NYCC 28 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jennings kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ruff Ryders' Anthem. 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.

Jennings
vs
Zhu

185 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhu is defended easily by Jennings.
Zhu throws a sloppy head kick and Jennings moves out of range easily.
Xavier Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings shoots for a takedown but Zhu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jennings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhu is fending him off so far but Jennings persists. Nope, Zhu circles away and we're back to standing.
Jennings misses with a takedown attempt - Zhu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhu pinned against the cage. Zhu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhu throws a lazy body kick
and Jennings counters with a big head kick but Zhu shrugs it off.
Zhu throws a lazy head kick
and Jennings counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhu cracks the inside of Jennings's front leg.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but Zhu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhu tries to clinch but Jennings is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to clinch but Zhu is avoiding it.

Jennings gets caught napping as Zhu dives in and scores a takedown. Jennings manages to retain guard.

Jennings looking for a guillotine here but Zhu defends easily.
Jennings is breathing heavily.
Zhu prevents Jennings from getting back to his feet.
Zhu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhu throwing strikes but missing.
Jennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhu wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Zhu connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jennings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jennings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Zhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zhu throwing strikes but missing.
Zhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhu lands a couple of digs.
Zhu trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Zhu tries to pass.
Zhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhu postures up in Jennings's guard and throws a big left but Jennings blocks it.
Zhu connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jennings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jennings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhu controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Zhu tries to pass.
Zhu thows a big elbow that misses.
Zhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhu looking to sit in guard and control but Jennings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jennings prevents Zhu from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zhu looking to score a takedown here. Jennings is defending well but Zhu drives through and ends up in Jennings's guard.
Zhu pushing down on Jennings's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zhu with the ground and pound but Jennings uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jennings working a defensive guard here.
Zhu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zhu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jennings manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jennings would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from Zhu.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zhu stuffs the takedown.
Zhu connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Zhu tenderised Jennings's leg. Jennings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zhu cracks the inside of Jennings's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jennings gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jennings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhu scoring with some ground and pound.
Zhu trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Zhu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zhu tries to advance to mount but Jennings denies him.
Jennings tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhu is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jennings struggling a bit here.
Jennings takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zhu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zhu wants to control but Jennings is keeping him busy.
Jennings struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Zhu.
Zhu cracks Jennings with a big elbow.
Zhu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jennings down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zhu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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!
Jennings takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jennings leaves Zhu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jennings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Zhu instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Zhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Crunch! Zhu slams his shin into Jennings's torso.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jennings walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zhu.
A head kick misses from Zhu.
Jennings takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jennings as he jumps to the side.
Zhu throws a sloppy head kick and Jennings moves out of range easily.
Zhu shoots in but Jennings avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Zhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Zhu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zhu tries to control but Jennings wriggling away.
Jennings is in a horrible position here. Zhu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zhu looking to finish Jennings with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jennings!
Jennings wants to control but Zhu is having none of it.
Zhu breaks from Jennings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zhu is landing with some decent strikes but Jennings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zhu lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jennings hang on?
Jennings in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zhu landing strikes from the mount and Jennings is in trouble!
Zhu landing punches.
Zhu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zhu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zhu with good strikes from the mount here!
Zhu lands with some strikes.
Zhu punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zhu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zhu blocks Jennings's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zhu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jennings?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is bucking up trying to escape but Zhu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zhu lands a nice shot to the head.

Jennings is rocked!
Zhu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jennings?
Oh Jennings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zhu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zhu with good strikes from the mount here!
Zhu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jennings?
Zhu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zhu looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jennings covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Zhu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall Mason has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mason
vs
Sanders

180 cm
28
182 lbs
8 - 18 - 0

185 cm
20
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mason!
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, Joe Sanders!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Sanders lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanders.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
Sanders distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders lands a couple of digs.
Sanders cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanders throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mason is breathing heavily.

Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanders is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanders keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanders's guard.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Sanders blocks nicely.

Sanders is working an open guard so Mason takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Sanders gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason is trying to stand up here but Sanders is controlling him well.
Sanders trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanders landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanders working the head and body with strikes.
Sanders winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanders looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is trying to stand.

Sanders stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Marshall Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanders is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanders landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Sanders dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sanders shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mason looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanders lands a nice short elbow.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders misses with a head shot. Mason uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sanders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard.
Sanders is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanders postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanders stops Mason from standing up.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joe Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanders prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Sanders works over Mason with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanders's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanders keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Sanders stops Mason from standing up.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Sanders landing with the ground and pound.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanders postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Sanders trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Sanders passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mason prevents Sanders from moving into mount.
Mason pushes Sanders away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sanders gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sanders advances nicely into full mount.
Mason in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanders landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanders is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mason can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanders lands with some strikes.

