GMMA: LHW TITLE PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Neos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neos's entrance music is ice cube - Steal The Show. A fine choice. Michal Neos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Neos
vs
Schultz

187 cm
18
169 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Neos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Schultz
and Neos counters with a nice uppercut.
Neos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schultz looks to throw a body kick

and Neos counters with a takedown into side control.
Schultz tries to escape but Neos is in control.
Schultz is looking to reverse the position.
Neos is breathing heavily.
Neos prevents Schultz from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz bucks up and tries to throw Neos off but instead Neos has got his back!
Neos is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Schultz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Schultz is covering up but some of the strikes from Neos are getting through and doing damage.

Neos has the hooks in. Schultz is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Neos passes his arm under Schultz's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Schultz taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michal Neos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Najman Marcin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin has chosen Najman!!! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldberg
vs
Marcin

193 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Najman Marcin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldberg shoots for a takedown but Marcin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marcin closes the distance and clinches up with Goldberg, looking for a takedown. Marcin pushes Goldberg against the cage but Goldberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marcin lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldberg's head.
Marcin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcin swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marcin.

Marcin closes the distance and clinches.
Goldberg goes for a takedown attempt but Marcin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcin thuds a left hand into Goldberg's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Najman Marcin.
Goldberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcin counters with a nice leg kick.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Goldberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Marcin closes the distance and clinches.
Goldberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marcin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

Marcin closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg can't get the takedown.
Marcin fails to pull guard.
Marcin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Marcin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Marcin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marcin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Marcin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marcin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcin is adopting a defensive guard.
Goldberg won't allow Marcin to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Najman Marcin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Marcin circles away easily
and Marcin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Goldberg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Marcin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marcin throws a head kick that Goldberg semi-blocks.

Marcin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goldberg's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like Marcin is going to stand back up.

Goldberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Marcin has control of the leg.
Goldberg is working hard here to advance position.
Marcin wants to stand but Goldberg has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Marcin has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcin wants to stand up but Goldberg is controlling the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Najman Marcin dominated that round.
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.

Marcin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marcin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marcin has a takedown stuffed.

Goldberg gets tackled into the cage by Marcin. Marcin maintains the clinch.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcin is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling him.

Marcin breaks from the clinch.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcin shoots and misses

and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Marcin didn't expect that.
Marcin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Marcin controlling the position.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Marcin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg 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.
Marcin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg lands a couple of elbows.
Goldberg postures up in Marcin's guard and throws a big left but Marcin blocks it.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Marcin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcin managing to control the position.
Goldberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marcin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goldberg pushes down on Marcin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marcin tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.

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.
Goldberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marcin is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marcin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg drops an elbow to the side of Marcin's head.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Goldberg throwing shots but Marcin is blocking nicely.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcin trying to control here.
Goldberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Goldberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Marcin tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Goldberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcin is trying to stand up here but Goldberg is controlling him well.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcin wants to get back to his feet.
Goldberg working Marcin over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcin has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marcin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.
Marcin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Marcin dodges it nicely.
Marcin is looking to escape.

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.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcin's head.
Goldberg is pressing down on Marcin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcin is holding on for now.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Marcin dodges it nicely.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcin is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcin taking some punishment here, with Goldberg in his half guard.
Goldberg throwing shots but Marcin is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg throwing shots but Marcin is blocking nicely.
Marcin is doing well to control the position and prevent Goldberg from advancing to side control.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcin's head.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldberg throwing shots but Marcin is blocking nicely.
Marcin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldberg wants to pass to mount but Marcin is defending the position.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcin defending well though.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcin's head.
Marcin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
Marcin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldberg working Marcin over with strikes.
Marcin tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Marcin taking some punishment here, with Goldberg in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldberg 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenkins's choice of entrance music: Bales of Cocaine by Reverend Horton Heat. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bubba Jenkins enters the cage!

Kasparaitis
vs
Jenkins

196 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

204 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Darius Kasparaitis!
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, Bubba Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasparaitis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kasparaitis has managed to clinch.
Kasparaitis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins wants a takedown.
Kasparaitis misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kasparaitis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasparaitis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasparaitis misses with a two punch combination.
Kasparaitis missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Kasparaitis closes the distance and clinches.

Kasparaitis breaks the clinch.

Kasparaitis closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasparaitis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasparaitis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Jenkins.
Kasparaitis tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins prevents Kasparaitis from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Jenkins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kasparaitis can't fight it off and eventually Jenkins manages to take the fight to the floor. Kasparaitis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kasparaitis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Kasparaitis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kasparaitis wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Kasparaitis thows a big elbow that misses.

