UFF 6: Born to Kill PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Linford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenzo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Linford
vs
Tanaka

179 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

172 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jensen Linford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tenzo Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Linford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.

Linford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Linford has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.

Tanaka is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Linford has his hands clasped together but Tanaka extends an breaks Linford's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tanaka.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tenzo Tanaka!

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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 Wayne West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: WALK. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

West
vs
Janos

187 cm
21
219 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayne West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Janos!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and West counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West circles away from the clinch attempt
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Janos with that takedown attempt.
West throws a right and a left that Janos avoids nicely.
Janos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West dodges the punch combination from Janos.
Janos moves to clinch but West breaks away
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
Janos throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Janos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Janos falls off balance throwing a combination

and West counters with a crisp one two that drops Janos! West thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Janos to his feet! Janos is in big trouble!

Janos is rocked!
Janos looks gassed!
West throws a pinpoint strike between Janos's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Janos crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and West scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayne West!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moukako
vs
McCarty

190 cm
25
236 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

199 cm
25
265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Moukako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty throws a right hand that misses

and Moukako counters with a shoot takedown. McCarty fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moukako accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCarty can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarty keeping full guard, as Moukako tries to pass.

Moukako drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moukako jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moukako postures up in McCarty's guard and throws a big left but McCarty blocks it.
McCarty keeping full guard, as Moukako tries to pass.
McCarty has his hands on Moukako's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moukako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarty is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako wants to control from the top but McCarty keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCarty swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Moukako counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCarty's guard now.
Moukako wants to pass the guard but McCarty is keeping the position.
Moukako thows a big elbow that misses.
Moukako wants to control from the top but McCarty keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukako wants to stand and escape but instead McCarty has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moukako keeping moving, preventing McCarty from controlling successfully.
Moukako 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.
Moukako is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCarty is refusing to be controlled, as Moukako sits in half guard.
McCarty tries to get to full guard but Moukako has control of the leg.
Moukako tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McCarty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukako looks to land a strike but McCarty avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCarty controls Moukako momentarily but Moukako frees himself.

Moukako has gone for a leg lock! McCarty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moukako's guard.

Moukako working for a triangle but McCarty defends it easily.

Moukako has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moukako keeping full guard, as McCarty tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moukako tries to strike from the bottom.

Moukako is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarty is aware though and is defending well.

Moukako is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarty is aware though and is defending well.
McCarty postures up.
Moukako preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Moukako working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCarty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCarty is working Moukako over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarty is in close to Moukako's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarty pushing down on Moukako's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moukako misses with a kick to the body.
McCarty scores with a jab to the head.
Moukako shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarty as he jumps to the side.
Moukako has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCarty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moukako takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
McCarty throws a leg kick

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

Moukako is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moukako.
McCarty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako preventing the sweep.

Moukako is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCarty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCarty has escaped and now he's on top!
McCarty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McCarty is posturing up here but Moukako has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCarty tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCarty has to tap! Slick submission there by Moukako!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Moukako!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ohad Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everett has chosen Dont Monkey With Another Mans Monkey as his entrance music. Ohad Everett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

DeSouza
vs
Everett

181 cm
24
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
175 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato DeSouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ohad Everett!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeSouza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Everett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Everett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeSouza distracts Everett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeSouza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Everett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Everett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
DeSouza distracts Everett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Everett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSouza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSouza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Everett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeSouza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeSouza passes Everett's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Everett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeSouza 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza working Everett over with strikes.
DeSouza is looking to advance position but Everett won't allow it.
DeSouza prevents Everett from improving his position.
DeSouza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Everett is defending against the submission attempts here by DeSouza.
DeSouza 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.
Everett tries to roll over but DeSouza keeps him under control.

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

Everett actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeSouza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Everett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeSouza.
Everett trying to control here.
DeSouza lands strikes from half guard.
Everett won't allow DeSouza to pass to mount.
DeSouza works his foot free and advances to mount.
DeSouza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Everett is looking to escape.
DeSouza controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato DeSouza!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Linford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fire it up. This should be fireworks!

Rock
vs
Linford

179 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elijah Rock!
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, Tyrone Linford!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Linford thinking.
Rock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Linford counters with a left to the body.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock tries to bum rush Linford with a series of wild strikes but Linford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Linford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linford moves away.
Linford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rock counters with a takedown into side control.

