DPEF-Challengers 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valerii Balanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne has chosen Till I Collapse by Eminem as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Balanko
vs
Payne

180 cm
26
239 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
240 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valerii Balanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Payne!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balanko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payne throws a leg kick but Balanko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Payne tries to clinch up.
Payne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Balanko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Payne or perhaps it was just good defense by Balanko which made him look bad.
Balanko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payne looks for a takedown but Balanko sprawls well.
Balanko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Balanko finds it's target.

Balanko closes the distance and clinches.
Balanko misses with an elbow strike.
Payne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balanko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Payne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balanko avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but Balanko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balanko moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.
Balanko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payne swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Balanko rushes Payne and presses him up against the cage.
Balanko wants to stall.
Balanko misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Balanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balanko slips a jab from Payne.

Balanko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne tries to kick Balanko off in order to stand up. Balanko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Payne tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balanko throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Balanko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Payne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Payne trying to control but Balanko flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne staying busy and making it hard for Balanko to control.
Payne trying to control the hands but Balanko won't let him.
Payne breaks Balanko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Balanko looking to control.

Balanko working for a triangle but Payne defends it easily.
Balanko working a defensive guard but Payne passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Payne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balanko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Balanko actively working from the bottom here.
Payne is trying to control the action in half guard but Balanko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Payne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balanko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balanko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Payne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balanko defending well though.
Payne tries to stand and escape but Balanko actually recovers to full guard.

Balanko is working an open guard so Payne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Balanko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balanko showed some decent athleticism there.
Balanko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payne defending well though.
Balanko prevents Payne from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balanko prevents Payne from improving his position.

Balanko is looking for a kimura here.

Payne kicks off Balanko and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Valerii Balanko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payne.
Payne connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Payne wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Balanko.
Balanko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Payne sprawls well. Payne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balanko gets slowly back to his feet.
Payne throws a head kick but Balanko moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Payne.
Balanko lands a two punch combo.

Balanko has managed to clinch.
Payne looking to slow down the pace here.
Balanko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paynes head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balanko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payne is trying to pull guard but Balanko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balanko.
Balanko misses with a punch to the body.
Balanko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balanko scores with a nice hook to the head.

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

Balanko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payne, pushing him back against the cage.

Balanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne wants to clinch up but Balanko keeps it at a distance.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Balanko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balanko is controlling him.
Payne is breathing heavily.

Balanko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Payne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Payne has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balanko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payne advances position into side control!
Balanko is looking for a sweep.

Payne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balanko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Payne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balanko keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Payne working the ground and pound.
Balanko struggling a bit here.

Payne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Payne working the ground and pound.
Balanko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.

Payne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Balanko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Payne off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Balanko's guard. Nice work there by Payne.
Balanko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balanko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Balanko kicks Payne off and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne looks for a takedown but Balanko sprawls well.
Valerii Balanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Payne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balanko tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balanko fails with the takedown.
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 Valerii Balanko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jab by Balanko.
Payne tries to clinch but Balanko moves out of range.
Payne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Balanko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valerii Balanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Balanko moved out of range nicely.
Payne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balanko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Payne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balanko dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Payne throws a right and a left that Balanko avoids nicely.
Payne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Payne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Payne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Balanko to his feet.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Balanko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balanko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne misses with a wild combination.
Valerii Balanko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Balanko clinches with his opponent.

Balanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balanko tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Balanko ducks down to avoid it.

Payne gets caught flat footed, as Balanko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Payne looking to control.
Balanko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Payne wants to get back to his feet but Balanko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Balanko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Payne's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balanko is trying to control. Payne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balanko lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balanko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Payne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Corey Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
Balanko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Payne wants to control but Balanko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Balanko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payne is trying to escape back to his feet but Balanko uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to get back to his feet but Balanko drags him back down.

Balanko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Payne enables Balanko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Payne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Balanko wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Payne trying to control the position.

Payne has his foot on Balanko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balanko works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Balanko gets to his feet. Payne looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Balanko moves into range and clinches up with Payne.
Payne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balanko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne wants to get back to striking at distance but Balanko won't allow it.

Balanko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balanko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Payne trying to control but Balanko is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valerii Balanko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balanko 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Valerii Balanko!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Valerii Balanko!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Valerii Balanko!

Valerii Balanko wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Valerii Balanko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Padavona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Separate Ways. Padavona has chosen Double The Pain as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

David
vs
Padavona

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael David!
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, Ritchie Padavona!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David shoots in looking for a takedown but Padavona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing David's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ritchie Padavona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Padavona misses.
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Padavona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps David thinking.
Padavona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Padavona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Padavona throws a jab when David was well out of range.
Padavona scores with a sloppy right hand. David should have avoided that one.

