HKFC 54 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Finito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Hogg
vs
Finito

177 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

166 cm
20
148 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Tommy Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Finito!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogg.
Finito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hogg can pounce on him.
Finito misses with a hook

and Hogg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Hogg stands up and waves to Finito to follow him.
Finito misses with a body shot.
Finito swings for the body but Hogg moves out of range.
Finito misses with a double jab
and Hogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finito scores with a sloppy right hand. Hogg should have avoided that one.
Finito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finito throws a right and a left that Hogg avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finito throws a right hand that misses
letting Hogg counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogg, right into the meat.
Finito throws a right hand that Hogg ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogg also avoids with ease.
Finito misses with a double jab
and Hogg counters with a low kick, right behind Finito 's knee.
Hogg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finito throws a combination that misses
and Hogg counters with a nice leg kick.
Hogg cracks Finito with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finito just misses with a punch to the body.
Finito misses with a combination
and Hogg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy body kick from Finito
and Hogg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hogg.
Finito misses with a body shot
and Hogg counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogg cracks Finito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finito misses with a double jab
and Finito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricardo Finito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hogg has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hogg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hogg lands a nice shot that snaps Finito's head back.
Hogg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finito's calf.
Finito throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hogg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Finito misses with a punch to the body.

Finito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finito looks to land a combination. Hogg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hogg eats them both and turns towards Finito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A shot to the body from Finito misses
and Hogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finito is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hogg rather than just go for the knockout.
Finito throws a combination that misses
and Hogg counters with a straight right hand.

Hogg shoots in and bounces Finito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hogg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hogg gets to his feet. Finito looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Finito falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hogg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Hogg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finito swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finito under the eye.
Finito throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hogg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Hogg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finito throws a leg kick
and Hogg counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Finito throws a combination that misses
and Hogg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A shot to the body from Finito misses
and Hogg counters with a head kick. That will keep Finito thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hogg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hogg scores with a jab.
Finito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogg.
Hogg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finito throws a combination that misses
and Hogg counters with a thumping low kick.

Hogg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hogg content to stall in guard here.

Hogg gets to his feet. Finito looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finito misses the body punch
and Hogg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hogg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricardo Finito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogg with a nice cross.
Finito throws a series of strikes that have Hogg backpedaling.
Finito tries to land a body kick

and Hogg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finito's guard.
Hogg passes Finito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Finito is looking to escape.
Finito is breathing heavily.

Hogg decides to stand up.
Finito misses with a combination
and Hogg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg scores with a hook.
Finito misses with a jab to the body

and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Hogg stands up and beckons Finito to join him on the feet.
Tommy Hogg is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finito at a distance.
Finito misses with a double jab

so Hogg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hogg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Finito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg cracks Finito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hogg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogg counters with a nice body shot.
Finito throws a combination that misses
and Hogg counters with a nice uppercut.
Finito misses with a double jab
and Hogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finito can do to turn this around?
Finito misses the body punch
enabling Hogg to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogg looks to land a right hand but Finito moved out of range.
Finito misses with a body shot.
Finito misses with a lunging right hand

and Hogg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hogg manages to break the clinch.
Finito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hogg cracks a nice hook into Finito's ribs.

Hogg has Finito up against the cage in a clinch.

Hogg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hogg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hogg breaks the clinch.
Finito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finito is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Finito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finito misses with a double jab
and Hogg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finito on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hogg counters by moving into the clinch.
Hogg keeps control of Finito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hogg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Finito tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Finito back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hogg clinches with his opponent.

Hogg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finito throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogg counters with a straight right hand.
Finito misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Hogg counters by clinching up.

Hogg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogg moves away.

Hogg clinches.
Finito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Finito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hogg has Finito pressed against the cage, preventing Finito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hogg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Finito.
Finito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogg counters with a straight right hand.
Finito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg throws an overhand right that lands on Finito's shoulder, as Finito tries to avoid the shot.
Hogg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Finito misses.
Finito misses with a double jab
and Hogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finito throws a combination that misses

so Hogg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Finito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hogg controls the pace.

