TFC 2 - No Exit PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don The Mungo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don The Mungo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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.

The Mungo
vs
McCoy

188 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don The Mungo!
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, Roy McCoy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Mungo moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.

The Mungo tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Mungo pushes off an throws an elbow but McCoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCoy stalls.

The Mungo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The Mungo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McCoy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McCoy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Mungo asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The Mungo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.

The Mungo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy defending against the ground and pound.

The Mungo is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well.
The Mungo is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCoy scores with a push kick.

McCoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
The Mungo wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
McCoy working The Mungo over with knees to the body.
McCoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
The Mungo letting McCoy take a breather here.
The Mungo takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on McCoy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McCoy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The Mungo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCoy tries a head kick but it misses.
McCoy cracks a nice hook into The Mungo's ribs.
McCoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

McCoy clinches up with The Mungo and pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Mungo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCoy scores a nice knee to the body.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Mungo's face.
McCoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
The Mungo is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Mungo takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

McCoy moves into the clinch successfully.
The Mungo takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Mungo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCoy avoids a wild elbow strike from The Mungo.
The Mungo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Mungo goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don The Mungo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy throws a series of punches but The Mungo avoids them all with ease.

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

McCoy breaks the clinch.

McCoy closes the distance and clinches.

McCoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Mungo tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
The Mungo circles away from the clinch attempt.

McCoy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCoy stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Mungo just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
The Mungo is trying to break the clinch but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
McCoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy working The Mungo over with knees to the body.
McCoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The Mungo jumps guard but McCoy stands there with The Mungo around his waist. The Mungo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

McCoy breaks the clinch.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch but The Mungo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

McCoy rushes The Mungo and presses him up against the cage.
McCoy with a knee to the head.

McCoy is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Mungo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCoy to the mat. McCoy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The Mungo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McCoy wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Mungo is defended easily by McCoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCoy clinches up with The Mungo and pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Mungo fails to pull guard.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Mungo can't get the takedown.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Mungo's face.
A head punch on the inside from The Mungo fails to land.
McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.

McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don The Mungo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Mungo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCoy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on The Mungo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCoy landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Mungo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don The Mungo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent The Mungo's takedown attempt.
The Mungo misses with an elbow strike.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Mungo's face.
The Mungo has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Mungo blocks it with crossed arms.
McCoy looking to slow down the pace here.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Mungo blocks it with crossed arms.

The Mungo wants the takedown. McCoy is fighting it off but The Mungo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McCoy's guard against the cage.
The Mungo throwing strikes from guard but McCoy blocks nicely.

McCoy has his feet on The Mungo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Mungo throws a leg kick that is checked

and McCoy counters by moving into the clinch.
McCoy taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Mungo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Mungo tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCoy walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Mungo.

McCoy moves into range and clinches up with The Mungo.
The Mungo being controlled against the cage.
The Mungo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCoy blocks the elbow strike.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
The Mungo lands an elbow just above McCoy 's eye.
The Mungo has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Mungo's face.
McCoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCoy manages to break the clinch.
The Mungo has a takedown stuffed.

McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Mungo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Mungo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCoy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Mungo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
McCoy controlling the action here for a moment.
The Mungo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCoy just leaning against The Mungo, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Mungo tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCoy stalling in the clinch.
The Mungo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Mungo throws an elbow but it misses.
The Mungo tries to circle away but McCoy has him pinned against the cage.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
The Mungo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roy McCoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Mungo's face.
The Mungo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Mungo lands an elbow inside.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Mungo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Mungo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Mungo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for McCoy to work.
McCoy wants to stall.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The Mungo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Mungo showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy tries to kick The Mungo off but The Mungo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCoy won't allow The Mungo to pass to mount.
McCoy is trying to stand back up but The Mungo is controlling him
McCoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCoy pushes The Mungo off looking to stand but The Mungo dives back in and keeps control.
McCoy is not content to let The Mungo control the position.

The Mungo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCoy is just riding it out for now. The Mungo eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy is trying to stand up here but The Mungo is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horrible takedown by The Mungo or perhaps it was just good defense by McCoy which made him look bad.
McCoy stuffs the takedown attempt from The Mungo. The Mungo gets slowly back to his feet.
McCoy throws a head kick but The Mungo moves out of range.
The Mungo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don The Mungo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McCoy moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy just leaning against The Mungo, taking a breather.
The Mungo takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

The Mungo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Mungo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Don The Mungo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Mungo keeps the fight on the outside.
The Mungo wants to clinch but McCoy slips to the side
and McCoy counters with an inside leg kick.
The Mungo tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCoy darts in trying to clinch
and The Mungo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCoy wants to clinch.
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches.
McCoy tries to clinch but The Mungo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Mungo wants to clinch but McCoy slips to the side
and McCoy counters with a two punch combo.
McCoy throws a sloppy head kick and The Mungo moves out of range easily.
The Mungo wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.

