Battle Legends 34 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalton McKay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Steele
vs
McKay

168 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton McKay!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steele.

Steele looking to score a takedown here. McKay is defending well but Steele drives through and ends up in McKay's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steele is working McKay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

McKay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.

McKay has his foot on Steele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steele works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Steele got a little sloppy there for a moment and McKay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steele has managed to get both his arms back between McKay's legs - danger averted.
Steele trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom.
McKay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele landing with the ground and pound.
Steele 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKay's head.
Steele stays in close to McKay's body and controls the position.
Steele has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steele trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom.

McKay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McKay looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.

McKay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele connects with a couple of short punches.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Steele drops back looking for a leg! McKay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McKay manages to kick Steele off! Steele jumps back into McKay's guard.
Steele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

McKay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

McKay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steele is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom.
Steele postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Steele gets to his feet. McKay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steele misses with a takedown attempt

and McKay counters with a single leg into guard. Steele didn't expect that.
McKay advances to half guard.

McKay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

McKay is trying to work for a kimura but Steele is defending well.
McKay looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKay works his foot free and advances to mount.

McKay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steele can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by McKay.
Steele reaches up and holds on to McKay to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McKay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McKay doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Steele counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKay won't be happy with that.
McKay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Steele's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McKay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McKay wants to get back to full guard.

McKay actively working from the bottom here.
Steele working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McKay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Steele is figuring out what he wants to do next.

McKay looking for submissions off his back.
McKay is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKay on the ground.
Steele working over McKay with some ground and pound. McKay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steele slows the pace down in half guard.
Steele seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McKay for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

McKay actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele is taking a breather. McKay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele slips a nice elbow through McKay's hands, connecting with McKay's forehead.

McKay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steele pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McKay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steele content to stall in guard here.
Steele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steele trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom.

McKay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McKay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steele is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steele lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steele wants to control from the top but McKay keeps moving.

McKay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McKay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.
Steele is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steele gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Steele gets a double leg takedown into McKay's 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!
Steele wants to control from the top but McKay keeps moving.
Steele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

McKay looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
Dalton McKay has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKay keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Steele wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Steele fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Steele is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McKay has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Steele is looking to defend but McKay has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Steele! McKay pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Steele taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dalton McKay!
After the big win, Dalton McKay made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Horace Buckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Buckle
vs
Stevens

190 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

183 cm
21
198 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Horace Buckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stevens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckle.
Buckle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Mike Stevens has been cut.
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Buckle misses with a head kick.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buckle.
Buckle lands with a right hand.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Buckle keeps it at a distance.
Buckle wants to clinch up but Stevens keeps it at a distance.
Buckle tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Buckle misses with a looping right.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buckle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Buckle moves away and avoids it.
Stevens misses with a combination
and Buckle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevens is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Buckle tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Buckle misses with a two punch combination.
Mike Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
Buckle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens tests Buckle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Buckle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buckle shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Buckle.
Buckle slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Stevens throws out a loose jab but Buckle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckle is just out of range.
Good exchange - Stevens coming out on top.
Buckle throws the kick towards the body but Stevens avoids it.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Buckle keeps it at a distance.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Jab from Stevens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buckle staying out of range there.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckle.
Buckle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckle circles away.
Buckle wants to clinch up but Stevens keeps it at a distance.
Buckle tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Buckle.
Stevens misses with a right hand
and Buckle counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens stalks Buckle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buckle's face. Buckle staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Buckle. Buckle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Buckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Buckle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buckle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.

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

Buckle is rocked!

It looks like Horace Buckle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Stevens.
Oh Buckle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckle leaves his chin hanging out and Stevens seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Buckle crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Stevens!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Stevens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dolphin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tate
vs
Dolphin

189 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Dolphin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tate clinches up against the cage.
Dolphin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dolphin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dolphin tries to break the clinch but Tate is controlling the position.
Dolphin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Tate gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dolphin regains guard.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolphin is retaining full guard.
Dolphin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dolphin is pulling down on Tate's head. It's preventing any offense from Tate, at least for the moment.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolphin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate passes Dolphin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate is trying to control. Dolphin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Tate seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dolphin has recovered full guard.
Tate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolphin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tate is working hard here to advance position.

