shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Mastadon lands with a kick to the temple. Machida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

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

Machida swings around for an armbar but Mastadon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machida's guard.
Machida trying to control the position.
Mastadon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mastadon advances to half guard.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Mastadon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mastadon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machida is trying to maintain the position but Mastadon is very close to passing his half guard.

Mastadon wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machida is trying to stand up here but Mastadon is controlling him well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mastadon misses with a takedown

and Machida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mastadon trying to hold on to Machida's head to control him but Machida postures up.

Machida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machida wants to stand but Mastadon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mastadon keeps working.
Machida wants to stand up but Mastadon manages to regain full guard.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mastadon is keeping the position for now.
Machida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mastadon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Machida counters with a single leg into guard. Mastadon didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machida is pushing down on Mastadon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mastadon is fighting to maintain full guard but Machida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machida moves nicely into side control.

Machida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mastadon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mastadon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Machida is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikel Machida 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!

Mastadon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mastadon.
Mastadon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Machida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machida postures up.

Mastadon stands up from Machida's guard - Mastadon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mastadon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mastadon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Machida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mastadon's guard now.
Mastadon trying to control the position here.

Mastadon wriggles free and stands up.
Mastadon has his takedown stuffed

and Machida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Machida is looking for a kimura here.
Machida passes into side control, despite Mastadon's attempt to control the position.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Mastadon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machida stands up and beckons Mastadon to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mastadon.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Mastadon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mastadon.

That's four 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.

Mastadon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mastadon keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.

Machida stands and steps away. Mastadon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mikel Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mastadon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mastadon wants to stand but Machida has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mastadon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Machida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Mysterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Step Up- Drowning Pool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mysterio
vs
Florini

170 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rey Mysterio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Florini!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mysterio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mysterio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mysterio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mysterio looking to finish Florini with some ground and pound. This is bad for Florini!
Florini looks gassed!
Mysterio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mysterio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Florini's face.
Florini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mysterio looking to control but Florini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mysterio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Mysterio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florini taking shots to the head.
Mysterio working the ground and pound effectively.

Florini is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mysterio! Florini is hurt baaadly! Mysterio is firing away with more strikes - Florini is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rey Mysterio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloth Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hockley
vs
Peterson

187 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

189 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hockley!
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, Sloth Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hockley drops Peterson with a beautiful combination! Peterson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hockley is looking for the KO!

It looks like Sloth Peterson has been cut.
Joe Hockley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Hockley as Peterson shoots in.
Hockley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hockley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hockley misses with a few strikes there.
Hockley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hockley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
Hockley misses with a takedown

and Peterson moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Hockley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peterson looks gassed!

Peterson gets control of Hockley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Peterson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hockley.
Hockley throwing strikes but missing.
Hockley tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Hockley trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hockley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hockley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Hockley.
Nice shot lands for Hockley.

Peterson gets caught flat footed, as Hockley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Peterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hockley preventing the sweep.
Hockley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to stand and escape but Hockley is having none of it.
Hockley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hockley scoring with some ground and pound.
Hockley with a nice head shot there.
Peterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Hockley from controlling successfully.
Peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockley trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hockley.
Peterson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peterson is trying to control Hockley's posture but Hockley avoids it.
Hockley trying to control the action but Peterson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockley working the ground and pound.
Hockley scores with punches from side control.
Peterson tries to bench press Hockley off him but Hockley keeps the position.
Peterson wants to control but Hockley postures up.
Peterson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hockley is staying active.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hockley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Peterson wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hockley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sloth Peterson's cut.
That's time! Hockley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Peterson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hockley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peterson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hockley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hockley is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hockley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peterson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Peterson wants to control but Hockley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peterson taking some punishment here, with Hockley in his half guard.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hockley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hockley is pressing down on Peterson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peterson is holding on for now.
Peterson trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hockley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Peterson scores with a takedown into Hockley's guard.
Peterson wanted to stand there but Hockley had control of the position.
Hockley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hockley tries to get out of the position.
Hockley is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hockley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peterson won't allow Hockley to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hockley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peterson wants to sweep but Hockley has passed to side control!
Peterson is trying to control Hockley's posture but Hockley avoids it.
Hockley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hockley connects with a decent elbow.
Hockley grinds an elbow into Peterson's temple.
Peterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hockley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hockley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hockley tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hockley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hockley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peterson counters with a big head kick but Hockley shrugs it off.
Joe Hockley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hockley gets caught flat footed, as Peterson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peterson 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.
Hockley keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Hockley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockley raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Hockley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Peterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hockley.
Hockley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Peterson can't escape the position.
Hockley throws some wild stikes that Peterson manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hockley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sloth Peterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Hockley shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Hockley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hockley has his takedown stuffed