Rock decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rock closes the distance and pushes Linford back into the cage.
Rock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linford can't break the clinch.
Linford is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock lands with a left to the head.

Linford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Linford is just out of range.
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Linford tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock misses with a combination
and Linford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Linford connects with a body shot.
Rock is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linford clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Linford! Rock is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Linford!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Evens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Camas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evens comes to the cage accompanied by ac dc-Back in Black. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Evens
vs
Camas

162 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

175 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Josh Evens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Camas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Evens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owen Camas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Camas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evens quickly recovers to half guard.
Evens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evens is controlling Camas's trapped leg to prevent Camas from advancing to side control.
Evens is trying to stand up here but Camas is controlling him well.
Evens trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Evens is refusing to be controlled, as Camas sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evens is trying to stand up here but Camas is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Camas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evens tries to kick Camas off but Camas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice sprawl there from Evens as Camas shoots in.
Camas looks gassed!
Camas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evens throws a head kick that misses.
Camas throws a lazy body kick
and Evens counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camas. Evens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evens misses with a double jab

and Camas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evens's guard.
Camas trying to control the position from guard on top but Evens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evens has his foot on Camas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camas works his way back into a safe position though.
Evens trying to keep a closed guard but Camas is proving a slippery customer.
Camas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Camas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Evens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camas passes into side control.
Evens bucks up and tries to throw Camas off but instead Camas has got his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Camas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Evens holding both Camas 's hands and preventing any damage.
Evens manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Evens.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camas avoids the head kick by Evens.
Evens misses with a two punch combination.

Evens darts in and clinches Camas up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evens.

Evens breaks from the clinch.
Evens scores with the left hand. Camas knows he should have avoided that one.
Evens throws a right and a left that Camas avoids nicely.
Evens looks to throw the jab but Camas is out of range.
Camas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evens is fending him off so far but Camas persists. Nope, Evens circles away and we're back to standing.
Evens misses with a two punch combination.
Camas moves out of range of the strikes.
Camas looks to clinch
and Evens counters with a left and a right that stings Camas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Camas 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.

Evens leaves Camas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camas moves forwards but Evens connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Owen Camas has been cut.
Camas blocks the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Evens scores with a four punch combination!
Evens falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Camas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evens is looking to stand back up but Camas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evens.
Evens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Evens looking for submissions off his back.

Camas stands up out of the half guard.
Evens throws a push kick but Camas slaps the foot to one side.
Evens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evens tries to land a body kick
and Camas counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evens misses with the combination.
Camas shoots in and drives through. Evens sprawls well.
Camas moves out of range of the body kick from Evens.
Camas takes a kick to the side of the head.

Evens has Camas up against the cage in a clinch.
Evens throws a knee to the head but misses.

Evens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evens misses with a kick to the body

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

Camas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Camas wants to control from the top but Evens keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evens wants to get back to his feet but Camas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Evens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camas won't allow Evens to get back to his feet.

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.

Evens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Camas stands up from Evens's guard - Camas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Camas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camas misses with a takedown
and Evens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Camas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Owen Camas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Evens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evens tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Evens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Josh Evens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evens counters with a two punch combo.
Camas moves out of range of the body kick.
Camas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evens finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Evens misses with a double jab.
Camas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evens tries to clinch up but Camas circles away and keeps his distance.
Evens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evens swinging wildly here.
Camas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Camas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evens scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Evens. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Evens. Camas shrugs it off though.
Camas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Evens. That one must have hurt.
Josh Evens is winning the standup battle so far.
Evens digs a good body shot into Camas's ribs.
Evens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Camas back to the cage. Evens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Evens misses with a two punch combination.
Camas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evens counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Evens tries a head kick but it misses.
Camas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evens circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camas if he has to take too many more of those.
Camas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Evens.
A right-left combo lands from Evens.
Camas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camas misses with a takedown attempt
and Evens counters with a two punch combo.
Josh Evens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Camas.
Evens swinging wildly here.
Camas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camas somewhat.
Camas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camas scrambles back to his feet.
Josh Evens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camas somewhat.
Camas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evens throws a body kick that misses.
Camas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owen Camas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evens misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Evens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Quatrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quatrone's entrance music is Stronger by Kayne West. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Quatrone
vs
Franks

