WCF 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Eagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Welsh
vs
Eagle

181 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Likes ground

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Welsh !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh missing with a left hand there. Eagle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eagle fails with a takedown attempt.
Eagle fails with the takedown.
Welsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eagle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Welsh but Welsh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chris Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Eagle.
Eagle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eagle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Welsh gets the takedown into side control.
Eagle looks gassed!
Welsh scoring with punches and elbows.
Welsh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Eagle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Welsh connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welsh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Welsh working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welsh trying to control the action but Eagle is working from the bottom.
Eagle is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh working the head with strikes.
Welsh wants to stand but Eagle has his arm trapped.
Welsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eagle on the ground.
Eagle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Welsh 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Welsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eagle missing with punches from the bottom.
Eagle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Eagle looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Welsh lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Welsh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Eagle.
Eagle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eagle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Eagle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eagle trying to keep a closed guard but Welsh is proving a slippery customer.
Welsh wants to stand but Eagle is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eagle has his feet on Welsh 's thighs here. He's pushed Welsh off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Welsh screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Eagle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robertson Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson Silver 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!

Armstrong
vs
Silver

180 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Armstrong!
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, Robertson Silver!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong drops Silver with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Silver! Armstrong dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Lance Armstrong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Fete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Fete

183 cm
20
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
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, Bobby Fete!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fete misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Fete.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Fete circles away and keeps his distance.
Fete stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fete throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fete.
Fete throws a head kick that misses.
Fete tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fete lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fete throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Fete looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fete lands a high kick!

It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice combo by Fete! Oh, that's hurt him - Nelson falls to the canvas and Fete follows him into side control.

Nelson is rocked!
Fete landing strikes.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fete scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fete scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nelson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fete can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Fete!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Funaki
vs
Aatti

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saki Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garturo Aatti!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki throws a big shot that misses.

Funaki gets caught flat footed, as Aatti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aatti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aatti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Funaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Funaki working for a triangle but Aatti defends it easily.
Aatti scoring with some ground and pound.
Aatti lands a couple of elbows.

Funaki is looking for a triangle but Aatti pushes his legs off easily.
Funaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Funaki looking for a guillotine here but Aatti defends easily.
Aatti cracks Funaki with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aatti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki is trying to keep Aatti in close.
Aatti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funaki keeping moving, preventing Aatti from controlling successfully.
Aatti is looking to work some ground and pound but Funaki has wrist control.
Aatti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Funaki working for a triangle but Aatti defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aatti thows a big elbow that misses.
Aatti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funaki has momentary wrist control but Aatti slips an elbow through the middle.
Aatti throwing strikes from guard but Funaki blocks nicely.
Aatti is looking to work some ground and pound but Funaki has wrist control.
Aatti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aatti with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki wants to get back to his feet but Aatti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aatti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aatti throwing strikes from guard but Funaki blocks nicely.
Funaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Aatti shoots in and bounces Funaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Funaki is breathing heavily.
Funaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aatti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aatti wants to control from the top but Funaki keeps moving.
Aatti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aatti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aatti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aatti throws and elbow that misses. Funaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aatti's guard. Nice move by Funaki!
Aatti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aatti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funaki trying to control but Aatti postures up.
Funaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aatti thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Funaki to regain full guard.
Aatti throws a big right hand that misses.
Aatti cracks Funaki with a solid left hand.
Aatti trying to control but Funaki is working from the bottom.
Aatti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aatti is breathing heavily.
Aatti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aatti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Funaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aatti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funaki has momentary wrist control but Aatti slips an elbow through the middle.
Aatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Funaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funaki has momentary wrist control but Aatti slips an elbow through the middle.
Aatti cracks Funaki with a solid left hand.
Aatti thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aatti landing some decent shots from guard.
Funaki trying to control the position.
Funaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Funaki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aatti waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Funaki.
Aatti shoots in but Funaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Funaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is looking to clinch.
Aatti stuffs the takedown.

Aatti gets the takedown into side control.
Funaki parries the strikes from Aatti easily there. Aatti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Funaki to escape.
Aatti working away.

Aatti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Funaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aatti's guard! Nice work there by Funaki!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aatti thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Funaki wanted to stand there but Aatti had control of the position.
Aatti throwing short punches from the bottom.
Garturo Aatti has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aatti scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Funaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aatti looking to control.
Funaki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aatti is proving hard to escape from.
Aatti wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funaki is looking to clinch.
Aatti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funaki tries to avoid it but Aatti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funaki to the ground. Funaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Funaki throws a series of punches but Aatti avoids them all with ease.