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

Peterson stands and steps away. Hockley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Hockley. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Hockley tries for a takedown but Peterson circles away easily

and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hockley won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Hockley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hockley tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hockley keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockley is looking for a sweep.
Peterson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hockley is trying to improve his position.
Hockley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Peterson stands up out of the half guard.
Hockley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Peterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hockley!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peterson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hockley.
Hockley throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.

Peterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hockley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peterson is tying to control. Hockley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hockley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hockley is retaining full guard.
Peterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
Peterson is taking a breather. Hockley 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.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Hockley is working away.
Peterson winds up and cracks Hockley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hockley gets full guard.
Peterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hockley has a closed guard, preventing Peterson from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hockley is on top in guard.
Sloth Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Hockley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Sloth Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hockley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judge Dred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Bourdeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dred's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Easy Way Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dred
vs
Bourdeau

195 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judge Dred!
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, Jeffrey Bourdeau!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dred throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourdeau.
Dred thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dred misses with an uppercut. Bourdeau saw that one coming.
A jab-cross combination lands for Dred and sends Bourdeau crashing to the mat! Dred follows him down to the mat - Bourdeau regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Jeffrey Bourdeau has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dred seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dred knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourdeau on the ground.
Bourdeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bourdeau is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dred pulls his head out easily.
Dred wants to stand up but Bourdeau is controlling the position.

Bourdeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dred wants to stand up but Bourdeau is controlling the position.

That's one minute 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.

Bourdeau pushes Dred up against the cage in a clinch.

Dred's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dred dodges the punch combination from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dred swivels and escapes.
Dred throws a left that rocks Bourdeau and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dred dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bourdeau regain composure!

Bourdeau is rocked!

Dred stands up.
Bourdeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Dred finish him?

Bourdeau clinches with his opponent.
Bourdeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Dred won't allow it.
Bourdeau seems to have recovered his senses.
Dred can't break the clinch.

Dred pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dred drops Bourdeau with a big left hand! Bourdeau is injured, injured bad! Dred jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judge Dred!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

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

Ivey
vs
Bowhime

190 cm
22
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Ivey!
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, John Bowhime!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivey swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowhime.
Ivey misses with an uppercut.

Bowhime drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Ivey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowhime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bowhime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivey keeping moving, preventing Bowhime from controlling successfully.

Ivey working for a triangle but Bowhime defends it easily.

Bowhime thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bowhime controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowhime throws a big right hand that misses.

Bowhime thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bowhime wants to control from the top but Ivey keeps moving.
Ivey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bowhime controls the pace.

Ivey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowhime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bowhime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivey controls Bowhime momentarily but Bowhime frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowhime 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.
Bowhime works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bowhime is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bowhime thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivey's head.
Bowhime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowhime trying to mount his opponent but Ivey defends it.

Bowhime is working for a kimura but Ivey is defending it quite comfortably.
Bowhime looks gassed!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowhime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivey keeping moving, preventing Bowhime from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bowhime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivey misses with a takedown

and Bowhime counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ivey!
Ivey gets back to half guard.