Tate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dolphin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tate's guard.
Dolphin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tate will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dolphin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dolphin wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Dolphin throwing strikes from guard but Tate blocks nicely.

Dolphin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tate escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dolphin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate trying to control the position.

Tate isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dolphin stacks Tate on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dolphin!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolphin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tate wants to control but Dolphin postures up.
Tate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolphin is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tate regains half guard.
Dolphin wants to pass to mount but Tate is defending the position.
Tate tries to roll over but Dolphin keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tate looking for a sweep. Not yet Tate, not yet.
Dolphin lands a couple of digs.
Dolphin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tate pushes Dolphin off and gets back to his feet.
Tate shoots for a double leg takedown but Dolphin sprawls well. He's pushed Tate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.

Tate closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tate dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dolphin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dolphin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dolphin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolphin looking to pass the guard.
Dolphin wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Dolphin won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
Dolphin postures up in Tate's guard and throws a big left but Tate blocks it.
Dolphin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dolphin's guard.
Tate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tate preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolphin is looking to stand up but Tate isn't so interested in that idea.
Tate pushing down on Dolphin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tate landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tate not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Tate is trying to work for a kimura but Dolphin is defending well.
Dolphin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tate.
Dolphin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolphin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tate is keen to just control but Dolphin is a slippery customer.

Tate seems to be working for a kimura but Dolphin defends the submission attempt.
Bobby Tate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dolphin's head.
Tate thows a huge punch but Dolphin dodges it nicely.
Dolphin manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate postures up and lands a big shot to Dolphin's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tate pushes down on Dolphin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tate 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.
Dolphin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Tate is working for a submission of some sort.
Tate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dolphin keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate throwing shots but Dolphin is blocking nicely.

Tate seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dolphin has recovered full guard.
Tate wants to control from the top but Dolphin keeps moving.
Tate throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tate throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tate dominated that second round.
That's time! Tate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dolphin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate to the mat! Tate manages to get full guard.
Dolphin wants to pass the guard but Tate is keeping the position.

Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dolphin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Dolphin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dolphin is one step ahead there.
Tate seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dolphin 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolphin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dolphin wants to stand and escape but instead Tate has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dolphin keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Dolphin pulls Tate in to control the position.
Tate throwing strikes from guard but Dolphin blocks nicely.

Dolphin kicks Tate off and gets to his feet.
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dolphin.
Dolphin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolphin with a poor takedown
and Tate counters with a two punch combo.

Tate gets a clinch.

Tate gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolphin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tate.

Tate is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Tate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dolphin is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tate is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dolphin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tate working Dolphin over with strikes.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but Dolphin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tate throws a strike but Dolphin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bobby Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dolphin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolphin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dolphin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tate pushing down on Dolphin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tate scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steve Dolphin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tate scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dolphin is defending against the submission attempts here by Tate.
Tate is trying to control the action in half guard but Dolphin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tate!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamoru Takamura acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Rua
vs
Takamura

193 cm
28
290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Rua!
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, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Rua engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Rua decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Takamura, up you get!
Rua has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takamura.
Takamura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Takamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Rua. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to bum rush Takamura with a series of wild strikes but Takamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takamura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Takamura looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Brock Rua has been cut.
Takamura keeps Rua at a distance using the push kick.
Takamura connects with the punch.
Rua walks into a straight right hand from Takamura.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamura scores with a jab.
Rua tries to bum rush Takamura with a series of wild strikes but Takamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamura jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takamura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
Takamura scores with a three punch combo!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rua.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Takamura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rua lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Takamura stops Rua from passing to mount.
Rua is staying tight to Takamura's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua in side control, throwing shots but Takamura defends.
Rua advances to full mount.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takamura manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee asks Rua politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rua prefers to stall for the moment though.
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 Brock Rua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Rua's cut.
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.

Takamura missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Rua's head.
Rua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takamura pinned against the cage. Takamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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

Rua tries for a kimura but Takamura is defending well.
Takamura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is staying tight to Takamura's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takamura prevents Rua from improving position.

