Midweek Madness VII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keyser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keyser Soze struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Keyser Soze is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Benton
vs
Soze

185 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keyser Soze!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton lands a nice shot that snaps Soze's head back.
Keyser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Soze forces Benton back against the cage and clinches.
Benton takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Glen Benton has been cut.

Benton breaks the clinch.
Soze scores with a nice body kick.
Benton misses with a takedown attempt

and Soze holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Soze is controlling him.
Soze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soze avoiding damage.
Soze tries a knee to the head but Benton blocks it.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soze trying to land knees to the body.
Benton tries to pull guard but Soze won't allow it.
Soze prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soze scores with a knee to the head.
Benton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soze prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton fails to pull guard.
Benton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soze misses with a knee strike.
Benton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soze just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benton is looking to break free of the clinch but Soze has double underhooks.
Benton lands with a short shot to the head.
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Soze has him pressed against the cage.
Soze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benton avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benton takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton managing to block the knees to the body from Soze.
Soze lands an elbow inside that Benton shrugs off.
Soze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Benton is blocking nicely.
Soze looks gassed!
Benton tries to pull guard but Soze won't allow it.
Benton wants to stall.
Benton tries to break the clinch but Soze is controlling the position.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Benton is blocking nicely.
Benton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton tries to break the clinch but Soze is controlling the position.
Benton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benton avoiding damage.
Soze tries to land a knee to the head but Benton blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze gets underhooks to prevent Benton's takedown attempt.
Soze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soze misses with a knee to the head.
Benton looking to stall.
Benton tries to pull guard but Soze holds him up against the cage and eventually Benton drops back down to his feet.
Soze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soze misses with a knee to the head.
Benton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soze throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soze fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soze fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with a takedown attempt
and Soze counters with a body kick.
Benton is looking to clinch but Soze is avoiding it.
Benton has a takedown stuffed.
Benton shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Soze.
Soze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soze stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Benton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bentons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keyser Soze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Benton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Soze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benton.
Soze throws a sloppy head kick
and Benton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Soze clinches.
Benton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soze connects with a knee to the head.
Benton is working for takedown but Soze is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benton tries to pull guard but Soze won't allow it.
Soze tries a knee to the head but Benton blocks it.
Soze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benton's efforts to push away.
Soze tries to land knees in the clinch but Benton avoids the damage to the body.
Benton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Benton is blocking nicely.
Soze is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Benton.
Benton tries to pull guard but Soze won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soze throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soze misses with a knee strike.
Soze keeps control of Benton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benton trying to stall but Soze improves his position.
Benton tries to pull guard but Soze holds him up against the cage and eventually Benton drops back down to his feet.
Benton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soze prevents Benton from breaking the clinch.
Benton looking for a takedown.
Soze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soze is pressed up against the cage. Benton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soze down to the mat. Soze avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soze slaps away a takedown attempt from Benton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soze's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soze eats them both and turns towards Benton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benton tries to clinch there but Soze circles away.
Benton doesn't manage to clinch there - Soze circles away.
Benton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benton shoots in and drives through. Soze sprawls well.
Soze leaves Benton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benton.
Keyser Soze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benton.
Soze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benton.
Soze scores with a body shot.
Soze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benton back to the cage. Soze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
Benton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soze's waist but Soze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benton off to one side.
Soze connects with a right hand. Benton shakes it off.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benton is defended easily by Soze.
Benton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soze stuffs the takedown attempt from Benton. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze with a hook.
Benton connects with a high kick.
Benton fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Soze shows good takedown defense.
Soze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soze stuffs the takedown attempt from Benton. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.

Soze drives through and clinches with Benton against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soze lands an elbow just above Benton 's eye.
Benton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Glen Benton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glen Benton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Soze wants to clinch.
Soze tries to clinch but Benton moves out of range.