Ivey is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bowhime pulls his head out easily.
Ivey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bowhime trying to control but Ivey is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivey trying to keep a closed guard but Bowhime is proving a slippery customer.

Ivey has his foot on Bowhime's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowhime works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowhime trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ivey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bowhime makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Bowhime is sitting in close to Ivey's body. Ivey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bowhime is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bowhime is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ivey.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Ivey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lacey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lacey
vs
Leben

191 cm
18
201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lacey!
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, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leben circles away.

Leben moves into the clinch.

Lacey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leben uses from the top position.

Leben stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leben fails with the takedown.

Lacey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leben to the mat! Leben manages to get full guard.

Leben has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lacey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leben keeping moving, preventing Lacey from controlling successfully.
Lacey tries to stand but Leben is controlling from the bottom.
Lacey looking to sit in guard and control but Leben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lacey seems keen to control Leben's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Leben gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Leben clinches up with Lacey and pushes him back against the cage.
Leben tries for a takedown but Lacey manages to get underhooks.
Leben prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lacey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leben walks away with a smile on his face. Lacey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lacey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leben dodges the punch combination from Lacey.
Lacey closes the distance and clinches up with Leben, looking for a takedown. Lacey pushes Leben against the cage but Leben circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Leben forces Lacey back against the cage and clinches.
Lacey wants to get back to striking at distance but Leben won't allow it.
Lacey stalling in the clinch but Leben improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leben smiles and moves away.

Leben instigates a clinch.
Lacey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leben gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lacey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lacey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leben walks away with a smile on his face. Lacey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leben doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacey circles away.
Lacey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lacey throws a series of punches but Leben avoids them all with ease.
Leben shoots in and drives through. Lacey sprawls well.
Leben throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Leben.
Lacey is breathing heavily.
Leben doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacey circles away.
Leben lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lacey backs up against the cage.
Lacey throws a lazy body kick
and Leben counters with a head kick. That will keep Lacey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben looks to land a combination but Lacey avoids it well.
Leben with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Leben has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lacey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lacey gets to his feet. Leben looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lacey moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lacey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leben tries to bum rush Lacey with a series of wild strikes but Lacey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leben tries for a takedown but Lacey circles away easily
and Lacey counters with a head kick. That will keep Leben thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leben throws a series of punches but Lacey avoids them all with ease.
Leben misses with a takedown attempt - Lacey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben closes the distance but Lacey moves to the side

and Lacey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacey wants to get back to striking at distance but Leben won't allow it.
Lacey fails to pull guard.
Lacey is working for takedown but Leben is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lacey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lacey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lacey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leben fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leben shoots in but no luck this time.
Lacey tries to clinch but Leben is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leben tries to clinch up
and Lacey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leben tries to clinch up

and Lacey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lacey.
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 Mike Lacey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lacey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lacey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leben's waist but Leben gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lacey off to one side.
Leben shoots for a double leg takedown but Lacey sprawls well. He's pushed Leben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leben misses with a double jab.
Leben shoots in for a double leg but Lacey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leben tries for a takedown but Lacey circles away easily

and Lacey counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leben!
Mike Lacey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.
Lacey unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leben is working to get back to half guard.
Lacey lands a big elbow.
Leben keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lacey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leben is breathing heavily.
Lacey wants to control but Leben has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben tries to roll over but Lacey keeps him under control.
Lacey wants to pass to mount but Leben is defending the position.
Lacey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lacey is just content to waste time from the top position. Leben takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lacey is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lacey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Lacey shoots for a takedown but Leben saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick by Leben misses

so Lacey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lacey throwing strikes but missing.
Lacey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leben is keeping the position for now.

Leben is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lacey stands up over Leben, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben being controlled here, momentarily.
Lacey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lacey trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.

Leben looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lacey trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.

