QFC Tournament 188 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Dealba
vs
Cool

167 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Dealba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JP Cool!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dealba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cool paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cool tries to sprawl but Dealba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cool trying to control from the bottom.
Cool is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dealba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cool on the ground.
Cool slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dealba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cool swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cool is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dealba has his hands clasped together but Cool extends an breaks Dealba's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cool.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JP Cool!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Lotto
vs
Halleineaf

170 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Lotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmner Halleineaf!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleineaf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lotto swivels and escapes.
Halleineaf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lotto tries to avoid it but Halleineaf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lotto to the ground. Lotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lotto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halleineaf shoots in for a takedown but Lotto shows good takedown defense.
Miguel Lotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmner Halleineaf.

Lotto darts in and clinches Halleineaf up against the cage.
Halleineaf is pressed up against the cage. Lotto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halleineaf down to the mat. Halleineaf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lotto misses with a takedown attempt - Halleineaf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halleineaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Lotto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halleineaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Halleineaf lands a head kick!
Halleineaf should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Halleineaf throws a poor cross that misses

and Lotto moves into the clinch.
Lotto is pressed up against the cage. Halleineaf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lotto down to the mat. Lotto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lotto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halleineaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Lotto. Lotto gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleineaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lotto sprawls well. Lotto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halleineaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotto misses with a low kick as Halleineaf jumps back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lotto.
Lotto shoots in for a takedown but Halleineaf shows good takedown defense.
Halleineaf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lotto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halleineaf somewhat.

Lotto has managed to clinch.
Halleineaf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lotto after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleineaf is trying to stall.

Lotto jumps into guard, dragging Halleineaf to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Halleineaf being controlled here momentarily.
Lotto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lotto controlling his opponent.
Halleineaf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lotto landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleineaf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lotto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Halleineaf looks a forlorn figure.
Lotto 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.
Halleineaf in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lotto is landing with some decent strikes but Halleineaf is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Halleineaf is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotto trying to control but Halleineaf is having none of it.
Halleineaf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Lotto has hold of Halleineaf's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halleineaf manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lotto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lotto rushes Halleineaf and presses him up against the cage.
Lotto tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lotto jumps into guard, dragging Halleineaf to the mat.
Lotto keeping full guard, as Halleineaf tries to pass.
Lotto pulls Halleineaf in close to prevent any damage.
Lotto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halleineaf trying to control but Lotto is working from the bottom.
Lotto trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lotto uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Lotto darts in and clinches Halleineaf up against the cage.

Lotto jumps into guard, dragging Halleineaf to the mat.
Lotto is trying to control the position but Halleineaf postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lotto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halleineaf is aware though and is defending well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Halleineaf has eaten all the pies!
Lotto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lotto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halleineaf wants to control from the top but Lotto keeps moving.
Halleineaf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Halleineaf wants to control from the top but Lotto keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmner Halleineaf was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lotto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Lotto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halleineaf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lotto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotto shoots in for a double leg but Halleineaf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Lotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halleineaf shoots in for a takedown but Lotto shows good takedown defense.
Lotto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotto misses with a kick to the body.
Halleineaf is looking to clinch.
Halleineaf tries for a takedown but Lotto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halleineaf keeps Lotto at a distance using the push kick.
Halleineaf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lotto's head.
Lotto tries to clinch up but Halleineaf circles away and keeps his distance.
Lotto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halleineaf.
Lotto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halleineaf defends it nicely.
Lotto swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleineaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotto shoots in and drives through. Halleineaf sprawls well.
Halleineaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lotto's waist but Lotto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halleineaf off to one side.
Halleineaf tries to clinch but Lotto is having none of it.
Jimmner Halleineaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halleineaf fails to land the takedown.
Halleineaf scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halleineaf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck for Lotto with that takedown attempt.
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 Miguel Lotto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Halleineaf shoots for a takedown but Lotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lotto shoots in looking for a takedown but Halleineaf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Lotto has Halleineaf up against the cage in a clinch.

Lotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lotto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halleineaf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halleineaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lotto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halleineaf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halleineaf tries to clinch but Lotto is having none of it.
Lotto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Lotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halleineaf but Halleineaf pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Halleineaf.
Lotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Halleineaf.
Lotto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Halleineaf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lotto but Lotto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halleineaf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halleineaf throws a sloppy body shot
and Lotto counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halleineaf.
Halleineaf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lotto avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lotto clinches.

Lotto pulls guard successfully.

Lotto pushes Halleineaf off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Halleineaf. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lotto.
Lotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halleineaf finds it's way round the side to connect with Lotto's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lotto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halleineaf tries to avoid it but Lotto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halleineaf to the ground. Halleineaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halleineaf.
Halleineaf misses with a takedown attempt - Lotto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halleineaf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lotto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halleineaf somewhat.

Lotto pushes Halleineaf up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleineaf tries to pull guard but Lotto won't allow it.
Halleineaf jumps guard but Lotto stands there with Halleineaf around his waist. Halleineaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lotto lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lotto jumps into guard, dragging Halleineaf to the mat.

Halleineaf postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lotto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halleineaf, into his guard.
Lotto slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Lotto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lotto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Miguel Lotto!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Miguel Lotto!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Miguel Lotto!

Miguel Lotto wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Menjivar
vs
Murrie

168 cm
18
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Menjivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarck Murrie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menjivar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menjivar misses with a takedown attempt - Murrie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murrie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menjivar swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Murrie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murrie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menjivar is trying to stand up here but Murrie is controlling him well.
Menjivar trying to control from the bottom.

Menjivar is defending against the submission attempts here by Murrie.

Murrie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menjivar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Menjivar shoots in looking for a takedown but Murrie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menjivar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menjivar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murrie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Menjivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menjivar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Menjivar blocks the low kick.
Menjivar shoots and misses

and Murrie counters with a single leg into guard. Menjivar didn't expect that.
Murrie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Menjivar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murrie is controlling him.
Menjivar is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Menjivar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murrie is working Menjivar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murrie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murrie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Menjivar looking to control.
Menjivar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murrie on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murrie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murrie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murrie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murrie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murrie slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murrie in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murrie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Menjivar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Murrie gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Murrie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murrie looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murrie pushing down on Menjivar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murrie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Menjivar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murrie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menjivar.

Menjivar forces Murrie back against the cage and clinches.
Menjivar slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murrie tries to break the clinch but Menjivar is controlling the position.
Menjivar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murrie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Menjivar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murrie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Menjivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murrie has Menjivar pressed against the cage, preventing Menjivar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murrie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menjivar avoiding damage as Murrie throws knees to the body.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Clarck Murrie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Menjivar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murrie.

Menjivar has managed to clinch.
Murrie can't break the clinch.
Murrie wants to get back to striking at distance but Menjivar won't allow it.

Murrie jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murrie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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

Murrie is looking for a triangle but Menjivar pushes his legs off easily.
Menjivar wants to control from the top but Murrie keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menjivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murrie is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murrie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menjivar's guard.

Murrie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menjivar throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menjivar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murrie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menjivar.
Murrie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menjivar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Menjivar keeps the fight on the outside.
Murrie shoots in but Menjivar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clarck Murrie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Murrie dives in and scores a takedown into Menjivar's guard.
Murrie advances to half guard.
Menjivar wants to control but Murrie is keeping busy.
Menjivar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Murrie manages to pass to mount!
Murrie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murrie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Menjivar hang on?

Murrie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Menjivar has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menjivar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menjivar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murrie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murrie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Menjivar is trying desperately to improve position.
Murrie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Murrie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murrie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murrie landing strikes, looking to finish!

Murrie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Menjivar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Menjivar shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menjivar is working to get back to half guard.
Murrie blocks Menjivar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Murrie controlling his opponent.

