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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DEAN RUSSO (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.

bisping
vs
RUSSO

190 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
225 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, dan bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, DEAN RUSSO!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

bisping clinches up with RUSSO and pushes him back against the cage.
RUSSO fails to pull the fight into his guard.
RUSSO fails to pull guard.

bisping's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

RUSSO tries to keep at a distance but bisping has taken the fight into the clinch.
bisping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RUSSO has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from bisping.
RUSSO fails to pull guard.
dan bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DEAN RUSSO.

RUSSO ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. RUSSO no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
bisping has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
RUSSO trying to control the position.

RUSSO has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. bisping is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for RUSSO.
bisping tries to stand but RUSSO is controlling his head.
bisping knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for RUSSO on the ground.
RUSSO is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RUSSO gets full guard.
RUSSO looking to hit a scissor sweep but bisping is one step ahead there.
RUSSO is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
bisping wanted to stand there but RUSSO had control of the position.

RUSSO is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
RUSSO lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for bisping!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bisping throwing hammer fists to the chest of RUSSO. What's that going to do exactly?
bisping is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
RUSSO moves to take his opponent's back.
bisping is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

RUSSO tightening his grip on bisping, looking for the choke.
RUSSO looks gassed!
bisping has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

RUSSO patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
bisping controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

bisping is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
bisping lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like DEAN RUSSO has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bisping misses with a double jab.
bisping swinging wilding here.

bisping moves into the clinch.
bisping is trying to break the clinch but RUSSO has him pressed against the cage.
bisping can't break the clinch.
bisping is trying to break free.

bisping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RUSSO closes this distance looking for a takedown but bisping circles away.
bisping finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
RUSSO takes one to the chin there.

bisping clinches with his opponent.
bisping stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, bisping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
bisping displaying some good clinch control by pressing RUSSO up against the cage.
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 dan bisping will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DEAN RUSSO'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.

bisping looks to land a combination. RUSSO sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
RUSSO is on the wrong end of a nice combination from bisping.
bisping feints and then cracks RUSSO's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RUSSO down.
bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
bisping lands with a right hand.
RUSSO misses with a takedown attempt - bisping sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
bisping misses with a two punch combination.
bisping scores with a shot to the body.
bisping lands with a hook. RUSSO tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
bisping scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RUSSO looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? bisping is fending him off so far but RUSSO persists. Nope, bisping circles away and we're back to standing.
RUSSO shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts bisping as he jumps to the side.
dan bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DEAN RUSSO.
RUSSO fails with an attempt to clinch.
RUSSO fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
bisping scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

bisping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with RUSSO, pushing him back against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on bisping - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
bisping lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
bisping wants to break the clinch but can't.
bisping misses with a hook from the clinch.
bisping wants to break free but RUSSO has control.
bisping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

RUSSO ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. RUSSO no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

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

RUSSO looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RUSSO manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. bisping manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as RUSSO accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
bisping manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. RUSSO manages to get himself to full guard.

bisping gets to his feet. RUSSO looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
RUSSO shoots in for a takedown but bisping shows good takedown defense.

bisping has managed to clinch.
bisping wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
RUSSO tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. bisping smiles and moves away.
RUSSO fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bisping darts in and clinches RUSSO up against the cage.

bisping breaks from the clinch.
RUSSO fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

bisping clinches up against the cage.
RUSSO tries to pull guard but bisping holds him up against the cage and eventually RUSSO drops back down to his feet.
bisping is trying to break free.
A short right from bisping on the inside.
bisping lands a left hand that snaps the head of RUSSO backwards.
bisping has had enough of the clinch but RUSSO keeps him there for the moment.
RUSSO has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. bisping avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from bisping.
bisping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RUSSO has him pressed against the cage.
bisping wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
bisping is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

bisping manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bisping lands a nice shot to the body.
RUSSO misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - bisping looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

bisping clinches up against the cage.

bisping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

RUSSO closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
RUSSO moves into full mount! bisping won't be happy about that!
bisping squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by RUSSO.

