VFC 75: Taiga vs. Ouch PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davey Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newsome comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt. McGee has chosen Angel of Death as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Newsome
vs
McGee

200 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

225 cm
21
285 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newsome takes one to the side of the head.
McGee tries to clinch but Newsome is having none of it.
Newsome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGee thuds his shin into the meat of Newsome's side.
Newsome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Newsome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newsome.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newsome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGee is fending him off so far but Newsome persists. Nope, McGee circles away and we're back to standing.
Newsome gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGee throws a quick head kick that knocks Newsome silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! McGee is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murphy McGee!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Biohazard's Five Blocks To The Subway . Santos has chosen Over as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oswald
vs
Santos

185 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

175 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Punishment Nutrition
Punishment Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Oswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny Santos!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oswald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oswald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oswald circles away.
Oswald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santos's head.
Oswald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oswald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oswald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oswald delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Oswald finds it's target.
Oswald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santos checks a low kick from Oswald.
Oswald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Oswald!
Santos looks gassed!
Oswald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oswald lands a head kick!
Oswald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oswald lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oswald moves into range and clinches up with Santos.

Oswald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oswald. Oswald obviously looking to wear him down.
Oswald throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roger Oswald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oswald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oswald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oswald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oswald.
Oswald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oswald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswald tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Oswald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Oswald.
Oswald pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Oswald.
Nice body punch from Oswald - that landed with a thud.
Oswald unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Oswald.
Oswald is working Santos over against the cage.
Oswald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
A body shot lands from Oswald.
A short right from Oswald.
Oswald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oswald pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Oswald - that landed with a thud.
Oswald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oswald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Oswald.

Santos is rocked!
Oswald lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Santos to his knees! Oswald keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Oswald!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty McFatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brutality
vs
McFatty

185 cm
24
199 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

177 cm
26
199 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatty McFatty!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from McFatty misses its intended target.
McFatty avoids the head kick by Brutality.
Brutality throws a nice looking combination but McFatty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brutality lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brutality fails to land the takedown.
McFatty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brutality.
McFatty tests Brutality's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McFatty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brutality sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McFatty stuffs the takedown.
Fatty McFatty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFatty shoots for a takedown but Brutality saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McFatty connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFatty drops Brutality with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brutality! McFatty dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatty McFatty!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurice Brennan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerome McCool's chin.

Brennan
vs
McCool

190 cm
23
186 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurice Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome McCool!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCool shoots in and bounces Brennan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCool would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Brennan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCool is aware though and is defending well.

Brennan is working an open guard so McCool takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brennan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McCool counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCool.
McCool trying to control but Brennan is working from the bottom.

McCool 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.
Brennan keeping moving, preventing McCool from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brennan is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCool has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brennan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brennan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCool as he avoids it easily.

McCool shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brennan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brennan wants to sweep here but McCool controlling him for the moment.
Brennan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCool's guard.

Brennan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brennan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCool bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brennan's guard.

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

McCool looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brennan!
Brennan is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCool breaks from Brennan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCool lands a heavy elbow.

McCool wants to finish this one by submission but Brennan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCool.
Brennan is trying to escape the mount.
McCool with good strikes from the mount here!
Brennan working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brennan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brennan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCool stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brennan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCool with a nice head shot there.
Brennan looking for a sweep. Not yet Brennan, not yet.
McCool chips away with some ground and pound.
Brennan wants to sweep but no luck.
McCool tries to free his leg and advance position but Brennan is retaining full guard.
McCool forces his way into half guard.

McCool decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jerome McCool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCool misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCool fails with the takedown

and Brennan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brennan.
Brennan won't allow McCool to get back to his feet.

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

McCool looking for a guillotine here but Brennan defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCool throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome McCool dominated that round.
That's time! Brennan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McCool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Brennan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCool wants to sweep here but Brennan controlling him for the moment.

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

Brennan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCool looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Brennan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCool is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brennan, into his guard.
McCool must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

McCool stands up from Brennan's guard - McCool perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCool as he avoids it easily.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt.
McCool shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCool tries for a takedown but Brennan circles away easily

and Brennan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCool's guard now.
Maurice Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome McCool.