Mason is rocked!
Sanders putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders scoring with strikes but Mason is staying in there.
Sanders connects with a bit shot that sees Mason covering up! More strikes from Sanders and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanders is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Sanders!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reino Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reino Franklin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Franklin
vs
Hansen

150 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
162 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reino Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin looks to land a combination but Hansen avoids it well.
Hansen loads up on a big right hand but Franklin slips the punch.
Hansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hansen slips a jab from Franklin.
Hansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A right-left combo lands from Hansen.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Franklin throws a hook but Hansen blocks it.
A slow jab from Franklin misses its intended target.
Franklin throws a combination that misses
and Hansen counters with a thumping low kick.
Franklin checks the leg kick.
A left and a right from Hansen both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
Hansen throws a low kick, looking for Franklin's leg but Franklin calmly moves out of range.
Franklin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hansen counters with a straight right hand.
Franklin really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
A looping hook to the body misses from Hansen. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Franklin misses with a takedown
and Hansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hansen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hansen scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Hansen dodges the punch combination from Franklin.
Nice sprawl there from Hansen as Franklin shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Franklin misses.
Hansen connects with an inside leg kick.
Franklin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hansen can pounce on him.
Franklin tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but Hansen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reino Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Franklin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen leaves Franklin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franklin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hansen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch combination from Hansen misses.
Hansen throws a right and a left that Franklin avoids nicely.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franklin looks to land a left hand but Hansen moved out of range nicely.
Hansen takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franklin.
Hansen cracks Franklin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hansen swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Hansen keeps it at a distance.
Hansen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Franklin will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen misses with an uppercut.
Hansen misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hansen but Hansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Hansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Hansen dominated that round.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hansen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Franklin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Franklin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hansen jabs Franklin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hansen tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franklin misses with an uppercut.
Hansen throws a leg kick but Franklin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Franklin swings widly with a right hand
and Hansen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Franklin lands with a nice body punch.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franklin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansen is just out of range.
Franklin looks to land a left hand but Hansen moved out of range nicely.
Hansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Franklin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansen sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hansen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hansen misses the shot to the body.
Hansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hansen tries to avoid it but Franklin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hansen to the ground. Hansen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franklin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
Franklin takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Franklin moves out of range as Hansen throws a body kick.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but Franklin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hansen but Hansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reino Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansen.
Mac Hansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franklin.
Hansen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Franklin throws a hook but Hansen blocks it.
Hansen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franklin swings for the body but Hansen moves out of range.
Franklin thows a body shot but no joy.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Franklin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Franklin misses
and Hansen counters with a two punch combo.
Franklin walks into a stiff left hand from Hansen.
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Hansen throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansen.
Mac Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen lands a jab.
Hansen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hansen connects with the punch.
Franklin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Franklin misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin fails with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansen connects with a looping right hand.
Hansen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Franklin is able to avoid easily.
A left and a right from Hansen both land. Nice combination.
Hansen avoids the body shot from Franklin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansen manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hansen throws a push kick but Franklin slaps the foot to one side.
Hansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansen connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hansen.
Franklin looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
Franklin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hansen can pounce on him.
Franklin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hansen swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansen is just out of range.
Franklin thows a body shot but no joy.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hansen blocks a jab.
Hansen misses with a body shot.
Hansen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hansen defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
Hansen lands a glancing blow to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reino Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansen stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franklin. That did some damage!
Franklin takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Hansen misses with a few strikes there.
Hansen thuds his shin into the meat of Franklin's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Hansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franklin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hansen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Hansen lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands with a right hand.
Hansen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Franklin will feel that in the morning.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Hansen tries to land a leg kick but Franklin saw it coming and moves away.
Hansen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hansen sprawls well. Hansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Hansen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hansen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hansen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Hansen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and Hansen counters with a two punch combo.
Reino Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklin avoids the body shot from Hansen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hansen 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Hansen!

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 Mike Millit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Matan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millit comes to the cage accompanied by The Cool Kids - I'm Mikey. Matan has chosen Lijepa naša (croatian national Anthem) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Millit
vs
Matan

200 cm
23
275 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

190 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Millit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Matan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matan tries to clinch up
and Millit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Millit tries a head kick but it misses.
Millit shoots in for a takedown but Matan shows good takedown defense.
A cross from Millit lands.
Millit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Ivan Matan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matan misses with a combination
and Millit counters with an outside leg kick.
Millit scores with a head kick.
Matan wants to clinch but Millit slips to the side
and Millit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Millit lands a big head kick that sends Matan tumbling to the mat! Millit takes a step backwards and waves Matan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Matan is rocked!
Millit lands a nice hook to Matan's body. Matan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matan looks gassed!
Millit scores with a leg kick.
Millit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Millit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Millit lands a big head kick that sends Matan tumbling to the mat! Millit takes a step backwards and waves Matan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Matan is still on wobbly legs! Can Millit finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Millit connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Matan out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Millit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the el guapo song. Adam Collins has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rutten
vs
Collins

185 cm
26
217 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

188 cm
28
211 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Collins!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rutten fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Collins to the ground. Rutten is now in Collins's guard.