163 cm
18
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Quatrone!
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, Fred Franks!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks has his takedown stuffed

and Quatrone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quatrone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quatrone with a nice head shot there.
Quatrone won't allow Franks to get back to his feet.
Franks has momentary wrist control but Quatrone slips an elbow through the middle.
Franks is looking to stand up but Quatrone isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quatrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quatrone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quatrone.
Franks wants to stand up but Quatrone is controlling him.
Quatrone 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.
Quatrone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quatrone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Quatrone prevents Franks from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks looks gassed!
Quatrone is looking to work some ground and pound but Franks has wrist control.
Quatrone stands up over Franks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Quatrone is looking to work some ground and pound but Franks has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Quatrone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Franks pushes Quatrone off and scrambles back to his feet.
Franks fails with the takedown

and Quatrone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Franks being controlled here, momentarily.
Quatrone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franks is looking to stand up but Quatrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Quatrone stands up over Franks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franks wants to stand and escape but Quatrone is having none of it.
Quatrone postures up and lands a big shot to Franks's brow.
Franks keeping moving, preventing Quatrone from controlling successfully.
Quatrone passes Franks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quatrone lands a nice short elbow.
Franks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quatrone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quatrone lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quatrone is trying to control the action in half guard but Franks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quatrone throwing shots but Franks is blocking nicely.
Franks taking some punishment here, with Quatrone in his half guard.
Franks is trying to stand up here but Quatrone is controlling him well.
Quatrone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Quatrone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franks is trying to stand up here but Quatrone is controlling him well.
Quatrone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quatrone landing strikes from the mount.
Quatrone working Franks over with strikes here.
Quatrone looking to control but Franks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Franks is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quatrone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Quatrone landing strikes, looking to finish!
Quatrone with a couple of short strikes.
Franks wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Quatrone landing shots from mount.
Franks tries to buck Quatrone off but he can't manage it.
Quatrone is landing with some decent strikes but Franks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quatrone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Franks is rocked!
Franks really wants to buck Quatrone off and get back to his feet.
Franks is still in real trouble! Can Quatrone finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quatrone lands with some strikes.
Quatrone is landing with some decent strikes but Franks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quatrone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Franks?
Quatrone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Quatrone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Franks looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quatrone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Quatrone with shots to the head and body - Franks looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Quatrone.
Quatrone wants to control the pace but Franks is squirming around nicely.
Franks wants to get back to his feet.
Quatrone lands a nice shot to the head.
Quatrone raining down shots from the mount!
Franks'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.
The referee warns Franks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Franks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quatrone with good strikes from the mount here!
Quatrone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Quatrone dominating with strikes here.
Quatrone landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Franks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quatrone as he jumps to the side.
Franks misses with a takedown attempt

and Quatrone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quatrone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franks has momentary wrist control but Quatrone slips an elbow through the middle.
Franks wants to stand but Quatrone is controlling the position.
Quatrone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franks has momentary wrist control but Quatrone slips an elbow through the middle.
Quatrone prevents Franks from getting back to his feet.
Quatrone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Quatrone looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quatrone won't allow Franks to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quatrone connects with a couple of short punches.
Quatrone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quatrone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quatrone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franks wants to stand but Quatrone is controlling the position.

Franks manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Franks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Quatrone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Quatrone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Franks wriggles free and stands up.
Quatrone with a poor takedown
and Franks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Franks with a poor takedown

and Quatrone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xavier Quatrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Franks.
Quatrone is looking to work some ground and pound but Franks has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Franks uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Franks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quatrone stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Quatrone is trying to get back to half guard.
Quatrone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Quatrone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Franks lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franks connects with a nice short shot to Quatrone's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franks lands a nice short elbow.
Quatrone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Franks slips a nice elbow through Quatrone's hands, connecting with Quatrone's forehead.
Franks lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franks lands a nice short elbow.
Quatrone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franks's back!
Quatrone scores with punches to the body.
Quatrone throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Franks!
Quatrone trying to control.
Franks seems to have recovered his senses.
Franks covering up well under a series of strikes from Quatrone.
Quatrone throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Quatrone is punishing Franks with strikes - can he finish him?!
Franks controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Franks is trying to remain composed but Quatrone is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Franks holding both Quatrone 's hands and preventing any damage.

