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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martell Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Drake
vs
Graham

200 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martell Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Graham!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a leg kick which misses Graham's front leg but catches the back leg as Graham tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graham.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Drake takes the fight into the clinch.

Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martell Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Graham.
Drake throws a series of punches but Graham avoids them all with ease.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Drake thuds a left hand into Graham's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Graham looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham.

Drake has managed to clinch.
Graham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drake gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake effectively controlling the action here.

Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Matt Graham has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graham is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Drake Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Graham is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martell Drake!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Perrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dugi Pistolj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Perrier
vs
Pistolj

201 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perrier moves into the clinch.
Pistolj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perrier lands a shot to the body.
Perrier stalling against the cage.
Perrier scores with a shot to the side of Pistolj's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pistolj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perrier digs a right hand into Pistolj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pistolj's gas tank.
Perrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Pistolj controls his hands.
Perrier gets underhooks to prevent Pistolj's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perrier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perrier lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Perrier.
Perrier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kurt Perrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dugi Pistolj.
Pistolj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perrier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perrier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pistolj has Perrier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perrier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pistolj backwards.
Pistolj looks gassed!
Perrier controlling the action here for a moment.
Perrier presses Pistolj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perrier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Pistolj backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perrier pushes Pistolj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrier lands with a right to the head.

Pistolj is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perrier.
Pistolj is still on wobbly legs! Can Perrier finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perrier.
Perrier dips a shoulder and cracks Pistolj with a mighty uppercut! Pistolj falls back against the cage and Perrier unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pistolj is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Perrier screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Perrier!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogelio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oh Fortuna kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Steel
vs
Dos Santos

185 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rogelio Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dos Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel looks for the body kick but Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Dos Santos works over Steel's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Santos tries to avoid it.
Dos Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Dos Santos tries to sprawl but Steel drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos defends the submission attempt.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dos Santos to get to his feet.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos stalks Steel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steel's face. Steel staggers backwards, shaken.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos lands an overhand right.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Steel wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dos Santos duly obliges.
Steel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Steel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel somewhat.
Rogelio Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel lands a head kick!
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
A right-left combo lands from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
Dos Santos is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Steel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steel has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Steel manages to pull guard.

Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogelio Dos Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Rogelio Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Steel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos lands with a nice combination. Steel backs away looking to recover.
Dos Santos cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Dos Santos throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
Steel is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Dos Santos finds it's target.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Dos Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.

Steel forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Steel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dos Santos's efforts to push away.
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos feints a jab promting Steel to slip. Dos Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steel tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dos Santos.
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!
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos feints a jab promting Steel to slip. Dos Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steel takes one on the button.
Rob Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos throws a one two combo.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Santos is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Steel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Santos swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dos Santos tries to kick Steel off in order to stand up. Steel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Steel controlling the position from side mount.

Steel decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Santos lands with a nice combination. Steel backs away looking to recover.
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!
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogelio Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Dos Santos swinging wildly here.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogelio Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steel back to the cage. Dos Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dos Santos throws a one two combo.
Dos Santos feints a jab promting Steel to slip. Dos Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steel tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos lands an overhand right.
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
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!
Dos Santos throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Dos Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel dives in and grabs Dos Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.

Steel breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dos Santos!
Dos Santos leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dos Santos lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Dos Santos.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos lands with a nice combination. Steel backs away looking to recover.
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
A head kick from Steel lands but Dos Santos takes it in his stride.
Dos Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steel forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side.
Dos Santos lands a right hook to the body.

Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Steel is controlling the position.
Rob Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogelio Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Santos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogelio Dos Santos!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Shi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Shi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Griffin
vs
Shi

195 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denis Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Shi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shi shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Shi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shi.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.

Shi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Shi stalling against the cage.

Shi breaks the clinch.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffin controlling the action here for a moment.
Shi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Denis Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Shi.

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

Shi has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
Shi fails to pull guard.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.

Shi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Griffin regains guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shi trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Griffin is working an open guard so Shi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shi as he jumps to the side.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

It looks like Leo Shi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Griffin.

Shi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Griffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griffin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shi.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Shi tries to advance to mount but Griffin denies him.

Shi decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shi gets a double leg takedown into Griffin's guard.
Shi trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Shi scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shi trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Shi gets to his feet. Griffin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leo Shi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Shi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Griffin throws a series of punches but Shi avoids them all with ease.

Shi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Shi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Shi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
The referee asks Shi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shi prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin seems a little lost for a moment, as Shi dominates the positioning.
Griffin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
Griffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Griffin is looking to control Shi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Griffin is trying to control but Shi manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi content just to control the position here.
Griffin taking shots to the head.
Shi wants to control the pace but Griffin is squirming around nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shi has control of Griffin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griffin regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griffin is looking to escape.
Shi landing punches.
Shi working Griffin over with strikes here.
Griffin tries to improve his position but instead Shi has taken his back!
Leo Shi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin tries to escape but Shi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shi biding his time, controlling Griffin.