It looks like Michael David has been cut.
David keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Padavona.
Padavona throws a left and a right that both miss

and David counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

David is working to tighten is grip on Padavona's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Padavona has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but David is really squeezing tight and eventually Padavona passes out! David breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael David!
A victorious Michael David thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Franklin
vs
Jones

180 cm
24
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Franklin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
A shot to the body from Franklin misses
and Franklin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones with a hook.
Franklin tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones clobbers Franklin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones digs a good hook to Franklin's body.
Franklin tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones feints a jab promting Franklin to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franklin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones moves out of range as Franklin strikes.
Franklin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Franklin cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franklin rather than just go for the knockout.
Franklin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franklin jabs at Jones's body.
Franklin misses with a straight right.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franklin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.

Jones drops Franklin with a beautiful combination! Franklin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!

Franklin is rocked!
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Jones darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Franklin's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Jones before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddy Jones!
A very excited looking Eddy Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Macgowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgowan comes to the cage accompanied by Nyan Cat. Swanson has chosen College feat. Electric Youth - A Real Hero as his entrance music. Justin Macgowan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Macgowan
vs
Swanson

150 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Macgowan!
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, Ron Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson needs to keep his hands up - Macgowan had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Ron Swanson has been cut.

Macgowan lands a big shot that drops Swanson! Can he finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Macgowan wanted to stand there but Swanson had control of the position.
Macgowan chips away with some ground and pound.
Swanson wants to stand but Macgowan is controlling the position.
Macgowan throwing strikes but missing.
Macgowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Macgowan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgowan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macgowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Macgowan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Swanson gets tackled into the cage by Macgowan. Macgowan maintains the clinch.

Macgowan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Macgowan manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macgowan lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macgowan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Swanson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Swanson is looking to regain half guard here but Macgowan keeps moving and retains side control.
Swanson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Macgowan is controlling him well.
Macgowan trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swanson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Macgowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Swanson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan controls the position.
Swanson is trying to get back to his feet.
Macgowan controlling from side mount.
Swanson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Macgowan staying calm.
Macgowan working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan cracks Swanson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Macgowan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Swanson is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Macgowan trying to control the position but Swanson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Macgowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Swanson is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Macgowan stalls from top position.
Macgowan moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan lands a nice shot to the head.

That has opened up Ron Swanson's cut even more.
The referee warns Swanson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

The cut above Ron Swanson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macgowan controlling from mount.
Macgowan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Swanson?

Ron Swanson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justin Macgowan!
Justin Macgowan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mavlet Batirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tap Them (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batirov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Louna-Armageddon. This should be fireworks!

Batirov
vs
Them

158 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mavlet Batirov!
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, Tap Them!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Batirov. Those never looked like landing.

Batirov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Them's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Batirov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batirov content to stall in guard here.
Batirov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Batirov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batirov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Batirov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Them swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mavlet Batirov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Batirov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Batirov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Them defending well though.
Them regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Batirov.
Batirov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirov wants to pass the guard but Them is keeping the position.
Batirov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batirov throws an elbow that misses. Them uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batirov's guard. Nice move by Them!
Them passes Batirov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Them is working for a submission of some sort.

Them is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Them is looking to stall here but Batirov recovers full guard.
Batirov keeping full guard, as Them tries to pass.
Batirov pulls Them in close to prevent any damage.
Batirov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Them on the ground.
Them looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Them is fighting to break Batirov's control of his arms but Batirov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Themis looking to pass into half guard but Batirov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Batirov is in guard.
Batirov throws a big elbow that misses.
Batirov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Them swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batirov looking to sit in guard and control but Them gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Them drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batirov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batirov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batirov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Batirov has Them up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batirov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Them is trying to pull guard but Batirov has him pressed against the cage.

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

Batirov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Them is fighting off a takedown attempt but Batirov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Them to the mat. Them regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Batirov trying to control but Them is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batirov throws a strike but Them rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Batirov keeping full guard, as Them tries to pass.
Them wants to control from the top but Batirov keeps moving.
Mavlet Batirov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Them is pushing down on Batirov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batirov is fighting to maintain full guard but Them has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Them seems to be looking for submissions.
Them wants to control but Batirov is keeping him busy.

Them is working for a submission of some sort.

Them is looking for a kimura here.
Batirov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Them is trying to control the action in half guard but Batirov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Them seems to be looking for submissions.
Them wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batirov keeps working.

