DPEF-14 Devil's Playground PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Gronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Macgowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronkowski comes into the arena with Power blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Macgowan's choice of entrance music: Nyan Cat. Greg Macgowan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gronkowski
vs
Macgowan

173 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Gronkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Macgowan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Macgowan.

It looks like Robbie Gronkowski has been cut.
Macgowan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gronkowski.
Macgowan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gronkowski's calf.
Macgowan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gronkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Gronkowski misses with a combination
and Macgowan counters with a straight that turns Gronkowski's legs to rubber! Macgowan pushes forward with more strikes and Gronkowski goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Macgowan!
A relieved looking Greg Macgowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Pimpovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Pimpovic
vs
Santiago

176 cm
23
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Pimpovic!
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, Tito Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Pimpovic.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Pimpovic, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes Pimpovic against the cage but Pimpovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pimpovic scores with the left hand. Santiago knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Tito Santiago has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santiago. That's going to slow Pimpovic down.
Pimpovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Santiago should have avoided that one.
Pimpovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.

Oooooh!!! Pimpovic has knocked Santiago down with a huge combo! Pimpovic steps away and waves a wobbly Santiago back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Santiago is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pimpovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Pimpovic finish him?
Pimpovic feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Santiago crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleks Pimpovic!
A very excited looking Aleks Pimpovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman comes into the arena with Huey Lewis and the News - Hip To Be Square blaring out of the sound system. Tom Sato is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bateman
vs
Sato

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Sato!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bateman 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.
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Sato looking to control.
Sato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bateman pushing down on Sato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bateman is keen to just control but Sato is a slippery customer.
Sato tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Sato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patrick Bateman.
Bateman shoots in for a double leg but Sato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato cracks Bateman with a right hand to the side of the head.

Sato gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sato wants to get back to his feet but Bateman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bateman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bateman stands and steps away. Sato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bateman moves in looking to clinch but Sato pushes him off.
Bateman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Patrick Bateman has been cut.
Bateman lands an overhand right.
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!
Sato tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sato. No joy for Bateman on that attempt.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Bateman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Sato misses.
A big left from Sato misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bateman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but Sato defending well.
Bateman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sato's head.
Bateman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bateman drops an elbow to the side of Sato's head.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Sato taking some punishment here, with Bateman in his half guard.

Bateman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bateman.
Bateman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman uses his free foot to push down on Sato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sato.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bateman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sato is desperately trying to improve his position but Bateman has a good base and remains in mount.
Sato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bateman scoring with strikes but Sato is staying in there.
Bateman landing strikes from the mount and Sato is in trouble!

Sato is rocked!
Sato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sato is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sato looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bateman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sato has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sato!

Bateman wriggles free and stands up.

Bateman closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sato stuffs it but Bateman still has hold of him. Bateman picks Sato up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Bateman slams Sato to the floor and that's really hurt Sato - he doesn't know where he is! Bateman throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hendricks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Way of the Fist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hendricks
vs
Lener

176 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

196 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaime Lener!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hendricks. No joy for Lener on that attempt.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Lener checks it.
Lener lands a nice hook to Hendricks's body. Hendricks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lener shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendricks pinned against the cage. Hendricks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Lener, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Lener against the cage but Lener circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks blocks a low kick nicely.

Lener gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Hendricks pulls guard effortlessly.
Hendricks controls Lener momentarily but Lener frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lener wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jaime Lener hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lener lands with a straight right. Hendricks didn't see that one coming.
Hendricks shoots for a takedown but Lener saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hendricks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lener counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendricks thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lener sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendricks somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lener with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Lener.
Lener tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendricks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lener counters with a nice uppercut.
Lener shoots in but Hendricks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lener changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lener sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendricks somewhat.
Hendricks has his takedown stuffed
and Lener counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Lener shoots in for a double leg but Hendricks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lener closes the distance and clinches up with Hendricks, looking for a takedown. Lener pushes Hendricks against the cage but Hendricks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Lener - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lener as he avoids it easily.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lener as he jumps to the side.
Hendricks shoots in but Lener avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendricks fails to land the takedown.
Lener is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Lener has closed the distance and engaged Hendricks in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lener manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hendricks wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hendricks shoots in for a double leg but Lener sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lener closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Lener fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendricks, pushing him back against the cage.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but Lener forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hendricks is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lener is trying to push Hendricks away but Hendricks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Hendricks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hendricks. No joy for Lener on that attempt.
Hendricks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lener swivels and escapes.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Lener, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Lener against the cage but Lener circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lener goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lener fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Lener clinches up against the cage.
Lener prevents the takedown attempt.

