DPEF-15 Way of the Warrior PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Azarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Tank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Azarov
vs
Tank

200 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Sergei Azarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Tank!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azarov looking to score a takedown here. Tank is defending well but Azarov drives through and ends up in Tank's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Azarov prevents Tank from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Azarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tank is keeping the position for now.
Azarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Azarov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azarov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Azarov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Azarov seems to have locked his on tight now - Tank screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Azarov, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sergei Azarov!
Sergei Azarov 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celso Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pudzian Band - Dawaj Na Ring. Neto has chosen Ain't no Mountain High Enough as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pudzianowski
vs
Neto

186 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Celso Neto!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Neto has an Americana. Pudzianowski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Neto is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Neto hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Celso Neto!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Hollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollins comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly-Jumpdafuckup. The crowd seem to be enjoying Van Kirkland's choice of entrance music: DJ Khaled - I'm On One. This should be a great matchup!

Hollins
vs
Van Kirkland

190 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Hollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Kirkland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Kirkland lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Kirkland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Kirkland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Kirkland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Kirkland trying to control but Hollins is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mikhail Van Kirkland has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Van Kirkland looking to score a takedown here. Hollins is defending well but Van Kirkland drives through and ends up in Hollins's guard.
Van Kirkland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Van Kirkland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Van Kirkland throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Kirkland works to advance to full mount. Hollins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hollins can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Dominic Hollins has been cut.
Van Kirkland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Kirkland with shots to the head and body - Hollins looks very uncomfortable down there.

Dominic Hollins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dominic Hollins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mikhail Van Kirkland!
Mikhail Van Kirkland 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jones
vs
Miller

191 cm
26
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
219 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Miller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Miller gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Jones with the ground and pound but Miller uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miller wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jones stands up from Miller's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants a takedown.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants a takedown.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones wants to clinch.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller dodges an elbow strike from Jones.

Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miller can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Miller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Jones is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jones stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a high kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller lands a head shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
CJ Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
CJ Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like CJ Miller has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miller regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Jonny Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CJ Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller thumps Jones with a low kick.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Jones down.
Miller misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Miller lands but Jones takes it in his stride.

Jones forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Miller up, before dumping him to the ground. Miller manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones prevents Miller from standing back up.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonny Jones just wasn't active enough.

Jones instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
CJ Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Miller.

Jones rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller delivers a nice body kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller misses the jab.
Jonny Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jonny Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to CJ Miller.
I think Jones 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glover Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Immortality by Pearl Jam. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Howard
vs
Teixeira

189 cm
29
215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

181 cm
26
216 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glover Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira throws the kick towards the body but Howard avoids it.
Howard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Teixeira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Howard looking to score a takedown here. Teixeira is defending well but Howard drives through and ends up in Teixeira's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Teixeira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard.
Howard won't allow Teixeira to get back to his feet.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howard throws an elbow that misses. Teixeira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Teixeira!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira preventing the sweep.
Teixeira is fighting to break Howard's control of his arms but Howard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Howard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teixeira throws a left and a right that both miss

and Howard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teixeira won't be happy with that.
Howard controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard in side control, throwing shots but Teixeira defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard happy to just control the position for now.
Howard trying to control the position but Teixeira is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira prevents Howard from moving into mount.
Teixeira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Howard.
Howard throws an elbow but Teixeira slips to the side and avoids it well.
Howard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Howard throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Teixeira pushes Howard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Howard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Howard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Teixeira is avoiding damage well.
Howard trying to control the position but Teixeira is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard is really struggling to control Teixeira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Howard's shoulder, as Howard tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut

and Howard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Teixeira!
Howard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard punching from mount but Teixeira doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throws some wild stikes that Teixeira manages to avoid easily.
Howard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Howard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Howard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Howard throwing strikes here but Teixeira is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Howard controlling from the full mount.
Howard looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.
Howard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Howard lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard looking to ground and pound but Teixeira is blocking nicely.
Howard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dwayne Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Howard controlling from mount.
Teixeira is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a big shot there that rocks Teixeira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
You get the feeling that Teixeira really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Howard trying to control but Teixeira is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Howard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howard.
Teixeira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teixeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teixeira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teixeira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Teixeira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Howard moves away from the strike by Teixeira.

