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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chak Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapthlaka comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid. Jose Greco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rapthlaka
vs
Greco

176 cm
25
159 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chak Rapthlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Greco!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rapthlaka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Greco is trying to defend but Rapthlaka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Greco has hold of Rapthlaka's hands but Rapthlaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Greco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rapthlaka lands with a punch from half guard.
Greco wants to improve his position but Rapthlaka is controlling well.
Rapthlaka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rapthlaka working the head and body with strikes.

Greco looking for submissions off his back.
Rapthlaka working Greco over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greco is trying to control but can't.
Rapthlaka is keen to just control but Greco is a slippery customer.
Rapthlaka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rapthlaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapthlaka sitting in guard here, content to control.

Greco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rapthlaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rapthlaka postures up and lands a big shot to Greco's brow.
Greco can't keep his opponent in guard - Rapthlaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rapthlaka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rapthlaka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greco wants to get back to his feet.
Greco is trying to maintain the position but Rapthlaka is very close to passing his half guard.
Rapthlaka prevents Greco from improving his position.
Rapthlaka slips a nice elbow through Greco's hands, connecting with Greco's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka is pressing down on Greco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greco is holding on for now.
Rapthlaka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greco pushes Rapthlaka off but Rapthlaka dives into side control.
Rapthlaka taking a breather here.

Rapthlaka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Greco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Rapthlaka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Greco manages to get back to half guard.
Rapthlaka wants to free his trapped foot but Greco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greco trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka controlling the action here.

Rapthlaka escapes and gets back to his feet.
Greco shoots in for a takedown but Rapthlaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Rapthlaka scores a takedown into full mount!
Rapthlaka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rapthlaka lands a big shot there that rocks Greco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rapthlaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greco is looking to escape.
Greco taking shots to the head.
Rapthlaka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greco is looking to improve his position but Rapthlaka isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Greco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Greco is rocked!
Rapthlaka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greco is still in real trouble! Can Rapthlaka finish him?
Rapthlaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rapthlaka postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Greco badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rapthlaka around the waist but Rapthlaka pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rapthlaka is the winner by TKO! Rapthlaka jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chak Rapthlaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Chak Rapthlaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers's entrance music is Star-Spangled Banner. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rogers
vs
Graham

190 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
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, Matt Graham!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rogers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Graham slows the pace down in half guard.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is controlling Graham's posture.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Graham is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graham sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogers is thwarting Graham's attempts to control the position.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.

Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.
Graham manages to get to full guard.
Rogers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Graham blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to move into half guard but instead Graham has managed to sweep!
Rogers controlling Graham's posture.
Graham is looking to advance position but Rogers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Graham is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.

Rogers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Graham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Graham and Rogers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Graham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rogers off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Rogers defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Graham's arms.
Rogers breaks Graham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Rogers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Graham dives on top into guard.

Graham has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Graham's guard.
Graham controlling Rogers's posture.
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard.
Graham won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers controlling the position.
Graham wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Rogers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Rogers rushes Graham and presses him up against the cage.

Graham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rogers can't fight it off and eventually Graham manages to take the fight to the floor. Rogers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Graham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rogers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Graham manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogers's best efforts.
Graham wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.

Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Matt Graham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers looks to land a strike but Graham avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rogers postures up.
Graham is controlling Rogers's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rogers passes Graham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rogers is thwarting Graham's attempts to control the position.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Graham looking for submissions off his back.

Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers is pushing down on Graham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graham is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graham is concentrating on defense, preventing Rogers from advancing position.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.
Graham is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graham moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Graham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers wants to get up but he can't break Graham's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Graham wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Graham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Graham has escaped and now he's on top!
Graham is fighting to break Rogers's control of his arms but Rogers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Graham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Rogers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Graham shoots in and gets a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Graham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Rogers wants to stand but Graham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Graham's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graham is on top in guard.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Graham is trying to keep Rogers in close.