Soze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benton, pushing him back against the cage.
Soze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soze is keeping busy.
Benton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soze.
Soze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benton avoids it.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keyser Soze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benton is looking to break free of the clinch but Soze has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze lands a knee to the head.
Benton tries for a takedown but Soze manages to get underhooks.
Soze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benton blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soze throws an elbow but misses.
Benton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soze misses with a knee strike.
Benton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soze walks away with a smile on his face. Benton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benton looks for a takedown but Soze sprawls well.
Soze tries to clinch
and Benton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
Benton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soze is fending him off so far but Benton persists. Nope, Soze circles away and we're back to standing.

Soze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benton trying to control but Soze postures up.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soze gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze keeps the fight on the outside.
Soze is looking to clinch.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soze as he avoids it easily.
Soze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glen Benton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soze lands a high kick!
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benton lands a head kick. Soze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Benton has a takedown stuffed.
Benton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soze circles away.

Soze clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soze throws an elbow but misses.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Benton is blocking nicely.
Benton lands a body punch.
Benton stalls.
Benton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to get back to striking at distance but Soze won't allow it.
Benton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soze stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soze throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benton as Soze tries to tie him up.

Benton jumps into guard, dragging Soze to the mat.
Benton 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.

Soze gets to his feet. Benton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benton tries to clinch but Soze moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keyser Soze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soze 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keyser Soze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Penn
vs
Stram

189 cm
27
174 lbs
6 - 11 - 1

185 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

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 6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, George Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn missing with a left hand there. Stram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stram wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Taylor Stram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stram.
Stram shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.

Stram moves into the clinch.
Penn leaning against his opponent.
Penn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn throws a body punch but Stram moves out of range.
Stram thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Stram fails with the takedown.
George Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Stram.
No luck for Stram with that takedown attempt.
Penn connects with a crisp jab.

Penn clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn with a knee to the head.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Stram goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penn prevents it.
Stram can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Penn looking to throw knees to the head but Stram is blocking nicely.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Stram's takedown attempt.
Penn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stram needs to keep his hands up - Penn had a free shot at his head there.
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stram in his tracks.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Stram or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
Stram tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn throws a jab when Stram was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stram doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Stram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Stram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stram throws a head kick that misses

and Penn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stram!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penn wants to control the pace but Stram is squirming around nicely.
Stram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stram has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Penn's lack of action.
Stram is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stram defending well though.
Penn is just content to waste time from the top position. Stram takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Stram uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Stram!
Stram stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stram advances position into side control!

Stram wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stram is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stram slips a jab from Penn.
A low kick from Stram misses
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stram. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stram is defended easily by Penn.
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penn checks it well.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stram circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Stram fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stram's hands.
Stram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stram can pounce on him.
Penn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stram.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Stram throws a low kick but Penn moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stram.
George Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Stram.
Penn misses with a hook. Stram ducked under it nicely.
Stram on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Penn looking to ground and pound but Stram is blocking nicely.
The referee warns Stram that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Penn won't let Stram get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Stram suckers Penn into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Stram is now in Penn's guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stram trying to move into half guard but instead Penn has managed to sweep!
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stram on the ground.
Penn throws a strike but Stram rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stram slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.

Stram is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Stram wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.

Stram seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stram wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Stram passes the guard and advances to mount!

Stram moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Penn has worked his arm free - good work by Penn!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Stram misses with a low kick.
Stram misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick.
Stram walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Penn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
George Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Penn.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Stram off balance momentarily.
Penn checks a low kick from Stram.
Stram tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stram was covering up waiting for the punch and Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Stram blocks nicely.
Penn postures up in Stram's guard and throws a big left but Stram blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn stands up over Stram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
George Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn postures up in Stram's guard and throws a big left but Stram blocks it.
Penn prevents Stram from getting back to his feet.
Penn postures up in Stram's guard and throws a big left but Stram blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stram manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stram is looking to chop away at Penn's legs.
Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Penn.
Nice shot lands for Penn.
Stram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stram blocks a head kick by Penn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stram looks to clinch

and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stram is working to avoid the ground and pound but Penn connects with a decent elbow.
Penn with the ground and pound but Stram regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Stram is trying to stand up here but Penn is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.
Stram is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn with the ground and pound but Stram uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stram wants to stand up but Penn is controlling him.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Stram blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stram wants to stand but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn advances position into side control!
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn trying to control the position but Stram is working away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tom Clancey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Clancey
vs
Grossman