Aatti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Funaki keeping full guard, as Aatti tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garturo Aatti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aatti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aatti lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Aatti are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Aatti.
Funaki is trying to control Aatti's posture but Aatti avoids it.
Funaki regains half guard, as Aatti was trying to land strikes.
Aatti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aatti throws a strike but Funaki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Funaki keeping moving, preventing Aatti from controlling successfully.
Aatti preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Aatti blocks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funaki tries to clinch but Aatti is having none of it.
Funaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Funaki.
Aatti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Funaki swivels and escapes.
Garturo Aatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki tries to bum rush Aatti with a series of wild strikes but Aatti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aatti throws a combination that misses

and Funaki counters by clinching up.
Saki Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Aatti can't get the takedown.
Saki Funaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garturo Aatti.
Aatti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Funaki prevents it.
Funaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aatti has him pressed against the cage.
Aatti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Funaki manages to break the clinch.
Funaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aatti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aatti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funaki circles away.
Funaki fails in his attempt to clinch.

Aatti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aatti throws a strike but Funaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Funaki wanted to stand there but Aatti had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aatti striking off his back, scoring a few points.

Funaki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aatti, up you get!
Aatti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Funaki.
Aatti misses with a two punch combination.
Funaki wants to clinch up but Aatti keeps it at a distance.
Aatti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Funaki throws a leg kick which misses Aatti's front leg but catches the back leg as Aatti tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki lands a head kick!

Aatti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aatti is nestled in close to Funaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aatti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garturo Aatti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funaki is looking to escape.

Funaki is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Aatti pulls his head out easily.
Aatti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garturo Aatti.
I've got Aatti 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 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garturo Aatti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and crash punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). punch has chosen in the end as his entrance music. crash punch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williams
vs
punch

185 cm
23
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, crash punch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
punch takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams jabs at punch's body.
punch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
punch looks gassed!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but punch slips the punch.
Williams throws a series of punches but punch moves out of range.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams dodges the punch combination from punch.
Williams tries to land a front kick but punch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
punch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and punch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from punch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
punch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.

punch shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
punch trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for punch!
Williams landing strikes from the mount and punch is in trouble!
punch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can punch hang on?
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
punch is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.

Williams is working for a guillotine from mount but punch frees his head quite easily.
Williams lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Williams.
punch is in all sorts of trouble here.
punch throwing hammer fists to the chest of Williams. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams avoids the attempt from punch to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams cracks punch with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
punch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
punch wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
punch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
punch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williams looking to control but punch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williams breaks from punch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
punch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williams landing strikes, looking to finish!
punch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
punch is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

punch has one foot on Williams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by punch.
Williams lands with a cross.
punch looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
punch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
punch connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
punch misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams digs a good body shot into punch's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on punch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Williams can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

punch throws a good cross that connects.
punch misses with the combination.
Williams looks to land a left hand but punch moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by punch.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
punch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

punch drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.

punch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

punch closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.

punch tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but punch is one step ahead there.

punch gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

punch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - punch lands in his opponent's guard.
punch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
punch stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
punch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
punch wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
punch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams keeping full guard, as punch tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams looks to land a right hand but punch moved out of range.
punch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from punch.
punch needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
crash punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
punch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
punch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
punch tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
punch thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
punch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but punch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams lands the left hand.
punch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but punch shows good takedown defense.
crash punch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
punch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
punch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
punch throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
punch slips under a jab from Williams.
punch scoring well with a low kick there.

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.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams moves forwards but punch connects with a nice, crisp jab.

punch pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for punch.
punch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. punch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

punch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
punch tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams misses with a looping right.
punch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

crash punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams throws an overhand right that lands on punch's shoulder, as punch tries to avoid the shot.
punch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
punch throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
punch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
punch has a takedown stuffed.
punch fails in his attempt to clinch.
punch misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed punch momentarily.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. punch moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
punch misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
punch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but punch ducks down to avoid it.
punch staying out of range there.
Williams tries to work over punch's front leg with a kick but punch checks it.
punch throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
punch lands a nice shot to the body.

punch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
punch jumps guard but Williams stands there with punch around his waist. punch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

punch pulls guard.
punch throwing short punches from the bottom.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
punch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Williams won't allow punch to get back to his feet.
Williams cracks punch with a solid left hand.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Williams has gone for a leg lock! punch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing punch from controlling successfully.
punch stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
punch with a flurry of punches that miss.
crash punch has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in punch's guard.
punch working a defensive guard here.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. punch is keeping the position for now.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
punch misses with a wild combination.
Williams throws a body punch but punch moves out of range.

