INY26 TUF Semi's PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tub O Lard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riggs comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - not afraid. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Riggs
vs
Tub O Lard

197 cm
19
262 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Tub O Lard!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs lands with a straight right. Tub O Lard didn't see that one coming.

Riggs bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Tub O Lard! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like Big Tub O Lard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs tries to stand but Tub O Lard is controlling from the bottom.
Tub O Lard wants to sweep here but Riggs controlling him for the moment.

Riggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tub O Lard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riggs is working hard here to advance position.
Tub O Lard working a defensive guard here.

Tub O Lard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tub O Lard trying to keep a closed guard but Riggs is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control but Tub O Lard is working from the bottom.
Tub O Lard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Riggs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tub O Lard wants to sweep but no luck.

Riggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Riggs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Tub O Lard is retaining full guard.
Tub O Lard keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.

Riggs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tub O Lard, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oooh a lovely combination from Riggs sends Tub O Lard down but not out. Riggs dives into side control looking to finish.

Tub O Lard is rocked!
Tub O Lard looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joey Riggs!
In his post fight interview, Joey Riggs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beecher Meetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ross
vs
Meetz

181 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beecher Meetz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ross throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Meetz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ross is in Meetz's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ross trying to control but Meetz is working from the bottom.
Meetz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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

Ross kicks Meetz off and gets back to his feet.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Meetz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ross tries to work over Meetz's front leg with a kick but Meetz checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ross.
Ross advances to mount.
Ross controlling the pace for now.
Meetz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Meetz can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross trying to control but Meetz is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross controlling from mount.
Meetz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ross throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meetz because Ross loaded up on that one.
Ross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meetz is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands with some strikes.
Meetz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Meetz trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meetz is controlling him.
Meetz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ross wants to stand but Meetz is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meetz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ross wants to stand and escape but Meetz is having none of it.
Meetz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meetz pushes down on Ross's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ross is trying to stand up here but Meetz is controlling him well.
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!

Meetz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meetz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick by Ross misses

and Meetz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Meetz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beecher Meetz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meetz throws a strike but Ross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meetz is keeping the position for now.
Ross won't allow Meetz to get back to his feet.
Ross content to stall in guard here.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meetz is keeping the position for now.

Meetz is looking for a triangle here but Ross uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Meetz tries to buck Ross off but Ross is having none of it.
Ross is looking to take a break and control but Meetz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ross stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross scores with a body shot.
Ross lands with a shot to the body.

Ross shoots in and gets a takedown into Meetz's guard.
Ross wants to control from the top but Meetz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Meetz has wrist control.
Meetz keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Ross showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rick Ross.
Ross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Ross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Ross stalling away here and it's allowed Meetz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Meetz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ross defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meetz keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Ross dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Meetz flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Meetz is desperately trying to improve his position but Ross has a good base and remains in mount.
Ross landing shots from mount.
Meetz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meetz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meetz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ross looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meetz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Meetz is rocked!
Ross looking to control but Meetz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meetz is trying desperately to improve position.
Meetz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Meetz wants to get back to his feet.
Ross trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ross wants to take a breather but Meetz is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Meetz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meetz has a hand on Ross's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ross takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ross prevents Meetz from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross controlling from mount.
Meetz is bucking up trying to escape but Ross cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ross controlling from mount.
Ross cracks Meetz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rick Ross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ross tries to control but Meetz wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poor strikes thrown by Ross there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beecher Meetz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meetz is desperately trying to improve his position but Ross has a good base and remains in mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ross!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chowyu Neehow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Henderson
vs
Neehow

181 cm
19
194 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

202 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chowyu Neehow!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neehow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neehow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Neehow lands a nice forearm strike.
Henderson dodges the ground and pound from Neehow.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Neehow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson is trying to escape the position but Neehow is controlling the position.

