WCF 14: Empowerment PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Eagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eagle
vs
Owens

180 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Eagle!
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, Troy Owens!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Owens.
Eagle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Owens can pounce on him.
Owens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eagle is able to avoid easily.
Horrible takedown by Eagle or perhaps it was just good defense by Owens which made him look bad.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Eagle avoids it.
Owens looks to throw the jab but Eagle is out of range.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Eagle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Owens pinned against the cage. Owens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eagle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owens is fending him off so far but Eagle persists. Nope, Owens circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eagle is breathing heavily.
Eagle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eagle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Owens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens throws a jab but it's blocked by Eagle.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Owens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eagle blocks a head kick by Owens.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Owens.
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Owens.
A punch combination from Owens misses.
Eagle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Owens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Eagle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Owens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Owens throws a head kick but Eagle moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Owens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Owens throws a leg kick which misses Eagle's front leg but catches the back leg as Eagle tries to avoid it.
Owens throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Owens.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Owens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Eagle slips the punch.
Owens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owens scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Owens.
Owens waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Eagle.
Owens looks to land a combination but Eagle avoids it well.
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Eagle is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Owens. Eagle shrugs it off though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Owens - that will leave a mark!
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens scores with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Owens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Owens scores with a leg kick.
Eagle throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Owens.
Troy Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Owens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eagle's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Owens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens misses with a looping left.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eagle manages to avoid it.
Owens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Eagle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens takes a swing at Eagle's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Owens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Owens lands with a nice body kick.
Eli Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
Owens is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Owens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eagle.
Eagle avoids a kick to the body.
Owens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Owens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Owens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eagle's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick there by Owens.
Owens is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Owens.
No joy there for Owens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Owens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Owens lands with a shot to the body.
Owens misses with a straight left.
Owens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Troy Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Owens - that will leave a mark!
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Owens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eagle's calf.
Eagle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Eagle slips the punch.
Owens throws a front kick that sends Eagle stumbling back into the cage.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eagle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Owens - the referee stops the clock and Eagle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Owens. Eagle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eagle avoids the head kick by Owens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Owens. That's going to slow Eagle down.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eagle was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Eagle avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well.
Owens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eagle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eagle manages to avoid it.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eli Eagle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens lands a nice looking body kick.
Owens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eagle.
Owens cracks the inside of Eagle's front leg.
Owens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Owens.
Owens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eagle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Eagle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Owens slams his shin into Eagle's torso.
Owens scores with a body shot.
Eagle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Owens, right into the meat.
Owens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Owens. That's going to slow Eagle down.
Eagle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Owens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Owens misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Owens. That's going to slow Eagle down.
Owens throws a leg kick which misses Eagle's front leg but catches the back leg as Eagle tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Owens looks to land a left hand but Eagle moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Owens throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eagle avoids the head kick by Owens.
Owens thows a body shot but no joy.
Eagle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Owens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Owens throws a body kick that misses.
Owens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Owens.
Both fighters circling a little - Owens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Owens misses with a body shot.
Owens swings for the body but Eagle moves out of range.
Owens throws a leg kick which misses Eagle's front leg but catches the back leg as Eagle tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Owens.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eagle.
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eagle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Owens can pounce on him.
Owens misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Owens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eagle's head.
Nice body kick there by Owens.
Good leg kick by Owens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eagle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Owens 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!

