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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monk Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner comes into the arena with Escapado - Freiraum blaring out of the sound system. Christoph Stenner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stenner
vs
Eastman

195 cm
19
263 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
19
255 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christoph Stenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monk Eastman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner throws a sloppy head kick and Eastman moves out of range easily.
Stenner moves away from the strike by Eastman.

Eastman lands a big uppercut and Stenner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stenner looks OK. Eastman waves Stenner back to his feet!

It looks like Christoph Stenner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Eastman gets caught napping as Stenner dives in and scores a takedown. Eastman manages to retain guard.
Eastman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenner forces his way into half guard.
Eastman tries to get to full guard but Stenner has control of the leg.
Stenner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Stenner.
Eastman wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Stenner there.
Stenner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stenner winds up and cracks Eastman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stenner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eastman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stenner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stenner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Stenner decides to stand and escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner defending well as Eastman loads up on a big left hand.

Stenner drives through and clinches with Eastman against the cage.
Stenner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eastman's efforts to push away.
Eastman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenner.

It looks like Monk Eastman has been cut.
Stenner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eastman backwards.

Stenner breaks from the clinch.

Stenner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eastman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Stenner wants the takedown. Eastman is fighting it off but Stenner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Eastman's guard against the cage.
Stenner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stenner is putting a hurting on Eastman here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Eastman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eastman looks gassed!
Stenner working the head and body with strikes.
Eastman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eastman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenner working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenner is staying tight to Eastman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stenner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Eastman taking a bit of punishment here - Stenner scoring with strikes.
Stenner landing a few strikes.
Stenner works to advance to full mount. Eastman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stenner with shots to the head and body - Eastman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stenner drops a big elbow. That's hurt Eastman! More shots from Stenner and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christoph Stenner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down . The key to victory for Mike Matthews has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Matthews
vs
Garcia

185 cm
26
184 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

182 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Matthews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garcia's head.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Matthews darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews leaning his opponent against the cage.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews effectively controlling the action here.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Matthews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews landing knees to the head.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matthews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses.
Matthews throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matthews throws an elbow but misses.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews with a knee to the head.
Garcia looks gassed!
Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Garcia.
Matthews dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Matthews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews misses with an elbow strike.
Matthews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A knee to the head by Matthews.
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia is working for takedown but Matthews is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews connects with a knee to the head.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.

Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews throws an elbow that misses.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matthews misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matthews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Matthews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Garcia.
Matthews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews stalling.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but Garcia blocks with his arms.
Matthews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews connects with a knee to the head.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matthews lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews taking a breather.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Matthews.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws an elbow that misses.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthews lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Mike Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Matthews dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damien Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Matthews tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia takes one on the button.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Matthews darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matthews is trying to maintain a safe position but Garcia gets an underhook and turns Matthews into the cage.
Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Garcia is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Matthews lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Matthews.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Garcia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws an elbow but it misses.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Mike Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Matthews for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnusson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Animal by Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magnusson
vs
Powers

208 cm
20
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
27
278 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Powers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnusson digs a good hook to Powers's body.
Magnusson misses with a hook. Powers ducked under it nicely.
Powers misses with a takedown
letting Magnusson counter with a right hand.
Magnusson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Powers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magnusson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Magnusson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers throws a series of punches but Magnusson moves out of range.
Magnusson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magnusson's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnusson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnusson catches Powers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magnusson throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Magnusson. That snapped Powers's head back.
Powers slips a jab and a cross from Magnusson.

Magnusson tries to sprawl but Powers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Powers is trying to control the action in half guard but Magnusson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Magnusson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.

Magnusson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Powers trying to control the pace.
Magnusson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.

Powers seems to be working for a kimura but Magnusson defends the submission attempt.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Magnusson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Powers is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
Magnusson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magnusson pushes Powers off looking to stand but Powers dives back in and keeps control.
Powers is looking to take a break and control but Magnusson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magnusson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magnusson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnusson tries to get out of the position.
Powers looks gassed!
Magnusson wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson tries to kick Powers off but Powers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Powers uses his free foot to push down on Magnusson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magnusson.

Powers goes for an armbar but Magnusson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Magnusson.
Magnusson trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Powers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magnusson's guard.
Magnusson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magnusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnusson, not yet.

Powers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magnusson's guard.

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

Powers is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnusson is looking to improve his position.
Magnusson trying to control from the bottom.
Magnusson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Powers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Magnusson 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.

