AoC -- Rise 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Lancelot
vs
Newton

185 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Lancelot!
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, Eric Newton!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancelot.
Lancelot connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Eric Newton has been cut.
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancelot was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancelot misses with a body shot.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancelot circles away.
Lancelot looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well.
Newton misses the body punch
and Lancelot counters with a left to the body.
Lancelot fails to land with a series of punches.
Lancelot looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Lancelot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lancelot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newton looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancelot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancelot lands a slapping body shot.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Lancelot had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancelot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancelot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Newton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Lancelot lands.
Lancelot throws a combination. Newton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Newton is rocked!
Jefferson Lancelot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancelot throws an uppercut from hell that sends Newton clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lancelot stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jefferson Lancelot!

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 The Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Law
vs
Eldridge

200 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Eldridge!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eldridge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Law.
Eldridge tries a low kick but Law avoids it.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Eldridge.
Law lands with a nice combination. Eldridge backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Michael Eldridge has been cut.
Law looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eldridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eldridge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eldridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Law, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Law goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Law throws a series of punches but Eldridge moves out of range.
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Eldridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eldridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Law lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Law.
The Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eldridge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eldridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eldridge looks gassed!
A punch combination from Law misses.

Eldridge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Law tries to bench press Eldridge off him but Eldridge keeps the position.

Eldridge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Law sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eldridge thows a huge punch but Law dodges it nicely.
Eldridge thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Law to regain full guard.

Law has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eldridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Law.

Law is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eldridge defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law looking to hold on to the position here but Eldridge rolls and ends up regaining guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Eldridge wants to clinch.
Law looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eldridge slips a jab and a cross from Law.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eldridge.
Eldridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Law counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Law swings for the body but Eldridge moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Law throws a body punch but Eldridge moves out of range.

Eldridge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Law napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Eldridge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Eldridge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Law gets back to half guard.
Eldridge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Law wants to get back to full guard.
Eldridge working the head and body with strikes.
Law regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Eldridge.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Law working for a triangle but Eldridge defends it easily.
Eldridge stopping the sweep attempt from Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Law dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Eldridge's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Eldridge scores with a takedown into Law's guard.

Eldridge has gone for a leg lock! Law slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eldridge's guard.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Eldridge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law pushes down on Eldridge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eldridge is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law seems to be working for a kimura but Eldridge defends the submission attempt.
Law is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eldridge reverses the position - he's now on top in Law's guard.

Law working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eldridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eldridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eldridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Eldridge throwing strikes but missing.
Law bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eldridge's guard.
Law will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eldridge looking to control.
Law advances position into side control!
Law works to advance to full mount. Eldridge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Eldridge has given up his back here. Will Law look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge trying to control the position but Law manages to sink in the hooks.

Law is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Eldridge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Eldridge wants to get back to his feet.

Law is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Eldridge knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Eldridge for a finish.
Eldridge holding both Law 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eldridge trying to control the position but Law manages to sink in the hooks.
Eldridge needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Law has the hooks in. Eldridge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Eldridge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Law's arms.
Law is trying to stick to Eldridge's back but Eldridge is turning into Law. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Law's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eldridge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that The Law will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Eldridge's cut.
That's time! Law's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Eldridge looks for a takedown but Law sprawls well.
Law connects with a single shot there.
Law misses with a double jab

and Eldridge counters by clinching up.
Eldridge working hard to break the clinch.
Eldridge can't get the takedown.
Eldridge is trying to break the clinch but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Eldridge tries to circle away but Law has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Eldridge.
Law lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Law is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eldridge backwards.
Eldridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Law will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eldridge up against the cage.
Law gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law scores with a hook to the body.
Eldridge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Eldridge.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Law.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Law.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Eldridge has double underhooks.
Law digs a right hand into Eldridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eldridge's gas tank.
Law stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Law.
Law lands with a left to the head.
Eldridge tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Eldridge drops back down to his feet.
Law presses Eldridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Law.
Law will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eldridge up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eldridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law throws a combination that misses

and Eldridge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Law's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eldridge is working Law over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eldridge is one step ahead there.
Eldridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eldridge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Law 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.
Eldridge is working Law over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eldridge postures up in Law's guard and throws a big left but Law blocks it.
Michael Eldridge has got the better of the ground game so far.

Eldridge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Law is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Law has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law looking to pass the guard.

Eldridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law advances position into side control!

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.

Law is trying to get an arm triangle but Eldridge is defending well.

Law decides to stand back up. Law steps back and let's Eldridge get back to his feet.
Michael Eldridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eldridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law lands a nice looking body shot.
Law throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Law is looking to wear down Eldridge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A right-left combo lands from Law.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Law showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Law, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Law!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Meite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Andrew Jones enters the cage!

Meite
vs
Jones

184 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Meite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Meite shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meite blocks the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jones trying to control here.
Meite throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Meite has passed into side control.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Meite connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Meite.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Meite working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meite working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Meite avoids the attempt from Jones to control.

Meite is going olschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Meite.
Meite avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Meite's attempts to control the action.
Jones tries to hold on but Meite postures up.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Jones tries to land a strike from the bottom but Meite has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Jones here! Jones is tapping! Great work there by Meite!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Solomon Meite!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JimJim Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunza Masto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Song's entrance music is Bomb goes the dynomite. A fine choice. JimJim Song could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sunza Masto's chin.

Song
vs
Masto

186 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JimJim Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sunza Masto!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Song circles away quickly and effectively.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Masto.
Masto circles away from the clinch attempt

and Masto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masto.

