AAFL - 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick comes into the arena with ' It's My Life ' by Bon Jovi blaring out of the sound system. Alan Dominick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dominick
vs
Sato

196 cm
28
170 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

178 cm
27
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Sato!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominick shoots for a double leg takedown but Sato sprawls well. He's pushed Dominick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dominick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dominick closes the distance and clinches up with Sato, looking for a takedown. Dominick pushes Sato against the cage but Sato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sato fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sato pushes Dominick up against the cage in a clinch.

Dominick breaks from the clinch.
Sato stuffs the takedown attempt from Dominick. Dominick gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Dominick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominick fails to land the takedown.

Dominick has closed the distance and engaged Sato in a clinch.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sato blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
Sato working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominick shoots and misses
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato cracks Dominick on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dominick falls backwards against the cage. Sato follows up with more strikes that drop Dominick to his knees. Sato keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dominick! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Sato!
Post fight, Tom Sato took to the microphone: 'I hope I don't have to fight this guy a third time. He's one tough SOB.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Macgowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgowan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nyan Cat. Samuel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unusual. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Macgowan
vs
Samuel

150 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

189 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Samuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macgowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macgowan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Samuel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Samuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Macgowan has wrist control.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Macgowan blocks nicely.
Samuel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samuel looking to pass the guard.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macgowan striking off his back but it's not causing Samuel any problems.
Samuel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuel throws a strike but Macgowan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Macgowan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgowan stops Samuel from standing up.
Macgowan is stalling in the full guard.

Justin Macgowan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Macgowan shoots in and gets a takedown into Samuel's guard.
Samuel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Macgowan trying to control but Samuel is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to stand but Macgowan is controlling the position.
Macgowan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macgowan won't allow Samuel to get back to his feet.
Samuel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Macgowan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Macgowan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macgowan tries a low kick but Samuel avoids it.
Samuel fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Macgowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samuel manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samuel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Macgowan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macgowan tries to get out of the position.
Macgowan wants to control but Samuel postures up.
Samuel cracks Macgowan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Macgowan is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macgowan is trying to control Samuel's posture but Samuel avoids it.
Macgowan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Samuel.
Macgowan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Samuel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Macgowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samuel throws a strike aimed at the side of Macgowan's head but Macgowan avoids it well.
Macgowan defending against the ground and pound.
Macgowan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Samuel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Macgowan tries to bench press Samuel off him but Samuel keeps the position.
Samuel working the strikes but Macgowan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Samuel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macgowan wants to improve his position but Samuel is controlling well.
Macgowan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Samuel is thwarting Macgowan's attempts to control the position.
Samuel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macgowan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samuel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samuel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samuel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macgowan defending well though.
Macgowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Samuel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Macgowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Samuel scores with a three punch combo!
Samuel closes the distance and clinches up with Macgowan, looking for a takedown. Samuel pushes Macgowan against the cage but Macgowan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Macgowan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macgowan misses with a takedown attempt

and Samuel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Macgowan is controlling Samuel's posture.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macgowan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
George Samuel has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macgowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuel postures up in Macgowan's guard and throws a big left but Macgowan blocks it.
Samuel landing with the ground and pound.
Samuel postures up in Macgowan's guard and throws a big left but Macgowan blocks it.
Macgowan looking to control.
Samuel postures up in Macgowan's guard and throws a big left but Macgowan blocks it.
Macgowan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samuel throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samuel is fighting to break Macgowan's control of his arms but Macgowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Samuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel postures up in Macgowan's guard and throws a big left but Macgowan blocks it.
Macgowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Macgowan blocks nicely.
Samuel trying to move into half guard but instead Macgowan has managed to sweep!
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Macgowan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macgowan controlling from the top position.
Macgowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samuel is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to stand and escape but Macgowan is having none of it.
Macgowan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samuel is looking to stand up but Macgowan isn't so interested in that idea.
Macgowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Justin Macgowan just wasn't active enough.
Samuel lands a two punch combo.
Samuel dodges the punch combination from Macgowan.
Samuel blocks a head kick by Macgowan.

Macgowan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Samuel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel is looking to stand up but Macgowan isn't so interested in that idea.
Macgowan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macgowan looking to sit in guard and control but Samuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macgowan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Samuel working some strikes from top position.
Samuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samuel lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Samuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Macgowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Samuel misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Samuel.
Macgowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samuel throws a right and a left that Macgowan avoids nicely.
Macgowan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Samuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Macgowan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macgowan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macgowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samuel manages to avoid it.
Macgowan slips a jab and a cross from Samuel.
Macgowan catches Samuel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Macgowan shoots in but Samuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samuel misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Samuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macgowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macgowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samuel throws a body punch but Macgowan moves out of range.
Macgowan misses with a double jab.
Samuel lands with a nice combination. Macgowan backs away looking to recover.
Samuel misses with a double jab.
Justin Macgowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Macgowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Macgowan lands a nice shot to the body.
Macgowan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samuel pinned against the cage. Samuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Macgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macgowan misses with a takedown attempt - Samuel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Samuel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macgowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samuel sprawls well. Samuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macgowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Macgowan tries to score with a low kick but Samuel moves his leg out of the way.
Macgowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samuel moves away.
Macgowan slaps away a takedown attempt from Samuel, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macgowan pushes Samuel up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Samuel.