Murrie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murrie content just to control the position here.
Clarck Murrie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murrie avoids the attempt from Menjivar to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murrie controlling the position easily from mount.
Menjivar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ivan Menjivar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarck Murrie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murrie takes Menjivar's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.

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

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

Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Clarck Murrie!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Clarck Murrie!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Clarck Murrie!

Clarck Murrie wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

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

Cannon
vs
Molester

170 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Molester!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon throws a lazy right hand but Molester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Molester.

Molester gets a clinch.
Cannon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Molester keeps control of Cannon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Molester.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Molester won't allow it.
Cannon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Molester or perhaps it was just good defense by Cannon which made him look bad.

Molester lands a big head kick that sends Cannon tumbling to the mat! Molester takes a step backwards and waves Cannon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannon circles away from the clinch attempt.

Molester gets caught flat footed, as Cannon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon advances position into side control!
Molester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cannon trying to control the action but Molester is working from the bottom.
Cannon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Molester is looking to regain half guard here but Cannon keeps moving and retains side control.
Cannon trying to control the position but Molester is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon throws an elbow but Molester slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cannon just content to control the position.
Cannon is looking to take a break and control but Molester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molester defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cannon decides to stand back up. Cannon steps back and let's Molester get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molester is looking to clinch.

Cannon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cannon lands some shots froms side control.
The referee asks Cannon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cannon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cannon trying to control the action but Molester is working from the bottom.
Molester is trying to buck Cannon off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cannon tries for a kimura but Molester is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molester is trying to control Cannon's posture but Cannon avoids it.
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 Luke Cannon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Molester tries to clinch up.

Molester clinches.
Cannon slowing the pace effectively.
Molester tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cannon avoids it.
Cannon has Molester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Molester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cannon wants to take the fight to the mat but Molester manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cannon fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Molester has him pressed against the cage.
Cannon is trying to break the clinch but Molester has him pressed against the cage.
Molester lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
Cannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Molester lands an elbow just above Cannon 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Molester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Molester lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
Cannon tries to break the clinch but Molester is controlling the position.
Cannon can't get the takedown.
Molester lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
Cannon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molester lands an elbow that stopped Cannon in his tracks for a moment.

Molester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chester Molester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molester wants it to stay on the feet.
Cannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Molester.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cannon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Cannon rushes Molester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molester is pressed up against the cage. Cannon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Molester down to the mat. Molester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luke Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Molester drives through and clinches with Cannon against the cage.
Molester prevents Cannon from breaking the clinch.
Molester taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Molester is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cannon is defending well for now.
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!
Molester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cannon's defenses.
Nice elbow from Molester.
Molester stops a takedown attempt from Cannon.
Cannon can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Molester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Molester.
Cannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molester smiles and moves away.

Molester instigates a clinch.
Cannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Molester has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Molester.
Molester stalls.
Cannon takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molester lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molester.
Molester lands a nice elbow.
Molester lands with a light punch inside.
Molester lands an elbow just above Cannon 's eye.
Molester tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannon avoids the damage to the body.
Cannon avoiding damage as Molester throws knees to the body.
Molester trying to land knees to the body.
Molester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cannon is keeping busy.

Cannon successfully pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cannon trying to control the position.
Cannon tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Molester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Molester tries to clinch up.
Molester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannon.
Cannon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Molester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Molester moves in looking to clinch but Cannon pushes him off.
Cannon shoots for a takedown but Molester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Molester as he avoids it easily.
Molester tries to clinch but Cannon is having none of it.

Molester gets a clinch.
Molester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Molester taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Molester has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Molester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cannon tries to land knees in the clinch but Molester avoids the damage to the body.
Molester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Molester.
Molester taking a breather.

Molester breaks from the clinch.
Cannon keeps the fight on the outside.
Cannon throws a right hand that misses

and Molester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cannon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Molester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molester taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chester Molester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molester smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannon circles away from the clinch attempt.

