AoC 3 -- Path to Gold PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lake comes to the cage accompanied by The Gears. Cobra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. Jackson Lake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lake
vs
Cobra

182 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Lake!
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, Black Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra throws a combination. Lake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Jackson Lake has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Lake as Cobra shoots in.
Lake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Lake feints and as Cobra raises his hands in defense, Lake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Lake drops back looking for a leg! Cobra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cobra manages to kick Lake off! Lake jumps back into Cobra's guard.
Cobra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lake connects with a couple of short punches.

Lake has gone for a leg lock! Cobra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lake's guard.
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!
Cobra is looking to stand up but Lake won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake has a closed guard, preventing Cobra from standing up.

Lake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lake is breathing heavily.

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

Cobra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cobra wants to stand but Lake is controlling his posture from full guard.

Lake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lake tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cobra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cobra looks to land a combination but Lake avoids it well.

Lake gets the takedown into side control.

Lake goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cobra has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lake but great work by Cobra.
Lake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cobra wants to stand but Lake has his arm trapped.
Lake is looking to regain half guard here but Cobra keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Lake looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cobra passes into side control!
Lake sneaks back into half guard.
Lake has a hand on Cobra's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cobra takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lake tries to hold on but Cobra pushes him away.
Lake throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lake tries to lock up and control but Cobra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lake is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra looking to control but Lake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Lake looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cobra passes into side control!
Lake is looking to regain half guard here but Cobra keeps moving and retains side control.
Cobra wants to stand but Lake has his arm trapped.
Lake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cobra's best efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lake is trying to control but can't.
Cobra wants to stand up but Lake has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Black Cobra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Lake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cobra tries to close the distance and clinch but Lake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lake keeps the fight on the outside.
Lake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobra tries to clinch but Lake is having none of it.
Cobra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Lake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lake showed some decent athleticism there.

Lake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lake trying to control from half guard but Cobra is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lake 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.
Cobra is looking to escape.
Cobra is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Lake is working for a submission of some sort.

Lake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobra wants to get back to his feet.

Cobra is defending against the submission attempts here by Lake.

Lake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cobra defends it well.

Lake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cobra defends it well.
Cobra is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lake is looking for a kimura here.
Cobra looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lake is keen to just control but Cobra is a slippery customer.

Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cobra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Lake is trying to work for a kimura but Cobra is defending well.
Lake tries to pass to full mount but Cobra defends it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lake misses with a takedown attempt - Cobra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobra misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Cobra does no damage.

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

Jackson Lake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Lake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cobra shoots and misses

and Lake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lake.
Lake advances to half guard.

Lake escapes and gets back to his feet.

Lake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lake trying to control but Cobra is having none of it.
Cobra is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cobra's face.

Lake is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A cross from Cobra lands.
Lake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Cobra is defending well.
Cobra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lake.

Lake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cobra defends it well.
Cobra is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard.
Cobra looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lake is looking for a kimura but Cobra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lake to get the leverage.
Jackson Lake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobra is trying to stand back up but Lake is controlling him
Lake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cobra is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold.
Cobra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lake.
Lake wants to control but Cobra is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Lake.

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

Lake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cobra defends it well.

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

Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
Cobra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lake misses with a punch to the body.
Lake can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lake prevents Cobra from breaking the clinch.
Lake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cobra wants to break free but Lake has control.
Cobra can't break the clinch.
Cobra can't break the clinch.
Lake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cobra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lake is trying to drag Cobra to the mat but Cobra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra looks to land a combination but Lake avoids it well.

Lake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! Lake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cobra trying desperately to get to his feet.

Lake goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cobra is on top in guard.