Macgowan manages to break the clinch.

Samuel gets caught napping as Macgowan dives in and scores a takedown. Samuel manages to retain guard.
Macgowan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Samuel is looking to stand up but Macgowan isn't so interested in that idea.
Macgowan trying to control but Samuel is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan is looking to work some ground and pound but Samuel has wrist control.
Macgowan wants to control from the top but Samuel keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Justin Macgowan.
A big right from Macgowan misses.
Macgowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macgowan throws a combination that misses
and Samuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Macgowan misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samuel circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macgowan throws out a powerful jab.
Samuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Justin Macgowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Samuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macgowan shoots in for a takedown but Samuel shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Macgowan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samuel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Samuel!
George Samuel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nawal Chekhemani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chekhemani
vs
Onizuka

170 cm
22
192 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

183 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Onizuka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chekhemani's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Onizuka working Chekhemani over with strikes.
Chekhemani missing with punches from the bottom.
Chekhemani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Onizuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Onizuka lands a nice short elbow.
Chekhemani is pressing down on Onizuka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Chekhemani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Onizuka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chekhemani wants to sweep but no luck.
Chekhemani trying to control the position.
Chekhemani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Onizuka.
Chekhemani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Chekhemani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chekhemani throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Onizuka is working Chekhemani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Onizuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chekhemani 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.
Onizuka trying to control but Chekhemani is working from the bottom.

Onizuka content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chekhemani has locked up a guillotine! Chekhemani's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Onizuka is holding on here and Chekhemani must be using up a lot of energy. Onizuka has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chekhemani gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nawal Chekhemani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franck Pompi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soothsayer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pompi's choice of entrance music: French National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rose
vs
Pompi

180 cm
25
188 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

181 cm
23
193 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franck Pompi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose looks to throw the jab but Pompi is out of range.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Pompi saw that one coming.
Pompi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Pompi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Pompi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rose is just riding it out for now. Pompi eventually gives up the hold.

Pompi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rose defends it well.

Pompi seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pompi is trying for a kimura here. Rose looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pompi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franck Pompi!
Franck Pompi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoplo Brute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramires might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring em Out - TI. Brute has chosen his teams song as his entrance music. Sonny Ramires could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hoplo Brute's chin.

Ramires
vs
Brute

188 cm
29
217 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

185 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Ramires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoplo Brute!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brute as he avoids it easily.
Brute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramires shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brute defends it nicely.
Ramires staying out of range there.
Brute stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramires. Ramires gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramires moves out of range as Brute strikes.
Ramires gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brute counters with a series of strikes. Ramires will be more careful next time no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brute.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramires with a poor takedown
letting Brute counter with a right hand.

Brute drops his shoulder and cracks Ramires with a huge uppercut! Ramires goes down! Can Brute finish him?

Ramires is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brute is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramires has wrist control.
Oh Ramires is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramires seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramires manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brute manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires tries to free his leg and advance position but Brute is retaining full guard.
Ramires trying to control the position from guard on top but Brute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramires passes Brute's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brute really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramires. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramires wants to pass to mount but Brute is defending the position.
Ramires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramires is trying to control the action in half guard but Brute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brute is trying to control but can't.

Ramires is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramires thows a huge punch but Brute dodges it nicely.
Ramires is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brute reverses the position - he's now on top in Ramires's guard.

Ramires has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brute can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brute must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramires keeping moving, preventing Brute from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brute lands a couple of elbows.
Brute tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramires is retaining full guard.
Brute's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brute forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramires moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramires is keeping the position for now.
Ramires is trying to keep Brute in close.
Ramires is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brute throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramires shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brute defends it nicely.
Ramires shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brute pinned against the cage. Brute gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramires with a poor takedown
enabling Brute to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramires fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brute avoids it really well and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brute.
Ramires shoots in looking for a takedown but Brute manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramires's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramires takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramires.
A jab from Brute finds it's way through Ramires's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brute connects with a right hand. Ramires shakes it off.
Ramires fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramires tries to move into range but Brute moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute misses with a few strikes there.
Ramires fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brute.
Good work by Ramires as he checks the leg kick.
Hoplo Brute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Ramires with that takedown attempt.
Brute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Brute as Ramires shoots in.