Howard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working.
Well, if Howard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard looks to land a strike but Teixeira avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Dwayne Howard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Teixeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teixeira is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Dwayne Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Teixeira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Teixeira shoots in for a double leg but Howard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teixeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teixeira as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Glover Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard dives in and grabs Teixeira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes down on Howard's head and hops out.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teixeira to the ground. Teixeira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for Teixeira on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teixeira throws a low kick but Howard avoids it.
Howard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teixeira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Howard.
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teixeira avoids it really well and circles away.
Teixeira moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
Teixeira is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Teixeira or perhaps it was just good defense by Howard which made him look bad.
Teixeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Howard's head but Howard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Howard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Howard wants to control but Teixeira is keeping him busy.
Howard is looking to pass Teixeira's guard but actually Teixeira recovers to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glover Teixeira.
I think Howard 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Howard!
A relieved looking Dwayne Howard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Young
vs
Dodson

175 cm
19
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

162 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young slips a straight right by Dodson.
Dodson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Young misses with a hook. Dodson ducked under it nicely.
Dodson misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young swings for the body but Dodson moves out of range.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Dodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodson moves away.
Young misses the shot to the body.

Dodson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Young has momentary wrist control but Dodson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is trying to keep Dodson in close.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dodson sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Dodson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Curtis Dodson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dodson shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dodson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimmy Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young connects with a single shot there.
Dodson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dodson misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Dodson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dodson somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dodson tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimmy Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Dodson.
Dodson looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dodson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dodson misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Young stuns Dodson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dodson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young connects with a body shot.
Dodson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dodson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Dodson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young cracks Dodson with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dodson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Young is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dodson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Young does it's job there.
Dodson avoids the body shot from Young.
Dodson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dodson has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab lands there for Young.
Dodson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dodson lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Young dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Young lands a nice shot that snaps Dodson's head back.
Young throws a hook but Dodson blocks it.
Young is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Young lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dodson tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dodson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dodson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dodson dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Dodson's head and hops out.
Dodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dodson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Dodson.
A slow jab from Dodson misses its intended target.
Dodson is breathing heavily.
Dodson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Young drives through with a takedown into Dodson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Young will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dodson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Dodson's legs - danger averted.
Dodson controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself.
Young landing some decent shots from guard.
Young is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Young looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants to sweep but no luck.
Young is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dodson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Young thuds a left hand into Dodson's body.
Dodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Young.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dodson manages to avoid it.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jimmy Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Dodson.
Young lands a jab to the head.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dodson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dodson.

Young looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
Dodson keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws an elbow that misses. Dodson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Young's guard. Nice move by Dodson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson content to stall in guard here.
Young keeping moving, preventing Dodson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Young dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Donk. Young catches Dodson right on the button with a cross.
Dodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young thows a body shot but no joy.
Young jabs at Dodson's body.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Dodson is just out of range.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Dodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Young gets caught flat footed, as Dodson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dodson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young keeping moving, preventing Dodson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young wants to stand up but Dodson is controlling him.
Dodson trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Dodson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Curtis Dodson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dodson on the side of the head.
Dodson shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Dodson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young lands with a right hand.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Young works Dodson's body with a nice hook.
Dodson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young 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.
Dodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dodson doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Young. Beautiful body shot.
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dodson on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dodson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Young to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Curtis Dodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Young won't allow Dodson to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson looking to control.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dodson can do to turn this around?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dodson.
Jimmy Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young is looking to wear down Dodson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dodson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young cracks a nice hook into Dodson's ribs.
Dodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Young lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young lands a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Young!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jimmy Young made sure he mentioned Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Van Normayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Normayen comes to the cage accompanied by Vader - Sword of The Witcher. Jake Sheilds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ludwig Van Normayen's chin.