Molester darts in and clinches Cannon up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon letting Molester take a breather here.
Cannon wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molester manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cannon.
Cannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chester Molester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molester moves in looking to clinch but Cannon pushes him off.

Molester closes the distance and clinches.
Molester is pushing Cannon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Molester is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannon gets an underhook and turns Molester into the cage.
Nice elbow from Molester.
Molester lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
Molester letting Cannon take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molester lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Molester.
Cannon is trying to pull guard but Molester has him pressed against the cage.
Molester missing with knees to the body.
Cannon misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannon takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molester lands an elbow that stopped Cannon in his tracks for a moment.
Molester lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Molester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Molester 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Chester Molester!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Chester Molester!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Chester Molester!

Chester Molester wins by unanimous decision!
Chester Molester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dante Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sugato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Harris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Harris
vs
Sugato

168 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Sugato!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Sugato on that attempt.

Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Sugato's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sugato can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harris 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.
Harris won't allow Sugato to get back to his feet.
Harris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sugato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
Sugato looking for a sweep. Not yet Sugato, not yet.

Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sugato, up you get!
Sugato fails to land the takedown.
Sugato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sugato gets slowly back to his feet.
Dante Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sugato.
Harris lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Harris looking to score a takedown here. Sugato is defending well but Harris drives through and ends up in Sugato's guard.

Sugato has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sugato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugato tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sugato is looking to get to half guard.
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sugato is trying to stand but he's just given Harris his back.
Harris keeps control of the position as Sugato tries to break free.

Harris is persistently looking for the submission but Sugato is defending it well.
Sugato tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugato looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Sugato showing good submission defense here.
Sugato is trying to break free.

Harris looking to break Sugato's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sugato remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harris will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sugato is in bad spot here.
Harris is landing with strikes. Sugato can't take much more of this.
Sugato is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sugato has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Harris has the hooks in. Sugato is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sugato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugato looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Harris is persistently looking for the submission but Sugato is defending it well.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Sugato holding both Harris 's hands and preventing any damage.
Harris slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Harris keeps control of the position as Sugato tries to break free.

Sugato defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harris's arms.
Sugato rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sugato keeps working.
Sugato wants to sweep but Harris has passed to side control!
Sugato is trying to get back to his feet.
Sugato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sugato is not content to let Harris control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sugato is trying to buck Harris off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sugato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tony Sugato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sugato.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sugato.
Sugato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sugato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sugato fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sugato is defended easily by Harris.
Dante Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sugato.
Sugato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sugato tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Sugato.
Sugato is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to clinch up.

Sugato gets caught flat footed, as Harris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harris advances to half guard.
Harris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

Sugato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Harris controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sugato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugato tries to improve his position but instead Harris has taken his back!

Sugato showing good submission defense here.
Sugato is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugato looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sugato tries to escape the position.

Harris patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sugato tries to break free.
Harris lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
I would not like to be Sugato right now.
Sugato is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugato trying to get back to his feet but Harris is in full control for now.

Harris working for the choke.
Sugato has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Sugato defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harris's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sugato is trying to break free.
Sugato is trying to get back to his feet but Harris has full control of the position and if anything, Sugato has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Dante Harris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Dante Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sugato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Sugato fails to land with a series of punches.
Sugato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sugato gets slowly back to his feet.
Sugato fails with the takedown.
Dante Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sugato.
Harris tries to clinch up but Sugato circles away and keeps his distance.

Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sugato's guard.
Harris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugato is trying to improve his position.
Harris has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Harris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sugato looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Harris has Sugato flattened out and is raining down punches.
Harris has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sugato's body.
Sugato tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris tightening his grip on Sugato, looking for the choke.
Sugato is trying to stand back up.
Harris keeps control of the position as Sugato tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris controls the action.
Sugato is in bad spot here.