Ramires shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brute's guard.
Ramires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brute is keeping the position for now.
Ramires controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires trying to control the position from guard on top but Brute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramires with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brute keeping full guard, as Ramires tries to pass.
Ramires is looking to work some ground and pound but Brute has wrist control.
Ramires looking to pass the guard.
Ramires trying to control but Brute is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ramires won't allow Brute to sweep him here.
Ramires stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brute utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramires trying to control but Brute is working from the bottom.
Brute keeping full guard, as Ramires tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramires trying to control but Brute is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sonny Ramires.
Brute cracks a nice hook into Ramires's ribs.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brute as he avoids it easily.
Brute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramires.
Ramires tries for a takedown but Brute circles away easily
letting Brute counter with a right hand.
Brute lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brute keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramires shoots in for a double leg but Brute sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramires defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brute.
Ramires moves away from the strike by Brute.
Brute lands a head shot.
Brute misses with a body shot.
Brute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brute lands with a cross.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but Brute shows good takedown defense.
Ramires will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramires is defended easily by Brute.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brute sprawls well. Brute wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramires gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brute misses with a straight right.
Sonny Ramires is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Brute.
Brute looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramires is just out of range.

Ramires shoots in and bounces Brute off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramires throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramires wants to pass the guard but Brute is keeping the position.
Ramires won't allow Brute to sweep him here.
Ramires wants to control from the top but Brute keeps moving.
Sonny Ramires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonny Ramires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brute with the ground and pound but Ramires uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Brute stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ramires throws up his legs and catches Brute in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Brute tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ramires! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sonny Ramires!
Sonny Ramires decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before The Lights Come On as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jacobs
vs
Roberts

173 cm
27
169 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

BioPharm Nutrition
[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs lands a head kick!
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobs as he avoids it easily.
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christian Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Roberts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Roberts.

Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Roberts's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs advances position into side control!
Jacobs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roberts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jacobs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jacobs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberts, who protects the arm well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Jacobs!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Howard's choice of entrance music: Immortality by Pearl Jam. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Newman
vs
Howard

185 cm
23
210 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

189 cm
30
215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfredo Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Howard!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newman scores with the left hand. Howard knows he should have avoided that one.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newman.
Newman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Newman moves out of range of the body kick from Howard.
Newman misses with a hook. Howard ducked under it nicely.
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Howard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newman swings widly with a right hand
and Howard counters with a series of strikes. Newman will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Howard takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Howard.
Newman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Newman throws a hook to the side of Howard's head but Howard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newman.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Newman takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howard lands a left and a right that send Newman crashing to the mat, dazed. Howard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Newman is rocked!

It looks like Wilfredo Newman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman misses with a left hand
and Howard counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Newman off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Howard follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Newman was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwayne Howard!
Dwayne Howard took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke comes to the cage accompanied by The State Of Massachusetts - Dropkick Murphys. Michael Locke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Locke
vs
Mercier

181 cm
30
176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
176 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Mercier!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercier looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Dexter Mercier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Mercier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercier.
Locke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercier throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercier.
Mercier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Mercier cracks Locke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mercier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Locke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Mercier throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercier tries to bum rush Locke with a series of wild strikes but Locke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Locke defending well as Mercier loads up on a big left hand.
Mercier misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Mercier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercier.
Mercier lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Mercier.
Locke shoots in looking for a takedown. Mercier tries to sprawl out of it but Locke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mercier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dexter Mercier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercier scores with a nice right hand.
Locke throws a front kick aimed at Mercier's knee but Mercier avoids it well.
Mercier throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Mercier just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercier scores with a jab to the body.
Mercier throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier with a jab.
Mercier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab.
Locke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mercier scores with a hook to the body. Locke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Mercier.
Mercier swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Mercier thows a body shot but no joy.
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke avoids the body shot from Mercier.
Mercier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Locke's head backwards.
A slow jab from Mercier misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Locke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mercier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke slips a straight right by Mercier.
Locke staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Mercier. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercier swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mercier.
Decent striking displayed by Mercier there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Mercier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mercier misses with a straight right.
Mercier thuds a left hand into Locke's body.
Locke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercier.
Mercier misses with a wild body shot.
Mercier takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Mercier looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Mercier throws a big shot that misses.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercier misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Mercier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Locke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke throwing strikes but missing.
Locke is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercier has wrist control.
Mercier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Locke.
Locke prevents Mercier from getting back to his feet.
Locke scoring with some ground and pound.
Locke distracts Mercier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mercier looking for a sweep. Not yet Mercier, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Locke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mercier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Locke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Locke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Locke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke throws a big right hand that misses.
Locke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mercier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Locke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Locke chips away with some ground and pound.
Locke passes Mercier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michael Locke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercier is trying to stand up here but Locke is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke is looking to take a break and control but Mercier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Locke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Locke trying to control the action but Mercier is working from the bottom.
Locke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercier's head.
Locke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mercier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Locke.

