DEF 39 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Panzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henzo Grazie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Panzer
vs
Grazie

178 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Panzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henzo Grazie!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grazie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Panzer avoids it really well and circles away.
Grazie tries to clinch but Panzer is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Panzer. No joy for Grazie on that attempt.
Panzer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grazie shoots in for a double leg but Panzer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roger Panzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henzo Grazie.

Grazie gets caught flat footed, as Panzer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grazie keeping full guard, as Panzer tries to pass.

Grazie working for a triangle but Panzer defends it easily.

Grazie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Panzer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Panzer is working Grazie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panzer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grazie working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie being controlled here, momentarily.
Panzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grazie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panzer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panzer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panzer looking to pass the guard.

Grazie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panzer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grazie looks gassed!
Panzer is working Grazie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panzer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grazie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Panzer pushes down on Grazie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Panzer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Panzer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grazie!
Panzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grazie is looking to escape.
Grazie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Panzer working Grazie over with strikes here.
Panzer with good strikes from the mount here!
Panzer with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Panzer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Panzer landing punches.
Panzer with shots to the head and body - Grazie looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzer is landing with some decent strikes but Grazie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Panzer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Panzer landing shots from mount.
Panzer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Panzer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grazie's face.
Panzer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Panzer avoids the attempt from Grazie to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Panzer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grazie tries to lock up and control but Panzer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panzer landing shots from mount.
Panzer working Grazie over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panzer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grazie?
Panzer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grazie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Panzer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Panzer lands with some strikes.
Grazie wants to hold on but Panzer pushes him away.
Grazie is trying to escape the mount.
Grazie tries to hold on but Panzer pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grazie is trying to stand up.
Panzer lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Panzer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Panzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grazie is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Panzer stalks Grazie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grazie's face. Grazie staggers backwards, shaken.
Panzer lands with a nice combination. Grazie backs away looking to recover.
Roger Panzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panzer connects with a right hand. Grazie shakes it off.

Panzer gets a clinch.
Grazie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panzer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grazie wants to break free but Panzer has control.
Nice body punch from Panzer.
Panzer pushes Grazie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Panzer.
Grazie tries to score a body lock takedown but Panzer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grazie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roger Panzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henzo Grazie.
Grazie is breathing heavily.

Panzer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henzo Grazie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panzer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Panzer scores a takedown into full mount!
Panzer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Panzer tries to control but Grazie wriggling away.
Panzer landing punches.
Panzer avoids the attempt from Grazie to control.
Grazie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grazie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Panzer with a couple of short strikes.
Roger Panzer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Panzer.
Panzer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grazie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grazie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Panzer avoids the attempt from Grazie to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzer working Grazie over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Panzer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Panzer landing punches.
Panzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grazie is looking to escape.
Panzer with a couple of short strikes.
Panzer controlling from mount.
Grazie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Panzer dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panzer landing shots from mount.
Panzer avoids the attempt from Grazie to control.
Grazie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panzer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee warns Grazie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Panzer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Panzer controlling the position easily from mount.
Grazie tries to hold on but Panzer postures up.
A nice elbow there by Panzer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Panzer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Panzer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grazie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Grazie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panzer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panzer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grazie controls Panzer momentarily but Panzer frees himself.
Panzer working some strikes from top position.
Panzer lands a couple of elbows.
Panzer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Panzer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panzer passes to full mount!
Panzer landing punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzer with a couple of short strikes.
Panzer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Panzer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grazie looks a forlorn figure.
Grazie tries to lock up and control but Panzer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Panzer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grazie tries to hold on but Panzer postures up.
Panzer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grazie is looking to get to half guard.
Panzer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
Grazie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panzer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grazie's face.
Panzer lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Panzer.
Grazie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Panzer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Grazie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grazie and Panzer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Panzer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grazie tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Panzer decides to stand back up. Panzer steps back and let's Grazie get back to his feet.

Panzer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Panzer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Grazie working for a triangle but Panzer defends it easily.
Panzer passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grazie wants to get back to his feet but Panzer drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
Grazie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Henzo Grazie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panzer has control of an arm but Grazie manages to advance to Panzer's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Grazie as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Panzer!
Grazie covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Grazie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roger Panzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Grazie actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Panzer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panzer 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Panzer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alchemy Astrology (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astrology has chosen Faggot Bruce - Cockstar as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Gabriel Gray has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gabriel Gray seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gray
vs
Astrology

185 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite 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, Gabriel Gray!
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, Alchemy Astrology!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Astrology is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gray's half guard.