Owens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Owens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eagle. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Owens, right into the meat.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Eagle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Owens. Eagle shrugs it off though.
Owens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens lands with an overhand left.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eagle was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Owens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eagle's calf.
Eagle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Owens.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens misses with a hook.
Owens thows a body kick. Eagle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
Owens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eagle's sensitive parts.
Owens throws a series of punches but Eagle moves out of range.
Eagle avoids the body shot from Owens.
Owens misses with a hook. Eagle ducked under it nicely.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eagle blocks the body kick.
Eagle fails with the takedown.
Both fighters circling a little - Owens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Owens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eagle. That did some damage!
Owens scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens looks to land a combination but Eagle avoids it well.
Owens misses with a body shot.
Owens lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Owens. That's going to slow Eagle down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Owens.
Owens throws a series of punches but Eagle moves out of range.
Owens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens takes a swing at Eagle's ribcage but misses.
Eagle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Owens. Owens obviously looking to wear him down.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Eagle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Owens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Owens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eagle. That did some damage!
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is looking to slow Eagle down with leg kicks.
Owens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eagle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eagle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eagle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
The fighters circling - Owens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eagle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Owens throws a head kick that Eagle semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens throws a leg kick which misses Eagle's front leg but catches the back leg as Eagle tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Owens throws a body punch but Eagle moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Owens.
Owens swings for the body but Eagle moves out of range.
Owens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eagle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
Eagle moves out of range of the strikes.
Eli Eagle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eagle.
Eagle throws a sloppy head kick
and Owens counters with an outside leg kick.
Owens lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eagle dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Eagle shoots and misses
and Owens counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Eagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Owens looks to land a left hand but Eagle moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Owens!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between crash punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukus Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). punch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is in the end. Haas has chosen Drowning Pool's Bodies as his entrance music. crash punch looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

punch
vs
Haas

175 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

182 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, crash punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukus Haas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on punch's face as Haas controls the position.
punch tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukus Haas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Fete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stinson comes into the arena with On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Stinson
vs
Fete

172 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

BioPharm Nutrition
Adrenaline Supplements

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Fete!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fete throws a right and a left that Stinson avoids nicely.

Fete clinches with his opponent.
Fete tries to land a knee to the head but Stinson blocks with his arms.

Fete manages to break the clinch.

Stinson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stinson trying to control the action but Fete is working from the bottom.
Fete regains half guard.

Stinson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fete is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barney Stinson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between juan carnero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

carnero
vs
Harris

175 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

172 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, juan carnero!
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, Greg Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris fails to land the takedown.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. carnero tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag carnero to the ground. carnero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
carnero closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. carnero pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
carnero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
carnero shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but carnero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for juan carnero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
carnero checks the leg kick.
carnero with a poor takedown

and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harris.
carnero leaning his opponent against the cage.

carnero drags the fight down to the ground.
carnero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

carnero is looking to sinch up a triangle. Harris throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to carnero's body to avoid the submission. carnero has instead reached around Harris's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! carnero arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). juan carnero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doug Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garturo Aatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lake's entrance music is My life be like oo-ah. A fine choice. Doug Lake has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lake
vs
Aatti