Van Normayen
vs
Sheilds

186 cm
25
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
186 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludwig Van Normayen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Sheilds!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sheilds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Van Normayen wants to improve his position but Sheilds is controlling well.
Sheilds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sheilds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sheilds trying to mount his opponent but Van Normayen defends it.
Sheilds content to control rather than advance.
Van Normayen wants to improve his position but Sheilds is controlling well.
Sheilds thows a huge punch but Van Normayen dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheilds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Normayen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheilds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Normayen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sheilds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Van Normayen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Van Normayen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sheilds prevents Van Normayen from standing back up.
Sheilds wants to pass the guard but Van Normayen is defending well.
Sheilds trying to control the action but Van Normayen is working from the bottom.
Van Normayen wants to get back to his feet.
Van Normayen tries to get to full guard but Sheilds has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sheilds.
Sheilds wants to take a breather but Van Normayen is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sheilds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Normayen is trying to defend but Sheilds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Normayen won't allow Sheilds to pass to mount.
Sheilds is trying to control. Van Normayen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Normayen is trying to stand up here but Sheilds is controlling him well.

Sheilds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Normayen is just riding it out for now. Sheilds eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Normayen wants to improve his position but Sheilds is controlling well.
Van Normayen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Normayen tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Van Normayen is refusing to be controlled, as Sheilds sits in half guard.
Van Normayen wants to improve his position but Sheilds is controlling well.
Sheilds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Normayen wants to improve his position but Sheilds is controlling well.
Van Normayen is pressing down on Sheilds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds content to stall in guard here.
Van Normayen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sheilds preventing the sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Normayen throws a right and a left that Sheilds avoids nicely.
Van Normayen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Normayen cracks Sheilds with a good jab.
Sheilds misses with a takedown attempt - Van Normayen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheilds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Sheilds 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.

Some bone on bone action there as Van Normayen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Normayen lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Van Normayen.
Van Normayen lands a leg kick that knocks Sheilds off balance momentarily.
Van Normayen clobbers Sheilds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Normayen lands a high kick!
Jake Sheilds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Normayen. That's going to slow Sheilds down.
Van Normayen connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Normayen scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Normayen misses with a head kick.
Van Normayen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheilds's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Van Normayen.
Sheilds is breathing heavily.
Van Normayen lands with a kick to the temple. Sheilds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sheilds dives in and grabs Van Normayen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Normayen pushes down on Sheilds's head and hops out.
Sheilds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jake Sheilds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheilds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Normayen throws a head kick that Sheilds semi-blocks.
Van Normayen throws a head kick that Sheilds semi-blocks.
Ludwig Van Normayen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheilds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Normayen.
Van Normayen connects with a crisp jab.
Van Normayen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Normayen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ludwig Van Normayen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheilds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Normayen can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Normayen.
Van Normayen scores with a leg kick.
Sheilds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Normayen lands with a kick to the temple. Sheilds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sheilds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Normayen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Normayen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheilds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Normayen.
Van Normayen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Normayen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Normayen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Normayen.
Van Normayen lands with a nice body punch.
Sheilds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Van Normayen.
Van Normayen fakes the leg kick and cracks Sheilds in the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Normayen scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Normayen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Normayen scores with a three punch combo!