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.
Quatrone is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Franks. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Franks is trying to get back to his feet but Quatrone has full control of the position and if anything, Franks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Quatrone lands punches and elbows.
Quatrone lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Franks hold on?!
Franks holding both Quatrone 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Quatrone 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Quatrone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franks did well to prevent Quatrone getting side control.
Franks wants to get back to his feet.
Quatrone winds up and cracks Franks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Quatrone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franks is refusing to be controlled, as Quatrone sits in half guard.
Quatrone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Franks pushes Quatrone off looking to stand but Quatrone dives back in and keeps control.
Xavier Quatrone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quatrone winds up and cracks Franks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Franks is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quatrone working over Franks with some ground and pound. Franks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franks pushes Quatrone off looking to stand but Quatrone dives back in and keeps control.
Quatrone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Quatrone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Franks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franks has hold of Quatrone's hands but Quatrone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franks is trying to stand.
Quatrone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Franks makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quatrone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quatrone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Franks tries to kick Quatrone off but Quatrone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quatrone drops an elbow to the side of Franks's head.
Quatrone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franks's head.
Quatrone stops Franks from getting back to his feet.
Quatrone working Franks over with strikes.
Quatrone prevents Franks from standing back up.
Quatrone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Quatrone.

Franks kicks off Quatrone and gets to his feet.
Franks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franks.
Franks throws a series of punches but Quatrone moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks shoots and misses

and Quatrone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Franks is looking to stand up but Quatrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Quatrone cracks Franks with a solid left hand.
Quatrone won't allow Franks to get back to his feet.
Quatrone working some strikes from top position.
Quatrone slips nicely into half guard.
Franks wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Quatrone.
Quatrone prevents Franks from standing back up.
Quatrone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Franks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quatrone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quatrone tries to pass to full mount but Franks defends it.
Quatrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Franks pushes Quatrone off and gets back to his feet.
Fred Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Quatrone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quatrone stops Franks from getting back to his feet.
Quatrone working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Quatrone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fred Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Quatrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quatrone trying to pass the guard but Franks defending well.
Franks missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Quatrone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quatrone, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Quatrone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Payne
vs
Valor

190 cm
23
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
245 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Valor!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne tries to clinch there but Valor circles away.

Payne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Payne controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valor holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valor's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Payne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Valor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Payne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Valor.

Payne decides to stand back up. Payne steps back and let's Valor get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor moves to clinch but Payne breaks away

and Payne counters by moving into the clinch.

Valor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valor misses with a takedown attempt
and Payne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valor looks to clinch

and Payne counters with a head kick that drops Valor to the mat! Valor scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Valor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payne counters with a body kick.
Valor is still on wobbly legs! Can Payne finish him?
Valor looks gassed!

Payne moves into the clinch.
Valor seems to have recovered his senses.
Valor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paynes head.
Payne tries to score a body lock takedown but Valor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payne.

Payne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valor on his heels. He'll look to pass Valor's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valor keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Valor scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Payne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Payne trying to mount his opponent but Valor defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Valor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payne working over Valor with some ground and pound. Valor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Payne is thwarting Valor's attempts to control the position.
Payne 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.
Payne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Valor tries to get to full guard but Payne has control of the leg.
Valor tries to kick Payne off in order to stand up. Payne Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Payne just content to control the position.
Valor is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valor can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Payne shoots in for a takedown but Valor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Payne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Payne sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Valor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Valor struggling a bit here.
Valor tries to improve position but can't.
Payne cracks Valor with a big right hand but Valor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Payne trying to control the position but Valor is working away.

Payne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valor to his feet.
Valor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor with a poor takedown
and Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
Valor is breathing heavily.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
Valor fails with the takedown

and Payne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valor won't be happy with that.
Payne cracks Valor with a big elbow.
Valor taking a bit of punishment here - Payne scoring with strikes.
Payne tries to advance to mount but Valor denies him.
Valor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valor is looking to regain half guard here but Payne keeps moving and retains side control.

Payne stands up and beckons Valor to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payne dodges the punch combination from Valor.

Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Payne has hold of one of Valor's legs. Valor is fighting the takedown attempt but Payne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Valor is retaining full guard.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Valor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valor has Payne pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Valor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Corey Payne wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Valor tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Payne counters with a takedown into side control.

Payne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valor wants to control but Payne postures up.

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

Payne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Payne decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Payne 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!