Kasparaitis stands up from Jenkins's guard - Kasparaitis perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kasparaitis clinches up against the cage.

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

Kasparaitis rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kasparaitis - that landed with a thud.
Kasparaitis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kasparaitis could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kasparaitis misses with a knee strike.

Kasparaitis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasparaitis throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasparaitis thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasparaitis misses with a double jab
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Kasparaitis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasparaitis misses with some punches.
Kasparaitis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a knee to the head.
Jenkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kasparaitis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kasparaitis throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Kasparaitis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.

Kasparaitis breaks the clinch.
Jenkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kasparaitis misses with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasparaitis misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasparaitis stuffs the takedown.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jenkins.

Kasparaitis moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins blocks an elbow strike.
Jenkins wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Kasparaitis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasparaitis loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.

Kasparaitis has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasparaitis throws a head punch that misses.
Kasparaitis tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.

Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis dominated that 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.

Kasparaitis misses with a takedown

and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
Kasparaitis is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Kasparaitis keeps moving.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jenkins prevents Kasparaitis from getting back to his feet.
Kasparaitis 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.
Jenkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jenkins postures up in Kasparaitis's guard and throws a big left but Kasparaitis blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins is in close to Kasparaitis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Kasparaitis keeps moving.
Kasparaitis is controlling Jenkins's posture.
Kasparaitis working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasparaitis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasparaitis wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Darius Kasparaitis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kasparaitis gets a clinch.

Kasparaitis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Kasparaitis misses with a left hand

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Kasparaitis looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Kasparaitis has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Jenkins throws a strike but Kasparaitis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throwing strikes but missing.
Kasparaitis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kasparaitis thows a big elbow that misses.
Kasparaitis with a nice head shot there.
Kasparaitis throwing strikes but missing.
Kasparaitis 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.
Kasparaitis prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.

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.
Jenkins has a closed guard, preventing Kasparaitis from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Kasparaitis takes the fight into the clinch.
Kasparaitis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.

Kasparaitis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jenkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kasparaitis to the mat. Kasparaitis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Kasparaitis pushes Jenkins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Kasparaitis rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jenkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kasparaitis pushes Jenkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasparaitis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kasparaitis lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kasparaitis breaks the clinch.

Kasparaitis gets a clinch.
Kasparaitis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasparaitis.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Kasparaitis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kasparaitis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Kasparaitis.

Kasparaitis breaks the clinch.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kasparaitis wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
Kasparaitis wants to sweep but no luck.
Kasparaitis seems keen to control Jenkins's posture.
Kasparaitis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kasparaitis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kasparaitis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kasparaitis clinches.
Kasparaitis misses with a knee strike.

Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch.

Kasparaitis closes the distance and pushes Jenkins back into the cage.
Kasparaitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kasparaitis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jenkins.

Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kasparaitis has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kasparaitis trying to land knees to the body.
Kasparaitis tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Darius Kasparaitis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasparaitis lands with a light punch inside.
Kasparaitis throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kasparaitis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Kasparaitis is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kasparaitis down to the mat. Kasparaitis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kasparaitis looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping right.
Kasparaitis misses with a left hand

and Jenkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasparaitis's guard.

Kasparaitis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenkins postures up.
Kasparaitis wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasparaitis is retaining full guard.
Kasparaitis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jenkins!
Kasparaitis raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis wants to control but Jenkins has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kasparaitis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kasparaitis is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Kasparaitis!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Janos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WALK. Marciano has chosen Succesful as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Janos
vs
Marciano

185 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Janos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marciano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Janos was covering up waiting for the punch and Marciano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Janos trying to control the position.
Janos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marciano controls the pace.

Janos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marciano defends it easily.

Marciano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Janos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Janos has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janos throwing strikes from guard but Marciano blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos prevents Marciano from getting back to his feet.
Marciano keeping moving, preventing Janos from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Janos just wasn't active enough.
A cross from Janos lands.

Marciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Marciano looks gassed!
Janos trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janos is pressed up against the cage. Marciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Janos down to the mat. Janos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Janos with a poor takedown

and Marciano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marciano.
Janos trying to keep a closed guard but Marciano is proving a slippery customer.

Janos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marciano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Janos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Janos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Janos trying to control the position but Marciano is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Janos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marciano is trying to control Janos's posture but Janos avoids it.

Janos is trying to get an arm triangle but Marciano is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano is looking to regain half guard here but Janos keeps moving and retains side control.