Locke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mercier sees it coming and defends easily.
Locke passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Locke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Locke 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.

Locke goes for an armbar but Mercier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mercier.

Mercier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Locke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercier has managed to get both his arms back between Locke's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Locke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mercier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Mercier misses.
Mercier looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke throws a body kick that misses.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercier misses with a hook to the body

and Locke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mercier's guard now.
Mercier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Locke.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mercier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Locke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Locke throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke wants to pass the guard but Mercier is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke postures up in Mercier's guard and throws a big left but Mercier blocks it.
Locke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mercier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke postures up and lands a big shot to Mercier's brow.
Mercier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Locke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mercier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Locke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Locke is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercier has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercier has wrist control.
Locke is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercier has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercier is retaining full guard.
Mercier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mercier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Locke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mercier's guard.
Locke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Locke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mercier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Locke.
Locke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Locke thows a huge punch but Mercier dodges it nicely.

Locke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mercier is just riding it out for now. Locke eventually gives up the hold.
Locke thows a huge punch but Mercier dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mercier defending well though.
Locke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Locke seems to be looking for submissions.
Mercier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Locke.
Mercier tries to roll over but Locke keeps him under control.
Locke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Locke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Locke 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Locke!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Suggs
vs
Russell

187 cm
21
222 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
219 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Suggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Russell!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Russell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russell throws a body punch but Suggs moves out of range.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suggs.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Russell is out of range and Suggs settles back down.
Russell lands with a cross.
Suggs thows a body kick. Russell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Russell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Russell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suggs checks it well.
A shot to the liver by Suggs. Beautiful body shot.
Suggs connects with a leg kick. Russell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Russell finds it's way round the side to connect with Suggs's head.
Suggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Russell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Suggs ducks down to avoid it.
Suggs slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Russell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Russell throws a shot from downtown. Suggs moves away and avoids it.
Russell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suggs at a distance.
Suggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Suggs.
Russell throws an overhand right that lands on Suggs's shoulder, as Suggs tries to avoid the shot.
Suggs staying out of range there.
Suggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Russell misses the jab.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
Russell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Suggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Suggs tries to land a knee to the head but Russell blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell tries to break the clinch but Suggs is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Shaun Russell has been cut.
Suggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Suggs is struggling to control the position.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Suggs won't allow it.

Suggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell swinging wildly here.
Suggs checks a low kick from Russell.
A slow jab from Russell misses its intended target.
Russell misses with a straight left.
Russell throws out a loose jab but Suggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell throws a right and a left that Suggs avoids nicely.
Suggs cracks the inside of Russell's front leg.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell misses with a hook.
Russell misses with a hook.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell misses with an uppercut
and Suggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Russell looks gassed!
Russell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suggs.
Russell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Suggs rushes Russell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Russell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suggs dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Suggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Russell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Suggs.
Suggs 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.
Suggs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Russell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Suggs is chipping away with strikes.
Suggs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Suggs cracks Russell with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suggs throwing strikes but Russell manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suggs tries to bench press Russell off him but Russell keeps the position.
Suggs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Russell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Suggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Russell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suggs, right into the meat.
Suggs scores with a kick to the body.
Russell misses with an uppercut. Suggs saw that one coming.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suggs - that will leave a mark!
Suggs defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
Russell takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Suggs lands with a nice body kick.
Shaun Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russell paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Suggs obliges.
Russell blocks an elbow strike from Suggs.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Suggs is controlling him.
Suggs has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Russell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Suggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Suggs lands an elbow inside that Russell shrugs off.
Suggs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Suggs has the dominant position.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Suggs has the dominant position.
Russell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Suggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
Suggs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suggs scores with a knee to the head.
Russell takes an elbow to the temple.
Suggs misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Suggs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs working Russell over with knees to the body.
Suggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russell's face.
Nice elbow from Suggs.
Russell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Shaun Russell's cut even more.
Suggs stalling the fight.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Suggs won't allow it.
Suggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russell managing to block the knees to the body from Suggs.
Suggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Russell's defenses.
Suggs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Suggs looking to throw knees to the head but Russell is blocking nicely.
Russell avoiding damage as Suggs throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suggs misses with a knee strike.
Russell wants to break free but Suggs has control.
Suggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russell's face.

Russell is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Suggs has the dominant position.
Russell is still on wobbly legs! Can Suggs finish him?
Suggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suggs misses with a knee strike.
Russell seems to have recovered his senses.
Suggs lands an elbow inside that Russell shrugs off.

The cut above Shaun Russell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Suggs.
Suggs is working Russell over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Russell is out! One big shot and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Matt Suggs!
Matt Suggs retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Matt Suggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.