189 cm
20
162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garturo Aatti!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aatti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Aatti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lake bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aatti doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aatti trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aatti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake stays in close to Aatti's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aatti throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aatti throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lake wants to control from the top but Aatti keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aatti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lake circles away.
Aatti tests Lake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lake misses the jab.
Lake throws the left hand but Aatti avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Aatti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake throws a hook but Aatti avoids it easily.
Lake misses with a wild body shot.
Lake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lake throws a series of punches but Aatti avoids them all with ease.
Aatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lake connects with a solid leg kick.
Doug Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aatti looks gassed!
Lake misses with a two punch combination.
Lake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lake.
Aatti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lake throws a body punch but Aatti moves out of range.
Lake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lake lands with a slapping head kick.
Aatti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lake feints and then cracks Aatti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aatti down.
Lake chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake throws a one two combo.
Lake misses with a two punch combination.
Lake avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Lake.
Lake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aatti throws a strike but Lake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aatti keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aatti is looking to stand up but Lake isn't so interested in that idea.
Lake 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.
Lake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aatti trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Lake dominated that round.
That's time! Lake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lake throws a nice head kick!
Aatti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lake's waist but Lake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aatti off to one side.
Aatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lake.
Aatti slips a straight right by Lake.
Lake thumps Aatti with a low kick.
Aatti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aatti looks for a takedown but Lake sprawls well.
Lake connects with a high kick.
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!
Lake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aatti's head.
Aatti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aatti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aatti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aatti looks for a takedown but Lake sprawls well.
Doug Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garturo Aatti.
Lake misses with a looping left.
Aatti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aatti shoots in and drives through. Lake sprawls well.
Aatti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lake is fending him off so far but Aatti persists. Nope, Lake circles away and we're back to standing.
Aatti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Lake misses.
Aatti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lake misses with a hook. Aatti ducked under it nicely.
Aatti shoots in looking for a takedown. Lake tries to sprawl out of it but Aatti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lake throws a head kick that half lands.
Lake misses with an uppercut.
Lake stuffs the takedown attempt from Aatti. Aatti gets slowly back to his feet.
Aatti misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lake lands a nice shot to the body.
Doug Lake is winning the standup battle so far.
Aatti misses with a two punch combination.
Aatti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aatti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck for Aatti with that takedown attempt.
Lake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aatti moves out of range as Lake strikes.
Aatti works over Lake's head and body with a nice combination.
Lake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lake. No joy for Aatti on that attempt.
Lake misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Aatti.
Lake lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lake misses.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aatti avoids the body shot from Lake.
Aatti tries for a takedown but Lake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lake scores with a leg kick.
Aatti misses with a takedown attempt - Lake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lake throws a head kick that half lands.
Lake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aatti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aatti avoids the head kick by Lake.
Lake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aatti fails with a takedown attempt.
Doug Lake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aatti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lake swivels and escapes.
Lake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aatti's head.
Lake stuffs the takedown.
Lake scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aatti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lake stuffs the takedown attempt from Aatti. Aatti gets slowly back to his feet.
Lake is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lake misses with a head kick.
Aatti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aatti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lake but Lake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Aatti with that takedown attempt.
Doug Lake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lake checks the leg kick.
Lake lands a two punch combo.
Lake slips a jab and a cross from Aatti.
Lake with a jab.
A combination from Aatti does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lake fails to land with a series of punches.
Aatti looks to land a combination but Lake avoids it well.
Aatti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lake throws out the jab.
Aatti clobbers Lake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Lake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lake misses with a looping left.
Lake throws a shot from downtown. Aatti moves away and avoids it.
Aatti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lake as he jumps to the side.
Aatti misses with a takedown attempt - Lake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lake connects with a right hand. Aatti shakes it off.
Lake is looking to slow Aatti down with leg kicks.
Lake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Aatti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lake is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aatti lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lake takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aatti with the ground and pound but Lake regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Aatti thows a huge punch but Lake dodges it nicely.
Aatti slips a nice elbow through Lake's hands, connecting with Lake's forehead.
Lake moves into full guard.
Lake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Aatti wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake is pulling down on Aatti's head to control his posture.
Lake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aatti thows a big elbow that misses.
Lake is controlling Aatti's posture.
Lake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lake tries to get out of the position.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aatti landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake pulls Aatti in close to prevent any damage.
Aatti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aatti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aatti.
Doug Lake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lake has control of Aatti's left arm, preventing Aatti from doing any damage.
Aatti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aatti throws a strike but Lake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garturo Aatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lake content to stall in guard here.
Aatti keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Aatti throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Lake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Strides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tuvalu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Michael
vs
Strides

192 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Strides!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strides stuffs the takedown.

Strides has managed to clinch.

Michael jumps guard and drags Strides to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strides stays in close to Michael's body and controls the position.

Strides avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michael keeping full guard, as Strides tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strides is one step ahead there.
Michael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael wants to sweep here but Strides controlling him for the moment.

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

Strides avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michael 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strides trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Strides trying to stand up but can't free himself from Michael's guard.
Strides wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving.
Strides must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strides looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Strides from controlling successfully.