Leben working for a triangle but Lacey defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick from Lacey misses.
Leben darts in trying to clinch

and Lacey counters with a takedown into side control.
Lacey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leben keeps working.
Leben tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lacey throwing strikes but Leben manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Leben thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lacey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leben takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lacey seems to be working for a kimura but Leben defends the submission attempt.
Lacey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leben keeps working.

Lacey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leben wants to control but Lacey passes into side.
Chris Leben has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
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.
Leben tries to improve position but can't.
Leben is not content to let Lacey control the position.
Lacey lands some shots froms side control.
Lacey advances nicely into full mount.
Leben keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lacey landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben is trying to escape the mount.
Lacey breaks from Leben's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Lacey.
Leben working to try and regain half guard.
Leben slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leben missing with punches from the bottom.
Lacey working Leben over with strikes.
Lacey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben is not content to let Lacey control the position.

Lacey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Leben to stand up.
Leben closes the distance but Lacey moves to the side

and Lacey counters by clinching up.
Lacey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Lacey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leben uses from the top position.
Lacey looking for a sweep. Not yet Lacey, not yet.
Leben throws a strike but Lacey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lacey drops back looking for a leg! Leben is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leben manages to kick Lacey off! Lacey jumps back into Leben's guard.
Mike Lacey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lacey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacey, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lacey!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speck Trum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Billy Ba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ba
vs
Trum

183 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Billy Ba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Speck Trum!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trum fails with a takedown attempt.
Ba misses the shot to the body.
Ba tries to clinch there but Trum circles away.
Trum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ba swivels and escapes.
Ba misses with the combination.
Ba throws a head kick that half lands.
Ba works Trum's body with a nice hook.
Ba doesn't manage to clinch there - Trum circles away.
Trum throws the left hand but Ba avoids the punch easily.
Ba wants to clinch up but Trum keeps it at a distance.
Trum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ba was well out of range. Poor timing from Trum.
Ba lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ba feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Trum crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Ba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibuike Ekenedilichukwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Just Another Victim. Shane Johns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johns
vs
Ekenedilichukwu

190 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Valhalla War Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Johns!
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, Chibuike Ekenedilichukwu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekenedilichukwu shoots in and drives through. Johns sprawls well.

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

Johns is trying for a kimura here. Ekenedilichukwu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johns wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Johns!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Action Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rambo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crackson
vs
Stone

180 cm
19
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Action Crackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sly Stone!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackson has a takedown stuffed.
Stone with a nice cross.

It looks like Action Crackson has been cut.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Jab from Crackson.

It looks like Sly Stone has been cut.
Crackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crackson.
Stone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crackson tries to clinch up.
Crackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone is looking to chop away at Crackson's legs.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crackson scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Crackson clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.

Crackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crackson misses with a looping right.
Stone connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone thuds a left hand into Crackson's body.
Crackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Crackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Crackson down.
Crackson is breathing heavily.
Stone lands a jab to Crackson's midsection.
Stone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Action Crackson's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Crackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stone thuds his right hand into Crackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stone misses the jab.
Crackson drops his hands momentarily and Stone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sly Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Stone is looking to chop away at Crackson's legs.
Crackson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Crackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crackson looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Crackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Crackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stone lands with a cross.
Stone scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Crackson blocks the low kick.
Crackson dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Crackson punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Crackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stone's head.
Crackson catches Stone napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Stone to the canvas!

Stone is rocked!
Crackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Crackson finish him?
Crackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crackson 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.

Crackson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crackson is controlling him.
Crackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crackson trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Crackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stone is looking to stand up but Crackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Crackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Stone being controlled here, momentarily.
Crackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Crackson distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crackson 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.
Stone is looking to stand up but Crackson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sly Stone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crackson.
Crackson trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.

Crackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crackson is staying tight to Stone's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Crackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Stone is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Crackson trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Crackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Crackson grinds an elbow into Stone's temple.

Crackson has hold of Stone's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stone seems comfortable defending it but Crackson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stone is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stone is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Crackson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Action Crackson!
Action Crackson retains his middleweight title!

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