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.

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

punch gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Williams clobbers punch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
punch throws a one two combo.
punch connects with a solid leg kick.
punch tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
punch slips a jab from Williams.
punch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
punch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
punch misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
crash punch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think punch 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... crash punch!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Montabon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus O Hooligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Montabon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ain't No Sunshine. O Hooligan has chosen Shipping out to Boston - Dropkick Murphy as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Montabon
vs
O Hooligan

185 cm
22
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 New York, Ricardo Montabon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamus O Hooligan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montabon lands with a nice combination. O Hooligan backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Shamus O Hooligan has been cut.
Montabon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montabon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Hooligan circles away quickly and effectively.
O Hooligan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montabon tries to avoid it but O Hooligan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montabon to the ground. Montabon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Hooligan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Montabon. No joy for O Hooligan on that attempt.
Ricardo Montabon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus O Hooligan.
Montabon misses with a two punch combination.
Montabon shoots in but O Hooligan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Hooligan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montabon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Hooligan shoots and misses

and Montabon counters with a right hand that sends O Hooligan tumbling to the canvas! Can Montabon finish him? He dives into O Hooligan's guard looking to do just that!

O Hooligan is rocked!
Montabon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of O Hooligan is proving hard to escape from.
O Hooligan is still in real trouble! Can Montabon finish him?

Montabon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Hooligan looks gassed!
Montabon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
O Hooligan seems to have recovered his senses.

O Hooligan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montabon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montabon is looking to stand up but O Hooligan won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hooligan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montabon is one step ahead there.

O Hooligan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Hooligan looking for a sweep. Not yet O Hooligan, not yet.
Montabon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Montabon wanted to stand there but O Hooligan had control of the position.

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.

O Hooligan has his foot on Montabon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montabon works his way back into a safe position though.
O Hooligan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

O Hooligan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Montabon is looking to stand up but O Hooligan won't let him.

O Hooligan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montabon wanted to stand there but O Hooligan had control of the position.

O Hooligan has his feet on Montabon's thighs here. He's pushed Montabon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Montabon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shamus O Hooligan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang has chosen Cemetary Gates as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dave Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cack
vs
Lang

180 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

195 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Cack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Lang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cack gets caught flat footed, as Lang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cack looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Cack.
Lang thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Lang moves into the clinch.

Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Cack gets caught flat footed, as Lang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Lang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cack keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lang advances position into side control!

Lang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cack could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Lang stands up.

Lang clinches up with Cack and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores a nice knee to the body.

Lang lands a takedown into guard.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Cack.

Cack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lang passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cack is looking to improve his position.
Lang is trying to control the action in half guard but Cack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cack is refusing to be controlled, as Lang sits in half guard.

Cack looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lang thows a huge punch but Cack dodges it nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left and a right from Lang both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Cack. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
Lang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cack tries to avoid it but Lang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cack to the ground. Cack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lang clinches up with Cack and pushes him back against the cage.
Cack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Lang scores a nice knee to the body.
Lang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cack tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lang cracks the inside of Cack's front leg.

Lang has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lang lands a takedown into guard.
Cack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Cack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lang throwing strikes from guard but Cack blocks nicely.
Cack keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Lang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cack is trying to keep Lang in close.
Lang throwing strikes from guard but Cack blocks nicely.
Cack wants to improve his position but instead Lang has moved into half guard.

Lang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lang slips a nice elbow through Cack's hands, connecting with Cack's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cack wants to improve his position but Lang is controlling well.
Lang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lang not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Cack is defending against the submission attempts here by Lang.
Cack tries to get to full guard but Lang has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lang shoots in for a double leg but Cack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Lang clinches.

Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang tries to clinch but Cack is having none of it.
Cack stuffs the takedown.
Cack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cack blocks a head kick by Lang.
Cack is looking to land body kicks.

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.
Nice takedown defense from Cack. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
Daniel Cack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Lang.
Lang tries to bum rush Cack with a series of wild strikes but Cack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.

Lang 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.
Lang wants to control from the top but Cack keeps moving.
Lang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cack is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.

Lang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lang throws a head kick that Cack semi-blocks.
Cack throws a solid leg kick but Lang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cack.
Lang fails with the takedown.
Lang fails to land with a series of punches.