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

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

Lake is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Cobra is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Lake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mon Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain comes to the cage accompanied by Don't talk to stranger- Hedley. Matt Cain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cain
vs
Key

190 cm
22
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mon Key!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
Key looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain lands a head kick!
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Cain has his takedown stuffed

and Key counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cain's guard now.
Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Key scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Key postures up.
Key trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Cain pulls Key in close to his closed guard and prevents Key from doing any damage or advancing position.
Key is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cain trying to control the position.
Key tries to free his leg and advance position but Cain is retaining full guard.
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but Key is proving a slippery customer.
Cain is breathing heavily.

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

and Cain counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Key!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is wriggling around trying to escape.
Key is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Key is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Key tries to hold on but Cain pushes him away.

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.
Key is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Key really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Key trying desperately to get to his feet.

Cain get's back to his feet.
Cain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Key gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mon Key will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Key closes the distance but Cain moves to the side
and Cain counters with a body kick.
Key throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Matt Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Key wants to clinch but Cain slips to the side
and Cain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Key is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cain counters with a series of strikes. Key will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Key, right into the meat.
Key tries to clinch but Cain moves away

and Cain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Key's guard now.
Key has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Key working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Key holds on and takes a little breather.

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.
Cain preventing the sweep.
Key has Cain pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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.
Key keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Key trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cain shoots and misses

and Key decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cain's guard.

Key gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Key tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cain counters with a low kick, right behind Key 's knee.

Key looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Key sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cain can't keep his opponent in guard - Key advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Key has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Key slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Key shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Key was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cain looks a forlorn figure.
Key takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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.
Key cracks Cain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Key controlling from mount.
The referee warns Cain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mon Key comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Key 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 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mon Key!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mak Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Man
vs
Vaughn

198 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mak Man!
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, Ricky Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to clinch but Vaughn is having none of it.
Vaughn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man pinned against the cage. Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ricky Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Vaughn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Vaughn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Man misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vaughn.
Vaughn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Man is looking for a sweep. Vaughn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man trying to hold on to Vaughn's head to control him but Vaughn postures up.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Vaughn not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Vaughn 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.
Vaughn controlling from the top position.
Vaughn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Man keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vaughn is stalling in the full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man controls Vaughn momentarily but Vaughn frees himself.

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

Vaughn is trying to shake Man off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Man won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Vaughn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaughn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Man gets back to half guard.
Vaughn lands strikes from half guard.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vaughn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Man can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
BOOM! Vaughn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vaughn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vaughn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Man looks a forlorn figure.
Vaughn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vaughn content just to control the position here.
Man is squirming around, avoiding Vaughn's attempts to control the action.
Vaughn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vaughn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Vaughn closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Vaughn pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
Man tries for a takedown but Vaughn circles away easily
and Vaughn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Vaughn with that takedown attempt.
Mak Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Vaughn.
Man moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Vaughn, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Vaughn against the cage but Vaughn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vaughn has his takedown stuffed
and Man counters with a body kick that stops Vaughn in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man. Vaughn shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn wants to clinch
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man connects with a high kick.
Vaughn tries for a takedown but Man circles away easily

and Man moves into the clinch.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaughn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vaughn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Vaughn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Man is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vaughn to the mat. Vaughn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vaughn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man postures up.
Man wants to control from the top but Vaughn keeps moving.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man content to stall in guard here.
Vaughn has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaughn is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man pushing down on Vaughn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vaughn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaughn's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man trying to control but Vaughn is working from the bottom.
Vaughn is striking from the bottom but Man uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vaughn is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Vaughn manages to get to full guard.

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.
Vaughn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man postures up.
Vaughn wants to sweep but no luck.
Vaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Man tries for a takedown but Vaughn circles away easily

and Vaughn counters with a shoot takedown. Man fights it but they end up in guard.
Ricky Vaughn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaughn is one step ahead there.