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

Strides has managed to clinch.
Strides landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Michael is breathing heavily.
Strides with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jackson Michael has been cut.
Strides scores with a knee to the head.
Strides pushes Michael back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strides scores with a knee to the head.
Strides landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Strides.
Strides cracks Michael with a nice body shot.
Strides lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strides scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Strides.
Nice body punch from Strides - that landed with a thud.
Strides lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michael backwards.
Strides connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strides lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Strides.
Strides lands a shot to the body.
Strides with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strides.
Strides lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strides prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Strides - that landed with a thud.
Michael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strides lands a nice uppercut.
Strides connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michael's face.
Strides lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michael backwards.
Strides digs a right hand into Michael's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michael's gas tank.
Michael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strides lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strides landing knees to the head.
Strides connects with a knee to the head.
Strides lands an uppercut.
Strides using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michael tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strides just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Strides dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Michael'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.

Strides clinches.
Michael looking for a takedown.
Strides lands a knee to the body.
Strides unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michael lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strides.
Strides lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strides with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Strides.
Strides connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michael's face.
Strides lands a nice elbow.
Michael takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strides lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strides.
Strides lands an elbow just above Michael 's eye.
Strides lands a nice shot to the body.
Strides lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strides lands a nice elbow.
Strides lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strides prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strides using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strides with a knee to the head.
Strides lands a knee to the body.
Strides landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Strides lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strides makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strides scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strides.
Strides lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strides lands with a right to the head.
Strides connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michael's face.
Strides prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Michael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Strides.
Michael tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strides creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strides landing knees to the body.
Strides scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strides.
Michael is trying to drag Strides to the mat but Strides just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strides walks away with a smile on his face. Michael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

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.

Strides moves into the clinch.
Strides lands a knee to the head.
Strides lands an elbow inside.
Strides lands with a light punch inside.
Michael takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Strides.
Strides lands an elbow inside that Michael shrugs off.
Michael is trying to drag Strides to the mat but Strides just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strides connects with a knee to the head.
Strides landing knees to the body.
Michael's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Strides.
Michael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strides connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Strides.
Strides connects with a knee to the head.
Michael tries to pull guard but Strides holds him up against the cage and eventually Michael drops back down to his feet.
Strides prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strides with a knee to the head.
Strides using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Strides working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strides landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Strides.
Michael fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Strides.
Strides with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Strides with a knee to the head.
Strides gets through Michael's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strides lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Strides.
Strides lands with a short shot to the head.
Strides landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Michael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strides walks away with a smile on his face. Michael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strides tries to clinch up.
Michael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strides is looking to clinch.

That's four 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.

Strides closes the distance and clinches.
Strides connects with a knee to the head.
Strides lands a knee to the head.
Ethan Strides seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strides lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Strides - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Strides.
Strides lands a damaging elbow.
Strides scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strides landing knees to the body.
Strides lands a body shot.
Strides lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michael backwards.
Strides gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Strides lands a nice elbow.
Michael tries for a takedown but Strides manages to get underhooks.
Strides connects with a knee to the head.
Strides lands a knee to the head.
Michael jumps guard but Strides stands there with Michael around his waist. Michael gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strides scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Strides showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackson Michael's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Michael keeps the fight on the outside.
Strides scores with a nice body kick.

Strides moves into range and clinches up with Michael.
Strides connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Strides.
Strides gets underhooks to prevent Michael's takedown attempt.
Strides scores with a knee to the head.
Strides lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Strides scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strides lands an elbow that stopped Michael in his tracks for a moment.
Strides makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michael goes for a takedown attempt but Strides pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Strides scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson Michael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Michael scores with a takedown into Strides's guard.
Michael passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strides looking for a sweep but Michael has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Michael working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Michael wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

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.

Michael moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Strides has worked his arm free - good work by Strides!
Strides is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Michael has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Michael thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strides is looking for a sweep.
Ethan Strides is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael tries to advance to mount but Strides denies him.
Michael has knee on belly momentarily but Strides bucks him off and regains half guard.
Michael working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Strides's thigh. Strides counters though and makes it back to full guard.