Graham working for submissions but it's allowed Rogers to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham wants to control the action here but instead Rogers manages to pass to full mount!
Graham wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Graham can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers looking to control but Graham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Rogers goes for an armbar but Graham turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Graham.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graham's guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
Graham wants to hit a switch here but Rogers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Graham there!

Rogers has hold of Graham's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graham manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graham is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Rogers.
I think Rogers 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Matt Graham!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Matt Graham!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Matt Graham!

Matt Graham wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Stram has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Garcia
vs
Stram

176 cm
28
158 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

185 cm
23
168 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonard Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stram doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stram has a takedown stuffed.
Leonard Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Stram.
A nice combination there by Garcia.
Stram doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Stram drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stram accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stram wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Stram works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stram with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia is controlling Stram's posture.
Stram passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stram is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Stram eventually gives up the hold.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia punching from the bottom.

Stram is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stram is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stram seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stram on the ground.
Stram throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Stram has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stram's guard.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Stram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Stram is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stram lands an upkick as Garcia stands over him.
Stram is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia landing some decent shots from guard.
Stram throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Stram is retaining full guard.
Stram manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garcia wants to control but Stram is having none of it.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Garcia is bucking up trying to escape but Stram cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Stram is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.

Garcia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stram.

Stram looking to secure an arm triangle but Garcia defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stram lands a big elbow.

Stram working for a submission but Garcia is keeping him at bay.
Stram has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stram working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is in no mood to give up.

Stram is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Garcia can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stram shoots and misses
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stram is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.

Stram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Stram looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.

Stram has his feet on Garcia's thighs here. He's pushed Garcia off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Garcia screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taylor Stram!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cy Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ultimate Warrior Entrance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sharp
vs
Warrior

185 cm
27
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cy Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sharp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warrior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warrior tries to bench press Sharp off him but Sharp keeps the position.
Sharp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Warrior some visible discomfort.
Warrior is trying to control Sharp's posture but Sharp avoids it.

Sharp decides to stand back up.
Warrior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharp swivels and escapes.
Warrior wants to clinch up but Sharp keeps it at a distance.

Warrior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warrior lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp looking to control.
Sharp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharp is retaining full guard.
Warrior is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharp has wrist control.
Sharp wants to improve his position but instead Warrior has moved into half guard.
Sharp trying to hold on to Warrior's head to control him but Warrior postures up.
Sharp is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp is staying active underneath Warrior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp wants to control but Warrior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.
Sharp tries to kick Warrior off but Warrior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Warrior wants to take a breather but Sharp is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharp lands a jab to the nose.
Sharp fails to land with a series of punches.
Sharp connects with a single shot there.
Sharp cracks a nice hook into Warrior's ribs.

Sharp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Warrior sprawls well initially but Sharp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Warrior gets back to full guard.
Warrior trying to control the position.
Sharp being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Warrior is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
Sharp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warrior is on top in guard.
Sharp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warrior manages to get himself to full guard.
Sharp lands a couple of digs.
Sharp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warrior trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp 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.
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.

Sharp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warrior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sharp has Warrior in his guard.
Warrior 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.
Sharp wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharp 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.
Warrior trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp wants to stand and escape but Warrior is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sharp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand

and Warrior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warrior.

Warrior has hold of one of Sharp's legs. Sharp is fighting the takedown attempt but Warrior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp has his hands on Warrior's head, controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sharp pushes Warrior off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sharp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Warrior gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharp is looking to get back to his feet here but Warrior is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sharp's back.
Warrior trying to control momentarily.
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 Cy Sharp will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Warrior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharp looks to throw the jab but Warrior is out of range.
Sharp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sharp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warrior counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warrior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharp tries to avoid it but Warrior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharp to the ground. Sharp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sharp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Warrior eats them both and turns towards Sharp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cy Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Warrior.
Warrior misses with a body kick.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warrior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warrior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharp avoids it really well and circles away.
Warrior doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sharp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Warrior throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Warrior trying to control the position.