Astrology wants to work for an arm triangle but Gray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Astrology is working for a submission of some sort.

Astrology wants to work for an arm triangle but Gray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gray wants to control but Astrology is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Astrology from controlling successfully.
Gray wants to stand but Astrology is controlling the position.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Astrology scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Astrology working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gray is trying to buck Astrology off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gray throws Astrology to one side and escapes!

Astrology shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gray is trying to defend but Astrology finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Astrology is looking to advance position but Gray won't allow it.
Gray is looking to escape.

Gray kicks Astrology off and gets back to his feet.
Gray misses with the combination.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Gray.

Gray breaks the clinch.

Gray has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray gets through Astrology's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Astrology circles away.
Astrology fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.

Astrology gets the takedown into side control.
Gray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gray manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gray pushes Astrology off looking to stand but Astrology dives back in and keeps control.

Astrology is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gray is just riding it out for now. Astrology eventually gives up the hold.
Astrology trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gray manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Astrology fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Astrology circles away.
Gray tries to clinch up.
Gray wants to clinch.

Astrology closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gray to the mat! Gray manages to get full guard.
Astrology trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Astrology prevents Gray from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alchemy Astrology will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gray tries to close the distance and clinch but Astrology swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Astrology shoots in.

Astrology tries to keep at a distance but Gray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Astrology has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Gray has Astrology up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Gray.
Gray lands a nice knee to the body.
Gray is leaning against Astrology and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astrology is breathing heavily.

Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gray lands a nice knee to the body.
Gray lands a good knee to the midsection. Astrology won't want to take too many of those.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gray.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gray.

Gray breaks from the clinch.
Astrology fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gabriel Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alchemy Astrology.

Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gray obliges.
Gray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Astrology.
Gray lands an elbow just above Astrology 's eye.
Gray utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gray working Astrology over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Gray breaks the clinch.
Astrology misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Gray takes the fight into the clinch.
Gray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Astrology in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Astrology lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

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

Astrology drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray wants to sweep here but Astrology controlling him for the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astrology won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.

Astrology drops back looking for a leg! Gray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gray manages to kick Astrology off! Astrology jumps back into Gray's guard.
Astrology trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Astrology on the ground.
Gray throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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

Gray closes the distance and clinches.
Gray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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.
Gray lands a knee to the head.
Astrology can't get the takedown.
Gray scores a nice knee to the body.
Gray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Astrology in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gray is stalling here.
Gray scores a nice knee to the body.
Gray lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
Gray landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gray obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Gray.

Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alchemy Astrology seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astrology throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Astrology off to one side.
Gray tries to clinch but Astrology moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gray 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. This is the final round!

Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Gray has managed to clinch.
Astrology takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Alchemy Astrology has been cut.

Gray breaks the clinch.
Astrology shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Astrology.

Gray rushes Astrology and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gray crunches a lovely knee into Astrology's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Gray breaks the clinch.

Astrology shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Astrology tries to control but Gray wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astrology might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gray kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gray regains half guard.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.

Astrology stands up and beckons Gray to join him on the feet.
Gray throws a head kick that Astrology semi-blocks.
Gray lands a head kick. Astrology smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Gray forces Astrology back against the cage and clinches.
Gray trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astrology has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gray gets underhooks to prevent Astrology's takedown attempt.
Gabriel Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alchemy Astrology.

Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Astrology shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Astrology tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Astrology somewhat.
Gray lands a head kick!
Astrology tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Gray has closed the distance and engaged Astrology in a clinch.

Gray breaks from the clinch.
Astrology shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gabriel Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gray tries to clinch up but Astrology circles away and keeps his distance.

Gray closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gray slowing the pace effectively.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Gray with a knee to the head.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Astrology tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Astrology is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gray has Astrology pushed against the cage.
Gabriel Gray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gray lands a knee to the body.

Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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

Astrology is working for a kimura but Gray is defending it quite comfortably.
Gray wants to sweep but Astrology has passed to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astrology passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gray!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Astrology working for a guillotine from mount but Gray is in no mood to give up.
Gray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gray trying to control but Astrology is working from the bottom.

Astrology looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Gray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koji Okano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Trauma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okano comes to the cage accompanied by Aalto - Resolution. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tom Trauma was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Okano
vs
Trauma

176 cm
23
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
166 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koji Okano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Trauma!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trauma tries to move into range but Okano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trauma throws a low kick but Okano avoids it.
Trauma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okano misses with a series of wild punches.
Okano cracks Trauma with an open hand slap.
Okano moves out of range of the leg kick from Trauma.
Okano throws a nice head kick!
Trauma fails with a takedown attempt.
Trauma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okano pinned against the cage. Okano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Okano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okano tries to land a knee to the head but Trauma blocks with his arms.
Okano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trauma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trauma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okano stalling against the cage.
Okano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okano landing knees to the head.
Okano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trauma is defending well for now.
Okano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trauma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Okano controlling the action here for a moment.
Okano tries to land knees in the clinch but Trauma avoids the damage to the body.
Trauma dodges an elbow strike from Okano.
Trauma working hard to break the clinch.
Okano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trauma.
Koji Okano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Trauma.
Okano tries a knee to the head but Trauma blocks it.
Trauma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trauma dodges an elbow strike from Okano.

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.
Okano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Okano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trauma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trauma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trauma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trauma blocks it with crossed arms.
Okano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trauma as Okano tries to tie him up.
Okano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trauma blocks it with crossed arms.
Trauma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okano lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okano throws an elbow but misses.
Okano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okano is breathing heavily.
Okano taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okano throws an elbow but misses.
Okano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trauma is defending well for now.
Okano tries to land knees in the clinch but Trauma avoids the damage to the body.
Okano taking a breather.
The is referee keeping an eye on Trauma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Okano lands a nice knee to the body.

Trauma pulls guard.
Trauma pulls Okano in close to prevent any damage.
Trauma 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 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.
Trauma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okano's guard.
Trauma is stalling in the full guard.
Okano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trauma is controlling him.

Trauma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Okano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Okano has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Okano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okano tries a head kick but it misses.
Trauma throws a jab but it's blocked by Okano.
Trauma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okano throws a head kick that Trauma semi-blocks.
Trauma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okano.
Okano tries to close the distance and clinch but Trauma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Okano forces Trauma back against the cage and clinches.

Trauma turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Trauma manages to end up in side control.
Okano dodges the ground and pound from Trauma.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Trauma!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flagg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scarsick. Johan Svenson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Claudio Flagg's chin.

Flagg
vs
Svenson

171 cm
19
208 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

205 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Claudio Flagg!
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, Johan Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Flagg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flagg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Svenson throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
Svenson throws a shot to the body.
Svenson lands a jab to the head.
Claudio Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svenson slips a jab and a cross from Flagg.
A combination from Flagg does no damage.
Svenson slips under a jab from Flagg.
Svenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flagg defends it nicely.