Janos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Janos laying and praying for a moment but Marciano takes advantage and regains half guard.
Marciano is not content to let Janos control the position.
Marciano is trying to stand up here but Janos is controlling him well.
Marciano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Janos jumps into side control!
Marciano is not content to let Janos control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Marciano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Janos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano sprawls well. Marciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Janos gets slowly back to his feet.

Marciano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Janos sprawls well initially but Marciano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Janos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Janos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Janos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
Janos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marciano is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Janos wants to sweep but no luck.
Marciano is stalling in the full guard.
Marciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Janos is looking for a triangle but Marciano pushes his legs off easily.
Marciano controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marciano trying to control but Janos is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Patrick Marciano hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Janos has his takedown stuffed

and Marciano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marciano.
Marciano looking to sit in guard and control but Janos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marciano pulls Janos in close to prevent any damage.

Marciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Janos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janos trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Janos pushing down on Marciano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Janos moves nicely into side control.
Janos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Janos throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Janos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.
Janos is looking to take a break and control but Marciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Janos misses with a takedown attempt

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

Marciano has gone for a leg lock! Janos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marciano's guard.
Janos trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Janos wants to pass the guard but Marciano is keeping the position.
Janos preventing the sweep.
Marciano wants to stand up but Janos is controlling him.
Marciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos wants to stand but Marciano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marciano 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.
Marciano wants to stand and escape but Janos is having none of it.
Janos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marciano controls Janos momentarily but Janos frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Patrick Marciano hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Marciano shoots in for a double leg but Janos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Janos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James Janos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Janos scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Patrick Marciano has been cut.
Janos tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Janos delivers a nice body kick.
Patrick Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Janos moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
Janos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marciano avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marciano.
Janos tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janos moves to clinch but Marciano breaks away

and Marciano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Janos's guard.
Marciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Janos is retaining full guard.
Janos looking to control.
Janos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patrick Marciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marciano postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Janos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Janos lands a nice looking body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Janos. Marciano shrugs it off though.
Janos throws a leg kick which misses Marciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Marciano tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Janos tries to clinch up.
Janos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Janos misses with a head kick.
Patrick Marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Janos.
Janos shoots in looking for a takedown. Marciano tries to sprawl out of it but Janos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Janos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janos tries for a takedown but Marciano circles away easily

and Marciano counters with a shoot takedown. Janos fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marciano works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Marciano.
I've got Marciano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Marciano!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Z� Jiurgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jiurgite
vs
Oak

193 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
189 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Z� Jiurgite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Oak!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiurgite misses the shot to the body.
Jiurgite changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiurgite throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Oak instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Oak.
Jiurgite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jiurgite blocks it with crossed arms.

Oak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiurgite shoots and misses

and Oak counters by clinching up.
Oak tries a knee to the head but Jiurgite blocks it.
Oak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jiurgites head.
Oak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jiurgite backwards.
Jiurgite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oak avoids it.

Oak breaks the clinch.

Jiurgite gets tackled into the cage by Oak. Oak maintains the clinch.
Jiurgite tries to pull guard but Oak holds him up against the cage and eventually Jiurgite drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Z� Jiurgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiurgite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Oak - that landed with a thud.

Oak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiurgite throws a predictable looking body shot

and Oak counters by moving into the clinch.
Oak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jiurgite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oak smiles and moves away.
A jab from Jiurgite finds it's way through Oak's defenses.
Jiurgite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Oak counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiurgite takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jiurgite's face.
Oak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oak tries a knee to the head but Jiurgite blocks it.
Oak managing to block the knees to the body from Jiurgite.

Oak manages to break the clinch.
Jiurgite fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jiurgite misses with a shot to the body

and Oak counters by moving into the clinch.
Jiurgite jumps guard but Oak stands there with Jiurgite around his waist. Jiurgite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Oak.
Oak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jiurgite blocks it with crossed arms.
Oak looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Oak.
Jiurgite tries to pull guard but Oak holds him up against the cage and eventually Jiurgite drops back down to his feet.
Jiurgite misses with an elbow strike.
Jiurgite takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jiurgite tries to pull guard but Oak won't allow it.
Oak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiurgite.
Oak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jiurgite misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oak tries a knee to the head but Jiurgite blocks it.
Jiurgite cracks Oak with a nice body shot.
Jiurgite misses with a body punch.

Jiurgite decides to pull guard.
Jiurgite manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oak has given up his back.

Jiurgite has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Oak is defending well but eventually Jiurgite manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Oak has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Z� Jiurgite!
Z� Jiurgite is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Budanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Budanov
vs
Bateman

177 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Alexey Budanov!
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, Derrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budanov has his takedown stuffed
letting Bateman counter with a right hand.
Bateman darts in trying to clinch

and Budanov counters by moving into the clinch.