Neehow stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neehow throws a head kick that Henderson semi-blocks.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Neehow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Henderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Henderson is trying to keep Neehow in close.
Neehow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Neehow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Neehow has Henderson in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neehow can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Neehow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neehow trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neehow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Neehow looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neehow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Neehow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Neehow has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Neehow wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Neehow blocks nicely.
Henderson is working Neehow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neehow is keeping the position for now.
Neehow is pulling down on Henderson's head to control his posture.
Neehow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Neehow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neehow pushes Henderson off and gets back to his feet.

Neehow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Henderson sprawls well initially but Neehow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Neehow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neehow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Neehow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neehow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.

Neehow closes the distance and clinches.

Neehow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Neehow tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neehow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neehow tries a head kick but it misses.
Chowyu Neehow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neehow is defended easily by Henderson.
Henderson with a poor takedown

and Neehow counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neehow wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Henderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neehow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Neehow passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chowyu Neehow has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets full guard.
Neehow trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Neehow tries to pass.
Neehow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neehow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson defending against the ground and pound.

Neehow decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Neehow clinches with his opponent.

Neehow has Henderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Neehow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Henderson tumbling to the mat - Neehow dives into Henderson's guard.
Henderson 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.
Neehow throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neehow pulls Henderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Henderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson prevents Neehow from getting back to his feet.
Neehow looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neehow lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Neehow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chowyu Neehow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Neehow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Henderson shoots and misses

and Neehow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Neehow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neehow scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neehow wanted to stand there but Henderson had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neehow wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Neehow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chowyu Neehow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Neehow. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Neehow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neehow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed

and Neehow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neehow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neehow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neehow wants to stand but Henderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neehow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chowyu Neehow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neehow but Neehow pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Neehow as Henderson shoots in.
Max Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Neehow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Neehow lands a takedown into guard.
Neehow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neehow throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Neehow wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neehow cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.

Neehow stands and steps away. Henderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Neehow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neehow counters with a good, hard body kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neehow pinned against the cage. Neehow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neehow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Max Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chowyu Neehow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neehow is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chowyu Neehow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neehow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chowyu Neehow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Ismangulov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaba has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ismangulov
vs
Magaba

168 cm
19
146 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

171 cm
19
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Ismangulov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismangulov takes a swing at Magaba's ribcage but misses.
Magaba shoots in but no luck this time.
Magaba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Magaba.
Ismangulov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magaba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magaba is trying to get an arm triangle but Ismangulov is defending well.

Magaba has hold of Ismangulov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ismangulov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Magaba cranks the arm and Ismangulov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ismangulov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mookie Magaba!
A very excited looking Mookie Magaba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Radden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radden comes to the cage accompanied by Un Ange En Danger by Mc Solaar with Ron Carter. Travis Radden has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Radden
vs
Brown

204 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Radden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown thows a body kick. Radden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown thuds his right hand into Radden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Radden misses with an uppercut
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radden misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a solid body kick.
Radden is breathing heavily.
Brown is looking to slow Radden down with leg kicks.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.

Brown lands a big head kick that sends Radden tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Radden back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Travis Radden has been cut.
Brown throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Radden crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Irving Brown!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinjo Sakamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakamaki has chosen Kung fu fighting(original) as his entrance music. Sinjo Sakamaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bradshaw
vs
Sakamaki

180 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sinjo Sakamaki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bradshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bradshaw digs a good hook to Sakamaki's body.
Bradshaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki closes the distance and clinches up with Bradshaw, looking for a takedown. Sakamaki pushes Bradshaw against the cage but Bradshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamaki is just out of range.
Bradshaw connects with a nice looking jab.

Sakamaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bradshaw to the ground. Sakamaki is now in Bradshaw's guard.
Sakamaki preventing the sweep.
Sakamaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sakamaki drops back looking for a leg! Bradshaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bradshaw manages to kick Sakamaki off! Sakamaki jumps back into Bradshaw's guard.
Bradshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Sakamaki from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradshaw tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakamaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bradshaw has Sakamaki pulled in close to control his posture.

