Midweek Madness IX PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tzu Fxt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose has chosen Soothsayer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fxt
vs
Rose

187 cm
27
195 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

180 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tzu Fxt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Rose!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fxt. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fxt moves away.
Rose throws a body punch but Fxt moves out of range.
Rose misses with a jab to the body
enabling Fxt to counter with a crisp jab.
Fxt lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range.
Rose misses the body punch
and Fxt counters with a nice body shot.
Fxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Rose.
Fxt throws a head kick that Rose semi-blocks.
Fxt clobbers Rose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Billy Rose has been cut.
Rose swings for the body but Fxt moves out of range.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Fxt shoots for a takedown but Rose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Billy Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fxt.
Rose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fxt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose with a jab.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fxt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose swings for the body but Fxt moves out of range.
Fxt avoids the body shot from Rose.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Fxt does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fxt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Fxt is breathing heavily.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fxt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
Rose swings for the body but Fxt moves out of range.
Fxt tries to score with a low kick but Rose moves his leg out of the way.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Fxt is just out of range.
Fxt moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fxt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fxt looks for the body kick but Rose saw that one coming.
Rose takes a swing at Fxt's ribcage but misses.
Rose lands with a right hand.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fxt moves away.
Fxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fxt manages to avoid it.
Rose lands a right hook to the body.
Fxt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fxt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose cracks Fxt with an open hand slap.
Donk. Rose catches Fxt right on the button with a cross.
Fxt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fxt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fxt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rose swings for the body but Fxt moves out of range.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Billy Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose cracks Fxt with an open hand slap.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rose thuds a left hand into Fxt's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Rose'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.

Nice jab there from Rose.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Fxt throws a low kick but Rose moves out of range easily.
Fxt misses the jab.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Fxt is just out of range.
Fxt tries to clinch up but Rose circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Billy Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Fxt avoids the body shot from Rose.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Fxt's head but Fxt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose moves away from the strike by Fxt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Fxt misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Fxt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Fxt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fxt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose scores with a shot to the body.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rose swings for the body but Fxt moves out of range.
Fxt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Fxt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fxt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Fxt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rose takes a swing at Fxt's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Fxt does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose connects with a body shot.
Rose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fxt at a distance.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fxt moves away.
Rose lands with a hook. Fxt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose swings for the body but Fxt moves out of range.
Rose is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fxt rather than just go for the knockout.
Fxt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fxt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose cracks Fxt with a good jab.
Rose fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fxt doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose swings for the body but Fxt moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fxt avoids the body shot from Rose.
Tzu Fxt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Fxt is just out of range.
Rose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Rose.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Fxt is just out of range.
Fxt walks into a straight right hand from Rose.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Fxt is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose stuns Fxt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fxt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Rose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Fxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Nice takedown defense from Rose. No joy for Fxt on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Fxt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose throws a body punch but Fxt moves out of range.
Fxt misses with the combination.
Fxt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fxt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose lands a jab to the nose.
Rose scores with a body shot.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fxt manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose blocks a jab.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
Fxt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fxt manages to avoid it.
Fxt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fxt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Fxt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
Rose connects with a body shot.
Tzu Fxt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fxt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose lands a nice shot that snaps Fxt's head back.
Fxt avoids the body shot from Rose.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fxt manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Fxt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fxt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rose lunges at Fxt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fxt's hand.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Fxt is just out of range.
Billy Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fxt manages to avoid it.
Fxt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
Rose throws a body punch but Fxt moves out of range.
Rose thuds a left hand into Fxt's body.
Rose scores with a body shot.
Fxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose cracks Fxt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose takes a swing at Fxt's ribcage but misses.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.
Rose lands with a good body shot.
Fxt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fxt manages to avoid it.
Fxt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fxt doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Fxt is just out of range.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fxt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rose has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Rose!
Billy Rose decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Germone Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Simpson
vs
Tamlin

190 cm
29
195 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

185 cm
22
192 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Germone Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamlin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tamlin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Tamlin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Tamlin is controlling the position.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson tries to circle away but Tamlin has him pinned against the cage.

Tamlin has hold of one of Simpson's legs. Simpson is fighting the takedown attempt but Tamlin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamlin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamlin throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tamlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Tamlin won't let him.
Simpson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Germone Simpson just wasn't active enough.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Tamlin drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamlin dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Tamlin avoids it well.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Tamlin avoids nicely.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Simpson tries to bum rush Tamlin with a series of wild strikes but Tamlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tamlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Germone Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simpson at a distance.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamlin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.

Tamlin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tamlin holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Tamlin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is not content to let Tamlin control the position.
The ground and pound from Tamlin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to get back to his feet.
Tamlin controls the position from side control.
It looks like Tamlin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tamlin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tamlin trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simpson parries the strikes from Tamlin easily there. Tamlin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simpson to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Germone Simpson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tamlin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tamlin is taking a breather. Simpson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tamlin looks to land a strike but Simpson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Tamlin is having none of it.
Simpson has momentary wrist control but Tamlin slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamlin passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Tamlin sits in half guard.
Tamlin trying to pass the guard but Simpson defending well.
Tamlin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Simpson's thigh. Simpson counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Simpson pushes Tamlin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tamlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Tamlin's head but Tamlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamlin tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Tamlin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson takes a swing at Tamlin's ribcage but misses.

