G I MMA - 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns has chosen By the Sword - Slash as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Johnson
vs
Johns

190 cm
27
209 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
222 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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, Tank Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Johns!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns throws a head kick that misses.

Johns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johns throws an elbow that misses.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns.
Johns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Tank Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to stall but Johns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson is trying to push Johns away but Johns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johns lands a nice elbow.
Johns lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johns lands a damaging elbow.
Johns lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson is working for takedown but Johns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johns lands with a right to the head.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns.

Tank Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns.
A short uppercut from Johns.
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!
Johns lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johns lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns lands an elbow inside.

Tank Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short uppercut from Johns.
Johns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns.
Johns gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johns lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Johns.
Johns lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johns lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns.
Johns with a knee to the head.
Johns lands a damaging elbow.
Johns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johns lands with a left to the head.
Johns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Johns lands a damaging elbow.
Johns lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johns lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.

Jeez, Tank Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johns lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns.
Johns lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Johns.
Johns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Johns.
Johns lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johns lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns.
Johns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns.
Johns lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
Johns lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
Johns lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johns lands with a left to the head.
Johns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johns lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Johns on the inside.
Johns lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Nice elbow from Johns.
Johns lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johns.
Johns lands a nice uppercut.
Johns lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nice elbow from Johns.
Johns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Johns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johns lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson is trying to push Johns away but Johns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Johns.
Johns lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.

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.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
Johns lands a damaging elbow.
Johns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johns lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson is trying to push Johns away but Johns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johns lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johns lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johns.
Johns lands a nice elbow.
Johns lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Johns.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
Johns lands an elbow inside.
Johns lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Johns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Johns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johns throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johns is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johns throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johns throws a right hand that misses

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Johns is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johns looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. Johns quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johns celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Johns!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by We Steady Mobbin!. This should be a great matchup!

Drago
vs
Jackson

193 cm
29
205 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

196 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drago pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.

Drago has managed to clinch.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago lands a left hand.

Drago breaks from the clinch.

Drago has managed to clinch.

Drago jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.

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

Drago looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jackson is defending well. Drago quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jackson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Drago celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khal Drago!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Matter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aaron Moore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aaron Moore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Moore
vs
Matter

185 cm
29
209 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple 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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dark Matter!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matter somewhat.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Moore swings widly with a right hand

and Matter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that.
Moore tries to escape but Matter is in control.

Matter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Matter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matter but great work by Moore.

Moore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matter to his feet.
Matter throws a chopping leg kick but Moore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matter looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Aaron Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Matter.
Moore misses with a hook

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

Matter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore is trying to stand up here but Matter is controlling him well.
Moore is staying active underneath Matter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Matter working for a guillotine from mount but Moore is in no mood to give up.

Matter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moore has worked his arm free - good work by Moore!
Matter looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Matter tries for a kimura but Moore is defending well.

Matter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matter prevents Moore from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Matter prevents Moore from escaping the position.
Moore is not content to let Matter control the position.

Matter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moore is not content to let Matter control the position.
Moore trying to remain calm as Matter controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moore swinging wildly here.

Matter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moore's guard.
Matter wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Matter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moore!
Matter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moore tries to stand and escape but Matter is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matter tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to stand up but Matter has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Matter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matter wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.

Matter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moore uses it to pass to side control.
Matter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Moore presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

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

Moore is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Matter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aaron Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
No luck for Matter with that takedown attempt.
Matter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore misses with a right hand

so Matter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moore wants to stand up but Matter is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matter wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.

Matter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Matter is having none of it.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matter trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Matter passes into half guard.

Matter is working for a kimura but Moore is defending it quite comfortably.
Moore tries to kick Matter off but Matter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dark Matter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Matter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses

and Matter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moore's guard now.
Moore is looking to stand up but Matter isn't so interested in that idea.
Matter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matter is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
Matter prevents Moore from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore is staying active underneath Matter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Matter is working for a submission of some sort.
Moore is trying to stand back up but Matter is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Matter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matter moves into full mount! Moore won't be happy about that!
Matter wants to control the action but instead Moore gets a body lock and reverses into Matter's guard! Nice work!

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

Matter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moore has picked Matter up and slammed him! Matter can't keep hold of the triangle and Moore manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore decides to stand back up. Moore steps back and let's Matter get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matter.
Moore jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Matter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matter misses with a combination
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Matter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Matter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Aaron Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matter is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Moore is trying to stand.

Matter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moore pushes Matter off looking to stand but Matter dives back in and keeps control.
Matter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moore has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Matter!

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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Oliveira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blake Stevenson's chin.

Oliveira
vs
Stevenson

188 cm
23
206 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

186 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
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, Blake Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt

and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevenson won't be happy with that.

Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stevenson is trying to escape the position but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Stevenson manages to get back to half guard.
Oliveira works his way into full mount!
Stevenson is desperately trying to improve his position but Oliveira has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stevenson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oliveira raining down shots from the mount!
Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oliveira lands a big shot there that rocks Stevenson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira with shots to the head and body - Stevenson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oliveira tries to control but Stevenson wriggling away.
Oliveira raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira controlling from the full mount.

Stevenson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oliveira.

Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stevenson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stevenson shrugs it off.

Oliveira has control of Stevenson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stevenson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Oliveira goes for an armbar but Stevenson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stevenson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.

Stevenson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top!
Stevenson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira is pushing down on Stevenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stevenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.
Oliveira wants to pass to mount but Stevenson is defending the position.

Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevenson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Oliveira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stevenson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oliveira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Oliveira!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randsome Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Toulon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gracie
vs
Toulon

188 cm
30
215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

170 cm
27
212 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randsome Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Toulon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toulon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Toulon.
Toulon connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toulon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Toulon catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Toulon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toulon with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Toulon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toulon connects with a nice looking jab.
Toulon tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice combination there by Toulon.
Toulon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Toulon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toulon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toulon throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Gracie crashing down! Gracie tries to stagger back to his feet but Toulon just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Gracie asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Toulon!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Andres
vs
Fields

200 cm
27
265 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

200 cm
26
230 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andres shoots in but no luck this time.
Andres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fields counters with a straight right hand.
Andres takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fields closes the distance looking to clinch

and Andres counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fields won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fields is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andres's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fields manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fields is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andres with a flurry of punches that miss.

Fields is looking for a triangle but Andres pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields wants to stand but Andres is controlling the position.

Andres drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fields manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andres has Fields in his guard.
Fields would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fields tries to free his leg and advance position but Andres is retaining full guard.
Andres keeping moving, preventing Fields from controlling successfully.
Fields looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fields is looking to stand up but Andres won't let him.
Fields trying to control but Andres is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Bronson Fields has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Andres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
You get the feeling that Fields really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Andres looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andres jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fields is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fields and Andres has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Fields tries to escape back to his feet but Andres has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Fields's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Fields is tapping! Andres saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyoto Andres!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredo Parish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredo Parish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Parish
vs
Buckley

190 cm
26
263 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

195 cm
22
260 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredo Parish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Buckley!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckley slips a straight right by Parish.
Parish lands a glancing blow to the side of Buckley's head.
Buckley misses with a takedown
and Parish counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like William Buckley has been cut.
Parish lands a jab.
Buckley shoots and misses
and Parish counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Buckley is rocked!
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!
Parish connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Buckley out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredo Parish!
Fredo Parish retains his heavyweight title!