Lener has hold of one of Hendricks's legs. Hendricks is fighting the takedown attempt but Lener gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lener trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jaime Lener wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Lener or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendricks which made him look bad.
Johny Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lener instigates a clinch.
Hendricks can't get the takedown.
Hendricks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lener has him pressed against the cage.

Lener escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lener tries to clinch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Lener shows good takedown defense.
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!
Lener lands with a hook. Hendricks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Lener darts in and clinches Hendricks up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looking for a takedown.

Lener has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hendricks uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lener controlling the position.
Hendricks trying to control but Lener is working from the bottom.
Lener working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.
Lener looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hendricks won't allow Lener to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hendricks postures up.
Lener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendricks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lener keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Hendricks 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jaime Lener.
Hendricks swings widly with a right hand
and Lener counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lener sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendricks throws a series of punches but Lener avoids them all with ease.
Lener lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Lener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lener scores with a nice head shot.
Lener leaves Hendricks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hendricks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lener moves into range and clinches up with Hendricks.
Lener has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hendricks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Lener jumps guard and drags Hendricks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Lener keeps moving.
Lener pulls Hendricks in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lener avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Lener working for a triangle but Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lener keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Lener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hendricks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lener keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johny Hendricks just wasn't active enough.
Lener shoots in but Hendricks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lener shoots in looking for a takedown but Hendricks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lener's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lener lands a lovely overhand right.
Lener scores with a three punch combo!
Hendricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lener tries to avoid it but Hendricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lener to the ground. Lener escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lener fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks has a takedown stuffed.
Hendricks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lener manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lener tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendricks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Lener.
Hendricks shoots in but no luck this time.

Lener has closed the distance and engaged Hendricks in a clinch.

Lener breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lener cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaime Lener comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lener 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaime Lener!

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41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Cornegy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matthews
vs
Cornegy

185 cm
28
184 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Cornegy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Cornegy throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Cornegy throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Cornegy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Cornegy gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
Matthews effectively controlling the action here.
Cornegy wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Cornegy is trying to push Matthews away but Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matthews is struggling to control the position.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Cornegy is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Cornegy working hard to break the clinch.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cornegy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Cornegy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cornegy tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Cornegy avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthews.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews stalling against the cage.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Cornegy is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Cornegy tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Cornegy blocks an elbow strike.
Cornegy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornegy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cornegy tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
Matthews prevents Cornegy from breaking the clinch.

Cornegy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews throws a body punch but Cornegy moves out of range.

Matthews clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matthews is stalling here.
Cornegy blocks the elbow strike.
Cornegy is trying to break free.
Matthews misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy dodges an elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cornegy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cornegy blocks an elbow strike.
Cornegy has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Cornegy can't break the clinch.
Matthews'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.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Cornegy 's eye.

It looks like James Cornegy has been cut.
Cornegy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews gets through Cornegy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Cornegy breaks the clinch.
Cornegy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cornegy.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Cornegy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cornegy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cornegy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Cornegy tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.

Cornegy is rocked!
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornegy is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews'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.
Matthews prevents Cornegy from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Cornegy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Matthews cracks Cornegy with a left hook right on the temple and Cornegy goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Matthews lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Cornegy is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Matthews!
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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mcdonel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Njokuani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcdonel
vs
Njokuani