Bateman tightens his grip and picks Budanov up, before dumping him to the ground. Budanov manages to land in guard.
Bateman with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Budanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bateman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bateman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bateman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Budanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Budanov, not yet.
Bateman thows a big elbow that misses.
Budanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bateman cracks Budanov with a solid left hand.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bateman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bateman lands a couple of digs.
Budanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Budanov working for a triangle but Bateman defends it easily.
Bateman landing with the ground and pound.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budanov has momentary wrist control but Bateman slips an elbow through the middle.
Budanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman postures up in Budanov's guard and throws a big left but Budanov blocks it.
Budanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bateman on the ground.
Budanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bateman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bateman thows a big elbow that misses.
Bateman working some strikes from top position.
Budanov trying to strike off his back.
Bateman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Budanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bateman thows a big elbow that misses.

Budanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bateman defends well.
Budanov is breathing heavily.
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.
Budanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Budanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Budanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Budanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bateman postures up.
Bateman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bateman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bateman thows a big elbow that misses.
Budanov controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budanov striking off his back but it's not causing Bateman any problems.
Budanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Budanov is trying to keep Bateman in close.
Budanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Bateman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bateman won't allow Budanov to sweep him here.
Bateman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman with a flurry of punches that miss.

Budanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bateman defends well.
Budanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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.
Budanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.
Budanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bateman stands up over Budanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bateman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bateman connects with a couple of short punches.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bateman preventing the sweep.
Budanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Budanov lands some strikes from the bottom.
Budanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Budanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budanov trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Bateman dominated that round.
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.

Bateman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bateman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Budanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bateman with shots to the head and body - Budanov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Budanov is trying to escape the mount.
Bateman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Budanov looks a forlorn figure.
Budanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bateman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Budanov tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budanov is bucking up trying to escape but Bateman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Budanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bateman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Derrick Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Budanov wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Budanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bateman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bateman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Budanov manages to get to full guard.

Budanov is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Budanov wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Budanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bateman is working Budanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Budanov punching from the bottom - just letting Bateman know he's still in a fight.
Budanov is trying to keep Bateman in close.
Budanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Budanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Budanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Budanov pulls Bateman in close to his closed guard and prevents Bateman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bateman stands up out of Budanov's guard for a moment - Budanov manages to land a nice upkick.
Budanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bateman is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budanov trying to control the position.
Bateman works over Budanov with some ground and pound from guard.

Budanov is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.

Budanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bateman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bateman with a nice head shot there.
Bateman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Budanov is trying to keep Bateman in close.
Budanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bateman landing some decent shots from guard.

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.
Budanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Budanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bateman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Budanov looking for a guillotine here but Bateman defends easily.

Budanov working for a triangle but Bateman defends it easily.
Budanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bateman working some strikes from top position.
Budanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Budanov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bateman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Budanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Budanov 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.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound.
Bateman postures up in Budanov's guard and throws a big left but Budanov blocks it.
Bateman throwing strikes but missing.
Budanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Budanov has momentary wrist control but Bateman slips an elbow through the middle.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Budanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Budanov is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Budanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bateman throwing strikes from guard but Budanov blocks nicely.
Budanov is trying to keep Bateman in close.
Budanov wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Budanov working a defensive guard here.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.
Budanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bateman works over Budanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Bateman preventing the sweep.
Budanov controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Budanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bateman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bateman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Budanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bateman stands up over Budanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Budanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Budanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budanov controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.
Bateman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bateman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Budanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Budanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman.
Bateman postures up.
Budanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bateman postures up.
Derrick Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Budanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Budanov, not yet.

Budanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bateman is aware though and is defending well.
Budanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bateman content to stall in guard here.
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Budanov.
Budanov being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexey Budanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bateman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Budanov wants to stand but Bateman is controlling the position.
Budanov has momentary wrist control but Bateman slips an elbow through the middle.
Budanov striking off his back.
Budanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Budanov, not yet.
Budanov tries to strike from the bottom.

Budanov working for a triangle but Bateman defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Bateman!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charalabos Koukodimos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koukodimos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Astarte - Mutter Astarte kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Charalabos Koukodimos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brasi
vs
Koukodimos

188 cm
20
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
28
198 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Luca Brasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charalabos Koukodimos!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Koukodimos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brasi misses with a right hand
and Koukodimos counters with a stiff right hand.
Luca Brasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koukodimos counters with a straight right hand.
Brasi misses with a right hand
and Koukodimos counters with a straight right hand.
Brasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koukodimos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Brasi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koukodimos looking to pass the guard.
Brasi wants to get back to his feet but Koukodimos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koukodimos forces his way into half guard.
Brasi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koukodimos.
Brasi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brasi tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos working Brasi over with strikes.
Koukodimos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Koukodimos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brasi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brasi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koukodimos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brasi defending well though.
Koukodimos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brasi's head.
Koukodimos slips a nice elbow through Brasi's hands, connecting with Brasi's forehead.