RUSSO goes for an armbar but he's not got it… bisping turns into him and now he's in RUSSO's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

dan bisping dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DEAN RUSSO's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

RUSSO fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
bisping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but RUSSO was well out of range. Poor timing from bisping.
bisping lands a with a good body shot.
bisping jabs RUSSO right on the nose. RUSSO blinks but takes it well.
bisping connects with a jab.
RUSSO tries to close the distance and clinch but bisping swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
dan bisping is winning the standup battle so far.

bisping darts in and clinches RUSSO up against the cage.
RUSSO keeps control of bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

bisping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RUSSO avoids a punch combination nicely.
RUSSO fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DEAN RUSSO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bisping connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

bisping rushes RUSSO and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
bisping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RUSSO has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from bisping.
bisping is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by bisping.
bisping wants to break the clinch but can't.
RUSSO jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as bisping walks away with a smile on his face. RUSSO gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
RUSSO shoots in but bisping avoids the takedown attempt easily.
dan bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DEAN RUSSO.

bisping tries to keep at a distance but RUSSO has taken the fight into the clinch.
RUSSO fails to pull guard.
RUSSO prevents bisping from breaking the clinch.
bisping drops down looking for an ankle pick but RUSSO pulls his leg out and moves away.
RUSSO ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
RUSSO closes this distance looking for a takedown but bisping circles away.
bisping throws a one two combo.
bisping throws a push kick but RUSSO slaps the foot to one side.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RUSSO with a flurry of punches that miss.

RUSSO drops back, looking for a kneebar! bisping looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. bisping looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from bisping!
RUSSO is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked bisping off and has taken his back!

RUSSO looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

RUSSO is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. bisping knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften bisping for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

RUSSO tightening his grip on bisping, looking for the choke.

RUSSO is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

RUSSO patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
bisping is trying to get back to his feet but RUSSO has full control of the position and if anything, bisping has just worked his way into a worse spot.

RUSSO is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. bisping is defending well though. RUSSO let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
DEAN RUSSO comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think bisping 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Briatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Briatore
vs
Maia

170 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Briatore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia shoots in but Briatore avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Briatore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Briatore controls the position.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.
Maia seems a little lost for a moment, as Briatore dominates the positioning.
Maia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Maia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Briatore pulls his head out easily.
Briatore is taking a breather. Maia 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.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia has a hand on Briatore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Briatore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Maia regains half guard.
Maia tries to roll over but Briatore keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maia is looking to improve his position.

Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maia looks gassed!
Briatore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is looking to get back to full guard here but Briatore has managed to pass to side control instead.
Briatore content just to control the position here.

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.
Briatore connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is bucking up trying to escape but Briatore cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Briatore putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Briatore looking to finish Maia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maia!
Briatore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briatore lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Briatore controlling from the full mount.
Maia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Briatore seems content to control.
Briatore trying to pass the guard but Maia defending well.
Briatore is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is refusing to be controlled, as Briatore sits in half guard.
Briatore controlling the action here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Silvio Briatore just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Maia misses with a takedown

and Briatore counters with a takedown into side control.
Briatore tries to move to mount but Maia blocks the move with his legs.
Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Briatore in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Briatore off and has taken his back!

Maia working for a choke but Briatore is defending well.
Briatore needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Briatore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maia misses with a takedown attempt

and Briatore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Briatore lands with a punch from half guard.
Briatore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Maia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Briatore pulls his head out easily.
Briatore controlling the action here.

Maia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Briatore pulls his head out easily.
Briatore is nestled in close to Maia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Briatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briatore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Briatore prevents Maia from improving his position.
Briatore slips a nice elbow through Maia's hands, connecting with Maia's forehead.

Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Briatore prevents Maia from improving his position.
Briatore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Briatore controlling the action here.

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.
Maia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Briatore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maia tries to get to full guard but Briatore has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Briatore in particular looking to stall.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briatore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Briatore's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Briatore prevents Maia from improving his position.

Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Briatore working Maia over with strikes.
Maia is looking to improve his position.

Maia looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Briatore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Briatore scores with a couple of nice shots.
Briatore works his way into full mount!
Maia is looking to get to half guard.
Briatore scoring with strikes but Maia is staying in there.
Briatore lands a heavy elbow.
Briatore looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Briatore dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Briatore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Briatore trying to pass the guard but Maia defending well.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Briatore performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Briatore seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maia for as long as he can get away with.
Maia tries to roll over but Briatore keeps him under control.
Well, if Briatore 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Briatore working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maia tries to roll over but Briatore keeps him under control.
Briatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Maia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Briatore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Briatore's back!