Them is looking for a kimura but Batirov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Them to get the leverage.
Them wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batirov keeps working.
Batirov moves into full guard.
Batirov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batirov tries to get out of the position.
Batirov keeping moving, preventing Them from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirov keeping full guard, as Them tries to pass.
Them works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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

Them is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Them is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batirov sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tap Them 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Batirov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Batirov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Them is looking to control Batirov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Them avoid being mounted?
Them gets back to full guard.
Batirov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Batirov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Them avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batirov sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mavlet Batirov.

Batirov gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirov looks to land a strike but Them avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Batirov landing some decent shots from guard.
Batirov trying to control but Them is working from the bottom.
Batirov looking to sit in guard and control but Them gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Them looking to pass the guard.
Them advances to half guard.

Them is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Batirov trying to hold on to Them's head to control him but Them postures up.
Batirov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirov can't keep his opponent in guard - Them advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Them wants to control but Batirov is keeping him busy.

Them seems to be working for a kimura but Batirov defends the submission attempt.

Them is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batirov defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Them is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mavlet Batirov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batirov 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Mavlet Batirov!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Mavlet Batirov!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Mavlet Batirov!

Mavlet Batirov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Stram has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darrell Miles's chin.

Miles
vs
Stram

185 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
168 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miles stuffs the takedown.

Miles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miles working the ground and pound.
Miles working away.
Miles scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miles grinds an elbow into Stram's temple.

Miles is trying to get an arm triangle but Stram is defending well.
Miles working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles cracks Stram with a big right hand but Stram just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stram takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stram tries to improve position but can't.
Stram wants to control but Miles postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miles working the ground and pound.

Miles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stram has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram tries to bench press Miles off him but Miles keeps the position.
Miles working the head and body with strikes.
Stram prevents Miles from improving position.
Miles landing strikes.
Stram wants to control but Miles postures up.
Stram manages to get back to half guard.
Miles trying to control from half guard but Stram is working away.
Miles is looking to advance position but Stram won't allow it.
Miles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miles working over Stram with some ground and pound. Stram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Stram is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stram is still in real trouble! Can Miles finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles prevents Stram from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Miles.
Miles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miles lands a big elbow - Stram is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Miles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Miles!
A very excited looking Darrell Miles 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Huno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Taccetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Huno
vs
Taccetta

165 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Huno!
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, Vincent Taccetta!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taccetta lands with an uppercut that bounces Huno off the cage and back into range.
Taccetta blocks a head kick by Huno.
Huno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taccetta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huno wants to clinch
and Taccetta counters with a nice body shot.
Taccetta lands a glancing blow to the side of Huno's head.
Taccetta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Huno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Taccetta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taccetta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huno on the side of the head.
Huno misses with a low kick.
Huno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taccetta comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Huno stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Taccetta is on him like rabid pit bull! Huno slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Taccetta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bigjones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Spann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Bigjones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bigjones
vs
Spann

190 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Bigjones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Spann!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bigjones.
Spann looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bigjones is trying to drag Spann to the mat but Spann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spann wants to get back to striking at distance but Bigjones won't allow it.
Bigjones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bigjones tries to break free but Spann pushes him back against the cage.

Spann manages to break the clinch.

Bigjones rushes Spann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bigjones working hard to break the clinch.
Bigjones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spann.
Spann scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spann prevents Bigjones from breaking the clinch.
Bigjones tries to circle away but Spann has him pinned against the cage.
Bigjones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Bigjones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigjones wants to break the clinch but can't.

Bigjones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bigjones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bigjones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Bigjones clinches up against the cage.
Spann prevents Bigjones from breaking the clinch.
Spann blocks a body shot from Bigjones.
Bigjones can't break the clinch.

Spann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bigjones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones throws a one two combo.
Bigjones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spann wants to clinch up but Bigjones keeps it at a distance.

Bigjones drives through and clinches with Spann against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spann tries to land a knee to the head but Bigjones blocks with his arms.
Bigjones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spann has him pressed against the cage.

Bigjones successfully pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bigjones wants to stand and escape but Spann is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones tries to land a leg kick but Spann saw it coming and moves away.
Bigjones lands a glancing blow to the side of Spann's head.

Bigjones gets a clinch.
Spann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spann prevents Bigjones from breaking the clinch.
Bigjones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bigjones wants to break free but Spann has control.
Bigjones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Spann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bigjones shoots and misses
and Spann counters with a stiff right hand.
Bigjones takes a swing at Spann's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spann tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigjones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spann stuffs the takedown.
Bigjones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spann.
Orlando Bigjones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bigjones darts in and clinches Spann up against the cage.