Brennan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCool looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCool looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCool!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McCool is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brennan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brennan tries to improve position but can't.
McCool is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brennan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brennan is looking to regain half guard here but McCool keeps moving and retains side control.
McCool working the ground and pound.
Brennan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCool's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool trying to control from half guard but Brennan is working away.
Brennan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brennan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Brennan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCool sees it coming and defends easily.
McCool gets back to full guard.

Brennan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCool dives on top into guard.
McCool stands and throws Brennan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brennan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCool wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brennan keeps working.
Brennan is trying to improve his position.
McCool has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brennan!
McCool raining down shots from the mount!

McCool jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brennan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McCool lands a decent elbow from side control.
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 Maurice Brennan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McCool looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brennan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McCool counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCool wants to pass the guard but Brennan is keeping the position.
Brennan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Brennan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCool is aware though and is defending well.

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

Brennan working for submissions but it's allowed McCool to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCool is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan tries to roll over but McCool keeps him under control.

McCool is trying to work for a kimura but Brennan is defending well.
McCool is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Brennan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCool's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCool's back!

Brennan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCool knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCool for a finish.

McCool is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McCool tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brennan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McCool turns into him and now he's in Brennan's guard.
McCool makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCool controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brennan 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.
McCool pushes down on Brennan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brennan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McCool has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brennan defend it? McCool steps over the head and cranks it - Brennan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McCool!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome McCool!

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hype
A | B

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Cooper
vs
Lang

193 cm
26
209 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
223 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooper defends it nicely.
Lang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cooper pinned against the cage. Cooper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cooper sprawling to the canvas! Cooper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lang finish him?!

Cooper is rocked!
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jack Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klubber Lang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper stops Lang from getting back to his feet.
Cooper seems to have got his legs back now.
Cooper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cooper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cooper thows a huge punch but Lang dodges it nicely.
Lang is trying to stand.
Cooper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lang wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooper.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Lang throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cooper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lang's guard.

Lang has his feet on Cooper's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lang looks gassed!
Cooper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang throws a sloppy body shot

and Cooper counters with a single leg into guard. Lang didn't expect that.
Cooper trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Cooper won't allow Lang to get back to his feet.
Cooper 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cooper is standing up over Lang. Lang looks to escape but Cooper dives into side control.
Lang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cooper is controlling him well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Cooper!

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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jzk Crock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crock's entrance music is raaah Crock-time!. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Crock
vs
Grey

197 cm
22
269 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

192 cm
24
240 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Good kicks
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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jzk Crock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Grey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crock misses the shot to the body.
Crock misses with a low kick as Grey jumps back.

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

Crock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grey defends well.
Crock trying to control the position.
Crock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Crock is keeping the position.
Grey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Grey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crock working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crock wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Crock misses its intended target.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crock tries to clinch but Grey moves out of range.
Grey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jzk Crock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crock checks a low kick from Grey.
Crock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grey on the side of the head.
Crock throws a big shot that misses.
Crock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Grey slams his shin into Crock's torso.
Crock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grey counters with a good low kick that Crock was not able to check.
Crock is breathing heavily.
Crock doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
A head kick by Crock misses

and Grey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crock won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like Jzk Crock has been cut.
Grey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crock?

Grey with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Grey with the ground and pound from mount.

Grey jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crock manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Grey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Grey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crock is trying to control Grey's posture but Grey avoids it.
Grey has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Grey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crock swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Grey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Grey has control of Crock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crock wants to control but Grey is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey looking to finish Crock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crock!
Crock is trying to escape the mount.
Grey unloading with bombs!
Grey dominating with strikes here.

Grey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Crock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crock is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Grey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jzk Crock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

Grey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crock sees it coming and defends easily.
Crock tries to get to full guard but Grey has control of the leg.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Grey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Crock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Grey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crock has managed to free his arm - good work.

Crock is defending against the submission attempts here by Grey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grey prevents Crock from improving his position.
Grey blocks the strikes from Crock.

Grey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grey blocks the strikes from Crock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crock tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Grey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grey passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grey is working for a guillotine from mount but Crock frees his head quite easily.

Grey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Crock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Crock!
Crock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Crock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crock has managed to get both his arms back between Grey's legs - danger averted.
Crock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grey is looking for a triangle but Crock pushes his legs off easily.
Crock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crock connects with a couple of short punches.