Hogg stands up and waves to Finito to follow him.
Hogg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogg counters with a left and a right that stings Finito.
Finito throws a right hand that misses
and Hogg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finito's knee momentarily.
Finito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hogg checks it well.
Hogg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finito.
Decent striking displayed by Hogg there.
Finito misses with a hook
and Hogg counters with a nice uppercut.
Finito throws a combination that misses
and Hogg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finito misses with a shot to the body
and Hogg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finito swings widly with a right hand
and Hogg counters with a stiff right hand.
Finito throws a combination that misses
and Hogg counters with a nice leg kick.
Finito takes one to the chin there.
Hogg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finito throws a combination that misses
and Hogg counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogg throws a head kick that half lands.
Finito throws a sloppy head kick
and Hogg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finito misses with a combination
and Hogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogg catches Finito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Finito back to the cage. Hogg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Finito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hogg.
Hogg lands a right hook to the body.
Tommy Hogg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finito tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finito takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Hogg. That snapped Finito's head back.

Hogg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Finito!
Hogg controlling his opponent.
Ricardo Finito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Hogg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hogg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Hogg!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Koepfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koepfer comes to the cage accompanied by Mongol. Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The DOC vs Earshot. Stephen Koepfer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Koepfer
vs
Hunter

168 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
179 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Koepfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koepfer shoots and misses
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Koepfer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
Koepfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Koepfer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koepfer drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.

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

Koepfer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koepfer is stalling here. Hunter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koepfer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Koepfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koepfer 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.
Koepfer is looking to reverse the position.
Koepfer is working hard here to advance position.
Hunter prevents Koepfer from escaping the position.

Hunter is trying to get an arm triangle but Koepfer is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koepfer is looking to reverse the position.
Koepfer tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Hunter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Koepfer turns into him and now he's in Hunter's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Koepfer stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

Hunter is looking for a triangle but Koepfer pushes his legs off easily.

Koepfer drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Koepfer off! Koepfer jumps back into Hunter's guard.
Koepfer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunter is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Koepfer wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Koepfer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koepfer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koepfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.

Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Koepfer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Koepfer shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunter's guard.
Koepfer wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.

Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koepfer passes into half guard.
Koepfer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
Koepfer is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koepfer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Koepfer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunter for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Stephen Koepfer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt

and Koepfer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koepfer.
Koepfer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koepfer is keen to just control but Hunter is a slippery customer.
Koepfer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koepfer is looking for a kimura but Hunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koepfer to get the leverage.

Koepfer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunter sees it coming and defends easily.
Stephen Koepfer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koepfer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koepfer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koepfer is in close to Hunter's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koepfer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Koepfer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a left and a right that stings Koepfer.
Koepfer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hunter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koepfer!

Hunter working for a submission but Koepfer is keeping him at bay.

Hunter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Koepfer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Koepfer and Hunter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer tries to improve position but can't.

Hunter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Hunter tries for a kimura but Koepfer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Koepfer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Koepfer misses with a takedown

and Hunter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koepfer!
Koepfer tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.

Koepfer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunter.
Koepfer holds on for dear life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koepfer tries to lock up and control but Hunter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunter wants to control the action but instead Koepfer gets a body lock and reverses into Hunter's guard! Nice work!
Koepfer trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.

Koepfer gets to his feet - Hunter follows without any prompting.
A head kick by Koepfer misses
and Hunter counters with a one-two to the body.
Koepfer shoots and misses

and Hunter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunter uses his free foot to push down on Koepfer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Koepfer.
Hunter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koepfer is looking to escape.
Koepfer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter wants to control the pace but Koepfer is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koepfer is now in Hunter's guard. A big mistake from Hunter there, giving up the dominant position!