Sugato is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harris gets his way!
Harris is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sugato. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Harris working for a choke but Sugato is defending well.
Sugato trying to get back to his feet but Harris is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sugato.
Harris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sugato tries to break free.
Dante Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sugato has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sugato could be in trouble here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Dante Harris!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Dante Harris!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Dante Harris!

Dante Harris wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Bilgnat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilgnat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shacklers Revenge kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hecker
vs
Bilgnat

175 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JB Bilgnat!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hecker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hecker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bilgnat wants to control but Hecker postures up.
Hecker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee asks Hecker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hecker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hecker trying to control the action but Bilgnat is working from the bottom.
Hecker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hecker throws a strike aimed at the side of Bilgnat's head but Bilgnat avoids it well.
Hecker throws a strike aimed at the side of Bilgnat's head but Bilgnat avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hecker moves into full mount!
Hecker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilgnat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hecker looking to ground and pound but Bilgnat is blocking nicely.
Bilgnat blocking the ground and pound.
Hecker trying to control but Bilgnat is having none of it.

Hecker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bilgnat has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bilgnat!
Hecker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker looking for a sweep. Not yet Hecker, not yet.
Hecker pulls Bilgnat in close to prevent any damage.
Bilgnat looking to pass the guard.
Hecker trying to keep a closed guard but Bilgnat is proving a slippery customer.

Bilgnat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hecker controls Bilgnat momentarily but Bilgnat frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hecker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Bilgnat pulls guard.
Hecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hecker wants to control from the top but Bilgnat keeps moving.
Hecker postures up in Bilgnat's guard and throws a big left but Bilgnat blocks it.
Hecker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hecker trying to control but Bilgnat is working from the bottom.

Bilgnat looking for a guillotine here but Hecker defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bilgnat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bilgnat has wrist control.

Hecker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bilgnat dives on top into guard.
Hecker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hecker 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.
Hecker is looking to stand up but Bilgnat isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bilgnat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hecker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bilgnat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bilgnat gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Hecker there.
Bilgnat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hecker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jeff Hecker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hecker trying to control the action but Bilgnat is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilgnat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hecker tries to pass to full mount but Bilgnat defends it.
Hecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hecker wants to pass the guard but Bilgnat is defending well.

Bilgnat actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hecker in particular looking to stall.
Hecker not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bilgnat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hecker pulls his head out easily.
Hecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bilgnat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bilgnat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hecker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Hecker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hecker unloads with some shots from mount but Bilgnat bucks and avoids them well.
Hecker punching from mount but Bilgnat doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hecker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hecker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bilgnat is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker with good strikes from the mount here!
Hecker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bilgnat wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hecker.
Hecker looking to finish with strikes here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hecker controlling from mount.
Bilgnat wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hecker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Hecker 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hecker stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilgnat. Bilgnat gets slowly back to his feet.

Hecker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hecker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bilgnat dodges the ground and pound from Hecker.
Sloppy strikes there by Hecker.
Hecker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Hecker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hecker trying to control the position but Bilgnat is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hecker decides to stand back up. Hecker steps back and let's Bilgnat get back to his feet.

Bilgnat gets caught flat footed, as Hecker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hecker postures up in Bilgnat's guard and throws a big left but Bilgnat blocks it.
Hecker trying to control but Bilgnat is working from the bottom.
Hecker with a flurry of punches that miss.

Bilgnat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hecker defends well.
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilgnat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hecker wants to control from the top but Bilgnat keeps moving.
Bilgnat keeping full guard, as Hecker tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hecker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilgnat is keeping the position for now.
Hecker trying to control but Bilgnat is working from the bottom.
Bilgnat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hecker.
Hecker throws a strike but Bilgnat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hecker looking to control.
JB Bilgnat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bilgnat 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.
Hecker wants to stand but Bilgnat is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hecker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bilgnat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hecker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jeff Hecker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bilgnat pulls Hecker into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Hecker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hecker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Jeff Hecker!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jeff Hecker!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Jeff Hecker!