Warrior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharp defends it easily.
Warrior lands a decent shot there.

Sharp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warrior looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warrior looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warrior!
Sharp is looking to regain half guard here but Warrior keeps moving and retains side control.
Warrior connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sharp some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sharp is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Sharp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warrior cracks Sharp with a big right hand but Sharp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Sharp sneaks out the side door and pushes Warrior away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Sharp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sharp lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Warrior is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.

Sharp goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Warrior is on top in guard.
Sharp trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Warrior stopping the sweep attempt from Sharp.
Sharp has a closed guard, preventing Warrior from standing up.
Sharp wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharp wants to stand and escape but Warrior is having none of it.
Warrior lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sharp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warrior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sharp has Warrior in his guard.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp wants to sweep here but Warrior controlling him for the moment.
Warrior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warrior lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warrior wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Warrior stops Sharp from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Warrior takes one on the button.
Sharp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warrior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharp throws a good cross that connects.
Sharp stuffs the takedown.
Sharp lands a lovely overhand right.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Warrior.
Sharp misses with a wild combination.
Sharp is looking to clinch.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from Warrior.

Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sharp tries to kick Warrior off but Warrior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sharp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Warrior scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Warrior is keen to just control but Sharp is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Warrior seems content to control.
Warrior is pressing down on Sharp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sharp is holding on for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sharp tries to kick Warrior off but Warrior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Warrior was stalling too much, according to the referee.

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

Warrior gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sharp regains guard.
Sharp looking to control.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Warrior gets to his feet. Sharp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warrior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharp defends it nicely.
Sharp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warrior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharp circles away.
Cy Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Sharp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Warrior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Warrior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sharp pushes Warrior off and gets back to his feet.
Warrior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is looking to clinch.
Warrior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharp throws a series of punches but Warrior moves out of range.
Sharp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Warrior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharp circles away.
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Warrior throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warrior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharp is fending him off so far but Warrior persists. Nope, Sharp circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharp misses with a series of wild punches.
Warrior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharp to score with a decent uppercut.

Warrior closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sharp did well to prevent Warrior getting side control.
Sharp looks like he's trying to stand up.
Warrior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp tries to kick Warrior off but Warrior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Warrior wants to take a breather but Sharp is having none of it.
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
Warrior prevents Sharp from improving his position.

Warrior stands up out of the half guard.
Sharp throws a series of punches but Warrior moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharp tries to clinch up but Warrior circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharp lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warrior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Warrior somewhat.
A head kick misses from Warrior.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warrior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Ultimate Warrior!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Ultimate Warrior!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Ultimate Warrior!

Ultimate Warrior wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Ultimate Warrior misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Canning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James VIck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James VIck will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Canning
vs
VIck