Grey looking for a guillotine here but Crock defends easily.
Crock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grey wants to sweep here but Crock controlling him for the moment.
Crock lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crock wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Grey has momentary wrist control but Crock slips an elbow through the middle.
Crock trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.

Grey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crock is aware though and is defending well.
Crock with a nice head shot there.
Crock trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.

Grey looking for a guillotine here but Crock defends easily.
Crock looking to pass the guard.

Grey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jzk Crock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Crock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crock clinches but Grey breaks the clinch
and Grey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grey fails with the takedown.
Crock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crock tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Crock misses with a body shot.
Crock's corner calls for a 1-2. Crock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grey is looking to slow Crock down with leg kicks.
Crock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grey somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey scores with a spinning back kick!
Jzk Crock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Grey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crock is trying to defend but Grey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Grey is trying to work for a kimura but Crock is defending well.
Grey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crock is looking to improve his position but Grey isn't that keen on the idea.
Grey landing strikes from the mount.
Grey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grey working Crock over with strikes here.
Grey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Grey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crock tries to hold on but Grey pushes him away.
John Grey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crock wants to hold on but Grey pushes him away.
John Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grey looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crock tries to hold on but Grey postures up.
Grey controlling from mount.
BOOM! Grey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grey controlling his opponent.
Crock tries to reverse the position but Grey maintains control.
Jzk Crock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Grey has hold of Crock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grey controlling the pace for now.
Grey raining down shots from the mount!
Crock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crock is trying to escape the mount.
Grey wants to control the pace but Crock is squirming around nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Grey!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Trancoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trancoso has chosen SGX - Composer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Penn
vs
Trancoso

180 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

White Gorilla Nutrition
Machina Clothing and Apparel of New York

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Trancoso!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trancoso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Trancoso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Cody Trancoso has been cut.
Penn sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Trancoso's defenses. It connects perfectly with Trancoso's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BJ Penn!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sanders
vs
Norman

178 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
171 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Knock Out Artistry

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, Anthony Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Norman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanders. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norman is looking to clinch.
Sanders lands with an uppercut that bounces Norman off the cage and back into rage.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.

Sanders tries to keep at a distance but Norman has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
Norman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.

Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Norman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sanders off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Norman takes the fight into the clinch.

Sanders has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Norman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanders is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Norman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Sanders is persistently looking for the submission but Norman is defending it well.

Sanders is persistently looking for the submission but Norman is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sanders working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman is trying to get back to his feet but Sanders has full control of the position and if anything, Norman has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Norman fending off the submission attempt from Sanders.

Norman is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norman is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Norman does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norman. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Sanders 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.

A big left from Sanders misses.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norman is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Norman slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
Sanders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanders thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders digs a good body shot into Norman's ribs.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanders counters with a nice body shot.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Sanders is looking to wear down Norman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Norman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanders.
Sanders misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norman counters with a body kick that stops Sanders in his tracks momentarily.
Norman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sanders counters with a single leg into guard. Norman didn't expect that.
Sanders forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanders is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norman sees it coming and defends easily.

Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Norman is looking to escape.

Sanders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norman wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Sanders dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Sanders tries for a takedown but Norman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christopher Norman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Norman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norman tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anthony Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Norman is just out of range.
Norman wants to clinch.
Norman avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Norman is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Norman wants to clinch.
Norman wants to clinch.
Anthony Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norman tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body. Norman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanders throws the left hand but Norman avoids the punch easily.
Sanders looks to land a right hand but Norman moved out of range.
Norman wants to clinch
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norman tries to clinch up
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christopher Norman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders thows a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanders 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Sanders!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimpo comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. Kuznetsov has chosen National Anthem of Russia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chimpo
vs
Kuznetsov

186 cm
22
190 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

187 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chimpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chimpo.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Johnny Chimpo has been cut.
Chimpo tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chimpo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.

Chimpo lands a left and a right that sends Kuznetsov crashing to the canvas! Chimpo dives into mount looking to finish!

Kuznetsov is rocked!

It looks like Alexei Kuznetsov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chimpo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuznetsov tries to buck Chimpo off but he can't manage it.
Chimpo landing shots from mount.

Chimpo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kuznetsov turns into him and now he's in Chimpo's guard.
Chimpo wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Chimpo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Chimpo is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chimpo pulls Kuznetsov in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuznetsov is stalling in the full guard.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Chimpo keeps moving.