Jeff Hecker wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

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

Dietrich
vs
Macdonald

175 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macdonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dietrich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dietrich is trying to control Macdonald's posture but Macdonald avoids it.
Dietrich is looking to reverse the position.
Macdonald trying to control the position but Dietrich is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dietrich prevents Macdonald from improving position.
Dietrich is not content to let Macdonald control the position.
Macdonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dietrich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ian Macdonald.
Dietrich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Macdonald counters by moving into the clinch.
Macdonald stops a takedown attempt from Dietrich.
Macdonald tries a knee to the head but Dietrich blocks it.

Macdonald jumps into guard, dragging Dietrich to the mat.

Dietrich 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.
Macdonald punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macdonald is keeping the position for now.

Macdonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dietrich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macdonald keeping moving, preventing Dietrich from controlling successfully.
Macdonald controls Dietrich momentarily but Dietrich frees himself.
Dietrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Macdonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dietrich forces his way into half guard.
Dietrich is thwarting Macdonald's attempts to control the position.

Dietrich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macdonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Macdonald wants to control but Dietrich is keeping busy.
Macdonald is holding on to half guard well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dietrich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macdonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Dietrich is breathing heavily.
Macdonald is staying active underneath Dietrich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Macdonald actively working from the bottom here.
Macdonald trying to control but Dietrich postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Macdonald dominated that 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.

Dietrich has his takedown stuffed

and Macdonald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Macdonald breaks the clinch.
Macdonald fails with the takedown.

Macdonald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Macdonald tries to pass to full mount but Dietrich defends it.
Dietrich tries to get to full guard but Macdonald has control of the leg.

Dietrich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macdonald pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Macdonald stalling away here and it's allowed Dietrich to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dietrich keeping moving, preventing Macdonald from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macdonald controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald trying to control but Dietrich is working from the bottom.

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

Macdonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dietrich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Macdonald is in Dietrich's guard.
Dietrich looking to control.
Macdonald looking to sit in guard and control but Dietrich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich preventing the sweep.
Dietrich throws a big elbow that misses.
Macdonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dietrich wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dietrich postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ian Macdonald.
Macdonald throws a head kick but Dietrich moves out of range.

Macdonald drives through with a takedown into Dietrich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

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

Dietrich has his foot on Macdonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macdonald works his way back into a safe position though.
Macdonald preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macdonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Macdonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Macdonald closes the distance and pushes Dietrich back into the cage.
Dietrich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macdonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dietrich is working for takedown but Macdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

Macdonald drives through with a takedown into Dietrich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Macdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Dietrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dietrich has a closed guard, preventing Macdonald from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Dietrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ian Macdonald.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macdonald.
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dietrich but Dietrich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macdonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dietrich avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan Dietrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Macdonald.
Macdonald stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dietrich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Macdonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Macdonald trying to control but Dietrich is working from the bottom.

Dietrich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macdonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macdonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is trying to get back to full guard.

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

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.
Macdonald is pressing down on Dietrich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dietrich is holding on for now.
Macdonald trying to control from half guard but Dietrich is working away.

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

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

Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Ian Macdonald!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Ian Macdonald!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Ian Macdonald!

Ian Macdonald wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

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

Carter
vs
Stewart

162 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stewart enables Carter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stewart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter passes Stewart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stewart trying to get back to full guard but Carter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Carter content just to control the position here.
Stewart is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter cracks Stewart with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carter dominating with strikes here.
Carter with the ground and pound from mount.
Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Carter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looking to control but Stewart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter controlling from the full mount.
Stewart is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Carter.
BOOM! Carter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carter working for a submission but Stewart is keeping him at bay.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stewart is wriggling around trying to escape.

Stewart tries to improve his position but Carter has taken his back! Carter has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stewart tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Carter pushes Stewart away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Carter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

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