182 cm
27
204 lbs
7 - 16 - 0

196 cm
28
215 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Clancey scores with a body shot.
Grossman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grossman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grossman is looking to clinch but Clancey is avoiding it.
Grossman swings for the body but Clancey moves out of range.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clancey.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grossman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clancey was covering up waiting for the punch and Grossman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grossman throwing strikes but missing.
Grossman postures up in Clancey's guard and throws a big left but Clancey blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grossman throws a strike but Clancey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clancey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clancey's guard.
Clancey keeping full guard, as Grossman tries to pass.
Clancey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Grossman drops back looking for a leg! Clancey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clancey manages to kick Grossman off! Grossman jumps back into Clancey's guard.
Grossman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clancey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grossman throwing strikes but missing.
Grossman advances position into side control!
Grossman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Clancey!
Clancey tries to hold on but Grossman pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clancey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Grossman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Grossman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clancey taking shots to the head.
Grossman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BOOM! Grossman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clancey wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Clancey is breathing heavily.
Clancey just trying to survive but Grossman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grossman fails to land the takedown.
Grossman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clancey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clancey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grossman moves into the clinch.
Grossman wants a takedown.
Grossman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clancey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tom Clancey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Grossman.

Grossman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grossman trying to control from half guard but Clancey is working away.

Grossman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clancey has managed to free his arm - good work.

Clancey is defending against the submission attempts here by Grossman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grossman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clancey defending well though.
Clancey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grossman.

Grossman is working for a submission of some sort.

Grossman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Grossman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clancey sees it coming and defends easily.
Grossman lands with a punch from half guard.
Grossman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grossman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clancey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grossman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grossman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clancey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Grossman is working for a submission of some sort.
Grossman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Grossman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Clancey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Grossman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ronald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimbo Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brad Ronald has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ronald
vs
Jabbar

200 cm
30
230 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

217 cm
30
267 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Ronald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akimbo Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabbar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jabbar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ronald.
Jabbar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ronald avoids it really well and circles away.
Jabbar shoots for a double leg takedown but Ronald sprawls well. He's pushed Jabbar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ronald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown but Ronald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brad Ronald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Jabbar.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akimbo Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Ronald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Ronald decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jabbar to his feet.
Ronald throws the left hand but Jabbar avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabbar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ronald is fending him off so far but Jabbar persists. Nope, Ronald circles away and we're back to standing.
Jabbar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jabbar somewhat.
Jabbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Ronald closes the distance and clinches.

Ronald manages to break the clinch.
Ronald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ronald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ronald tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Ronald slams his shin into Jabbar's torso.

Ronald closes the distance and pushes Jabbar back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronald connects with a knee to the head.

Ronald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ronald has closed the distance and engaged Jabbar in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ronald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but Ronald holds him up against the cage and eventually Jabbar drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronald lands an elbow inside that Jabbar shrugs off.

Ronald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jabbar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jabbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronald wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Ronald wants to get up but he can't break Jabbar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Ronald from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brad Ronald just wasn't active enough.
Jabbar tries to clinch there but Ronald circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jabbar somewhat.
Jabbar wants to clinch up but Ronald keeps it at a distance.
Ronald misses with a body kick.
Jabbar tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jabbar is defended easily by Ronald.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jabbar lands a body punch.
Jabbar takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronald is trying to push Jabbar away but Jabbar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jabbar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ronald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ronald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronald pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ronald pushes Jabbar up against the cage in a clinch.
Jabbar is working for takedown but Ronald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ronald lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ronald seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Ronald manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Ronald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jabbar tries to clinch
and Ronald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Jabbar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ronald, pushing him back against the cage.
Ronald is trying to break the clinch but Jabbar has him pressed against the cage.
Jabbar wants a takedown.
Ronald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Ronald managing to block the knees to the body from Jabbar.
Ronald is pressed up against the cage. Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ronald down to the mat. Ronald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ronald lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Jabbar misses.
Brad Ronald is winning the standup battle so far.
Jabbar looks for a takedown but Ronald sprawls well.
Brad Ronald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Jabbar.
Ronald lands a nice shot that snaps Jabbar's head back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ronald here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ronald is looking to slow Jabbar down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabbar.

