SPNY 104: Abe - Waitzel 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Durk Tent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar James The Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durk Tent has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tent
vs
James The Reaper

160 cm
18
141 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Durk Tent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar James The Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Reaper stuffs the takedown.
Tent looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tent shoots in looking for a takedown. The Reaper tries to sprawl out of it but Tent keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Reaper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from The Reaper. No joy for Tent on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durk Tent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tent misses with a head kick.
Tent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tent throws a head kick that misses
and The Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
Tent shoots in looking for a takedown. The Reaper tries to sprawl out of it but Tent keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Reaper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tent tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tent doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Reaper counters with a crisp one two that drops Tent! The Reaper thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tent to his feet! Tent is in big trouble!

Tent is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Tent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tent dives in and grabs The Reaper's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Reaper pushes down on Tent's head and hops out.
Tent fails with the takedown
and The Reaper counters with a crisp right that sends Tent to the canvas! The Reaper follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar James The Reaper!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Franklin (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?

Semerkhet
vs
Franklin

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semerkhet can pounce on him.

Franklin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Semerkhet's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Semerkhet has Franklin pulled in close to control his posture.
Semerkhet is looking to stand up but Franklin isn't so interested in that idea.
Semerkhet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Malakai Semerkhet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Semerkhet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semerkhet jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Franklin feints and as Semerkhet raises his hands in defense, Franklin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Semerkhet has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to stand back up but Franklin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Semerkhet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Franklin is working for a submission of some sort.
Franklin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Semerkhet defending well though.
Semerkhet wants to get back to full guard.

Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Semerkhet is defending well.
Franklin is pressing down on Semerkhet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Semerkhet is holding on for now.
Semerkhet tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franklin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franklin thows a huge punch but Semerkhet dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Semerkhet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franklin.
Franklin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Semerkhet keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franklin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Semerkhet wants to control but Franklin passes into side.
Semerkhet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franklin on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franklin working the ground and pound.
Semerkhet is looking to regain half guard here but Franklin keeps moving and retains side control.
Semerkhet managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Franklin.
Franklin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Semerkhet is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin has control of an arm but Semerkhet manages to advance to Franklin's back!
Semerkhet is hanging on to Franklin's back as he tries to escape.
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Semerkhet has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Semerkhet controlling his opponent.
Franklin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Semerkhet is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Malakai Semerkhet wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Semerkhet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franklin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Semerkhet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Semerkhet has Franklin pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Semerkhet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Franklin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Semerkhet throws a front kick that sends Franklin stumbling back into the cage.
Semerkhet scores with a nice body kick.
Franklin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semerkhet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Franklin will feel that in the morning.
Franklin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Semerkhet tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Semerkhet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franklin showed some decent athleticism there.
Semerkhet is looking to escape.
Franklin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Semerkhet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Semerkhet is controlling Franklin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Malakai Semerkhet wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick that knocks Franklin off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malakai Semerkhet is winning the standup battle so far.
Franklin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semerkhet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Semerkhet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Franklin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Franklin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semerkhet defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Semerkhet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Semerkhet is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Semerkhet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Franklin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Franklin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franklin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Semerkhet is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Franklin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Semerkhet tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg.
Semerkhet is working hard here to advance position.
Franklin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Semerkhet pushes Franklin off looking to stand but Franklin dives back in and keeps control.
Franklin trying to mount his opponent but Semerkhet defends it.
Franklin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Semerkhet trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up.
Semerkhet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franklin scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Semerkhet wants to stand up but Franklin is controlling him.

Franklin drops back looking for a leg! Semerkhet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Semerkhet manages to kick Franklin off! Franklin jumps back into Semerkhet's guard.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franklin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franklin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Semerkhet has wrist control.
Semerkhet is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Franklin dives into side control.
Franklin tries to move to mount but Semerkhet blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Semerkhet 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!

Franklin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Malakai Semerkhet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Semerkhet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Semerkhet tries to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling the position.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Semerkhet's efforts to push away.
Semerkhet wants to break free but Franklin has control.
Semerkhet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Semerkhet breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semerkhet.
A head kick misses from Semerkhet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Semerkhet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semerkhet lands with a slapping head kick.
Semerkhet lands a front kick.

Franklin pushes Semerkhet up against the cage in a clinch.
Semerkhet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Semerkhet tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
Franklin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Semerkhet.
Franklin keeps control of Semerkhet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Franklin is trying to trip Semerkhet. He has hold of a leg but Semerkhet is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Franklin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Semerkhet blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
Semerkhet trying to control the position here.
Semerkhet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Semerkhet wants to stand and escape but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin passes Semerkhet's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Franklin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franklin thows a huge punch but Semerkhet dodges it nicely.
Semerkhet controlling the position for now.
Semerkhet is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semerkhet's head.