Van Normayen gets caught napping as Sheilds dives in and scores a takedown. Van Normayen manages to retain guard.
Sheilds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Normayen keeping moving, preventing Sheilds from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Normayen pushes Sheilds off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That kick from Van Normayen tenderised Sheilds's leg. Sheilds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Normayen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheilds. That did some damage!
Van Normayen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Normayen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Normayen misses with a head kick.
Van Normayen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Normayen, right into the meat.
Van Normayen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ludwig Van Normayen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sheilds.
Sheilds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Normayen thuds his shin into the meat of Sheilds's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Normayen.
Van Normayen lands a head kick!
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!
Van Normayen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Normayen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Normayen!
Sheilds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Normayen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Van Normayen there.
Good leg kick by Van Normayen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Normayen, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheilds takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Normayen thuds a left hand into Sheilds's body.
Van Normayen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Normayen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Van Normayen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Van Normayen scores with a nice body kick.
Sheilds closes the distance and clinches up with Van Normayen, looking for a takedown. Sheilds pushes Van Normayen against the cage but Van Normayen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Normayen scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Normayen.
Sheilds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Normayen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sheilds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Normayen. That's going to slow Sheilds down.
A solid body kick from Van Normayen.
Crunch! Van Normayen slams his shin into Sheilds's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Normayen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Normayen.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Normayen.
Van Normayen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheildss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sheilds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Normayen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheilds's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheilds shoots in for a double leg but Van Normayen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Normayen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Normayen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sheilds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Normayen lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Van Normayen.
Van Normayen cracks the inside of Sheilds's front leg.
Van Normayen throws a front kick that sends Sheilds stumbling back into the cage.
Van Normayen keeps Sheilds at a distance using the push kick.
Sheilds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ludwig Van Normayen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sheilds.
Van Normayen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Normayen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Normayen sprawls well. Van Normayen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheilds gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Normayen scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Normayen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Normayen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Normayen lands a high kick!
Van Normayen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Normayen enables Sheilds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Normayen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Normayen controls Sheilds momentarily but Sheilds frees himself.
Sheilds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van Normayen keeping moving, preventing Sheilds from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Normayen, not yet.
Van Normayen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheilds can do to turn this around?
Van Normayen wants to stand up but Sheilds is controlling him.
Sheilds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sheilds looking to sit in guard and control but Van Normayen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Van Normayen won't allow Sheilds to sweep him here.
Jake Sheilds has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Normayen manages to get himself to full guard.

Van Normayen pushes Sheilds off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Van Normayen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Normayen cracks the inside of Sheilds's front leg.
Van Normayen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Normayen scores with a nice body kick.
Van Normayen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sheilds has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Normayen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheilds fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Normayen leaves Sheilds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Normayen lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Van Normayen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Normayen 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Van Normayen!
Ludwig Van Normayen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Gotch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Newman
vs
Gotch

185 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfredo Newman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman checks a low kick from Gotch.
Gotch swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Newman's corner calls for a 1-2. Newman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gotch.

Gotch gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Gotch's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gotch looks up at the clock and then as Newman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gotch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman defending against the ground and pound.
Gotch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gotch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Gotch crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch cracks Newman with a big right hand but Newman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gotch is trying to ground and pound but Newman uses the momentary lack of control by Gotch to regain half guard.
Gotch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Newman tries to get out of the position.
Gotch wants to take a breather but Newman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newman trying to hold on to Gotch's head to control him but Gotch postures up.
Newman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotch.
Gotch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gotch 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.
Gotch is looking to advance position but Newman won't allow it.
Gotch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gotch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotch is trying to control the action in half guard but Newman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newman regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Gotch throwing strikes but missing.
Newman working a defensive guard here.
Newman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotch.
Newman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Newman.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gotch postures up in Newman's guard and throws a big left but Newman blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gotch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gotch working the ground and pound but Newman is defending the strikes.
Newman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gotch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gotch grinds an elbow into Newman's temple.
Gotch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Newman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gotch wants to control for a moment but Newman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Newman is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newman's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gotch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gotch thows a huge punch but Newman dodges it nicely.
Gotch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gotch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotch tried to score with a low kick but Newman checks it.
An inside leg kick from Gotch misses.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.

Gotch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Newman's guard.
Newman trying to keep a closed guard but Gotch is proving a slippery customer.
Frank Gotch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotch won't allow Newman to sweep him here.
Gotch throws an elbow that misses. Newman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotch's guard. Nice move by Newman!
Newman stops Gotch from standing up.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newman preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Newman is proving a slippery customer.
Gotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotch, not yet.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wilfredo Newman.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.
Gotch drops his hands momentarily and Newman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newman scores with a hook to the body. Gotch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gotch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newman throws a body punch but Gotch moves out of range.
Gotch throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Newman blocks the low kick.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Gotch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gotch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newman is trying to defend but Gotch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Newman is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his half guard.
Newman has hold of Gotch's hands but Gotch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Gotch there.
Gotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gotch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gotch works his way into full mount!
Gotch dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch with shots to the head and body - Newman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gotch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Newman is rocked!
Gotch working Newman over with strikes here.
Oh Newman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotch cracks Newman with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gotch!
Frank Gotch is the new light heavyweight champion!
Frank Gotch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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FIGHT
RATING
65%

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