175 cm
20
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peyton Canning!
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, James VIck!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canning blocks a jab.
Canning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VIck.
VIck throws a big shot that misses.
VIck misses with a looping right.
James VIck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as VIck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canning doesn't seem phased though.
Canning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as VIck throws out the jab.
VIck throws a leg kick that misses.
Canning looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
VIck throws a series of punches but Canning avoids them all with ease.
VIck lands a jab to the nose.
Canning thumps VIck with a low kick.
VIck misses with a two punch combination.
Canning connects with a solid leg kick.
Canning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VIck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Canning connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VIck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
VIck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canning manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canning.
Canning cracks VIck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canning scores with a spinning back kick!
A slow jab from VIck misses its intended target.
Canning bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps VIck's head backwards.
Canning slips a straight right by VIck.
Canning connects with an inside leg kick.
Canning fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and VIck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Canning darts in and clinches VIck up against the cage.
Canning leaning his opponent against the cage.
VIck managing to block the knees to the body from Canning.
Canning can't find room to land a body shot as VIck controls the action.
Canning works on VIck's body with a couple of short punches.
Canning lands an uppercut.
Canning struggles to land a body shot inside as VIck controls his hands.
VIck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canning is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with VIck's elbow.
VIck is trying to break the clinch but Canning is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Canning - that landed with a thud.
Canning can't find room to land a body shot as VIck controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canning.
Canning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canning tries to land knees in the clinch but VIck avoids the damage to the body.
Canning works on VIck's body with a couple of short punches.
Canning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and VIck avoids it.
Canning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Canning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canning lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canning trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Canning.
Canning misses with a punch on the inside.
Canning tries to throw a body punch but VIck avoids it by throwing Canning back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Canning obliges.
VIck can't break the clinch.
Canning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
VIck managing to block the knees to the body from Canning.
VIck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Come on Canning - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canning has VIck pressed against the cage, preventing VIck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
VIck scores with a shot to the side of Canning's head.
Canning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
VIck tries to break free but Canning pushes him back against the cage.
Canning works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canning keeps control of VIck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Canning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canning tries to land knees in the clinch but VIck avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canning lands with a light punch inside.
VIck is trying to force a seperation but Canning has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Canning misses with a body shot.
Canning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canning throws a head kick but VIck moves out of range.
A combination from VIck does no damage.
Canning throws a leg kick which misses VIck's front leg but catches the back leg as VIck tries to avoid it.
VIck thuds a left hand into Canning's body.
Canning staying out of range there.
VIck throws a right hand that Canning ducks under and follows up with a left that Canning also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from VIck.
A jab from VIck misses.
VIck misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from VIck.
VIck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canning.
Nice uppercut there from VIck.
Canning throws a head kick that misses.
VIck jabs Canning right on the nose. Canning blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VIck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Canning feints and then cracks VIck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow VIck down.
VIck avoids the head kick by Canning.
Canning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VIck avoids the head kick by Canning.
A head kick from Canning lands but VIck takes it in his stride.
Canning takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Canning is looking to slow VIck down with leg kicks.
Canning fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and VIck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Canning connects with a leg kick. VIck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
VIck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
VIck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canning.
VIck throws a lazy right hand but Canning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
VIck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Canning counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Nice body kick from Canning.
VIck is breathing heavily.
Canning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VIck digs a good hook to Canning's body.
VIck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Canning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Canning clinches up against the cage.
VIck gets through Canning's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canning works on VIck's body with a couple of short punches.
Canning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Canning to work.
Canning works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
VIck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Canning.
Canning with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canning works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Canning obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Canning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
VIck prevents a body shot from Canning.
VIck is trying to break free.
Canning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canning throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but VIck blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Canning - that landed with a thud.
Canning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VIck prevents a body shot from Canning.
A short body shot lands from Canning as the two fighters clinch.
Canning lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VIck tries to break the clinch but Canning is controlling the position.
Canning stalls.
Canning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peyton Canning dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

VIck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
VIck throws a right and a left that Canning avoids nicely.
VIck blocks a head kick by Canning.
VIck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peyton Canning is winning the standup battle so far.
Canning with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Canning throws a head kick that misses.
VIck misses with an uppercut. Canning saw that one coming.
VIck throws a looping overhand right but Canning ducks down to avoid it.
VIck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canning on the side of the head.
Canning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canning moves out of range of the strikes.
VIck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Canning slips under a jab.
VIck misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by VIck as he connects with a hook.
Canning throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canning lands with a nice body punch.
Canning throws a nice outside leg kick.
VIck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canning.
Canning throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - VIck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
VIck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canning throws a head kick that misses.