Sakamaki drops back looking for a leg! Bradshaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bradshaw manages to kick Sakamaki off! Sakamaki jumps back into Bradshaw's guard.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Sakamaki from controlling successfully.
Sakamaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sakamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Bradshaw.

Sakamaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sakamaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bradshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakamaki wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.

Sakamaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sakamaki trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Sakamaki is fighting to break Bradshaw's control of his arms but Bradshaw is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Sakamaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakamaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bradshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Sakamaki is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sakamaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sakamaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Sakamaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakamaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bradshaw is trying to control the position but Sakamaki postures up.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Sakamaki from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sakamaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sakamaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakamaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bradshaw looking to control.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakamaki content to stall in guard here.

Sakamaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakamaki trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakamaki is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sakamaki tries for a takedown but Bradshaw circles away easily
and Bradshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sakamaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bradshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakamaki shoots in and drives through. Bradshaw sprawls well.
Good shot there by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradshaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakamaki tries to clinch but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Sakamaki tries to clinch up.
Sakamaki wants to clinch up but Bradshaw keeps it at a distance.
Bradshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamaki is just out of range.
Bradshaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakamaki's hands.
Bradshaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sakamaki tries to clinch but Bradshaw moves out of range.
A jab from Bradshaw misses.
Bradshaw throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradshaw's waist but Bradshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamaki off to one side.
Terry Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinjo Sakamaki.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradshaw lands with a right to the head.
Sakamaki effectively controlling the action here.
Bradshaw trying to stall but Sakamaki improves his position.
Sakamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamaki landing knees to the body.
Bradshaw jumps guard but Sakamaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sakamaki lands a damaging elbow.
Sakamaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradshaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakamaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradshaw takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Terry Bradshaw has been cut.
Sakamaki connects with a knee to the head.
Sakamaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bradshaw takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Sakamaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradshaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sakamaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bradshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamaki.
Sakamaki lands an elbow just above Bradshaw 's eye.
Bradshaw jumps guard but Sakamaki stands there with Bradshaw around his waist. Bradshaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sakamaki lands a knee to the body.
Sakamaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakamaki takes a shot to the head.
Sakamaki connects with a knee to the head.
Sakamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradshaw's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bradshaw up against the cage.
Sakamaki scores with a knee to the head.

Terry Bradshaw's cut is getting worse.
Sinjo Sakamaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bradshaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakamaki lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamaki.
Sakamaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bradshaw is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Bradshaw to work.
Sakamaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakamaki scores with a knee to the head.
Sakamaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakamaki lands an elbow inside that Bradshaw shrugs off.
Bradshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakamaki backwards.
Bradshaw stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Terry Bradshaw's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sakamaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sakamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamaki landing knees to the head.
Sakamaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sakamaki fails to land.
Bradshaw takes a knee right on the jaw!

Jeez, Terry Bradshaw's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A knee to the head by Sakamaki.
Sakamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
Sakamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradshaw's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sinjo Sakamaki!
Sinjo Sakamaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Hills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edgar
vs
Hills

180 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Edgar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Hills!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hills shoots in and drives through. Edgar sprawls well.
Hills misses with a wild body shot.
Hills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hills wants to clinch up but Edgar keeps it at a distance.

Edgar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hills did well to prevent Edgar getting side control.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hills keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edgar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edgar throws a strike but Hills avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hills trying to control the position.
Hills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edgar postures up in Hills's guard and throws a big left but Hills blocks it.
Edgar throws a strike but Hills rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hills trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hills stops Edgar from standing up.
Hills is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing Hills from controlling successfully.

Hills got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edgar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hills has managed to get both his arms back between Edgar 's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hills slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sonny Hills wasn't active enough on the ground.