Collins pushes a forearm under Rutten's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rutten is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Collins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

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

Hernandez
vs
Luceno

188 cm
24
215 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

191 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hale Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Labayen Luceno!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luceno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Luceno avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luceno dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Luceno's head and hops out.
Luceno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luceno shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hale Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Labayen Luceno.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luceno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Luceno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Luceno's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez dips to his left and cracks Luceno with an uppercut!

Luceno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Luceno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez tries to hold on but Luceno pushes him away.
Hernandez'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.
Hernandez tries to lock up and control but Luceno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luceno landing strikes from the mount.
Luceno controlling from mount.
Hernandez really wants to buck Luceno off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Luceno pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luceno raining down shots from the mount!
Hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luceno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Luceno landing strikes, looking to finish!
Luceno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape.

Luceno wants to finish this one by submission but Hernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Luceno.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luceno on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Luceno.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Luceno's attempts to control the action.
Luceno avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.

Luceno looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luceno controlling from mount.
Hernandez tries to buck Luceno off but he can't manage it.
Hernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Luceno with good strikes from the mount here!
Luceno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Luceno pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Labayen Luceno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Luceno moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Luceno dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Luceno fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luceno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
Hale Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luceno tries to clinch up
and Hernandez counters with a head kick. That will keep Luceno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hernandez looks to land a combination. Luceno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luceno thows a body shot but no joy.
Luceno tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hernandez.
Luceno misses with a double jab.

Luceno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Luceno trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Luceno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Luceno stands up out of the half guard.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luceno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luceno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luceno throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Luceno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hale Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Labayen Luceno.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the head.
Hale Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luceno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luceno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez connects with a high kick.
Luceno shoots in but no luck this time.
Luceno takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Hernandez.
Hernandez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hernandez duly obliges.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luceno tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Luceno slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Luceno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hale Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luceno tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Luceno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hernandez. Hernandez obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Luceno tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Luceno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hale Hernandez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Luceno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luceno tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luceno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luceno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luceno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luceno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Luceno with that takedown attempt.
Luceno misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luceno shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hale Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Labayen Luceno.
Luceno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luceno throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Luceno down.
Luceno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernandez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luceno scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez clobbers Luceno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luceno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luceno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez connects with a right hand. Luceno shakes it off.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luceno.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Luceno avoids it well.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Luceno moves out of range easily.
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luceno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luceno throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Luceno wants to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luceno is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Luceno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Luceno's body.
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luceno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
Luceno dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Luceno with a series of wild strikes but Luceno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luceno avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.

Luceno pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luceno has him pressed against the cage.
Luceno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez looking to stall.
Luceno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Luceno uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hale Hernandez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Where I'm Going? by Kottonmouth Kings. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Morris
vs
Martin

198 cm
26
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
176 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freddy Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Martin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morris is out of range and Martin settles back down.
Martin is looking to slow Morris down with leg kicks.

Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Morris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Martin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martin trying to control the position but Morris is working away.
Morris stops Martin from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morris bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin feints and then cracks Morris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morris down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Morris down.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin fakes the leg kick and cracks Morris in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin scores with a push kick.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Martin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morris as he jumps to the side.
Nice body kick there by Martin.
Morris moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Martin scores with a spinning back kick!
Morris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morris checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That kick from Martin tenderised Morris's leg. Morris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Lenny Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Martin - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morris moves out of range as Martin strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin throws a leg kick but Morris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morris is on top in guard.

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

Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Martin has his foot on Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris postures up.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Martin wants to stand and escape but Morris is having none of it.
Martin is breathing heavily.

Martin has his foot on Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
Morris distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Morris lands a couple of digs.

Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morris working some strikes from top position.
Morris distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Martin keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Morris slips an elbow through the middle.
Morris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Martin controls Morris momentarily but Morris frees himself.
Morris chips away with some ground and pound.
Morris is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Martin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Blaze
vs
Evans

205 cm
26
277 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

198 cm
21
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with the combination.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Blaze. Beautiful body shot.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Blaze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Colin Evans has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evans looks gassed!
Blaze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Blaze swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - Blaze had a free shot at his head there.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Evans ducks straight into an uppercut from Blaze and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Evans manages to regain guard straight away.

Evans is rocked!
Blaze sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Blaze has managed to sneak the leg through.
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. Blaze connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
Blaze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Evans!
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blaze breaks from Evans's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Evans taking shots to the head.
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!
Blaze controlling from the full mount.
Blaze with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze landing shots from mount.
Blaze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Evans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blaze landing punches.
Blaze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Evans takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blaze with shots to the head and body - Evans looks very uncomfortable down there.
Evans wants to control but Blaze is having none of it.
Blaze with shots to the head and body - Evans looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blaze landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze raining down shots from the mount!
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Blaze finish him?
Blaze looking to control but Evans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze working the ground and pound effectively.
Evans in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Blaze dominating with strikes here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Blaze! Evans is hurt baaadly! Blaze is firing away with more strikes - Evans 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 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Blaze!