Bigjones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bigjones darts in and clinches Spann up against the cage.

Bigjones breaks the clinch.
Spann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bigjones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bigjones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bigjones is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigjones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spann tries to land knees in the clinch but Bigjones avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bigjones tries to bum rush Spann with a series of wild strikes but Spann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigjones with a jab.
Bigjones fails to land with a series of punches.
Spann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Bigjones clinches with his opponent.
Bigjones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bigjones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bigjones managing to block the knees to the body from Spann.
Spann prevents the takedown attempt.
Spann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bigjones avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spann is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones lands a shoulder strike.
Bigjones wants to break free but Spann has control.
Bigjones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Bigjones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigjones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bigjones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bigjones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bigjones is trying to force a seperation but Spann has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bigjones tries to break free but Spann pushes him back against the cage.
Bigjones working hard to break the clinch.

Bigjones jumps into guard, dragging Spann to the mat.
Bigjones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bigjones wants to get back to his feet but Spann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bigjones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bigjones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bigjones has his feet on Spann's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Bigjones closes the distance and pushes Spann back into the cage.
Spann landing knees to the head.

It looks like Orlando Bigjones has been cut.
Bigjones tries to break free but Spann pushes him back against the cage.
Spann stops a takedown attempt from Bigjones.
Spann misses with a knee strike.
Come on Spann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bigjones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bigjones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Bigjones clinches up against the cage.
Spann is pushing Bigjones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Orlando Bigjones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bigjones has had enough of the clinch but Spann keeps him there for the moment.

Bigjones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spann uses from the top position.
Bigjones wants to get back to his feet but Spann passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigjones won't allow Spann to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Bigjones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Bigjones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bigjones moves into the clinch successfully.
Bigjones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Spann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bigjones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bigjones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spann has him pressed against the cage.
Bigjones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bigjones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bigjones tries to break the clinch but Spann is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones tries to break free but Spann pushes him back against the cage.
Bigjones can't break the clinch.
Spann stops a takedown attempt from Bigjones.

Bigjones manages to break the clinch.
Spann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Bigjones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bigjones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spann prevents Bigjones from breaking the clinch.
Bigjones is looking to break free of the clinch but Spann has double underhooks.
Bigjones tries to break free but Spann pushes him back against the cage.
Bigjones tries to break free but Spann pushes him back against the cage.
Bigjones tries to circle away but Spann has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones is trying to break free.
Bigjones looking for a takedown.

Bigjones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Bigjones lands.
Bigjones swats away the attempt to clinch by Spann.
Bigjones checks a low kick from Spann.
Bigjones throws a head kick but Spann moves out of range.
Spann tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigjones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigjones throws a nice looking combination but Spann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bigjones throws a series of punches but Spann moves out of range.
Spann is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bigjones tests Spann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bigjones.
Spann wants to clinch up but Bigjones keeps it at a distance.
Bigjones misses with a double jab.
Bigjones lands with a hook. Spann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bigjones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrone Spann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlando Bigjones is winning the standup battle so far.
Spann throws a series of punches but Bigjones moves out of range.
Bigjones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spann but Spann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Bigjones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones wants to break the clinch but can't.

Bigjones breaks from the clinch.
Bigjones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spann avoids it really well and circles away.
Spann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bigjones.
Spann misses with a leg kick.
Spann looks to land a combination but Bigjones avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigjones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spann circles away quickly and effectively.
Bigjones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spann's head backwards.
Orlando Bigjones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigjones misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Bigjones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bigjones 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Orlando Bigjones!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Orlando Bigjones!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Orlando Bigjones!

Orlando Bigjones wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Marlboro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleks Pimpovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marlboro
vs
Pimpovic

185 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Marlboro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Pimpovic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimpovic misses with a straight left.
Pimpovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marlboro counters with a left and a right that stings Pimpovic.
Marlboro shoots in looking for a takedown. Pimpovic tries to sprawl out of it but Marlboro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pimpovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marlboro tries to move into range but Pimpovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Jack Marlboro has been cut.
Pimpovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlboro.
Aleks Pimpovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pimpovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!

Marlboro takes the fight into the clinch.
Pimpovic is trying to force a seperation but Marlboro has the dominant position.

Marlboro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marlboro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pimpovic tries to stand but Marlboro is controlling from the bottom.
Marlboro managing to control the position.

Marlboro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pimpovic defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marlboro has his feet on Pimpovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Marlboro closes the distance and clinches.

Pimpovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlboro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marlboro dodges the punch combination from Pimpovic.