Tamlin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simpson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamlin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Tamlin working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes.
Simpson is not content to let Tamlin control the position.
Simpson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tamlin has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Tamlin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brick Tamlin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tamlin is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tamlin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tamlin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tamlin wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamlin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tamlin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brick Tamlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tamlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Tamlin moved out of range nicely.
Simpson punishes Tamlin's body with a nice straight punch.
Tamlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.
Tamlin scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Tamlin.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Tamlin avoids them all with ease.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Tamlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Tamlin dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Tamlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Tamlin moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Tamlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tamlin dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tamlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tamlin prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Tamlin tries for a takedown. No joy.

Tamlin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Tamlin from controlling successfully.
Tamlin throws and elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tamlin's guard. Nice move by Simpson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brick Tamlin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Tamlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Tamlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tamlin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tamlin prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tamlin wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brick Tamlin.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamlin.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.
Tamlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Germone Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamlin.
Tamlin connects with the punch.
Tamlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
Tamlin connects with a jab.
Germone Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Tamlin's body. Tamlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson misses with a hook to the body

and Tamlin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simpson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson is trying to stand up.
Tamlin lands a heavy elbow.
Tamlin working Simpson over with strikes here.
Tamlin looking to ground and pound but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Tamlin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamlin throws some wild stikes that Simpson manages to avoid easily.
Tamlin lands a big shot there that rocks Simpson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brick Tamlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tamlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Tamlin!

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 General Zod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anpu Sawalha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Zod
vs
Sawalha

196 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, General Zod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anpu Sawalha!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawalha takes one on the button.
Zod lands with a nice combination. Sawalha backs away looking to recover.
Sawalha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sawalha tries to clinch
and Zod counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sawalha doesn't seem bothered though.
Sawalha darts in trying to clinch
and Sawalha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawalha throws a head kick that misses.
Zod connects with a nice looking jab.
Sawalha throws a sloppy head kick and Zod moves out of range easily.
Zod throws a combination. Sawalha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zod misses with a two punch combination.
Sawalha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sawalha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zod lands with a cross.
Sawalha gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sawalha tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Zod is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sawalha buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sawalha!! Sawalha is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Zod throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). General Zod!

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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Forest Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect has chosen Mos Def - Mathematics as his entrance music. Ford Prefect told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bird
vs
Prefect

175 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

177 cm
26
157 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forest Bird!
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, Ford Prefect!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird wants to clinch
and Prefect counters with a series of strikes. Bird will be more careful next time no doubt.
Prefect dips to his left and cracks Bird with an uppercut!
Prefect misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bird fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Bird misses.
Bird moves to clinch but Prefect breaks away
and Prefect connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prefect circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prefect uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Prefect scores with a jab to the body.
Bird wants to clinch up but Prefect keeps it at a distance.

Bird moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Prefect.
Prefect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prefect lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Prefect escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bird tries to clinch
and Prefect counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Bird looks to clinch
and Prefect counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Prefect. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prefect.
Bird tries to clinch but Prefect moves out of range.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Forest Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prefect keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Prefect moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prefect circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Prefect does no damage.
Bird wants to clinch but Prefect slips to the side
and Prefect cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prefect smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prefect connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bird tries to clinch there but Prefect circles away.
Prefect lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect works over Bird's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bird looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Prefect counters with a two punch combo.
Bird tries to clinch but Prefect moves out of range.
Bird moves to clinch but Prefect breaks away
and Prefect counters with a two punch combo.
Prefect goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Prefect smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Prefect counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prefect avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bird tries to clinch but Prefect moves away
and Prefect counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prefect swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Prefect counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Prefect is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bird had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bird moves to clinch but Prefect breaks away
and Prefect counters with a left and a right that stings Bird.
Prefect lands the left hand.
Bird wants to clinch but Prefect slips to the side
and Prefect cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Prefect.
Bird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird tries to clinch up
and Prefect counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prefect darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird tries to score with a low kick but Prefect moves his leg out of the way.
Prefect scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bird tries to clinch but Prefect moves away
and Prefect counters with a one-two to the body.
Bird throws a jab when Prefect was well out of range.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Prefect circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prefect!
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!
Prefect scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Prefect finds it's target.
Bird wants to clinch
and Prefect counters with a nice uppercut.
Bird tries to clinch up
and Prefect counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Prefect lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bird doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Bird misses.
Prefect might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Prefect lands a head shot.
Bird wants to clinch
and Prefect connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prefect feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bird throws a lazy uppercut
and Prefect counters with a one-two to the body.
Prefect lands a jab.
Bird wants to clinch
and Prefect counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Prefect 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.

Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Prefect manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bird tries to clinch but Prefect moves away
and Prefect counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bird looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Prefect scores with a one two! Bird had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Prefect misses the shot to the body.
Prefect lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prefect scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Prefect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird dodges the punch combination from Prefect.
Prefect circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bird looks to clinch
and Prefect counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prefect connects with a crisp jab.
Bird tries to work over Prefect's front leg with a kick but Prefect checks it.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Prefect counters with a left and a right that stings Bird.
Ford Prefect seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prefect pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prefect paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prefect lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird thows a leg kick but Prefect checks it
and Prefect counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prefect lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird misses with a body kick.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Prefect - just one landing.
Bird drops his hands momentarily and Prefect takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Prefect connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prefect checks a leg kick.
Prefect lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Prefect.
Prefect smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prefect keeps the fight on the outside.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prefect dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird moves to clinch but Prefect breaks away
and Prefect counters with a nice uppercut.
Prefect scores with a sloppy right hand. Bird should have avoided that one.
Bird tries to clinch but Prefect moves away
letting Prefect counter with a right hand.
Prefect is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prefect connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bird. Bird circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prefect digs a good hook to Bird's body.
Prefect sizes up Bird with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bird throws a big shot that misses.
Prefect fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prefect lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bird backs up against the cage.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Prefect connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prefect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bird is looking to clinch but Prefect is avoiding it.
Prefect dips to his left and cracks Bird with an uppercut!
Bird walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prefect misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prefect works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prefect connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bird. Bird circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prefect swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Prefect keeps the fight on the outside.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prefect cracks Bird with a good jab.
Bird throws a low kick, looking for Prefect's leg but Prefect calmly moves out of range.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prefect swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prefect connects with a crisp jab.
Prefect swinging wildly here.
Some bone on bone action there as Prefect checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prefect connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Prefect pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prefect catches Bird with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prefect works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bird tries to clinch up.
Bird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Prefect counter with a right hand.
Prefect lands with a right hand.
Bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Prefect finds it's way through Bird's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bird looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prefect connects with a crisp jab.
Bird is looking to clinch but Prefect is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Prefect showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bird walks into a jab.
Prefect avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird wants to clinch.
Prefect feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prefect scores with a leg kick.
Prefect connects with a body shot that sends Bird's belly button to the back.
Bird wants to clinch but Prefect slips to the side
and Prefect counters with a left to the body.
Prefect connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Prefect catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Prefect sizes up Bird with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prefect lands a right hook to the body.
Bird looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Prefect takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prefect cracks Bird with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prefect avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird darts in trying to clinch
and Prefect counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prefect shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bird eats them both and turns towards Prefect to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Prefect stuns Bird with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bird takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prefect thuds his right hand into Bird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prefect scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prefect thuds his right hand into Bird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prefect lands with an overhand left.
Bird tries to land a leg kick but Prefect saw it coming and moves away.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Prefect lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prefect blocks a head kick by Bird.
Bird closes the distance but Prefect moves to the side
and Prefect counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Prefect does it's job there.
Bird misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prefect scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prefect bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bird's head backwards.
Bird takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Prefect.
Prefect goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Prefect scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bird in his tracks.
Prefect stuns Bird with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Prefect throws a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Prefect.

Bird is rocked!
Prefect lands with an overhand left.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bird on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bird takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prefect dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prefect lands a really nice looking cross but Bird seems unphased.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prefect scores with a decent looking hook.
Prefect slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bird takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bird takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prefect uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Prefect counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prefect lands with a right hand.
Prefect connects with a right hand. Bird shakes it off.
Prefect jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird throws a body punch but Prefect moves out of range.
Bird takes one on the button.
Prefect keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bird darts in trying to clinch
and Prefect counters with a nice uppercut.
Prefect scores with a jab to the head.
Prefect 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prefect with a nice cross.
Prefect moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Prefect. That snapped Bird's head back.
Prefect bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prefect jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Prefect counters with a nice uppercut.
Bird wants to clinch
and Prefect counters with a stiff right hand.
Bird tries to clinch
and Prefect cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prefect has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Prefect.
Ford Prefect is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forest Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bird throws a leg kick but Prefect moved away.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Prefect.
Prefect listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prefect paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bird closes the distance but Prefect moves to the side
and Prefect counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bird tries to clinch but Prefect moves out of range.
Bird tries to clinch but Prefect moves away
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ford Prefect comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prefect 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ford Prefect!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ubaldo Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Benitez
vs
Dos Santos

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Versus Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ubaldo Benitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Benitez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benitez duly obliges.

It looks like Carlos Dos Santos has been cut.
Benitez throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benitez checks it well.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benitez misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Benitez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benitez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos slips a straight right by Benitez.
Benitez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benitez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benitez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benitez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benitez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benitez tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Benitez! Dos Santos is backing up but he can't get away as Benitez lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dos Santos and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ubaldo Benitez!