180 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
166 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Mcdonel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Njokuani!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcdonel clinches.
Mcdonel is trying to break free.
Njokuani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Njokuani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcdonel avoids it.
Mcdonel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcdonel is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Njokuani.
Mcdonel blocks a body shot from Njokuani.
Mcdonel blocking some punches.
Njokuani has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdonel .
Njokuani throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcdonel .
Mcdonel is trying to maintain a safe position but Njokuani gets an underhook and turns Mcdonel into the cage.
Njokuani misses with the head strike.
Njokuani stalls.
Njokuani misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Njokuani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcdonel prevents a body shot from Njokuani.
Njokuani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcdonel takes an elbow to the temple.
Njokuani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcdonel being controlled against the cage.
Mcdonel blocks an uppercut.
Njokuani being controlled against the cage.
Njokuani misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Njokuani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcdonel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcdonel blocks a body shot from Njokuani.
Mcdonel blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Njokuani.
Mcdonel is trying to push Njokuani away but Njokuani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcdonel tries to circle away but Njokuani has him pinned against the cage.
Mcdonel blocking some punches.
Njokuani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcdonel jumps guard but Njokuani stands there with Mcdonel around his waist. Mcdonel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Njokuani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel blocks an uppercut.
Njokuani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcdonel takes a shot to the head.
Njokuani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Njokuani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Njokuani lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Njokuani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcdonel is looking to break free of the clinch but Njokuani has double underhooks.
Njokuani avoiding damage.
Mcdonel 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Njokuani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mcdonel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Anthony Njokuani has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Njokuani.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njokuani.
Njokuani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcdonel is trying to break the clinch but Njokuani is controlling him.
Mcdonel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Njokuani is keeping busy.
Njokuani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcdonel blocks the elbow strike.
Njokuani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Njokuani misses with some punches.
Njokuani misses with a body punch.
Mcdonel has had enough of the clinch but Njokuani keeps him there for the moment.
Njokuani manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Njokuani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Njokuani's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mcdonel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Njokuani wants to clinch up but Mcdonel keeps it at a distance.
Njokuani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcdonel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Njokuani.
Njokuani tries to clinch up.
Njokuani wants to clinch but Mcdonel slips to the side
and Mcdonel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Njokuani tries to clinch up
and Njokuani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Mcdonel instigates a clinch.
Njokuani slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Njokuani continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Njokuani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcdonel blocking some punches.
Njokuani tries to land a knee to the head but Mcdonel blocks with his arms.
Njokuani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Njokuani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcdonel 's efforts to push away.
Njokuani misses with a knee to the head.
Njokuani lands a left hand.
Njokuani looking to throw knees to the head but Mcdonel is blocking nicely.
Njokuani misses with a knee strike.
Njokuani tries to throw a body punch but Mcdonel avoids it by throwing Njokuani back against the cage.
Mcdonel working hard to break the clinch.

Mcdonel breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcdonel circles away.
Mcdonel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Njokuani at a distance.

Mcdonel closes the distance and pushes Njokuani back into the cage.
Njokuani is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Njokuani misses with some punches.
Njokuani gets underhooks to prevent Mcdonel 's takedown attempt.
Njokuani slowing the pace effectively.
Mcdonel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Njokuani tries to work over Mcdonel 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcdonel managing to block the knees to the body from Njokuani.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njokuani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel avoids a wild elbow strike from Njokuani.
Njokuani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Njokuani misses with some punches.
Mcdonel blocking some punches.

Mcdonel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcdonel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Njokuani won't allow Mcdonel to sweep him here.
Mcdonel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Njokuani is controlling him.

Mcdonel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Njokuani!
Mcdonel looking to control but Njokuani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Jesse Mcdonel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Njokuani's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mcdonel lands a jab-cross combination.
Njokuani misses with a head kick.

Mcdonel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Njokuani!
Mcdonel wants to take Njokuani's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonel is working hard here to advance position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Njokuani wants to clinch but Mcdonel slips to the side
and Mcdonel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Njokuani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Njokuani.
Mcdonel throws a series of punches but Njokuani avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Njokuani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Mcdonel .
Anthony Njokuani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcdonel misses with a takedown attempt - Njokuani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Njokuani moves in looking to clinch but Mcdonel pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani tries to clinch but Mcdonel is having none of it.
Mcdonel throws a head kick but Njokuani moves out of range.
Njokuani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcdonel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcdonel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcdonel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Njokuani has Mcdonel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Njokuani.
Njokuani misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcdonel managing to block the knees to the body from Njokuani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel misses with some punches.
Njokuani scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcdonel tries to break free but Njokuani pushes him back against the cage.
Njokuani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcdonel is defending well for now.
Njokuani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcdonel 's efforts to push away.
Njokuani has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdonel .
The referee is keeping an eye on Njokuani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Njokuani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Njokuani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Njokuani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Njokuani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Njokuani can't find room to land a body shot as Mcdonel controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani misses with an elbow over the top.
Njokuani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Njokuani fails to land.
Mcdonel stalling in the clinch but Njokuani improves position.
Njokuani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcdonel blocks it with crossed arms.
Njokuani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcdonel 's elbow.
Njokuani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcdonel is keeping busy.
Njokuani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Njokuani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Njokuani tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcdonel avoids the damage to the body.
Njokuani has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdonel .

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Mcdonel .
I think Mcdonel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Berikk Berikk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berikk comes into the arena with Hollywood Undead - No. 5 blaring out of the sound system. Faber has chosen California Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Berikk Berikk
vs
Faber

150 cm
21
132 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berikk Berikk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Berikk counters with a takedown into side control.
Faber sneaks back into half guard.
Berikk thows a huge punch but Faber dodges it nicely.
Berikk scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Faber actively working from the bottom here.