Koepfer has gone for a leg lock! Hunter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koepfer's guard.
Koepfer 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.
Jake Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Koepfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koepfer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koepfer trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
Stephen Koepfer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koepfer 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Koepfer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Creed Bratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratton comes to the cage accompanied by The Best Of Creed. Creed Bratton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Butter Beer's chin.

Bratton
vs
Beer

197 cm
21
267 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
274 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Creed Bratton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Beer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beer.
Beer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bratton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beer fails to land with a series of punches.
Beer misses with a left hand
enabling Bratton to counter with a crisp jab.
Bratton shoots for a double leg takedown but Beer sprawls well. He's pushed Bratton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bratton shoots in and drives through. Beer sprawls well.

Bratton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bratton wants to pass the guard but Beer is keeping the position.
Brattonis looking to pass into half guard but Beer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beer is in guard.
Bratton looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bratton is looking for a triangle but Beer pushes his legs off easily.

Beer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Beer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Creed Bratton has been cut.
Beer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bratton counters with a single leg into guard. Beer didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton looking to pass the guard.
Bratton trying to control but Beer is working from the bottom.
Bratton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bratton trying to control but Beer is working from the bottom.
Beer wants to stand and escape but Bratton is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Creed Bratton just wasn't active enough.
Beer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bratton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beer keeping moving, preventing Bratton from controlling successfully.
Bratton throwing strikes but missing.
Bratton looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beer wants to stand up but Bratton is controlling him.
Bratton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beer is keeping the position for now.
Beer keeping moving, preventing Bratton from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Creed Bratton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Bratton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beer did well to prevent Bratton getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beer falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Bratton successfully pulls guard.
Bratton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bratton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beer falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bratton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bratton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratton thows a big elbow that misses.
Brattonis looking to pass into half guard but Beer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beer is in guard.

Bratton is working an open guard so Beer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Bratton counters by clinching up.
Beer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bratton keeps control of Beer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bratton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beer can't fight it off and eventually Bratton manages to take the fight to the floor. Beer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bratton is looking to work some ground and pound but Beer has wrist control.
Beer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton postures up in Beer's guard and throws a big left but Beer blocks it.
Beer keeping moving, preventing Bratton from controlling successfully.

Creed Bratton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beer.
Beer misses with a hook
and Bratton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beer's knee momentarily.
Beer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bratton counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton wants to control but Beer is keeping him busy.
Bratton tries to score with some ground and pound. Beer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bratton trying to control the position but Beer is working away.
Beer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bratton.
Bratton tries to score with some ground and pound. Beer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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.
Beer wants to get back to his feet.
Bratton tries to advance to mount but Beer denies him.
Bratton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bratton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Creed Bratton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Creed Bratton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bratton tries to clinch but Beer is having none of it.
Bratton slips a jab and a cross from Beer.
A nice combination there by Beer.
Beer misses with a left hand

and Bratton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bratton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beer keeping moving, preventing Bratton from controlling successfully.
Bratton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bratton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beer, up you get!

Bratton has Beer up against the cage in a clinch.
Bratton looking for a takedown.
Beer tries to break the clinch but Bratton is controlling the position.
Bratton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beer's efforts to push away.
Bratton tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Bratton.
Bratton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Creed Bratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bratton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beer working hard to break the clinch.

Beer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beer misses with a double jab

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bratton advances position into side control!
Bratton misses with the ground and pound.
Bratton trying to control the position but Beer is working away.
Bratton tries to score with some ground and pound. Beer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton laying and praying for a moment but Beer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Creed Bratton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beer tries to kick Bratton off in order to stand up. Bratton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Bratton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beer is trying to get back to his feet.
Creed Bratton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bratton working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bratton throwing strikes but Beer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Butter Beer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bratton tries to buck Beer off but Beer is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Creed Bratton!