Rua decides to stand up, so the ref orders Takamura to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Mamoru Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takamura tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takamura to the ground. Takamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takamura avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rua has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
Takamura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Takamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rua drives through and clinches with Takamura against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Takamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takamura wants to break free but Rua has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takamura's efforts to push away.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rua dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Takamura. No joy for Rua on that attempt.
Takamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brock Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamoru Takamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Takamura instigates a clinch.
Takamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takamura's efforts to push away.
Rua has Takamura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takamura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua prevents Takamura from breaking the clinch.
Rua is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua can't get the takedown.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Takamura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takamura is trying to break free.
Rua can't get the takedown.
Takamura has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua wants a takedown.
Rua is looking for a takedown.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takamura prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Takamura breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamura scores with a spinning back kick!
Takamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takamura leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takamura fails in his attempt to clinch.

Rua clinches up with Takamura and pushes him back against the cage.
Rua tries for a takedown but Takamura manages to get underhooks.
Rua looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rua's hands.
Takamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
A left and a right from Takamura both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Brock Rua's cut is getting worse.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamura lands a head kick. Rua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takamura tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Takamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rua momentarily.

Rua is rocked!
Rua lands with a shot to the body.
Takamura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takamura delivers a nice body kick.
Takamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takamura looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Takamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takamura catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takamura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Takamura misses.
Mamoru Takamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Takamura finds it's way through Rua's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Takamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rua 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George DeLuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Spades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLuca comes to the cage accompanied by Crying like a Bitch. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spades's choice of entrance music: Im A Beast. This should be fireworks!

DeLuca
vs
Spades

195 cm
20
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
262 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George DeLuca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Spades!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuca misses with a hook.
Spades shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeLuca but DeLuca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeLuca throws a hook to the side of Spades's head but Spades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeLuca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spades tries to avoid it but DeLuca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spades to the ground. Spades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spades fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeLuca avoids it really well and circles away.
Spades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeLuca.
DeLuca looks to land a right hand but Spades moved out of range.
Spades lands a nice hook to DeLuca's body. DeLuca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeLuca as he jumps to the side.
George DeLuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Spades.
Spades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeLuca pinned against the cage. DeLuca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spades tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeLuca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spades somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spades slips a straight right by DeLuca.
DeLuca misses with a looping right.
DeLuca looks to throw the jab but Spades is out of range.

Spades shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DeLuca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DeLuca gets back to half guard.
DeLuca desperately trying to maintain half guard.
DeLuca trying to hold on to Spades's head to control him but Spades postures up.
DeLuca is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spades's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spades's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeLuca patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

DeLuca is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Spades with him. Spades is trying to defend but DeLuca has an arm under the chin now! Spades grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George DeLuca!
In his post fight interview, George DeLuca 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
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crown comes to the cage accompanied by Eminence Front. Kendall has chosen Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work as his entrance music. Bobby Crown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Kendall's chin.

Crown
vs
Kendall

193 cm
30
265 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

185 cm
29
248 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Crown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Kendall!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Kendall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crown swings for the body but Kendall moves out of range.
Crown throws a big shot that misses.
Crown tries to bum rush Kendall with a series of wild strikes but Kendall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crown misses with a looping left.
Crown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kendall counters with a two punch combo.
Kendall ducks under a wild hook from Crown.
Crown with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crown throws a jab when Kendall was well out of range.
Crown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kendall circles away quickly and effectively.
Kendall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown walks into a left hand.
Kendall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kendall counters with a left and a right that stings Crown.
Crown swings widly with a right hand
and Kendall counters with a straight right hand.
Crown slips a jab from Kendall.
Crown throws a hook but Kendall blocks it.
Kendall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crown lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crown throws a right hand that misses
and Kendall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crown misses with a left hand
and Crown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobby Crown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crown looks to score with a jab to the body but Kendall is just out of range.
Crown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kendall throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall ducks right into an uppercut from Crown.

Crown lands a big uppercut and Kendall crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kendall looks OK. Crown waves Kendall back to his feet!
Kendall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crown misses with an uppercut
and Kendall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crown drops Kendall with a big left hand! Kendall is injured, injured bad! Crown jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Crown!
After the big win, Bobby Crown made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.