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.

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

Strides instigates a clinch.
Strides crunches a lovely knee into Michael's ribcage.
Strides softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Michael wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Michael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strides lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michael backwards.
Strides with a knee to the head.
Strides crunches a lovely knee into Michael's ribcage.
Strides creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michael's defenses.
Jackson Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strides blocks an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Strides!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos Aguayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguayo comes to the cage accompanied by Colegiada by Alex Bueno. Lang has chosen Cemetary Gates as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Carlos Aguayo
vs
Lang

188 cm
21
213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Carlos Aguayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Lang!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aguayo drives through with a takedown into guard.

Lang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lang keeping full guard, as Aguayo tries to pass.
Lang wants to get back to his feet but Aguayo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
Aguayo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.

Aguayo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lang dives on top into guard.

Aguayo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lang passes into side control.
Lang tries to stand but Aguayo is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguayo keeps working.
Aguayo tries to bench press Lang off him but Lang keeps the position.
Aguayo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aguayo wants to improve his position but Lang is controlling well.
Aguayo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lang preventing the sweep.
Aguayo is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.

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.

Aguayo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aguayo is breathing heavily.
Lang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aguayo is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguayo is looking to sweep but instead, Lang has passed into half guard.
Aguayo is trying is best to control the position here.
Aguayo is looking for a sweep. Lang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aguayo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aguayo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aguayo, not yet.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang wanted to stand there but Aguayo had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguayo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Aguayo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lang forces his way into half guard.
Lang tries to stand and escape but Aguayo is controlling the position.

Aguayo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguayo manages to get to full guard.

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

Lang stands up from Aguayo's guard - Lang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aguayo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lang is able to avoid easily.
Aguayo avoids a punch combination nicely.

Aguayo gets a takedown into half guard.
Lang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aguayo.
Lang tries to roll over but Aguayo keeps him under control.

Aguayo is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos Aguayo dominated that round.
That's time! Aguayo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aguayo avoids the head kick by Lang.

Aguayo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aguayo showed some decent athleticism there.
Aguayo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lang is looking to control Aguayo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lang avoid being mounted?

Aguayo seems to be looking for submissions.
Aguayo prevents Lang from standing back up.

Aguayo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aguayo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is trying to control but can't.
Lang wants to improve his position but Aguayo is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aguayo lands a glancing blow to the side of Lang's head.

Aguayo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lang is trying to control but can't.
Aguayo wants to free his trapped foot but Lang is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Aguayo connects with a nice short shot to Lang's temple.
Lang is refusing to be controlled, as Aguayo sits in half guard.
Aguayo throwing shots but Lang is blocking nicely.
Aguayo is looking to advance position but Lang won't allow it.

Aguayo seems to be working for a kimura but Lang defends the submission attempt.

Aguayo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aguayo.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lang wants to clinch up but Aguayo keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aguayo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aguayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aguayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Aguayo can't get the takedown.
Lang lands an elbow just above Aguayo 's eye.
Aguayo tries for a takedown but Lang manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Carlos Aguayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lang breaks from the clinch.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Aguayo avoids the head kick by Lang.
Aguayo shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Dave Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aguayo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lang tries to sprawl out of it but Aguayo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aguayo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang.
Lang is looking to chop away at Aguayo's legs.

Aguayo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lang sprawls well initially but Aguayo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aguayo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguayo trying to control from Lang's half guard. Lang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lang keeping full guard, as Aguayo tries to pass.
Aguayo wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.

Aguayo has gone for a leg lock! Lang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aguayo's guard.
Aguayo 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.

Lang stands up and waves to Aguayo to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos Aguayo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Aguayo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Aguayo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lang but Lang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lang wants to clinch.
Aguayo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Carlos Aguayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguayo fails with the takedown.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang wants to clinch.