Magnusson misses with a wild body shot.
Magnusson scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magnusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnusson scores with a body shot.
Powers is looking to clinch but Magnusson is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnusson. Powers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnusson's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnusson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magnusson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
Magnusson is working hard here to advance position.

Magnusson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magnusson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.
Powers trying to control the action but Magnusson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magnusson is looking to improve his position.

Powers is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
Magnusson wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.

Powers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Powers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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

Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magnusson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Powers is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magnusson is staying active underneath Powers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magnusson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magnusson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Magnusson keeps moving.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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

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.

Magnusson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Powers trying to control but Magnusson is working from the bottom.

Powers gets to his feet. Magnusson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Magnusson lands a nice hook to Powers's body. Powers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Powers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powers dodges the punch combination from Magnusson.
Erik Magnusson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnusson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erik Magnusson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Magnusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Magnusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Powers moves forwards but Magnusson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magnusson swats away the attempt to clinch by Powers.
Magnusson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnusson counters with a nice body shot.

Magnusson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnusson is trying to keep Powers in close.
Magnusson pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers forces his way into half guard.
Kyle Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Magnusson is defending well.

Magnusson actively working from the bottom here.

Powers is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Magnusson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Powers!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergeio Culnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Riley
vs
Culnas

185 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Riley!
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, Sergeio Culnas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culnas throws a combination that misses

and Riley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riley.
Riley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Culnas stops a takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Culnas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Culnas falls off balance throwing a combination

and Riley counters with a single leg into guard. Culnas didn't expect that.
Culnas pulls Riley in to control the position.
Riley prevents Culnas from getting back to his feet.
Riley trying to control but Culnas is working from the bottom.
Culnas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Riley passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culnas is refusing to be controlled, as Riley sits in half guard.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Culnas is defending well.
Riley wants to stand up but Culnas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Culnas tries to kick Riley off but Riley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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.

Riley stands up from half guard.
Culnas throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Culnas throws a combination that misses
and Riley counters with a body kick.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Culnas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riley counters with a body kick.

Riley clinches up against the cage.
Riley wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Culnas looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Sergeio Culnas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Culnas slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Culnas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Culnas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Culnas tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Culnas to the ground. Culnas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riley is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culnas throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sergeio Culnas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Culnas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Culnas throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Culnas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Culnas throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Culnas misses.
Culnas misses with a combination
and Riley counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Culnas. Those never looked like landing.
Culnas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Culnas misses with a combination

and Riley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Riley successfully pulls guard.

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.

Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Culnas controlling from the top position.
Culnas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Culnas trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.

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

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

A punch combination from Culnas misses.
Culnas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Culnas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riley counters with a head kick.
Culnas fails to land with a series of punches.
Culnas throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Culnas throws a combination that misses

and Riley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Culnas won't be happy with that.
Culnas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Riley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Culnas misses with a double jab.
Culnas throws a left and a right that both miss

so Riley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Culnas's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley is looking to advance position but Culnas won't allow it.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Culnas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riley is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Culnas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Riley postures up.
Culnas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riley!
Culnas wants to control the pace but Riley is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Culnas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culnas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riley is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergeio Culnas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Culnas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Culnas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Culnas throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Culnas throws a combination that misses

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

Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riley preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Culnas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Culnas avoids the attempt from Riley to control.

Culnas working for a submission but Riley is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Riley dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Riley clinches up against the cage.
Riley can't get the takedown.
Culnas is pressed up against the cage. Riley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Culnas down to the mat. Culnas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Culnas misses with a series of wild punches.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Culnas throws a left and a right that both miss

and Riley counters with a takedown into side control.

Riley decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Culnas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Culnas looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Culnas stalks Riley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riley's face. Riley staggers backwards, shaken.
Culnas throws a combination that misses

and Riley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley looking to sit in guard and control but Culnas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culnas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Culnas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Culnas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Culnas trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Culnas content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergeio Culnas.
Culnas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Culnas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Riley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Culnas won't be happy with that.
Riley slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culnas is pushing Riley's head away, looking to escape. Riley manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Culnas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Culnas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Riley moves to the back 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.

Riley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley misses with an elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riley 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Riley!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Hoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by eye of the tiger. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Green
vs
Hoos

186 cm
24
186 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
189 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fat Hoos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoos takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Green blocks it with crossed arms.

Hoos lands a takedown into guard.
Hoos wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Hoos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Green keeping full guard, as Hoos tries to pass.