Faber looking for submissions off his back.
Berikk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Faber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berikk trying to pass the guard but Faber defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berikk.

Faber looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berikk lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berikk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berikk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Faber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berikk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berikk's back!

Faber working for the choke.

Faber is persistently looking for the submission but Berikk is defending it well.

Faber tightening his grip on Berikk, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Faber working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berikk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Faber looking for the choke from the back.

Faber is looking for the choke from the back position but Berikk is controlling his hands well.

Berikk defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Faber's arms.

Berikk showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berikk has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Faber has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Berikk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Faber looking for the choke from the back.

Berikk defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Faber's arms.
Berikk has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Faber is looking for the choke from the back position but Berikk is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Faber is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berikk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Berikk is trying to get back to his feet but Faber has full control of the position and if anything, Berikk has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Faber has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Berikk is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berikk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Berikk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berikk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Faber is looking to improve his position but Berikk isn't that keen on the idea.
Berikk lands a nice shot to the head.
Faber regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Faber looking for submissions off his back.

Faber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berikk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berikk working over Faber with some ground and pound. Faber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faber works his way to full guard. Good work.

Faber is looking for a triangle but Berikk pushes his legs off easily.
Berikk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berikk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berikk pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berikk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Faber wants to get back to full guard.
Berikk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berikk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faber defending well though.
Berikk wants to pass the guard but Faber is defending well.
Berikk passes to side control.
Faber is looking to regain half guard here but Berikk keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berikk cracks Faber with a big right hand but Faber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Berikk cracks Faber with a big elbow.
Berikk cracks Faber with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berikk lands with a punch from half guard.

Faber actively working from the bottom here.
Berikk passes the guard and advances to mount!
Faber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Faber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berikk with good strikes from the mount here!
Faber tries to reverse the position but Berikk maintains control.
Berikk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berikk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Faber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Urijah Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber is looking to improve his position.
Berikk working over Faber with some ground and pound. Faber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Faber taking some punishment here, with Berikk in his half guard.
Berikk prevents Faber from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berikk 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.
Berikk is nestled in close to Faber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berikk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Faber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Faber looking for submissions off his back.
Berikk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berikk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Faber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Faber looking for submissions off his back.
Berikk drops an elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Berikk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faber on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Faber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berikk pulls his head out easily.

Faber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berikk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Faber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berikk off and has taken his back!

Faber is looking for a choke. Berikk gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Berikk manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Berikk looking to pass the guard.

Faber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berikk defends well.
Berikk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Faber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berikk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berikk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berikk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Faber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berikk looking to pass the guard.
Berikk with a nice head shot there.
Faber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Berikk is trying to stand up here but Faber is controlling him well.

Faber is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Faber is working for a submission of some sort.
Berikk is looking to escape.

Faber is working for a kimura but Berikk is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Faber is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berikk is defending against the submission attempts here by Faber.
Berikk wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Faber is trying to work for a kimura but Berikk is defending well.
Faber prevents Berikk from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Faber really 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.

Faber doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Berikk counters with a single leg into guard. Faber didn't expect that.
Berikk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faber is keeping the position for now.
Berikk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Urijah Faber!
Urijah Faber is the new bantamweight champion!
Urijah Faber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tohino Cerezo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by NightTrain. Tohino Cerezo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hudson
vs
Cerezo

170 cm
28
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tohino Cerezo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson scores with a nice right hand.
Saul Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerezo takes one to the side of the head.
Hudson takes a swing at Cerezo's ribcage but misses.
Cerezo takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Cerezo.
Cerezo throws a jab when Hudson was well out of range.
Hudson throws a body punch but Cerezo moves out of range.
Cerezo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerezo throws a lazy right hand but Hudson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cerezo avoids the body shot from Hudson.
Cerezo lands with a cross.
Cerezo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cerezo throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range.
Hudson slips a jab and a cross from Cerezo.
Hudson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cerezo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hudson 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.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cerezo's head.
Cerezo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.
Hudson looking to pass the guard.
Cerezo working a defensive guard here.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cerezo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cerezo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cerezo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hudson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cerezo controls Hudson momentarily but Hudson frees himself.
Hudson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cerezo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cerezo is trying to control the position but Hudson postures up.
Cerezo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson throws a strike but Cerezo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cerezo wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cerezo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudson is retaining full guard.
Hudson looking to control.
Hudson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Cerezo gets to his feet. Hudson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hudson misses the shot to the body.

Hudson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hudson lands a big shot to the head and Cerezo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Saul Hudson!
Saul Hudson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !, into his post fight interview.