Valor closes the distance but Payne moves to the side
and Payne counters with a left and a right that stings Valor.
Valor doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.

Valor instigates a clinch.
Valor tries to break the clinch but Payne is controlling the position.
Payne has Valor pressed against the cage, preventing Valor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Payne pulls Valor into guard.
Valor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Payne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valor's guard.
Valor working a defensive guard but Payne manages to pass into side control anyway.
Payne in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Payne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valor keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Payne decides to stand back up.
Valor swinging wildly here.
Valor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Valor gets caught flat footed, as Payne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Valor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Valor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payne defends well.

Payne stands up from Valor's guard - Payne perhaps looking for a knockout.
Corey Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payne counters with a three punch combo that has Valor backing up. Valor nods at Payne to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Payne.
Payne has a takedown stuffed.
Valor is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
Valor tries a low kick but Payne avoids it.
Valor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Payne. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Payne finds it's way through Valor's defenses.
Payne tries to clinch there but Valor circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Valor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Payne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Payne.
Corey Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Valor.
Valor trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.

Valor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Payne 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.
Payne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valor can do to turn this around?
Valor tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne passes into half guard.

Valor kicks Payne off and gets back to his feet.
Valor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Payne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Payne gets a double leg takedown into Valor's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Payne stands up from half guard.

Payne pushes Valor up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payne 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Payne!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger has chosen Oh...Canada by Classified as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Carter
vs
Rutger

174 cm
25
183 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

172 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russ Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter has his takedown stuffed

and Rutger counters with a takedown into side control.
Rutger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter seems a little lost for a moment, as Rutger dominates the positioning.
Carter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rutger is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Rutger won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Rutger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutger wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Rutger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Russ Rutger.
Rutger lands the left hand.
Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carter's knee momentarily.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Rutger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carter controls Rutger momentarily but Rutger frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutger wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.

Carter looking for a guillotine here but Rutger defends easily.
Rutger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutger is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Carter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rutger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutger has managed to get both his arms back between Carter's legs - danger averted.

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.
Carter wants to improve his position but instead Rutger has moved into half guard.
Carter moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutger trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Rutger looking to pass the guard.
Rutger won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Rutger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carter tries to work over Rutger's front leg with a kick but Rutger checks it.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutger connects with a body shot.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger lands a jab to the head.
Rutger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Rutger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter tries to roll over but Rutger keeps him under control.
Carter won't allow Rutger to pass to mount.
Carter wants to improve his position but Rutger is controlling well.
Rutger wants to take a breather but Carter is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutger is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Rutger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carter taking some punishment here, with Rutger in his half guard.
Carter manages to get to full guard.
Rutger is in close to Carter's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutger preventing the sweep.
Rutger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rutger preventing the sweep.
Rutger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Rutger throwing strikes but missing.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rutger is working to get back to half guard.
Russ Rutger has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter thowing shots but they're missing.
Rutger is in all sorts of trouble here.

Carter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rutger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rutger!
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Carter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rutger escapes and throws Carter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rutger working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rutger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rutger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rutger controlling the position.
Carter is trying to improve his position.
Carter can't do much from the bottom here.
Rutger slows the pace down.
Carter can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russ Rutger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Rutger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter is looking to chop away at Rutger's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutger which made him look bad.

Rutger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rutger distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Carter trying to control from half guard but Rutger is working away.
Rutger is trying to maintain the position but Carter is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rutger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carter wants to take a breather but Rutger is having none of it.
Rutger trying to control but Carter postures up.
Carter thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rutger to regain full guard.
Rutger pulls Carter in to control the position.
Rutger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Carter trying to control but Rutger is working from the bottom.

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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Rutger.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger tries a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Rutger leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Rutger counters with a straight right hand.
Carter throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutger. That snapped Carter's head back.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Rutger counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Rutger to acknowledge the strikes.
Rutger throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Carter misses with a body shot
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger stuffs the takedown.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Rutger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter misses with a takedown
enabling Rutger to counter with a crisp jab.

Rutger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rutger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
John Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russ Rutger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutger content to stall in guard here.
Rutger trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rutger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Russ Rutger.
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutger.
Rutger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutger catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
Carter misses the body punch
and Rutger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
John Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Rutger closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Rutger pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Rutger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutger 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Rutger!