Ronald rushes Jabbar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabbar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ronald lands a body shot.

Jabbar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ronald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ronald struggling a bit here.

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

Ronald explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ronald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ronald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jabbar avoiding damage as Ronald throws knees to the body.
Ronald has Jabbar pressed against the cage, preventing Jabbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ronald stalling.

Ronald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronald lands the left hand.
Jab from Ronald.
Ronald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabbar can do to turn this around?

Ronald has closed the distance and engaged Jabbar in a clinch.
Jabbar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ronald smiles and moves away.
Ronald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ronald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jabbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ronald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ronald duly obliges.

Ronald has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jabbar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ronald is pushing Jabbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ronald.
Ronald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jabbar's defenses.

Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jabbar tries to clinch up.
Jabbar closes the distance and clinches up with Ronald, looking for a takedown. Jabbar pushes Ronald against the cage but Ronald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jabbar fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ronald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jabbar shoots in and drives through. Ronald sprawls well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ronald tries a knee to the head but Jabbar blocks it.
Brad Ronald has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Ronald pulls guard successfully.
Ronald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronald working a defensive guard here.
Jabbar throws and elbow that misses. Ronald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jabbar's guard. Nice move by Ronald!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Ronald dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice shot lands for Jabbar.

Ronald has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jabbar breaks the clinch.

Ronald moves into range and clinches up with Jabbar.

Jabbar jumps guard and drags Ronald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ronald wants to get up but he can't break Jabbar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jabbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ronald trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brad Ronald.
Ronald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ronald moves into the clinch.
Jabbar has Ronald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ronald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jabbar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ronald lands an uppercut.
Jabbar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ronald walks away with a smile on his face. Jabbar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ronald misses with an attempted mid kick.

Ronald rushes Jabbar and presses him up against the cage.
Ronald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ronald keeps control of Jabbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ronald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jabbar's efforts to push away.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ronald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brad Ronald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Jabbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronald trying to land knees to the body.
Ronald lands a nice elbow.
Jabbar trying to stall but Ronald improves his position.
Jabbar jumps guard but Ronald stands there with Jabbar around his waist. Jabbar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jabbar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ronald walks away with a smile on his face. Jabbar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jabbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ronald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Ronald misses
and Jabbar counters with a good, hard body kick but Ronald shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabbar tries for a takedown but Ronald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jabbar throws the kick towards the body but Ronald avoids it.
Ronald connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Ronald clinches with his opponent.

Ronald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ronald clinches.

Ronald breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ronald. No joy for Jabbar on that attempt.
Ronald scores with a jab to the head.
Brad Ronald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jabbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Ronald circles away.
Jabbar misses with a head kick.

Ronald moves into the clinch successfully.

Ronald breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ronald clinches with his opponent.

Ronald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brad Ronald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ronald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jabbar tries to keep at a distance but Ronald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronald prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ronald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akimbo Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jabbar tries a low kick but Ronald avoids it.

Ronald gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ronald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