Franklin 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.
Semerkhet is trying to maintain the position but Franklin is very close to passing his half guard.
Semerkhet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Semerkhet is in trouble now - Franklin has advanced to mount!
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.
Semerkhet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franklin lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Franklin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
Benjamin Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franklin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Franklin is working for a guillotine from mount but Semerkhet frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semerkhet avoids a series of strikes thrown by Franklin.
Semerkhet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin looking to finish Semerkhet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Semerkhet!
Franklin scoring with strikes but Semerkhet is staying in there.
Semerkhet wants to control but Franklin is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benjamin Franklin.
I think Franklin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Franklin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson comes to the cage accompanied by Mötley Crüe - Kickstart My Heart. Manel has chosen A Portuguesa as his entrance music. Magnus Jonsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jonsson
vs
Manel

206 cm
23
270 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
22
250 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jonsson!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manel landing strikes.

It looks like Magnus Jonsson has been cut.
Jonsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Magnus Jonsson's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jonsson to see if he's OK.

Magnus Jonsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jonsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Manel lands a few punches from side control.

Jeez, Magnus Jonsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Magnus Jonsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Toni Manel!
A very excited looking Toni Manel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Moxon
vs
Stann

190 cm
37
194 lbs
18 - 17 - 1

180 cm
35
199 lbs
18 - 17 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Steel Penn's All 160

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 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moxon dodges the punch combination from Stann.
Stann fails to land with a series of punches.
Stann scores with a body shot.
Stann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moxon.
Stann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moxon throws an overhand right that lands on Stann's shoulder, as Stann tries to avoid the shot.
Moxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stann.
Stann lands with a good body shot.
Moxon blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Stann.
Moxon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Moxon misses with an uppercut.
Moxon missing with a left hand there. Stann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stann misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Moxon does no damage.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moxon scores with a nice head shot.
Dan Stann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moxon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moxon throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Moxon - just one landing.
Stann connects with a body shot.
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!
Moxon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stann manages to avoid it.
Moxon throws an overhand right that lands on Stann's shoulder, as Stann tries to avoid the shot.
Moxon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moxon swinging wildly here.
Stann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxon.
Moxon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stann backs up against the cage.
Stann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moxon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moxon rather than just go for the knockout.
Stann looks to land a right hand but Moxon moved out of range.

Moxon gets a double leg takedown into Stann's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann keeping full guard, as Moxon tries to pass.
Moxon pushing down on Stann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moxon is trying to control the action in half guard but Stann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Moxon is trying to work for a kimura but Stann is defending well.
Stann wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stann is staying active underneath Moxon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stann is looking to escape.
Moxon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moxon stops Stann from getting back to his feet.
Stann won't allow Moxon to pass to mount.

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

Moxon is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon stops Stann from getting back to his feet.
Stann won't allow Moxon to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moxon is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stann wants to get back to his feet.
Moxon trying to mount his opponent but Stann defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Moxon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stann defends it well.

Stann kicks off Moxon and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Stann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moxon shoots in and bounces Stann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moxon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stann keeping full guard, as Moxon tries to pass.
Moxon throwing strikes from guard but Stann blocks nicely.
Moxon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stann wants to stand and escape but Moxon is having none of it.
Moxon passes Stann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stann tries to kick Moxon off but Moxon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jonathan Moxon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Stann is defending against the submission attempts here by Moxon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moxon wants to work for an arm triangle but Stann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moxon seems to be looking for submissions.
Stann is looking to escape.
Stann is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Moxon wants to pass to mount but Stann is defending the position.

Stann pushes Moxon off and gets back to his feet.
Moxon lands a jab-cross combination.
Moxon tries to land a leg kick but Stann saw it coming and moves away.
Dan Stann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moxon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moxon takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon throws a hook but Stann blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Moxon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxon throws an elbow but Stann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stann pushes Moxon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moxon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Moxon tries for a kimura but Stann is defending well.
An elbow from Moxon crashes against the mat.

Moxon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stann wants to get back to his feet but Moxon drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann is breathing heavily.

Moxon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Moxon tries for a kimura but Stann is defending well.

Moxon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stann, who protects the arm well.
Stann wants to get back to his feet but Moxon drags him back down.
Moxon tries to advance to mount but Stann denies him.
Stann is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moxon asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moxon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Stann bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxon feints a jab promting Stann to slip. Moxon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moxon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moxon lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Moxon dominated that second round.
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!