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.

Maia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Briatore trying to control the action but Maia just sinks the hooks in.

Maia looking for the choke but no joy.

Maia working for a choke but Briatore is defending well.
Briatore tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Briatore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Briatore can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briatore wants to control but Maia is having none of it.
Briatore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Maia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Maia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Briatore can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Maia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Briatore is now in Maia's guard. A big mistake from Maia there, giving up the dominant position!
Briatore controls from within his opponent's guard.
Briatore passes Maia's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Briatore moves nicely into side control.
Briatore in side control lands a decent elbow.
Damian Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briatore scoring with punches from side control.
Maia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briatore taking a breather here.
Maia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Briatore's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Briatore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Briatore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Briatore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Theriot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soudouku Hanze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanze has chosen ask a ninja as his entrance music. Theriot has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Franklin Theriot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Theriot
vs
Hanze

190 cm
21
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
242 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

StarDust.
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Theriot!
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, Soudouku Hanze!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theriot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanze is fending him off so far but Theriot persists. Nope, Hanze circles away and we're back to standing.
Theriot tries for a takedown but Hanze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theriot is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Theriot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Theriot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanze wants to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Theriot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanze tries to avoid it but Theriot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanze to the ground. Hanze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanze fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hanze closes the distance and clinches.
Hanze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hanze lands an elbow that stopped Theriot in his tracks for a moment.
Hanze lands an elbow inside.
Hanze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanze lands a damaging elbow.
Hanze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Theriot's defenses.
Theriot avoiding damage as Hanze throws knees to the body.
Hanze lands an elbow just above Theriot 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Hanze.
Hanze lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hanze lands an elbow that stopped Theriot in his tracks for a moment.
Hanze throws an elbow that misses.
Theriot avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanze.
Hanze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Theriot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanze tries to stall but Theriot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanze just misses with a elbow thrown towards Theriot's brow.
Hanze dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hanze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hanze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hanze stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hanze using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanze.
Hanze lands an elbow inside.

Theriot has hold of one of Hanze's legs. Hanze is fighting the takedown attempt but Theriot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Theriot wants to control from the top but Hanze keeps moving.
Theriot throws a strike but Hanze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theriot looking to control.
Hanze 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.
Theriot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Theriot tries to get out of the position.
Theriot looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hanze puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Theriot tries to get to full guard but Hanze has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanze works his way into side control.
Hanze controls the position.
Theriot looking for a sweep but Hanze has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Theriot is desperately trying to improve his position but Hanze has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soudouku Hanze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hanze pushes Theriot up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanze pushes off an throws an elbow but Theriot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hanze lands an elbow inside that Theriot shrugs off.
Theriot takes an elbow to the temple.
Hanze is trying to stall.
Hanze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Theriot turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Theriot in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hanze manages to work his way to half guard, despite Theriot's best efforts.
Theriot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theriot is thwarting Hanze's attempts to control the position.
Hanze should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hanze is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theriot is working away from the top position though.
Theriot throwing shots but Hanze is blocking nicely.
Hanze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Theriot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Theriot's back!
Theriot trying to control the hands but Hanze won't let him.

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.
Hanze has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Theriot's body.
Theriot tries to break free.
What can Theriot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theriot wants to escape the position.
Hanze biding his time, looking for the opening.
Theriot trying to control the position but Hanze manages to sink in the hooks.
Theriot is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanze.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theriot can't escape the position.
Hanze is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Soudouku Hanze just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanze fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hanze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Theriot, pushing him back against the cage.
Hanze pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hanze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Theriot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanze pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanze stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hanze lands an elbow inside.
Theriot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Theriot blocks an elbow strike from Hanze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanze pushes off an throws an elbow but Theriot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Theriot avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanze.
Hanze scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hanze.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theriot blocks an elbow strike.
Hanze landing knees to the body.
Theriot blocks an elbow strike from Hanze.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanze.
Hanze unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theriot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hanze landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hanze lands an elbow just above Theriot 's eye.
Hanze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanze just misses with a elbow thrown towards Theriot's brow.
Hanze crunches a lovely knee into Theriot's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hanze.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hanze unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theriot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hanze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Theriot's defenses.
Theriot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanze pushes off an throws an elbow but Theriot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hanze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hanze lands an elbow that stopped Theriot in his tracks for a moment.