The Mungo has McCoy up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Mungo looking for a takedown.
McCoy is looking to control The Mungo's arms but The Mungo gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCoy has his back to the cage.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Mungo fails to pull guard.
The Mungo tries to land a knee to the head but McCoy blocks with his arms.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy stalling.
The Mungo looking for a takedown.
McCoy is pushing The Mungo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Mungo takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Mungo drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Mungo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but The Mungo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Don The Mungo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McCoy takes the fight into the clinch.
The Mungo tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Mungo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Mungo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Mungo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roy McCoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Mungo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCoy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy McCoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slice
vs
Thornton

193 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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, Kimbo Slice!
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, Billy Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slice fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thornton sprawls well initially but Slice persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thornton wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thornton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thornton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Slice decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thornton tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Thornton fails with the takedown

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

Slice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thornton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Slice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thornton's guard.
Thornton trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.
Slice stops Thornton from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Thornton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thornton looks gassed!
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thornton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Slice to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thornton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Slice pulls down on the head and he's put Thornton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimbo Slice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gilberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Dollar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dollar
vs
Gilberto

180 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Dollar!
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, Juan Gilberto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilberto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gilberto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cameron Dollar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilberto throws a series of punches but Dollar moves out of range.
Gilberto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dollar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dollar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Dollar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dollar tries for a takedown but Gilberto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilberto is fending him off so far but Dollar persists. Nope, Gilberto circles away and we're back to standing.
Dollar shoots for a takedown but Gilberto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gilberto throws a series of punches but Dollar moves out of range.
Gilberto misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilberto looks to land a combination. Dollar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gilberto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dollar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gilberto throws a nice looking combination but Dollar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gilberto lands with a nice combination. Dollar backs away looking to recover.
Dollar tries for a takedown but Gilberto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gilberto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gilberto tries to bum rush Dollar with a series of wild strikes but Dollar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juan Gilberto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilberto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dollar.
Gilberto throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilberto fails to land with a series of punches.
Dollar shoots for a double leg takedown but Gilberto sprawls well. He's pushed Dollar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dollar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gilberto pinned against the cage. Gilberto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Dollar scores a takedown into full mount!

Dollar wants to finish this one by submission but Gilberto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dollar.
Dollar trying to control but Gilberto is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dollar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Dollar looking to secure an arm triangle but Gilberto defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gilberto can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dollar trying to control but Gilberto is having none of it.

Dollar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gilberto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gilberto shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilberto wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gilberto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dollar.
Gilberto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dollar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dollar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilberto.
Dollar dives in and grabs Gilberto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gilberto pushes down on Dollar's head and hops out.
Gilberto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dollar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gilberto. No joy for Dollar on that attempt.
Gilberto lands a jab to Dollar's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilberto counters with a left and a right that stings Dollar.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dollar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gilberto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gilberto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dollar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gilberto!
Gilberto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dollar.
Gilberto is squirming around, avoiding Dollar's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dollar punching from mount but Gilberto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dollar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Dollar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dollar trying to control but Gilberto is having none of it.
Gilberto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dollar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dollar controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar landing punches.
Dollar 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.
Gilberto tries to hold on but Dollar postures up.
Dollar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gilberto blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gilberto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dollar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gilberto blocking the ground and pound.
Gilberto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gilberto wants to get back to his feet.

Dollar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gilberto is surviving well by controlling Dollar's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Dollar 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dollar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilberto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dollar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gilberto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Gilberto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dollar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gilberto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Gilberto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilberto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gilberto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dollar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Dollar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilberto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gilberto stuffs the takedown.
Dollar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gilberto misses the shot to the body.
Dollar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gilberto as he avoids it easily.
Gilberto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dollar with a poor takedown
enabling Gilberto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilberto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dollar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilberto lands a jab to Dollar's midsection.
A combination from Gilberto does no damage.
Cameron Dollar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilberto misses with a double jab

and Dollar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dollar.
Dollar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dollar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilberto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dollar content to stall in guard here.
Dollar trying to control but Gilberto is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dollar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gilberto is out of range.
Dollar tries for a takedown but Gilberto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gilberto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gilberto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dollar misses with a takedown
and Gilberto counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cameron Dollar.
I think Dollar 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cameron Dollar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Marius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiller has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. David Spiller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gaius Marius 's chin.

Spiller
vs
Marius

180 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Spiller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spiller was covering up waiting for the punch and Marius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spiller is breathing heavily.
Marius lands a couple of elbows.
Spiller keeping moving, preventing Marius from controlling successfully.
Marius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marius lands a couple of digs.
Marius trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marius connects with a couple of short punches.
Marius working some strikes from top position.
Marius trying to control but Spiller is working from the bottom.
Marius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spiller is keeping the position for now.
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.
Spiller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marius .
Marius stands and throws Spiller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marius lands a few punches from side control.
Marius has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Marius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marius has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spiller's face.
Marius looking to finish Spiller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spiller!
Marius is landing with some decent strikes but Spiller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Spiller is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Spiller wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Marius celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaius Marius !
Gaius Marius is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kel Varnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Saver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varnson comes to the cage accompanied by Boondocks by Asheru. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Varnson
vs
Saver

180 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kel Varnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Saver!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saver scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saver throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Varnson is trying to control Saver's posture but Saver avoids it.
Varnson is being controlled here.
Varnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from Saver crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saver off and has taken his back!
Saver is really stuck here.
Varnson missing with punches from the back.
Will Varnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Varnson missing with strikes.

Saver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Varnson looking to break Saver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Varnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Saver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saver wants to control his opponent's hands but Varnson gets his hands free.
Varnson keeps control of the position as Saver tries to break free.
Varnson is not going to allow Saver to sit and survive in this position.

Varnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Varnson looking for the choke but no joy.
Varnson gets his hands free as Saver looks to control.
Varnson keeps control of the position as Saver tries to break free.

Varnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saver showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Saver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Varnson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Saver is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Varnson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Saver taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kel Varnson!
Kel Varnson is the new featherweight champion!