Aguayo feints and as Lang raises his hands in defense, Aguayo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aguayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang is trying to control the position but Aguayo postures up.
Aguayo slips nicely into half guard.
Lang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is trying to maintain the position but Aguayo is very close to passing his half guard.
Lang keeping hold of Aguayo's head, controlling as best he can.
Aguayo trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom.

Aguayo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lang gets back to full guard.
Dave Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lang is trying to control the position but Aguayo postures up.
Aguayo postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.

Aguayo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lang dives on top into guard.

Lang stands up from Aguayo's guard - Lang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lang tries to clinch up.

Aguayo feints and as Lang raises his hands in defense, Aguayo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lang 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.
Aguayo throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang has his hands on Aguayo's head, controlling the position.
Juan Carlos Aguayo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aguayo preventing the sweep.
Aguayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aguayo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguayo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lang is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aguayo.
Lang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aguayo off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguayo tries to escape the position.
Aguayo is working hard here to advance position.

Lang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aguayo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aguayo for a finish.
Aguayo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lang's guard. Nice work there by Aguayo.

Aguayo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aguayo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aguayo wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Carlos Aguayo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aguayo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos Aguayo!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Norris
vs
St Pierre

190 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.

Norris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!
St Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Norris postures up.
Norris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris content just to control the position here.
St Pierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Norris controlling from mount.
Norris prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris content just to control the position here.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Norris pushes him away.
St Pierre can't escape the position.
Norris content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Norris postures up.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre wants to control but Norris is having none of it.
Norris controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Norris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
St Pierre is trying to escape back to his feet but Norris uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Norris taking a breather here.
St Pierre is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control Norris's posture but Norris avoids it.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
St Pierre is pushing Norris's head away, looking to escape. Norris manages to hold on to the position though.
St Pierre sneaks back into half guard.
St Pierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Norris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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.
Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norris kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Norris stays in close to St Pierre's body and controls the position.
Norris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norris passes into half guard.
St Pierre is looking to control Norris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Pierre avoid being mounted?
St Pierre throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Still in half guard, Norris seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norris'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.
St Pierre is trying to maintain the position but Norris is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Norris scores with a couple of nice shots.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Norris is controlling well.
Norris moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from St Pierre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

St Pierre fails with the takedown

and Norris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norris.
St Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.

St Pierre working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
Norris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to strike off his back.

St Pierre has an active guard here but Norris has managed to pass into half guard.

St Pierre is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily.
Norris controlling the pace.

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.
St Pierre is trying to control but can't.
Norris is taking a breather. St Pierre 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, St Pierre manages to get to full guard.

Norris gets to his feet. St Pierre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily

and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. St Pierre won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face as Norris controls the position.
St Pierre taking a bit of punishment here - Norris scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

St Pierre has his takedown stuffed

and Norris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Pierre's guard now.

St Pierre working for submissions but it's allowed Norris to get to half guard.
Norris uses his free foot to push down on St Pierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for St Pierre.
Norris controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre wants to control but Norris is having none of it.
St Pierre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
St Pierre is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
St Pierre flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
Norris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chuck Norris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norris is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Norris in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Chuck Norris just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Norris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in St Pierre's guard.

St Pierre has an active guard here but Norris has managed to pass into half guard.
St Pierre punching from the bottom.
Norris controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Norris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris had his way with Dave St Pierre in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Norris scores with a takedown into St Pierre's guard.

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

St Pierre is looking for a triangle here but Norris uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
St Pierre is trying to control Norris's posture but Norris avoids it.
St Pierre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris advances to full mount.
St Pierre is looking to get to half guard.

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.
St Pierre tries to lock up and control but Norris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norris prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
Norris controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
St Pierre throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
St Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Norris has a good base and remains in mount.
St Pierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norris controlling from mount.
Norris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down St Pierre for as long as he can get away with.
Dave St Pierre 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!
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norris 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!
Chuck Norris retains his heavyweight title!