Man is looking for a triangle but Vaughn pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mak Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Vaughn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vaughn's guard.
Vaughn is controlling Man's posture.
Vaughn trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man passes into half guard.
Man is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Vaughn manages to get to full guard.
Vaughn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaughn keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Vaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vaughn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Man wants to pass the guard but Vaughn is keeping the position.
Vaughn is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughn controlling Man's posture.
Vaughn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
Vaughn works over Man with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Vaughn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vaughn tries to score with some ground and pound. Man controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Man takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vaughn tries to score with some ground and pound. Man controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Man is looking for a sweep.

Vaughn tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Man taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vaughn working away.
Vaughn scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Man shoots and misses

and Vaughn counters with a shoot takedown. Man fights it but they end up in guard.

Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaughn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vaughn is stalling in the full guard.
Vaughn postures up.
Vaughn stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughn 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Vaughn!

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox's entrance music is "Another Body Murdered". A fine choice. Nastula has chosen Bezimienni - Walka as his entrance music. 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.

Knox
vs
Nastula

185 cm
22
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Red Light Clothing
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox wants to clinch up but Nastula keeps it at a distance.
Nastula shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Nastula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Nastula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Knox sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knox trying to control but Nastula postures up.
Knox tries to roll over but Nastula keeps him under control.
Knox is trying is best to control the position here.
Nastula prevents Knox from improving his position.
Knox trying to hold on to Nastula's head to control him but Nastula postures up.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Nastula throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nastula fails to land the takedown.
John Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Nastula shoots in.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox is looking to clinch but Nastula is avoiding it.
Nastula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nastula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nastula looks gassed!
Nastula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Pawel Nastula has been cut.

Knox scores a takedown into full mount!
Nastula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox dominating with strikes here.
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!
Knox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Knox with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Knox lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula is squirming around, avoiding Knox's attempts to control the action.
Nastula is in a horrible position here. Knox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knox raining down shots from the mount!
Knox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Knox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Knox landing strikes, looking to finish!
Knox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Knox dominating with strikes here.
Knox with good strikes from the mount here!
Knox cracks Nastula with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That has opened up Pawel Nastula's cut even more.
A nice elbow there by Knox.
Knox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox with a couple of short strikes.
Knox prevents Nastula from getting the reversal.
Knox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Knox connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Knox with the ground and pound from mount.
Knox looking to finish Nastula with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nastula!
Knox scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Knox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nastula is surviving well by controlling Knox's body position as best he can.
A nice elbow there by Knox.
Knox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nastula is squirming around, avoiding Knox's attempts to control the action.
Knox scoring with strikes but Nastula is staying in there.
Nastula wants to control but Knox is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a heavy elbow.
Knox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nastula tries to lock up and control but Knox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knox landing punches.
Nastula tries to hold on but Knox postures up.

Knox has control of Nastula's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nastula regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Knox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox controlling his opponent.
Nastula tries to reverse the position but Knox maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Nastula's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nastula tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily

and Knox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nastula!
Knox pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knox landing punches.
Knox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nastula looks a forlorn figure.

Pawel Nastula's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Knox!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaggerrjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaggerrjack comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Till i Colapse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Diamond Phillips has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Phillips
vs
Jaggerrjack

193 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diamond Phillips!
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, Grimmjow Jaggerrjack!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
Jaggerrjack shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense.
Diamond Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Grimmjow Jaggerrjack has been cut.
A left lands for Phillips.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips cracks Jaggerrjack with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jaggerrjack tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Phillips pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jaggerrjack is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Phillips!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Hughes
vs
Miyamoto

182 cm
22
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Hughes!
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, Kenji Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto swinging wilding here.

Hughes forces Miyamoto back against the cage and clinches.

Hughes jumps guard and drags Miyamoto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyamoto is one step ahead there.
Hughes looking to control but Miyamoto passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to roll over but Miyamoto keeps him under control.
Miyamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Miyamoto fails with the takedown

and Hughes counters by clinching up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hughes cracks Miyamoto with a nice body shot.
Miyamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Hughes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miyamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hughes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes digs a right hand into Miyamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyamoto's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Hughes as the two fighters clinch.
Miyamoto is trying to break free.
Miyamoto trying to land knees to the body.
Hughes lands a left hand.