Lang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cack sprawls well initially but Lang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cack tries to get to full guard but Lang has control of the leg.
Cack tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lang has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lang throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang punching from mount but Cack doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cack flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cack avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lang.
Lang throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lang cracks Cack with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cack is trying to escape the mount.
Dave Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Cack is working hard here to advance position.

Lang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws some wild stikes that Cack manages to avoid easily.
Cack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Lang wants to finish this one by submission but Cack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lang.
Cack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back 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.
Lang trying to control but Cack is having none of it.
Lang controlling the pace for now.
Lang tries to control but Cack wriggling away.
Daniel Cack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Lang!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Stax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stax comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin 'I Will Not Bow'. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Stax
vs
Gracie

182 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Hellbent, 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Stax!
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, Kimbo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stax looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stax's waist but Stax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Stax throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Stax.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stax is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Stax circles away and we're back to standing.
Stax scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Stax.
Stax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stax.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Max Stax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Stax misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie moves out of range as Stax throws a body kick.
Max Stax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stax is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Stax circles away and we're back to standing.
Stax looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Stax tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stax drops Gracie with a right and a left! Stax comes rushing in but Gracie regains his composure and manages to keep Stax in guard.

Gracie is rocked!

It looks like Kimbo Gracie has been cut.
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!
Stax advances position into side control!
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Stax finish him?
Stax scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stax moves into full mount!
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Stax scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Stax is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stax landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stax fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stax lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stax lands with some strikes.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stax wants to sweep but no luck.
Stax wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stax swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Stax keeps moving.
Stax lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Stax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound.

Stax looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Stax maintains control.
Gracie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.

Stax working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Stax is retaining full guard.
Gracie won't allow Stax to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Stax keeps moving.
Gracie prevents Stax from getting back to his feet.
Stax keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Stax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Gracie'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.

Stax punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Stax tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stax swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Stax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Stax.
Stax looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stax.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Stax is just out of range.
Stax keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stax misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Stax keeps it at a distance.
Stax misses with an uppercut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Stax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Gracie.
The fighters circling - Stax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie tries to clinch but Stax is having none of it.
Stax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stax scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Stax misses.
Stax misses the shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Stax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie defending well as Stax loads up on a big left hand.
Stax misses with a head kick.
Jab from Stax.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Stax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Stax.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stax throws a sloppy body shot

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stax's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Stax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie won't allow Stax to sweep him here.
Stax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stax moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
Stax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stax looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stax throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stax lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stax is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stax throwing strikes here but Gracie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stax lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Stax throwing strikes here but Gracie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Stax isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stax passes into side control!
Gracie is not content to let Stax control the position.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Stax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie wants to control but Stax is keeping busy.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stax passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Stax dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stax tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Stax stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Stax misses with a shot to the body

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Stax works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stax throws a big right hand that misses.
Stax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stax trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stax from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stax looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Max Stax is winning the standup battle so far.
Stax misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie shoots in but Stax avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stax pinned against the cage. Stax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Max Stax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Gracie.
Stax waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gracie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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.
Stax cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stax tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stax to the ground. Stax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stax stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimbo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Stax does no damage.
Stax takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Stax keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Stax misses.
Stax throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stax works the jab nicely.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stax.
Kimbo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stax.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stax as he jumps to the side.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stax.
A head kick misses from Stax.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stax throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Stax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stax misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Stax throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stax.
Stax throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.

Gracie rushes Stax and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Stax.
Stax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stax lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stax.
Stax works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Stax slows down the pace here.
Stax prevents the takedown attempt.
Max Stax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stax scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Stax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stax 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Stax!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo comes to the cage accompanied by Alexisonfire - Young Cardinals. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luongo
vs
Mackenzie

185 cm
19
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

JOKER FIGHTGEAR

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie misses with a leg kick.
Mackenzie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mackenzie lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Luongo sprawling to the canvas. Mackenzie follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Luongo hang on?

It looks like Francesco Luongo has been cut.
Mackenzie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Luongo tries to roll over but Mackenzie keeps him under control.
Mackenzie trying to control the pace.
Luongo gets full guard.

Luongo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mackenzie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Luongo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mackenzie's back instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Luongo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mackenzie has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Luongo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mackenzie taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Luongo doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francesco Luongo!
Francesco Luongo retains his welterweight title!