Chimpo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Chimpo keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznetsov 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Kuznetsov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Chimpo moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov looks gassed!
Chimpo misses with a double jab.

Chimpo feints and as Kuznetsov raises his hands in defense, Chimpo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chimpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chimpo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chimpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chimpo passes Kuznetsov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chimpo is pressing down on Kuznetsov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuznetsov is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chimpo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up but Chimpo is controlling him
Chimpo trying to mount his opponent but Kuznetsov defends it.
Chimpo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Chimpo dominated that 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!

Chimpo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chimpo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuznetsov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimpo wants to free his trapped foot but Kuznetsov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Chimpo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chimpo.

Chimpo seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
Kuznetsov is refusing to be controlled, as Chimpo sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo is looking to advance position but Kuznetsov won't allow it.

Chimpo is looking for a kimura here.
Chimpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chimpo throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Chimpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Chimpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Chimpo avoids it easily.
Chimpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chimpo ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Chimpo blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Chimpo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexei Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Chimpo saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Chimpo.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Chimpo moves away and avoids it.
Chimpo throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Chimpo works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Chimpo.
Chimpo looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Chimpo scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetsov backs up against the cage.
Chimpo thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Chimpo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Chimpo.
Chimpo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chimpo fails to land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Chimpo manages to break the clinch.
Alexei Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimpo ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chimpo!
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Chimpo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Chimpo clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chimpo breaks from the clinch.
Chimpo throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Chimpo scores with a punch to the head.
Chimpo misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Chimpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnny Chimpo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.

Chimpo forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.

Chimpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chimpo digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Chimpo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chimpo misses with a two punch combination.
Chimpo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chimpo tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chimpo throws a one two combo.
Chimpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chimpo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Chimpo blocks it.
Chimpo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chimpo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Chimpo scores with a jab to the body.
Chimpo throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Chimpo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Chimpo.
Chimpo stalks Kuznetsov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuznetsov's face. Kuznetsov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Chimpo.
Chimpo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Chimpo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimpo.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimpo keeps Kuznetsov at a distance using the push kick.
Chimpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Chimpo digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Chimpo tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chimpo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov 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.
Chimpo misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Chimpo moves out of range easily.
Chimpo lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo throws a one two combo.

Chimpo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Chimpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Chimpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chimpo works over Kuznetsov's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Chimpo does no damage.

Chimpo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chimpo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Chimpo connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Chimpo has isolated one of Kuznetsov's arms. Kuznetsov looking to fight him off but Chimpo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Chimpo!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crouch Ouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga comes to the cage accompanied by Through Gardens Of Grief, At The Gates. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Taiga
vs
Ouch

201 cm
24
266 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

203 cm
25
283 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Machina Clothing and Apparel of New York

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crouch Ouch!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taiga throws a jab but it's blocked by Ouch.
Taiga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ouch but Ouch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taiga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch throws a chopping leg kick but Taiga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taiga.
Taiga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taiga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch swats away the attempt to clinch by Taiga.
Taiga throws out a loose jab but Ouch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taiga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ouch. Ouch obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexi Taiga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Ouch.
Ouch slips a jab and a cross from Taiga.
Ouch tried to score with a low kick but Taiga checks it.
Taiga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taiga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Ouch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga misses with a jab to the body
and Ouch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taiga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ouch counters with a nice leg kick.
Taiga is breathing heavily.
Ouch misses the shot to the body.
Taiga misses with a leg kick
and Ouch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ouch pinned against the cage. Ouch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taiga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ouch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ouch drives through and clinches with Taiga against the cage.

Ouch breaks from the clinch.
Taiga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ouch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Ouch misses.
Taiga avoids the head kick by Ouch.
Ouch misses with an uppercut.
Taiga looks to clinch
and Ouch counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch throws a nice head kick!

Ouch instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ouch.
Ouch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ouch digs a right hand underneath Taiga's ribcage. Taiga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taiga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Ouch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taiga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Ouch misses

and Taiga counters by moving into the clinch.
Ouch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Ouch breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ouch. Taiga shrugs it off though.
Crouch Ouch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch looks to score with a jab to the body but Taiga is just out of range.
Ouch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ouch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taiga rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taiga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Ouch sends Taiga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ouch is motioning to the referee to let Taiga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Taiga is rocked!
Ouch lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crouch Ouch!
Crouch Ouch is the new heavyweight champion!