Hughes lands a takedown into guard.

Hughes has gone for a leg lock! Miyamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hughes's guard.
Hughes trying to strike off his back.
Hughes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hughes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Miyamoto throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Hughes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Miyamoto looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to keep Miyamoto in close.
Miyamoto won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Hughes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miyamoto connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Miyamoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miyamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Hughes clinches up against the cage.
Miyamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Seth Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Miyamoto.
Miyamoto taking a breather.
Miyamoto can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hughes has clasped his hands together around Miyamoto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miyamoto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hughes lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes lands with some strikes.

Hughes is working for a guillotine from mount but Miyamoto frees his head quite easily.
Miyamoto is trying to escape the mount.

Hughes goes for an armbar but Miyamoto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miyamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Miyamoto throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto closes the distance but Hughes moves to the side

and Hughes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miyamoto's guard now.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Miyamoto's brow.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyamoto is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws and elbow that misses. Miyamoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Miyamoto!

Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyamoto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyamoto slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Miyamoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hughes looking for submissions off his back.

Miyamoto is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hughes punching from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Miyamoto is very close to passing his half guard.

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

Hughes instigates a clinch.
Miyamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miyamoto misses with a knee strike.
Hughes avoiding damage as Miyamoto throws knees to the body.
Hughes pushes Miyamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miyamoto is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes just leaning against Miyamoto, taking a breather.

Hughes has clasped his hands together around Miyamoto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hughes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hughes trying to control the action but Miyamoto is working from the bottom.
Hughes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Seth Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hughes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Miyamoto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Miyamoto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Hughes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Miyamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miyamoto.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miyamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Hughes.
Miyamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hughes.
Hughes prevents Miyamoto from breaking the clinch.
Miyamoto trying to land knees to the body.
Hughes presses Miyamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughes lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Hughes.
Miyamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miyamoto wants to break free but Hughes has control.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes avoiding damage as Miyamoto throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
Miyamoto can't break the clinch.
Miyamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miyamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughes has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hughes.
Miyamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes pushes Miyamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes pushes Miyamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes digs a right hand underneath Miyamoto's ribcage. Miyamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Hughes as the two fighters clinch.
Hughes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miyamoto backwards.

Hughes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miyamoto can't fight it off and eventually Hughes manages to take the fight to the floor. Miyamoto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hughes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes forces his way into half guard.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughes is trying to control. Miyamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Miyamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.

Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes working over Miyamoto with some ground and pound. Miyamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyamoto lands with a few short shots to the body.
Miyamoto trying to control but Hughes postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hughes throws a strike but Miyamoto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hughes prevents Miyamoto from getting back to his feet.
Hughes advances to half guard.
Seth Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Hughes 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.
Kenji Miyamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hughes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Hughes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyam Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickel Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman has chosen This is Vlad Boyeslav Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eyam Silver has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Silver
vs
Goldman

200 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

T-Class Nutrition
KnockOut Wear

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, Eyam Silver!
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, Dickel Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silver tries to avoid it but Goldman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silver to the ground. Silver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silver tries for a takedown but Goldman circles away easily
and Goldman counters with a low kick, right behind Silver 's knee.
Silver tries for a takedown but Goldman circles away easily

and Goldman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goldman landing knees to the head.

It looks like Eyam Silver has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver jumps guard but Goldman stands there with Silver around his waist. Silver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyam Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goldman throws an elbow but misses.

Silver wants the takedown. Goldman is fighting it off but Silver persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goldman's guard against the cage.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.

Silver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silver wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Goldman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Silver scores a takedown into full mount!
Silver scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goldman?
Goldman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silver tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goldman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Silver.
Goldman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goldman is looking to escape.
Silver is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silver controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silver throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Goldman has his hands clasped together but Silver breaks the hold and Goldman is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Silver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyam Silver!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

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