Koukodimos wants to work for an arm triangle but Brasi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koukodimos slips a nice elbow through Brasi's hands, connecting with Brasi's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos thows a huge punch but Brasi dodges it nicely.
Koukodimos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koukodimos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brasi defending well though.
Koukodimos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koukodimos is looking to take a break and control but Brasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koukodimos wants to free his trapped foot but Brasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koukodimos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koukodimos trying to control from Brasi's half guard. Brasi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos throws a big right hand that misses.
Koukodimos wants to control from the top but Brasi keeps moving.
Koukodimos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koukodimos trying to control but Brasi is working from the bottom.
Koukodimos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koukodimos trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koukodimos passes Brasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brasi is staying active underneath Koukodimos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koukodimos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brasi defending well though.
Brasi wants to get back to his feet.
Brasi has hold of Koukodimos's hands but Koukodimos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koukodimos throwing shots but Brasi is blocking nicely.
Koukodimos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koukodimos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Koukodimos thows a huge punch but Brasi dodges it nicely.
Koukodimos lands strikes from half guard.
Koukodimos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Charalabos Koukodimos dominated that round.
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.

Brasi misses with a double jab
and Koukodimos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koukodimos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brasi on the side of the head.

Koukodimos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koukodimos pulls Brasi in close to prevent any damage.
Brasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Koukodimos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brasi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koukodimos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Brasiis looking to pass into half guard but Koukodimos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koukodimos is in guard.
Koukodimos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koukodimos works over Brasi with some ground and pound from guard.
Brasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koukodimos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koukodimos throwing strikes from guard but Brasi blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koukodimos landing with the ground and pound.
Brasi keeping moving, preventing Koukodimos from controlling successfully.
Koukodimos advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koukodimos.
Brasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koukodimos on the ground.
Koukodimos working the head and body with strikes.
Koukodimos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Koukodimos dominating with strikes here.
Koukodimos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brasi is looking to escape.
The referee warns Brasi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koukodimos unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasi tries to buck Koukodimos off but he can't manage it.
Koukodimos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Koukodimos with shots to the head and body - Brasi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Koukodimos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Koukodimos is landing with some decent strikes but Brasi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koukodimos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Charalabos Koukodimos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koukodimos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koukodimos is landing with some decent strikes but Brasi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koukodimos breaks from Brasi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Koukodimos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Koukodimos with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brasi?
Koukodimos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koukodimos wants to control the pace but Brasi is squirming around nicely.
Koukodimos landing shots from mount.
Koukodimos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koukodimos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brasi is looking to escape.
Koukodimos breaks from Brasi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brasi taking shots to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Charalabos Koukodimos 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!

Brasi misses with a right hand
and Koukodimos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brasi misses with a hook
and Brasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brasi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Koukodimos counter with a right hand.
Koukodimos looks to throw the jab but Brasi is out of range.

Koukodimos forces Brasi back against the cage and clinches.
Brasi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koukodimos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koukodimos lands a hook to the side of the head.

Koukodimos breaks the clinch.
Brasi misses with an uppercut

and Koukodimos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brasi's guard now.
Koukodimos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koukodimos won't allow Brasi to get back to his feet.
Koukodimos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koukodimos postures up in Brasi's guard and throws a big left but Brasi blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koukodimos passes Brasi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koukodimos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koukodimos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koukodimos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koukodimos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koukodimos is nestled in close to Brasi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koukodimos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koukodimos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koukodimos winds up and cracks Brasi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos winds up and cracks Brasi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koukodimos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brasi's head.
Brasi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koukodimos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koukodimos works his way into side control.
Brasi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koukodimos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Koukodimos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Koukodimos has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos with good strikes from the mount here!
Koukodimos breaks from Brasi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Koukodimos scoring with strikes but Brasi is staying in there.
Koukodimos controlling the pace for now.
Koukodimos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Koukodimos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brasi's face.
A nice elbow there by Koukodimos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koukodimos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brasi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koukodimos landing punches.

Koukodimos looking to secure an arm triangle but Brasi defends it well.
Koukodimos working Brasi over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koukodimos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Luca Brasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koukodimos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charalabos Koukodimos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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