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.
Hanze misses with an elbow over the top.
Hanze using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hanze lands a nice elbow.
Hanze pushes off an throws an elbow but Theriot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hanze is struggling to control the position.
Theriot takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanze just misses with a elbow thrown towards Theriot's brow.
Hanze scores a nice knee to the body.
Hanze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Theriot being controlled against the cage.

Theriot works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hanze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Theriot.
Theriot throws a strike but Hanze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theriot striking off his back but it's not causing Hanze any problems.
Theriot tries to strike from the bottom.
Theriot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Theriot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Theriot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hanze moves into range and clinches up with Theriot.
Hanze is struggling to control the position.
Theriot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hanze smiles and moves away.
Hanze fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soudouku Hanze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanze 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soudouku Hanze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Heimbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel comes to the cage accompanied by Godlike. Steve Dengel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Heimbach's chin.

Dengel
vs
Heimbach

182 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Dengel!
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, Jake Heimbach!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heimbach tries to move into range but Dengel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heimbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dengel.
Dengel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heimbach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heimbach looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Dengel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dengel with a dominant takedown and that's winded Heimbach.

Heimbach is rocked!
Dengel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heimbach is still in real trouble! Can Dengel finish him?

Dengel gets to his feet. Heimbach looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dengel fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Heimbach out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Steve Dengel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loopy Droopy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loopy Droopy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gavin
vs
Droopy

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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, Tom Gavin!
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, Loopy Droopy!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Droopy misses with a looping left.
Droopy lands a jab.
Droopy looks to land a combination but Gavin avoids it well.
Droopy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Droopy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Droopy sends Gavin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Droopy is motioning to the referee to let Gavin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Gavin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Droopy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gavin! Droopy dives in looking to finish! Gavin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loopy Droopy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Genesis 12a as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thomas
vs
Jones

188 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Thomas!
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, Dante Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Tim Thomas has been cut.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Jones cracks Thomas with an uppercut from hell and Thomas crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jones's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Thomas is rocked!
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

Thomas pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Tim Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.

Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Jones pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Jones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Thomas manages to mount him!
BOOM! Thomas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones really wants to buck Thomas off and get back to his feet.
Thomas working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thomas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thomas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Thomas maintains control.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas lands a big elbow.
Thomas landing strikes from the mount.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Thomas working the ground and pound effectively.
Thomas landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Thomas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones tries to buck Thomas off but he can't manage it.
Thomas lands a big elbow.
Thomas raining down shots from the mount!
Thomas breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thomas 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.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Thomas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thomas looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Thomas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones is trying to stand.
Thomas lands strikes from half guard.
Jones tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thomas is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Thomas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
Jones tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Thomas is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Thomas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thomas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Dante Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas.
Thomas wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Thomas lands an elbow.
Thomas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones is pushing Thomas's head away, looking to escape. Thomas manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Thomas misses with a takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Thomas prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.

Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
BOOM! Thomas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thomas is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones really wants to buck Thomas off and get back to his feet.
Jones tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Thomas cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thomas lands with some strikes.
Thomas landing punches.
Thomas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is looking to escape.
Thomas controlling the action here.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.

Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Jones wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Dante Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.

Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones is trying to buck Thomas off.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thomas connects with a decent elbow.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones is trying to buck Thomas off.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Thomas scoring with strikes.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thomas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Jones.
I think Jones 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Slice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hay
vs
Slice

187 cm
21
204 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
217 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Slice!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hay throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.

Slice instigates a clinch.
Slice controlling the action here for a moment.

Hay gets control of Slice's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Slice wants to get up but he can't break Hay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hay wants to sweep but no luck.

Hay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hay doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Slice not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hay tries to strike from the bottom.
Slice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hay throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Slice decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hay, up you get!
Slice throws a series of punches but Hay moves out of range.
Hay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slice circles away.
Slice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Slice has Hay up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice stalling against the cage.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice tries to clinch there but Hay circles away.
Hay misses with a head kick.
Slice lands with a hook. Hay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slice feints and then cracks Hay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hay down.
Hay is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Hay walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.
Slice stalks Hay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hay's face. Hay staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Ken Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice is looking to clinch.
Slice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Slice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hay backs up against the cage.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Hay's ribs.