Hills dives in and scores a takedown into Edgar 's guard.
Edgar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edgar controls Hills momentarily but Hills frees himself.
Edgar 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hills puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hills prevents Edgar from improving his position.
Hills is pressing down on Edgar 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edgar is holding on for now.
Hills keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar missing with punches from the bottom.
Hills seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edgar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edgar is trying is best to control the position here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Edgar with that takedown attempt.
Hills tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Edgar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hills's guard now.
Hills is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hills wants to pass the guard but Edgar is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Edgar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hills tries to clinch up.
Ricky Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar stuffs the takedown.
Hills doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Edgar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hills!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar avoids the attempt from Hills to control.
Hills slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Edgar throwing shots but Hills is blocking nicely.
Hills is pressing down on Edgar 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hills is retaining full guard.
Ricky Edgar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edgar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edgar throws an elbow that misses. Hills uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edgar 's guard. Nice move by Hills!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hills postures up.
Edgar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hills's guard.
Edgar throws a big elbow that misses.
Hills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hills trying to control the position.
Hills avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hills has a closed guard, preventing Edgar from standing up.
Edgar won't allow Hills to sweep him here.
Edgar throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hills looking for a sweep. Not yet Hills, not yet.
Hills lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Edgar !
Hills moves to back control.
Edgar holding on to Hills's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Edgar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hills.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgar trying to control the action but Hills just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hills keeps control of the position as Edgar tries to break free.
Hills controls the action.
Edgar is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Edgar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Edgar is trying to stand back up.
Edgar trying to control the hands but Hills breaks the grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hills has the hooks in. Edgar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hills struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ricky Edgar will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hills gets a double leg takedown into Edgar 's guard.
Hills sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hills trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.

Edgar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edgar is looking to sweep but instead, Hills has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hills looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hills stalling away here and it's allowed Edgar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing Hills from controlling successfully.
Edgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edgar tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is trying to keep Hills in close.
Hills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hills advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hills trying to control the position but Edgar is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hills working away.
Hills is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hills is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Sonny Hills has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hills tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Edgar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hills tries to clinch up

and Edgar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edgar .
Edgar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hills has wrist control.
Edgar is in close to Hills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hills is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edgar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hills is keeping the position for now.
Sonny Hills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hills controls Edgar momentarily but Edgar frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Hills comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edgar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Hills!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jock Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen College feat. Electric Youth - A Real Hero as his entrance music. 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.

Stark
vs
Swanson

185 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jock Stark!
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, Ron Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut

and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stark is controlling him.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Stark has gone for a leg lock! Swanson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.

Swanson stands and steps away. Stark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Stark on that attempt.

Swanson instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.

Swanson clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jock Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swanson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stark can't fight it off and eventually Swanson manages to take the fight to the floor. Stark looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Stark working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swanson!
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Swanson has worked his arm free - good work by Swanson!

Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swanson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stark swings around for an armbar but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stark's guard.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.

Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stark is tightening it up a little... Swanson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Swanson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Swanson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jock Stark!
After the fight, Jock Stark was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Fontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Hotop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fontes
vs
Hotop

190 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
19
295 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Reaper Combatwear
BioPharm Nutrition

PWNAGE™ (WOT)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Fontes!
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, Warren Hotop!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hotop throws out the jab.
Fontes pushes Hotop away with a front kick.
Hotop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fontes moves away.
Fontes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hotop swings for the body but Fontes moves out of range.
No joy there for Hotop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Hotop misses its intended target.
Fontes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson Fontes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fontes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hotop if he has to take too many more of those.
Hotop looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Fontes.
Hotop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fontes. Fontes obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick from Fontes.
Fontes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hotop. That did some damage!
Fontes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Warren Hotop has been cut.
Nice body punch from Fontes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Fontes.

Fontes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hotop, pushing him back against the cage.
Fontes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fontes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fontes lands a knee to the head.
Fontes is stalling here.
Fontes lands an elbow inside that Hotop shrugs off.

That has opened up Warren Hotop's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fontes drops Hotop with a big knee straight up the middle! Hotop is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Hotop is rocked!
Fontes lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hotop up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Fontes from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hotop's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Fontes!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Fontes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.