Shi looking to break Griffin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Griffin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Griffin is taking damage to the body and head.
Shi gets his hands free as Griffin looks to control.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin trying to get back to his feet but Shi is in full control for now.
Griffin takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Shi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Shi's cut.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Shi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shi scrambles back to his feet.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Shi. Shi gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin stalks Shi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shi's face. Shi staggers backwards, shaken.
Shi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Shi - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denis Griffin!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Spartilius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BB Fack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BB Fack will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Spartilius
vs
Fack

202 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

210 cm
19
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Spartilius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, BB Fack!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fack doesn't manage to clinch there - Spartilius circles away.
Fack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fack wants to clinch.

Spartilius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spartilius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fack keeps working.
Spartilius is putting a hurting on Fack here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fack is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fack is in trouble now - Spartilius has advanced to mount!
Spartilius landing shots from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Spartilius! Fack is hurt baaadly! Spartilius is firing away with more strikes - Fack is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Spartilius!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Decimus's choice of entrance music: All Shall Perish- Eradication. Omar Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maximus Decimus's chin.

Jackson
vs
Decimus

162 cm
22
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

168 cm
20
153 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Decimus!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Decimus misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decimus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Decimus counters with a stiff right hand.
Decimus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Decimus misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Omar Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Decimus.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Decimus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Decimus. Decimus gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Decimus on the side of the head.
Decimus shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus moves out of range easily.
Decimus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Decimus. Decimus gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Decimus backpedaling.
Jackson feints a jab promting Decimus to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Decimus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Omar Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Decimus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Decimus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Decimus.
Decimus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Decimus raining down shots from the mount!
Decimus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Decimus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Decimus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Decimus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Decimus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson dodges the punch combination from Decimus.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Decimus's shoulder, as Decimus tries to avoid the shot.
Omar Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Maximus Decimus has been cut.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Decimus counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Decimus is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Decimus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Decimus with the ground and pound but Jackson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Decimus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Decimus is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Decimus looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Decimus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Maximus Decimus.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson tries to bum rush Decimus with a series of wild strikes but Decimus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decimus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Decimus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Decimus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Decimus looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decimus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Decimus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Decimus.
Decimus throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Decimus shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Decimus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Decimus throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Decimus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Decimus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Omar Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Decimus misses.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decimus.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Decimus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Decimus looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Decimus shoots in but no luck this time.
Decimus misses with a wild combination.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Decimus misses.
Decimus misses with the combination.
Decimus fails with the takedown.
Jackson is looking to wear down Decimus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus is looking to clinch.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Decimus moves out of range.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Decimus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Decimus stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Decimus crashes against the mat.
Decimus throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.
Decimus in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus working the strikes but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Decimus moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Decimus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Decimus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Decimus can't control as he wanted to and Jackson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nice strikes from Decimus there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson keeping control of the position.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Decimus.
Decimus throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Decimus's guard. Nice move by Jackson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Decimus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Decimus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson passes Decimus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decimus is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimus.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decimus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decimus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Decimus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decimus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Decimus throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decimus avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Decimus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson works Decimus's body with a nice hook.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimus was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Decimus.
Jackson tries to bum rush Decimus with a series of wild strikes but Decimus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decimus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson jabs Decimus right on the nose. Decimus blinks but takes it well.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
A big right from Decimus misses.
Decimus defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson swings for the body but Decimus moves out of range.
Decimus tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decimus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Decimus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson tries to bum rush Decimus with a series of wild strikes but Decimus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Decimus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimus.
Decimus dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Decimus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decimus circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decimus shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Decimus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Omar Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Decimus.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson with a hook.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Decimus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decimus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a head kick but Decimus moves out of range.
Decimus shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decimus fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Jackson had his way with Maximus Decimus in that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Decimus is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus moves out of range easily.
Decimus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson tries to bum rush Decimus with a series of wild strikes but Decimus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decimus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson cracks Decimus with a good jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Decimus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Decimus.
Decimus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decimus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decimus shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Decimus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Omar Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Decimus.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Maximus Decimus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decimus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Decimus avoids them all with ease.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Omar Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Decimus counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Jackson.
A nice combination there by Decimus.
Decimus walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decimus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decimus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus walks into a left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
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!
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decimus.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Decimus doesn't seem phased though.
Decimus misses with a combination
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimus.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Decimuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Jackson!
Omar Jackson is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Omar Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.