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

Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoos defends well.
Hoos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoos wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Hoos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Green's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoos cracks Green with a solid left hand.
Hoos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Hoos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoos throws a big right hand that misses.

Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoos trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoos postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Hoos trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Hoos wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoos is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.

Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoos pulls his head out easily.
Green is staying active underneath Hoos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoos looks gassed!
Hoos trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Hoos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoos defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Green looking for submissions off his back.
Hoos is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoos 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.
Hoos scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Green looking for submissions off his back.
Hoos is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.

Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hoos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoos thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.

Green looking for submissions off his back.

Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fat Hoos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hoos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green misses with a lunging right hand

and Hoos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Hoos controls from within his opponent's guard.

Green looking for a guillotine here but Hoos defends easily.
Hoos connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Hoos drags him back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoos lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Green actively working from the bottom here.
Hoos is controlling the pace.
Hoos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Green wants to improve his position but Hoos is controlling well.

Green looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Hoos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Green looking for submissions off his back.

Hoos is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Green is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hoos is tapping! Great win for Green!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Green!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Llewellyn Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Harrigan dies tonight. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Savanis
vs
Thomas

175 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

178 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

NEMESIS CAGE CLOTHING (New to New York)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Llewellyn Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas closes the distance but Savanis moves to the side

and Savanis counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Savanis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savanis won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Savanis throws a big right hand that misses.
Savanis trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savanis controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Savanis trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brody Savanis wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Savanis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Savanis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Thomas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Savanis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savanis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas wants to control but Savanis is keeping busy.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savanis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Savanis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savanis 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.
Savanis drops an elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Savanis throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Savanis is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savanis.
Savanis working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savanis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savanis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Thomas keeping hold of Savanis's head, controlling as best he can.
Savanis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Savanis is very close to passing his half guard.
Savanis moves into full mount! Thomas won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savanis prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.

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.
Savanis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Savanis controlling from mount.
Savanis wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Savanis fails to land the takedown.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Savanis circles away.
Savanis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Savanis kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Savanis does no damage.

Savanis gets a takedown into half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position.
Savanis is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brody Savanis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savanis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savanis is working away from the top position though.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Savanis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Thomas has his hands clasped together around Savanis's back. He's all about the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thomas tries to kick Savanis off but Savanis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Savanis sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Savanis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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

and Savanis counters with a takedown into side control.

Savanis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Savanis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is not content to let Savanis control the position.
Savanis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Savanis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas trying to hold on to Savanis's head to control him but Savanis postures up.
Thomas is not content to let Savanis control the position.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Savanis is controlling him
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Savanis dominated that second 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.

Savanis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Savanis slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Savanis is controlling him
Savanis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thomas!
Savanis thowing shots but they're missing.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis raining down shots from the mount!
Savanis avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
Savanis controlling the position easily from mount.
Savanis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Savanis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Thomas working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis thowing shots but they're missing.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Savanis looking to finish with strikes here!
Savanis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Savanis landing punches.
Savanis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savanis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thomas taking shots to the head.
Savanis avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
Thomas taking shots to the head.
Savanis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Savanis controlling from the full mount.
Savanis scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis lands a nice shot to the head.
Savanis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thomas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Savanis is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Thomas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savanis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Savanis finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Savanis! Thomas is hurt baaadly! Savanis is firing away with more strikes - Thomas is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Savanis!
Brody Savanis retains his middleweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grand Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm comes into the arena with Holy Diver-Dio blaring out of the sound system. Speed has chosen Mad Sin / Rusty Nails as his entrance music. Ben Grimm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grand Speed's chin.

Grimm
vs
Speed

195 cm
21
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

210 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grand Speed!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed moves out of range as Grimm strikes.
Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm misses with a combination
and Speed counters with a right hand to the body.
Grimm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Speed.
A cross from Grimm lands.
Grimm throws a poor cross that misses
and Speed counters with a nice body shot.
Grimm throws a right and a left that Speed avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Speed.
Grimm lands with an overhand left.
Grimm looks to land a combination but Speed avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Speed as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm misses with an uppercut
and Speed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speed jabs Grimm right on the nose. Grimm blinks but takes it well.
Grimm is breathing heavily.
Speed slips under a jab.
Grimm misses with an uppercut
and Speed counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Speed.

Speed lands a big uppercut and Grimm crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Grimm looks OK. Speed waves Grimm back to his feet!
Speed walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Grimm drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Speed swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Grimm's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grand Speed!