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

Song drops Masto with a beautiful combination! Masto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Song is looking for the KO!

Masto is rocked!

It looks like Sunza Masto has been cut.

Masto has managed to clinch.
Masto is still on wobbly legs! Can Song finish him?

Masto manages to break the clinch.
Masto seems to have recovered his senses.
Song throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masto counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song wants to clinch but Masto slips to the side

and Masto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Song takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Song.
Song tries to land knees in the clinch but Masto avoids the damage to the body.
Song tries to work over Masto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Song blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masto trying to land knees to the body.

Masto has picked Song up - he's going for a ride! Masto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Masto wants to stand up but Song has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song wants to control but Masto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Song is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

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.
Song slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Song had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Masto is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Song Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Masto's back instead.
Song is throwing strikes by Masto counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Masto regains half guard.
Song with the ground and pound but Masto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masto looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song postures up in Masto's guard and throws a big left but Masto blocks it.
Song throws a big right hand that misses.
Song has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Song throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Song in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Song trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masto's guard.

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

and Masto counters by moving into the clinch.
Song works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Masto controls his hands.
Masto missing with knees to the body.
Masto blocks an elbow strike from Song.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Song avoids it.
Masto wants to stall.
Song lands an elbow that stopped Masto in his tracks for a moment.
Song tries to land a knee to the head but Masto blocks with his arms.
Song on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Song lands a nice uppercut.
Song using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Song is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Song pressing his opponent against the cage.
Song scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song lands a knee to the head.
Song is leaning against Masto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Song tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Song creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JimJim Song dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunza Masto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Song tries to close the distance and clinch but Masto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Song looks to clinch

and Masto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Song is looking to control Masto's arms but Masto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Song has his back to the cage.
Song missing with knees to the body.
Song is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masto is defending well for now.
Song trying to land knees to the body.
Song scores with a hook to the body.
Song doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masto missing with knees to the body.
Masto is trying to stall.
Song lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masto avoids it.
Masto avoiding damage as Song throws knees to the body.
Masto is breathing heavily.

Masto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Song is trying to keep an underhook but Masto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Masto trying to control the action but Song is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masto is working away from the top position though.
Song is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Masto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Song is positioning himself well to prevent Masto advancing to mount.
Song is trying to get back to full guard.
Song is looking to control Masto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Song avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Song cracks Masto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That has opened up Sunza Masto's cut even more.

Song drops Masto with a beautiful combination! Masto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Song is looking for the KO!
Song tries to land a front kick but Masto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Song moves into the clinch.
Song tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masto avoids it.
Song tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masto avoids it.
Song is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Song tries to land knees in the clinch but Masto avoids the damage to the body.
Song unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Song putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Song lands a body shot in the clinch.
Song digs a right hand into Masto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masto's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Song.
Song cracks Masto with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Song.
Masto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Song slows down the pace here.
Song looking to slow down the pace here.
Song missing with knees to the body.
Song lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masto backwards.
Masto letting Song take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Song clinches but Masto breaks the clinch

and Masto counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Song's face as Masto controls the position.
Masto prevents Song from escaping the position.
Song tries to control but Masto manages to take his back.
Song wants to control his opponent's hands but Masto gets his hands free.
Song tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Masto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masto looking to control but Song is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Song is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Song tries to hold on but Masto pushes him away.

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.
Masto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Song is working to get back to half guard.
Song throwing hammer fists to the chest of Masto. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song wants to hold on but Masto pushes him away.
Song is looking to improve his position but Masto isn't that keen on the idea.
Sunza Masto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Song swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Song blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Song tries to hold on but Masto postures up.
JimJim Song is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Song tries to reverse the position but Masto maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunza Masto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Song 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JimJim Song!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Caliban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Christ acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Caliban
vs
Christ

200 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Caliban!
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, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caliban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Christ throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caliban was covering up waiting for the punch and Christ finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Christ wants to control from the top but Caliban keeps moving.

Christ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Caliban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Christ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Caliban trying to strike off his back.
Caliban 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.

Caliban is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
Christ pushes down on Caliban's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Christ is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Caliban has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christ looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Christ looks gassed!
Caliban throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Caliban 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.
Caliban trying to hold on to Christ's head to control him but Christ postures up.
Caliban is looking to improve his position.

Caliban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caliban is not content to let Christ control the position.

Christ is working for a kimura but Caliban is defending it quite comfortably.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caliban doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Christ counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Christ.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Caliban!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miuk Yochida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Le Clerc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Clerc has chosen Chicane - Saltwater as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Yochida
vs
Le Clerc

183 cm
18
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Win Nutritional - proof of quality
Win Nutritional - proof of quality

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miuk Yochida!
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, Damien Le Clerc!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Clerc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yochida.

Le Clerc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yochida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Le Clerc tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Yochida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Le Clerc throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Le Clerc has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Le Clerc lands with some strikes.
Le Clerc is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Clerc lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Yochida is rocked!
Le Clerc postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Yochida is out cold - huge knockout for Le Clerc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damien Le Clerc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between dead shien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Abruzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

shien
vs
Abruzzi

180 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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, dead shien!
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, Sandro Abruzzi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shien is looking to clinch but Abruzzi is avoiding it.
shien wants to clinch up but Abruzzi keeps it at a distance.
shien fails with an attempt to clinch.
shien changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
shien tries to clinch but Abruzzi moves out of range.

Abruzzi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for shien!
Abruzzi landing strikes from the mount and shien is in trouble!

It looks like dead shien has been cut.
Abruzzi landing shots from mount.
Abruzzi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have shien in real trouble here! The ref calls for shien to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandro Abruzzi!