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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 Glass Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bong
vs
Rummer

190 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Clothing

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glass Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rummer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong throws a combination that misses
and Rummer counters with a straight right hand.
Rummer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bong.
Bong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bong throws a wild body kick that Rummer sees coming a mile off.
Rummer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bong.
Bong throws a series of punches but Rummer avoids them all with ease.
Bong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rummer circles away quickly and effectively.
Rummer misses with a body shot
letting Bong counter with a right hand.
Bong misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Rummer.
Rummer misses with a wild body shot.
Rummer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong manages to avoid it.
Bong moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Rummer.
Bong misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rummer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bong sprawls well initially but Rummer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bong is trying to stand back up but Rummer is controlling him
Rummer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rummer is trying to control. Bong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong trying to hold on to Rummer's head to control him but Rummer postures up.
Rummer uses his free foot to push down on Bong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bong.
Bong tries to hold on but Rummer pushes him away.
Rummer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bong is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Bong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rummer with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rummer scoring with strikes but Bong is staying in there.
Bong'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.
Rummer is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Bong is rocked!
Rummer postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Bong out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Rummer goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Rummer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

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

Meeoff
vs
McMurray

188 cm
25
212 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

190 cm
22
213 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Kitchen Clothing

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis McMurray!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurray scores with a nice head shot.

McMurray moves into range and clinches up with Meeoff.
Meeoff is trying to break the clinch but McMurray is controlling him.
McMurray scores with a shoulder strike.

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

McMurray takes the fight into the clinch.
McMurray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMurray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

McMurray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McMurray rushes Meeoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

McMurray manages to break the clinch.
Meeoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMurray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McMurray lands a lovely overhand right.
McMurray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meeoff takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McMurray to score with a decent uppercut.
Meeoff misses with a double jab
and McMurray counters with a one-two to the body.
McMurray scores with a punch to the head.
McMurray connects with a body shot.
Meeoff dodges the punch combination from McMurray.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McMurray throws a combination. Meeoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Meeoff is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray drops Meeoff with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Meeoff! McMurray dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis McMurray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beasty Beast Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brumbazz Hulendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast Beast comes into the arena with The FIGHT SONG blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Beast Beast
vs
Hulendez

190 cm
26
274 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

200 cm
27
284 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beasty Beast Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brumbazz Hulendez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast Beast misses with an uppercut
and Hulendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast Beast misses with an uppercut
and Hulendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beast Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Hulendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hulendez lands with a nice body punch.
Beast Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Hulendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast Beast misses with a left hand

and Hulendez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beast Beast's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast Beast has Hulendez pulled in close to control his posture.
Hulendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast Beast is keeping the position for now.
Hulendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast Beast is pulling down on Hulendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Hulendez, at least for the moment.
Beast Beast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hulendez on the ground.
Beast Beast trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Beasty Beast Beast just wasn't active enough.
Hulendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast Beast but Beast Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beast Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hulendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hulendez.
Hulendez preventing the sweep.
Hulendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast Beast is keeping the position for now.
Beast Beast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beast Beast tries to get out of the position.
Beast Beast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hulendez manages to get himself to full guard.
Hulendez controls Beast Beast momentarily but Beast Beast frees himself.
Beast Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hulendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beast Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast Beast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast is stalling in the full guard.
Hulendez wants to sweep here but Beast Beast controlling him for the moment.
Beast Beast trying to control but Hulendez is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Beasty Beast Beast wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beast Beast misses with a left hand

and Hulendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hulendez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beast Beast wants to control but Hulendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hulendez 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beast Beast works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beast Beast wants to sweep here but Hulendez controlling him for the moment.

Hulendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beast Beast is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hulendez, into his guard.
Hulendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hulendez trying to control the position.
Beast Beast looking to pass the guard.
Hulendez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Beast Beast is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beast Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beast Beast preventing the sweep.
Beast Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beast Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hulendez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beast Beast's guard.
Beast Beast trying to control the position.
Hulendez slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulendez passes to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hulendez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hulendez lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beast Beast looks to land a left hand but Hulendez moved out of range nicely.
Beast Beast throws a poor cross that misses
and Beast Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast Beast throws a lazy uppercut

and Hulendez counters with a shoot takedown. Beast Beast fights it but they end up in guard.
Beast Beast trying to control the position.
Hulendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beast Beast looking to control.
Beast Beast keeping moving, preventing Hulendez from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Beasty Beast Beast.
Beast Beast throws a poor cross that misses

and Hulendez counters with a single leg into guard. Beast Beast didn't expect that.
Beast Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Beast Beast is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beast Beast is trying to control the position but Hulendez postures up.
Beast Beast keeping full guard, as Hulendez tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulendez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beast Beast's guard.
Hulendez is thwarting Beast Beast's attempts to control the position.
Beast Beast tries to kick Hulendez off but Hulendez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beast Beast is positioning himself well to prevent Hulendez advancing to mount.
Beast Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Hulendez sits in half guard.
Beast Beast trying to hold on to Hulendez's head to control him but Hulendez postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Beasty Beast Beast wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Beast Beast misses with a hook
and Hulendez counters with a series of strikes. Beast Beast will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beast Beast stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beast Beast wants it to stay on the feet.
Beast Beast misses with a wild body shot.
Hulendez slips under a jab from Beast Beast.
Beasty Beast Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast misses with a lunging right hand

so Hulendez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hulendez wants to control from the top but Beast Beast keeps moving.
Beast Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Beast Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hulendez trying to control but Beast Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast Beast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hulendez's guard.
Brumbazz Hulendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hulendez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beast Beast is looking to work some ground and pound but Hulendez has wrist control.
Hulendez 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.
Hulendez is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brumbazz Hulendez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hulendez slips a jab from Beast Beast.
Jab, jab by Beast Beast - just one landing.
Beast Beast's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hulendez under the eye.
Hulendez throws an off balance right hand
and Hulendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hulendez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice jab there from Beast Beast.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast Beast. That snapped Hulendez's head back.
Hulendez slips a jab from Beast Beast.
Beast Beast swings widly with a right hand

and Hulendez counters with a takedown into side control.
Beast Beast tries to buck Hulendez off but Hulendez is having none of it.
Beast Beast regains half guard.
Hulendez trying to pass the guard but Beast Beast defending well.
Beast Beast is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast is working hard here to advance position.
Beast Beast is staying active underneath Hulendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hulendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hulendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beast Beast is just riding it out for now. Hulendez eventually gives up the hold.
Beast Beast works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hulendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beast Beast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brumbazz Hulendez 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Beast Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Hulendez counters with a nice body shot.
Beast Beast lands with a shot to the body.
Beast Beast lands with an uppercut that bounces Hulendez off the cage and back into rage.
Beast Beast misses with a hook.
Beast Beast throws a lazy uppercut

and Hulendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beast Beast is looking for a sweep. Hulendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beast Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hulendez.
Beast Beast gets back to full guard.
Beast Beast keeping full guard, as Hulendez tries to pass.
Hulendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hulendez trying to control but Beast Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast Beast controls Hulendez momentarily but Hulendez frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hulendez is one step ahead there.
Beast Beast controls Hulendez momentarily but Hulendez frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Beasty Beast Beast wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beast Beast throws a right hand that misses

and Hulendez counters with a single leg into guard. Beast Beast didn't expect that.
Beast Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast Beast, not yet.
Hulendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hulendez looking to pass the guard.
Hulendez forces his way into half guard.
Beast Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast is concentrating on defense, preventing Hulendez from advancing position.
Beast Beast is staying active underneath Hulendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hulendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beast Beast defending well though.
Hulendez is trying to control. Beast Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beast Beast wants to control but Hulendez is keeping busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hulendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beast Beast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast Beast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulendez.
Beast Beast connects with a single shot there.
Beast Beast throws a hook but Hulendez blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hulendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Hulendez counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Beast Beast - just one landing.

Hulendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beast Beast looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hulendez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beast Beast rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hulendez's guard! Nice work there by Beast Beast!
Beast Beast throwing strikes from guard but Hulendez blocks nicely.
Hulendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beast Beast landing with the ground and pound.
Beast Beast content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beasty Beast Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hulendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hulendez keeping moving, preventing Beast Beast from controlling successfully.

Beast Beast drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hulendez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hulendez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hulendez!
Beast Beast is looking to reverse the position.
Hulendez is looking to take a break and control but Beast Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hulendez working away.
Brumbazz Hulendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beast Beast tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hulendez is looking to take a break and control but Beast Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brumbazz Hulendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hulendez 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brumbazz Hulendez!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Oyster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earl Oyster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oyster
vs
Jaeger

192 cm
27
195 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
195 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Oyster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jaeger.
Jaeger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaeger misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Oyster misses.
Oyster swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oyster misses with a hook
and Jaeger counters with a head kick. That will keep Oyster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oyster throws a leg kick but Jaeger sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Jaeger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oyster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaeger unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Jaeger manages to pull guard.
Oyster won't allow Jaeger to sweep him here.
Oyster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaeger on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaeger holds on and takes a little breather.

Jaeger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oyster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaeger is pulling down on Oyster's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jaeger is looking for a triangle here but Oyster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jaeger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
Oyster wants to stand but Jaeger is controlling his arm.
Oyster working away.
Jaeger is looking for a sweep.
Jaeger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger is looking to get back to full guard here but Oyster has managed to pass to side control instead.
Oyster working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaeger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jaeger wants to improve his position but Oyster is controlling well.
Jaeger works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
Jaeger trying to control the position.

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

Jaeger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oyster escapes and throws Jaeger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaeger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oyster. Jaeger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oyster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaeger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaeger tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaeger throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Jaeger lands but Oyster takes it in his stride.

Jaeger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jaeger wants to control from the top but Oyster keeps moving.
Jaeger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oyster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oyster tries to get out of the position.
Jaeger postures up in Oyster's guard and throws a big left but Oyster blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaeger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaeger 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.
Oyster keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.

Jaeger has gone for a leg lock! Oyster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jaeger's guard.
Jaeger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jaeger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jaeger is adopting a defensive guard.
Jaeger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Jaeger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oyster is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger trying to control the position here.
Jaeger controls Oyster momentarily but Oyster frees himself.
Jaeger looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaeger, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jaeger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jaeger.
Jaeger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oyster is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger trying to control the position but Oyster is working away.
Jaeger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jaeger working the ground and pound but Oyster is defending the strikes.
Jaeger in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Jaeger.
Jaeger is looking to take a break and control but Oyster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaeger tries to score with some ground and pound. Oyster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Jaeger 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!

Jaeger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oyster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaeger fails to land the takedown.
Jaeger slips a jab from Oyster.
Oyster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaeger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaeger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oyster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaeger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaeger scores with a head kick.
Jaeger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Earl Oyster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaeger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaeger tries to bum rush Oyster with a series of wild strikes but Oyster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oyster tries to clinch up

and Jaeger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oyster's guard now.
Travis Jaeger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaeger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaeger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaeger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger controlling from the top position.
Jaeger wants to pass the guard but Oyster is keeping the position.
Jaeger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaeger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaeger trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaeger thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaeger postures up in Oyster's guard and throws a big left but Oyster blocks it.
Jaeger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaeger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaeger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oyster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaeger.
Jaeger works his way into side control.

Jaeger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oyster wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger cracks Oyster with a big right hand but Oyster just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jaeger is working Oyster over with some ground and pound from side control.

Jaeger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaeger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jaeger grinds an elbow into Oyster's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyster avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jaeger.
Oyster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oyster parries the strikes from Jaeger easily there. Jaeger is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oyster to escape.
Jaeger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jaeger misses with the ground and pound.
Jaeger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jaeger trying to control the position but Oyster is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaeger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Jaeger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaeger 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Jaeger!