Slice instigates a clinch.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slice throws a series of strikes that have Hay backpedaling.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slice.
Slice scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hay doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice tries to clinch up but Hay circles away and keeps his distance.

Slice has managed to clinch.
Slice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Hay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slice lands a nice hook to Hay's body. Hay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ken Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice stalks Hay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hay's face. Hay staggers backwards, shaken.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slice scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Slice moves into the clinch.
Hay takes a shot to the head.

Slice breaks the clinch.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice looks to land a combination but Hay avoids it well.
A shot to de liver by Slice. Beautiful body shot.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slice misses with a double jab.

Slice clinches up with Hay and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice prevents the takedown attempt.

Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice throws a series of punches but Hay avoids them all with ease.
Slice throws a series of punches but Hay moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Slice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slice drives through and clinches with Hay against the cage.
Hay fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Slice.

Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice connects with a right hand. Hay shakes it off.
Slice works over Hay's head and body with a nice combination.
Hay looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Ken Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Hay looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hay keeps the fight on the outside.
Hay shoots in and drives through. Slice sprawls well.
Slice is working the combinations to good effect here.
A big right from Hay misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a series of punches but Hay moves out of range.
Slice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slice scores with a leg kick.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slice lands a with a good body shot.
Hay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slice.
Slice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Slice breaks from the clinch.

Slice clinches up with Hay and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ken Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice scores with a nice head shot.
Slice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hay on the side of the head.
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slice throws a head kick but Hay moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slice.
Slice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slice has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hay backs up against the cage.

Slice clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Slice.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice scores with a three punch combo!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slice.
Hay avoids a punch combination nicely.

Slice moves into range and clinches up with Hay.
Slice lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slice tries to clinch there but Hay circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slice has taken the fight to the clinch.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!
Slice throws a head kick but Hay moves out of range.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Slice defending well as Hay loads up on a big left hand.

Slice forces Hay back against the cage and clinches.

Hay pulls guard successfully.

Slice 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.
Hay keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Slice looks to land a combination. Hay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hay rather than just go for the knockout.
Hay shoots in and drives through. Slice sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slice.
Slice throws a series of punches but Hay moves out of range.

Slice drives through and clinches with Hay against the cage.

Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Hay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Slice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hay wants a takedown.

Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hay swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice punishes Hay's body with a nice straight punch.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slice is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Hay. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Slice manages to break the clinch.

Slice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hay, pushing him back against the cage.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Slice has managed to clinch.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Slice clinches up with Hay and pushes him back against the cage.
Hay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

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

Slice moves into the clinch.
Slice is struggling to control the position.
Hay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slice throws a combination. Hay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice lands with a nice combination. Hay backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hay walks into a straight right hand from Slice.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!
Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Slice moves into the clinch.
Joe Hay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hay dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Hay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
Slice staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Slice.
Slice's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Slice duly obliges.

Slice darts in and clinches Hay up against the cage.
Hay goes for a takedown attempt but Slice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slice throws a right and a left that Hay avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Slice.

Slice takes the fight into the clinch.
Ken Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hay swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Slice!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jizzle Bunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kilyoazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunz comes to the cage accompanied by Candy Paint - Ken Tuck. Kilyoazz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. custom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bunz
vs
Kilyoazz

189 cm
20
247 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jizzle Bunz!
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, Tony Kilyoazz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Kilyoazz scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Jizzle Bunz has been cut.
Bunz is looking to clinch but Kilyoazz is avoiding it.
Kilyoazz stuffs the takedown.

Kilyoazz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bunz sprawls well initially but Kilyoazz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kilyoazz prevents Bunz from improving his position.
Kilyoazz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bunz wants to improve his position but Kilyoazz is controlling well.
Bunz is trying to maintain the position but Kilyoazz is very close to passing his half guard.
Bunz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kilyoazz stands up over Bunz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kilyoazz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bunz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kilyoazz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bunz pulls down on the head and he's put Kilyoazz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jizzle Bunz!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

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