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

Dobrzynsky
vs
Silvizzle

190 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
278 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krystian Dobrzynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silvizzle!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Silvizzle.
Silvizzle scores with a kick to the body.
Dobrzynsky avoids the body shot from Silvizzle.
Nice sprawl there from Dobrzynsky as Silvizzle shoots in.
Silvizzle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dobrzynsky tries to avoid it but Silvizzle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dobrzynsky to the ground. Dobrzynsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Silvizzle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dobrzynsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silvizzle keeping full guard, as Dobrzynsky tries to pass.
Dobrzynsky is breathing heavily.
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!
Silvizzle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dobrzynsky with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dobrzynsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silvizzle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dobrzynsky prevents Silvizzle from getting back to his feet.
Silvizzle is trying to keep Dobrzynsky in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dobrzynsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dobrzynsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvizzle has wrist control.
Silvizzle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dobrzynsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silvizzle trying to control the position.
Silvizzle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dobrzynsky!
Dobrzynsky is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silvizzle stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dobrzynsky closes the distance and clinches up with Silvizzle, looking for a takedown. Dobrzynsky pushes Silvizzle against the cage but Silvizzle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Silvizzle with that takedown attempt.
Krystian Dobrzynsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silvizzle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silvizzle.
Silvizzle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvizzle fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silvizzle shoots for a takedown but Dobrzynsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Silvizzle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dobrzynsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Dobrzynsky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvizzle wants to stand up but Dobrzynsky has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dobrzynsky wants to control but Silvizzle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dobrzynsky is looking to improve his position.
Silvizzle tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dobrzynsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Silvizzle stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dobrzynsky to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle scores with a head kick.
Silvizzle tries to clinch there but Dobrzynsky circles away.
Silvizzle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Silvizzle closes the distance and pushes Dobrzynsky back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvizzle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silvizzle gets a trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like Silvizzle is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dobrzynsky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silvizzle.

Silvizzle forces Dobrzynsky back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dobrzynsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Silvizzle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Silvizzle breaks from the clinch.
Dobrzynsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silvizzle scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silvizzle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dobrzynsky!

Silvizzle gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silvizzle drives through and clinches with Dobrzynsky against the cage.

Silvizzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvizzle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Silvizzle has Dobrzynsky pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silvizzle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dobrzynsky tumbling to the mat - Silvizzle dives into Dobrzynsky's guard.
Dobrzynsky is trying to keep Silvizzle in close.
Silvizzle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dobrzynsky is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky wants to sweep here but Silvizzle controlling him for the moment.

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

Silvizzle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dobrzynsky, up you get!
Silvizzle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvizzle misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Silvizzle drives through and clinches with Dobrzynsky against the cage.

Silvizzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Silvizzle moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Silvizzle darts in and clinches Dobrzynsky up against the cage.
Silvizzle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dobrzynsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Silvizzle successfully pulls guard.
Silvizzle is pulling down on Dobrzynsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Dobrzynsky, at least for the moment.
Silvizzle being controlled here, momentarily.
Silvizzle is controlling Dobrzynsky's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Silvizzle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silvizzle tries to clinch but Dobrzynsky is having none of it.
Silvizzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dobrzynsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silvizzle to the mat! Silvizzle manages to get full guard.
Silvizzle is trying to keep Dobrzynsky in close.
Silvizzle wants to stand and escape but Dobrzynsky is having none of it.
Dobrzynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvizzle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobrzynsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynsky stops Silvizzle from standing up.
Dobrzynsky thows a big elbow that misses.
Dobrzynsky trying to control but Silvizzle is working from the bottom.
Silvizzle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silvizzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dobrzynsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No luck for Dobrzynsky with that takedown attempt.
Anderson Silvizzle seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Silvizzle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dobrzynsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Dobrzynsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silvizzle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silvizzle's back!
Dobrzynsky avoiding Silvizzle 's attempts to control his hands.
Silvizzle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dobrzynsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvizzle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dobrzynsky.
Silvizzle trying to control but Dobrzynsky postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky wants to pass the guard but Silvizzle is defending well.
Silvizzle trying to control from the bottom.
Silvizzle keeping control of the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anderson Silvizzle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silvizzle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silvizzle dives in and grabs Dobrzynsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dobrzynsky pushes down on Silvizzle's head and hops out.