Flagg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Svenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Svenson thows a big elbow that misses.
Flagg keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Svenson with a nice head shot there.
Svenson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Svenson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flagg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svenson is one step ahead there.
Svenson won't allow Flagg to get back to his feet.
Flagg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson working some strikes from top position.
Flagg wants to sweep here but Svenson controlling him for the moment.
Flagg has momentary wrist control but Svenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Svenson trying to control but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Flagg is looking to stand up but Svenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Svenson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Svenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flagg's guard.
Svenson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flagg looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson is nestled in close to Flagg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flagg wants to improve his position but Svenson is controlling well.
Svenson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flagg is trying to stand back up but Svenson is controlling him
Svenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flagg keeps working.
Flagg pushes Svenson off looking to stand but Svenson dives back in and keeps control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flagg loads up on a big right hand but Svenson slips the punch.
Svenson misses with a wild body shot.
Flagg throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson ducks under a wild hook from Flagg.
Flagg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svenson shoots for a takedown but Flagg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flagg lands with a cross.
Flagg slaps away a takedown attempt from Svenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Claudio Flagg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Svenson.
A punch combination from Flagg misses.
Flagg swinging wilding here.
Flagg is breathing heavily.
Flagg misses with a double jab.
Svenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Svenson's head but Svenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flagg walks into a stiff left hand from Svenson.
Svenson looks for a takedown but Flagg sprawls well.
Svenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flagg sprawls well. Flagg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Flagg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svenson moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Svenson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flagg pushes Svenson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Svenson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Svenson trying to control the position but Flagg is working away.
Flagg is looking to regain half guard here but Svenson keeps moving and retains side control.
Flagg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Svenson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Flagg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Flagg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Svenson.
Svenson looking to finish Flagg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flagg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Svenson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Flagg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Svenson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Svenson is chipping away with strikes.
Svenson blocks the strikes from Flagg.
Flagg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Svenson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Svenson landing strikes.
Svenson scoring with punches and elbows.
Svenson working the head and body with strikes.
Flagg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flagg is pushing Svenson's head away, looking to escape. Svenson manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg struggling a bit here.
Svenson scoring with punches and elbows.
Flagg tries to escape but Svenson is in control.
Flagg is looking for a sweep.
Svenson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flagg down.
Flagg is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Flagg's face as Svenson controls the position.
Svenson scores with punches from side control.
Flagg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flagg tries to get out of the position.
Svenson scoring with punches and elbows.
Svenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flagg keeps working.
Flagg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svenson on the ground.
Flagg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Svenson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flagg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Svenson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Svenson blocks the strikes from Flagg.
Svenson grinds an elbow into Flagg's temple.
Svenson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flagg is trying to get back to his feet.
Flagg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Svenson scores with punches from side control.
Svenson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Svenson working away.
Svenson working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Svenson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Flagg wants to get back to his feet.
Johan Svenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Svenson scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Svenson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Svenson is putting a hurting on Flagg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Svenson prevents Flagg from escaping the position.
Flagg is trying to improve his position.
Svenson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Flagg wants to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Svenson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Svenson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Svenson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Flagg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Svenson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Flagg hold on?!
Svenson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Flagg hold on?
Flagg is trying to stand back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Svenson.
Svenson wants to control but Flagg is keeping busy.
Flagg is trying to stand back up.
Flagg grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Svenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Flagg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flagg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flagg misses with a series of wild punches.
Flagg misses with a few strikes there.
Svenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flagg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flagg manages to avoid it.
Svenson ducks under a wild hook from Flagg.
Svenson catches Flagg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svenson slips under a jab.
Svenson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson connects with a single shot there.
Flagg swinging wilding here.
Flagg throws a lazy right hand but Svenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svenson dives in and grabs Flagg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flagg pushes down on Svenson's head and hops out.
Svenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg clobbers Svenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Claudio Flagg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flagg tries to bum rush Svenson with a series of wild strikes but Svenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flagg at a distance.
Good exchange - Flagg coming out on top.

Svenson scores a takedown into full mount!
Svenson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Flagg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Svenson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flagg working to try and regain half guard.
Svenson with the ground and pound from mount.

Flagg is rocked!
Svenson breaks from Flagg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Flagg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flagg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Flagg seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Svenson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Svenson looking to finish Flagg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flagg!
Flagg is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg is in a horrible position here. Svenson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Svenson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Flagg covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Svenson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Bags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bags's entrance music is Princes of the Universe. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bags
vs
Tyson

190 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

184 cm
19
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Bags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a leg kick but Bags checks it.
Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bags.

Tyson gets caught flat footed, as Bags shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bags trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Bags looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bags looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bags throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bags has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tyson doesn't defend quickly enough and Bags has managed to lock this one up! Can Tyson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bags on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Bags!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jellybelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss comes into the arena with Foo Fighters - Best of You blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moss
vs
Jellybelly

192 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
201 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Moss!
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, Jack Jellybelly!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Moss.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Jellybelly moves out of range easily.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moss throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Jack Jellybelly has been cut.
Moss throws a push kick but Jellybelly slaps the foot to one side.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jellybelly avoids the head kick by Moss.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Jellybelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Jellybelly moves out of range as Moss throws a body kick.
Jellybelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss is looking to chop away at Jellybelly's legs.
Moss misses with a body kick.
Jellybelly throws a wild body kick that Moss sees coming a mile off.
Randy Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Jellybelly misses

and Moss counters with a head kick that drops Jellybelly - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Jellybelly is rocked!
Moss lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jellybelly quite badly. Jellybelly pulls Moss in close trying to recover. Moss postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jellybelly on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jellybelly doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Moss!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barnes
vs
Quick

195 cm
21
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

193 cm
24
281 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Quick!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Quick throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Quick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Quick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quick 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 Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Quick does no damage.
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quick scoring well with a low kick there.
Quick is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Quick lands a head kick!
Quick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Quick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quick pushes Barnes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Quick is avoiding damage well.

Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Quick is defending well.
Barnes throws an elbow but Quick slips to the side and avoids it well.
Quick is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Quick wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes is working Quick over with some ground and pound from side control.
Quick is trying to improve his position.

Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quick has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Quick to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick tries to escape but Barnes is in control.

Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quick some visible discomfort.
Quick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Quick looks gassed!
Quick is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Quick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnes grinds an elbow into Quick's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Quick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Quick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quick, who protects the arm well.
Quick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnes working the body and head with strikes.
Quick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quick has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick wants to get back to his feet but Barnes drags him back down.
Barnes 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.
Barnes grinds an elbow into Quick's temple.
Barnes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Quick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Barnes cracks Quick with a big elbow.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quick down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quick tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Quick misses with a head kick.
Joe Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quick as he avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Quick thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Quick.
Quick throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
BJ Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Quick sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Barnes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Quick!
Quick wants to try and get back to his feet.
Quick is bucking up trying to escape but Barnes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Quick is breathing heavily.

Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Quick is having none of it.

Quick somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A nice combination there by Quick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Barnes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Quick is defending well.
Quick is looking to improve his position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barnes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Quick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quick.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes postures up in Quick's guard and throws a big left but Quick blocks it.
Barnes is in close to Quick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Quick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quick manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Quick's guard.
Quick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Quick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Quick is trying to buck Barnes off.
Quick struggling a bit here.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Quick on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quick, who protects the arm well.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Quick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes shoots in but Quick avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Barnes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Quick to the mat! Quick manages to get full guard.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Quick wriggles free and stands up.
Quick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quick sprawls well. Quick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Quick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quick throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Quick is looking to land body kicks.
Quick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Quick sprawls well.

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

Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Quick frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Quick is having none of it.
Quick is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Quick tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Quick frees his head quite easily.
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Quick is trying to stand up.
Quick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes landing punches.
Quick is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Quick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
Barnes working the ground and pound effectively.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Barnes!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes into the arena with Sexy Boy blaring out of the sound system. Pterradactlson has chosen Holiday Rap as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Michaels
vs
Pterradactlson

185 cm
24
222 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

186 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Pterradactlson.
Michaels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pterradactlson has time to react.
Pterradactlson shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense.
Pterradactlson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pterradactlson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Michaels.
Michaels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pterradactlson.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch but Pterradactlson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pterradactlson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Michaels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michaels.
Pterradactlson scores with a shoulder strike.

Pterradactlson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Michaels regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pterradactlson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michaels's guard.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pterradactlson winds up and cracks Michaels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pterradactlson is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pterradactlson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michaels wants to stand back up but Pterradactlson manages to pass into side control.

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.
Pterradactlson taking a breather here.
Michaels tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pterradactlson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Michaels tries to improve position but can't.
Pterradactlson throwing strikes but Michaels manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pterradactlson is looking to reverse the position.

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.
Pterradactlson struggling a bit here.
Pterradactlson is not content to let Michaels control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michaels lands a really nice looking cross but Pterradactlson seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pterradactlson wants to clinch but Michaels slips to the side
and Michaels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michaels works the jab nicely.
Pterradactlson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Michaels counters by clinching up.
Michaels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pterradactlson.
Pterradactlson is working for takedown but Michaels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pterradactlson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Pterradactlson controls the action.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pterradactlson presses Michaels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Pterradactlson.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pterradactlson lands a hook that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land.
Michaels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pterradactlson.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Pterradactlson controls the action.
Michaels cracks Pterradactlson with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Pterradactlson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pterradactlson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pterradactlson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pterradactlson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Michaels counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pterradactlson is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pterradactlson tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily

and Michaels moves into the clinch.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson.
Pterradactlson is breathing heavily.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pterradactlson.
Michaels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michaels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Pterradactlson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pterradactlson.
Pterradactlson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pterradactlson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Michaels to counter with a crisp jab.
Pterradactlson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Michaels finds it's way round the side to connect with Pterradactlson's head.
Pterradactlson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Michaels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michaels scores with a shoulder strike.
Pterradactlson effectively controlling the action here.
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but Pterradactlson avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Pterradactlson controls his hands.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Pterradactlson controls the action.
Michaels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pterradactlson avoids it.
Pterradactlson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Michaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Michaels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pterradactlson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michaels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pterradactlson avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pterradactlson.
Pterradactlson prevents a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels letting Pterradactlson take a breather here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Pterradactlson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pterradactlson misses with a body shot
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
Michaels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pterradactlson throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Pterradactlson misses with a two punch combination.
Pterradactlson shoots for a takedown but Michaels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pterradactlson finds it's way through Michaels's defenses.
Michaels doesn't manage to clinch there - Pterradactlson circles away.
Pterradactlson fails to land with a series of punches.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.

Michaels has managed to clinch.
Michaels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pterradactlson's defenses.
Pterradactlson blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Michaels trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Michaels.
Michaels tries to work over Pterradactlson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Michaels - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michaels.
Nice body punch from Michaels - that landed with a thud.
Michaels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pterradactlsons head.
Pterradactlson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michaels presses Pterradactlson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Michaels lands a hook that snaps the head of Pterradactlson backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pterradactlson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pterradactlson tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Pterradactlson back against the cage.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Michaels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Michaels.
Pterradactlson lands with a left to the head.
Michaels tries a body shot but Pterradactlson blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
A right hand to the body from Michaels.
Pterradactlson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Michaels working aggressively here.
Pterradactlson blocks a body shot from Michaels.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Pterradactlson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pterradactlson wants a takedown but no success here.
Shawn Michaels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michaels gets underhooks to prevent Pterradactlson's takedown attempt.
Pterradactlson lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Michaels 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Pterradactlson connects with a body shot.
Pterradactlson checks a low kick from Michaels.
Pterradactlson fails with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michaels lands a jab to Pterradactlson's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Michaels as Pterradactlson shoots in.
Pterradactlson missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Pterradactlson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Michaels defends it nicely.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson.
Michaels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pterradactlson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Michaels as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Michaels has closed the distance and engaged Pterradactlson in a clinch.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pterradactlson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pterradactlson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pterradactlson.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pterradactlson working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.

Pterradactlson manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pterradactlson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pterradactlson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pterradactlson keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Michaels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pterradactlson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to stand up but Pterradactlson won't let him.
Michaels postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pterradactlson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michaels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pterradactlson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michaels tries to clinch up but Pterradactlson circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels throws a jab when Pterradactlson was well 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.
Pterradactlson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pterradactlson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Pterradactlson. Pterradactlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Pterradactlson.
Pterradactlson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pterradactlson tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pterradactlson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Michaels - the referee stops the clock and Pterradactlson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Michaels. Pterradactlson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Michaels throws a combination. Pterradactlson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Michaels misses with a double jab
and Pterradactlson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pterradactlson takes one to the side of the head.
Pterradactlson tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Michaels!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and milan lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hellmuth
vs
lucic

188 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sublime Supplements
Virtual Fighter Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Hellmuth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, milan lucic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from lucic misses.
lucic takes a swing at Hellmuth's ribcage but misses.
Hellmuth slips a jab from lucic.
milan lucic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
lucic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellmuth, as that shot connected.
lucic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from lucic.
lucic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
lucic misses with a double jab.
lucic throws a body punch but Hellmuth moves out of range.
Hellmuth is looking to land body kicks.
Hellmuth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as lucic throws out the jab.
lucic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lucic wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Hellmuth misses.
lucic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellmuth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
lucic throws a sloppy head kick
and Hellmuth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
lucic misses with a few strikes there.
Hellmuth misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from lucic misses
and Hellmuth counters with a stiff right hand.

lucic is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hellmuth.
lucic is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellmuth finish him?
lucic looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends lucic tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Hellmuth wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Hellmuth!
Phil Hellmuth retains his light heavyweight title!

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RATING
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