Canning moves into the clinch.
Canning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of VIck backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that VIck can do to turn this around?
Canning cracks VIck with a nice body shot.
A short right from Canning on the inside.
Canning struggles to land a body shot inside as VIck controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Canning.
A short uppercut from Canning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Canning.
VIck is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VIck dodges an elbow strike from Canning.
Canning throws a punch but it's blocked by VIck.
Canning lands a hook that snaps the head of VIck backwards.
Canning with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Canning.
Canning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canning lands with a right to the head.
Canning trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Canning as the two fighters clinch.
Canning tries to land knees in the clinch but VIck avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Canning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canning is stalling here.
Canning seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Canning presses VIck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canning throws a head punch that misses.
Canning misses with a body punch.
Canning is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Canning scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canning cracks VIck with a nice body shot.
VIck letting Canning take a breather here.
VIck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canning misses with a hook to the ribs.
VIck throws a punch but it's blocked by Canning.
VIck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with VIck's elbow.
James VIck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VIck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton Canning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canning 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Peyton Canning!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Peyton Canning!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Peyton Canning!

Peyton Canning wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krackin Yourface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yourface has chosen King of Kings as his entrance music. Krackin Yourface will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Turner
vs
Yourface

175 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
29
161 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Diamond Nutrition 160q

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krackin Yourface!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ike Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Turner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Yourface.
Yourface throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Yourface scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yourface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yourface will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yourface on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yourface misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Turner.
Yourface takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yourface moves away.

Turner closes the distance and clinches.

Turner breaks from the clinch.

Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Yourface managing to block the knees to the body from Turner.
Yourface blocks an elbow strike from Turner.
Yourface letting Turner take a breather here.
Yourface avoiding damage as Turner throws knees to the body.
Yourface tries to pull guard but Turner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yourface blocks an elbow strike.
Yourface fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Turner manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yourface at a distance.

Turner darts in and clinches Yourface up against the cage.
Turner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Krackin Yourface has been cut.

Turner manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Yourface.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yourface's head.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Yourface looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yourface if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourface throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner.
Yourface takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yourface looks gassed!
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Yourface off balance momentarily.
Yourface stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Yourface throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Turner has closed the distance and engaged Yourface in a clinch.
Turner tries to land a knee to the head but Yourface blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Turner.
Turner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner blocking some punches.
Yourface is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turner to keep the fight standing.
Ike Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krackin Yourface.
Turner lands a nice elbow.
Turner pushes off an throws an elbow but Yourface leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Yourface blocks the elbow strike.
Yourface tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.
Turner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Yourface is rocked!
A short right from Turner.
Yourface is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Yourface takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yourface backwards.
Yourface takes an elbow to the temple.
Turner creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Yourface! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Turner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Turner!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Xystorophoroi Ii
vs
Sanchez

177 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
29
172 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xystorophoroi Ii blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xystorophoroi Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Xystorophoroi Ii.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii very nearly forgot to thank Untouchable Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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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
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raive Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMurphy comes to the cage accompanied by I own Golly God.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McMurphy
vs
Manuel

181 cm
22
194 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

183 cm
26
200 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Brute

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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall McMurphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raive Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from McMurphy. No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
McMurphy dodges the punch combination from Manuel.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Manuel shoots in for a double leg but McMurphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randall McMurphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raive Manuel.
Manuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manuel looks gassed!
McMurphy lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Raive Manuel has been cut.
Manuel has his takedown stuffed

and McMurphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McMurphy.
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!
McMurphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

McMurphy breaks from the clinch.

Manuel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manuel showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manuel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMurphy gets back to full guard.
Manuel looking to sit in guard and control but McMurphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manuel working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuel wants to sweep but no luck.
McMurphy pushing down on Manuel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manuel trying to control from the bottom.

McMurphy is working for a kimura but Manuel is defending it quite comfortably.
Manuel trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy is taking a breather. Manuel 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.
McMurphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Manuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McMurphy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Manuel wants to hold on but McMurphy pushes him away.
Manuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McMurphy has hold of Manuel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Manuel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McMurphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy lands a nice shot to the head.
McMurphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

McMurphy has control of Manuel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manuel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McMurphy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Manuel rolls, trying to escape but McMurphy keeps control of the position.

McMurphy is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Manuel taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from McMurphy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randall McMurphy!
After winning the bout, Randall McMurphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.