Marlboro instigates a clinch.
Pimpovic keeps control of Marlboro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marlboro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pimpovic to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Marlboro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marlboro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pimpovic uses from the top position.
Pimpovic stands up over Marlboro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marlboro pulls Pimpovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Pimpovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pimpovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marlboro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Marlboro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pimpovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pimpovic cracks Marlboro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pimpovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pimpovic swinging wildly here.
Aleks Pimpovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marlboro stalks Pimpovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pimpovic's face. Pimpovic staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Aleks Pimpovic has been cut.
Marlboro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pimpovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marlboro closes the distance and clinches.
Marlboro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Pimpovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pimpovic lands an overhand right.
Marlboro tries to clinch
and Pimpovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Marlboro shrugs it off.
Marlboro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pimpovic takes a swing at Marlboro's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pimpovic as Marlboro shoots in.
Marlboro is breathing heavily.
Marlboro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlboro moves forwards but Pimpovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Pimpovic does no damage.
Marlboro moves in looking to clinch but Pimpovic pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimpovic throws a looping overhand right but Marlboro ducks down to avoid it.
Marlboro throws a series of punches but Pimpovic avoids them all with ease.
Marlboro defending well as Pimpovic loads up on a big left hand.
Pimpovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pimpovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marlboro eats them both and turns towards Pimpovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marlboro shoots in looking for a takedown but Pimpovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlboro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pimpovic throws a hook to the side of Marlboro's head but Marlboro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marlboro throws a leg kick but Pimpovic checks it.
Pimpovic throws a poor cross that misses

and Marlboro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pimpovic's guard.
Pimpovic wants to get back to his feet but Marlboro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pimpovic trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleks Pimpovic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pimpovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack Marlboro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pimpovic throws a body punch but Marlboro moves out of range.
Pimpovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Marlboro.
Pimpovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Jack Marlboro's cut is getting worse.
Aleks Pimpovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Marlboro forces Pimpovic back against the cage and clinches.
Pimpovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Marlboro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pimpovic has Marlboro pressed against the cage, preventing Marlboro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marlboro is trying to push Pimpovic away but Pimpovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pimpovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlboro has had enough of the clinch but Pimpovic keeps him there for the moment.
Pimpovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Marlboro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marlboro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pimpovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pimpovic has had enough of the clinch but Marlboro keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlboro is trying to drag Pimpovic to the mat but Pimpovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marlboro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pimpovic is pressed up against the cage. Marlboro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pimpovic down to the mat. Pimpovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Marlboro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlboro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pimpovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marlboro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pimpovic.
Pimpovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimpovic scores with a hook.

Marlboro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pimpovic misses with a head kick.
Marlboro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pimpovic throws out the jab.
Pimpovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Marlboro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marlboro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pimpovic.
Marlboro seems to have got his legs back now.
Pimpovic misses with a wild combination.
Pimpovic jabs Marlboro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marlboro shoots in looking for a takedown. Pimpovic tries to sprawl out of it but Marlboro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pimpovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marlboro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pimpovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlboro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlboro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marlboro shoots in for a takedown but Pimpovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pimpovic swings for the body but Marlboro moves out of range.
A punch combination from Pimpovic misses.
Pimpovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlboro.
Pimpovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marlboro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marlboro.
Pimpovic tries to bum rush Marlboro with a series of wild strikes but Marlboro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marlboro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pimpovic.
Pimpovic throws a shot from downtown. Marlboro moves away and avoids it.
Pimpovic looks to land a right hand but Marlboro moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimpovic swinging wildly here.
Marlboro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Jack Marlboro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pimpovic. Marlboro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marlboro doesn't manage to clinch there - Pimpovic circles away.
Pimpovic misses with a double jab.
Marlboro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pimpovic.
Marlboro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pimpovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marlboro slips a straight right by Pimpovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pimpovic misses with an uppercut

and Marlboro moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pimpovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Pimpovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Pimpovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Marlboro wants to clinch.
Marlboro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pimpovic counters with a nice body shot.
Marlboro misses with a head kick.
Marlboro dives in and grabs Pimpovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pimpovic pushes down on Marlboro's head and hops out.
Pimpovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Marlboro is just out of range.
Pimpovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marlboro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pimpovic as he jumps to the side.

Pimpovic lands a left and a right that send Marlboro crashing to the mat, dazed. Pimpovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marlboro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pimpovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marlboro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Marlboro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pimpovic, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Pimpovic sends Marlboro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pimpovic is motioning to the referee to let Marlboro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pimpovic fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Marlboro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Marlboro looks to clinch but Pimpovic throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Marlboro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aleks Pimpovic!
A victorious Aleks Pimpovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.