Dobrzynsky gets tackled into the cage by Silvizzle. Silvizzle maintains the clinch.
Dobrzynsky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silvizzle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silvizzle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silvizzle tries to clinch but Dobrzynsky moves out of range.
Krystian Dobrzynsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvizzle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silvizzle lands a high kick!
Silvizzle moves in looking to clinch but Dobrzynsky pushes him off.
Silvizzle tries to clinch up but Dobrzynsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Dobrzynsky misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silvizzle shoots in and bounces Dobrzynsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dobrzynsky trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silvizzle wants to stand but Dobrzynsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silvizzle preventing the sweep.
Anderson Silvizzle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Silvizzle stands and steps away. Dobrzynsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silvizzle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Silvizzle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dobrzynsky sprawls well initially but Silvizzle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dobrzynsky is trying to maintain the position but Silvizzle is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle wants to stand up but Dobrzynsky is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobrzynsky is looking to control Silvizzle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dobrzynsky avoid being mounted?

Silvizzle decides to stand and escape the position.

Silvizzle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silvizzle wants to stand but Dobrzynsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynsky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dobrzynsky doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krystian Dobrzynsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Silvizzle stands and steps away. Dobrzynsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silvizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silvizzle 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silvizzle!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erol Ottis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Knoxville
vs
Ottis

180 cm
26
264 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
271 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Knoxville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erol Ottis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knoxville manages to avoid it.
Knoxville lands with a slapping head kick.
Knoxville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ottis tries to avoid it but Knoxville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ottis to the ground. Ottis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Ottis does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Ottis.
Ottis lands a jab.
Ottis throws an overhand right that lands on Knoxville's shoulder, as Knoxville tries to avoid the shot.
Knoxville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knoxville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ottis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Ottis is predictable there

and Knoxville counters with a single leg into guard. Ottis didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knoxville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ottis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Knoxville 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knoxville wants to control from the top but Ottis keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottis pulls Knoxville in close to his closed guard and prevents Knoxville from doing any damage or advancing position.

Knoxville drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ottis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ottis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ottis!
Check out the look on Ottis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ottis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knoxville keeps working.
Knoxville tries to buck Ottis off but Ottis is having none of it.
Knoxville sneaks back into half guard.
Ottis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knoxville's head.
Ottis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knoxville keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville moves into full guard.
Ottis wants to control from the top but Knoxville keeps moving.

Knoxville throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Ottis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ottis trying to control but Knoxville is working from the bottom.
Ottis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knoxville keeping moving, preventing Ottis from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ottis landing with the ground and pound.
Ottis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Knoxville throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ottis trying to control but Knoxville is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knoxville can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottis controls the pace.
Ottis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ottis throws a big right hand that misses.
Ottis lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Knoxville is looking for a triangle but Ottis pushes his legs off easily.
Knoxville is breathing heavily.
Ottis distracts Knoxville with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ottis landing some decent shots from guard.
Ottis with a nice head shot there.
Knoxville keeping moving, preventing Ottis from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knoxville wants to sweep here but Ottis controlling him for the moment.
Ottis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Ottis misses.

Ottis gets the takedown into side control.
Knoxville is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Knoxville looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Knoxville looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ottis there.
Ottis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ottis is trying to control the action in half guard but Knoxville is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottis prevents Knoxville from improving his position.
Ottis wants to take a breather but Knoxville is having none of it.
Ottis slips a nice elbow through Knoxville's hands, connecting with Knoxville's forehead.
Ottis is looking to stall here but Knoxville recovers full guard.
Ottis wants to pass the guard but Knoxville is keeping the position.
Ottis distracts Knoxville with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ottis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ottis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottis is in close to Knoxville's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ottis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ottis wants to control from the top but Knoxville keeps moving.

Knoxville working for a triangle but Ottis defends it easily.
Ottis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knoxville keeping moving, preventing Ottis from controlling successfully.
Knoxville avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ottis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knoxville's head.
Ottis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottis stopping the sweep attempt from Knoxville.
Ottis cracks Knoxville with a solid left hand.
Erol Ottis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ottis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ottis distracts Knoxville with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ottis scoring with some ground and pound.

Knoxville is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ottis loads up on a big left hand. Knoxville felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ottis looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Knoxville can't hide his disappointment, as Ottis celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erol Ottis!