Moxon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moxon tries to land a leg kick but Stann saw it coming and moves away.
Moxon connects with a looping right hand.
Moxon throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Stann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stann scores with a body shot.
Moxon misses with a jab to the body
and Stann counters with a stiff right hand.
Moxon misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann throws a looping overhand right but Moxon ducks down to avoid it.
Moxon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moxon.
Stann's corner calls for a 1-2. Stann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moxon takes a swing at Stann's ribcage but misses.
Stann misses with a series of wild punches.
Moxon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moxon connects with a body shot.
Moxon blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon dodges the punch combination from Stann.
Moxon scores with a three punch combo!
Stann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stann throws a series of punches but Moxon moves out of range.
Moxon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stann checks it well.
Moxon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stann is able to avoid easily.
Moxon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moxon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stann.
Jonathan Moxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stann defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moxon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon shoots in looking for a takedown but Stann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moxon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moxon misses with a straight right.
Moxon throws a shot from downtown. Stann moves away and avoids it.
Stann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stann scores with a jab.
Stann looks to land a left hand but Moxon moved out of range nicely.
Stann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stann wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon throws a chopping leg kick but Stann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moxon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moxon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stann is out of range.
Moxon misses with a straight right.
Stann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stann misses with a straight right.
Moxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stann throws a nice looking combination but Moxon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moxon shoots in for a double leg but Stann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Stann.
I think Stann 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 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folignus comes into the arena with Laces Out blaring out of the sound system. Willis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower. This should be fireworks!

Folignus
vs
Willis

186 cm
26
193 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

187 cm
28
200 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Folignus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis throws a right and a left that Folignus avoids nicely.
Willis misses with a takedown attempt - Folignus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Folignus misses with a low kick as Willis jumps back.

Willis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Folignus seems keen to control Willis's posture.
Folignus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Folignus trying to keep a closed guard but Willis is proving a slippery customer.

Folignus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Willis defends well.
Folignus pulls Willis in close to his closed guard and prevents Willis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Folignus looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

We're going to have a standup here because Nick Folignus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Willis takes one to the chin there.
Willis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Folignus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Willis.
A jab from Folignus does it's job there.
Willis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Folignus.
Nick Folignus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis moves out of range as Folignus throws a body kick.
Willis fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Folignus connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Folignus coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Folignus.
A head kick by Folignus misses

and Willis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Folignus won't be happy with that.
Folignus gets back to half guard.

Willis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Folignus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Folignus is trying to control but can't.
Willis winds up and cracks Folignus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Folignus tries to roll over but Willis keeps him under control.
Willis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Willis seems content to control.
Folignus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Willis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Willis's back!
Folignus trying to control momentarily.

Folignus working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Willis is doing well to defend. Folignus seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Willis is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Folignus!
A very excited looking Nick Folignus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tulppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Sangweni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tulppu comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tulppu
vs
Sangweni

225 cm
26
300 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Perkele!

DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tulppu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Sangweni!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulppu 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sangweni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tulppu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sangweni manages to avoid it.
Tulppu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tulppu counters with a low kick, right behind Sangweni 's knee.
Tulppu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sangweni on the side of the head.
Sangweni tries to clinch up
and Tulppu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sangweni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tulppu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tulppu, as that shot connected.
Tulppu misses with an uppercut. Sangweni saw that one coming.
Sangweni misses with a series of wild punches.
Tulppu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tulppu misses with the combination.
Sangweni doesn't manage to clinch there - Tulppu circles away.
Tulppu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sangweni's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangweni misses with a two punch combination.
Teppo Tulppu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulppu thows a body shot but no joy.
Sangweni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tulppu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulppu fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Tulppu finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Sangweni. Those never looked like landing.
Sangweni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sangweni tries to clinch but Tulppu moves away

and Tulppu counters with a head kick that drops Sangweni to the mat! Sangweni scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tulppu misses with a combination
and Sangweni counters with a straight right hand.

Sangweni rushes Tulppu and presses him up against the cage.

Sangweni manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tulppu. Beautiful body shot.
Sangweni tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulppu scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Sangweni misses with a low kick.
Tulppu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sangweni circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu connects with a combination that backs up Sangweni into the cage. Tulppu lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sangweni's guard. Sangweni is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Tulppu bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teppo Tulppu!
Teppo Tulppu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krutcher comes into the arena with Fun Things - Savage blaring out of the sound system. McCaw is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kula Shaker - Hush. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Krutcher
vs
McCaw

181 cm
31
226 lbs
27 - 13 - 0

187 cm
26
223 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing

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 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Krutcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie McCaw!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krutcher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Krutcher throws an elbow but it misses.
Krutcher lands an elbow inside.
McCaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krutcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krutcher lands an elbow just above McCaw 's eye.

It looks like Richie McCaw has been cut.
Krutcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCaw looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Krutcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krutcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCaw is trying to break the clinch but Krutcher is controlling him.
Krutcher lands an elbow just above McCaw 's eye.

Krutcher gets control of McCaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Krutcher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Krutcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCaw prevents Krutcher from getting back to his feet.
Krutcher is trying to control the position but McCaw postures up.
Krutcher wants to stand and escape but McCaw is having none of it.

Krutcher pushes McCaw off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krutcher tries to clinch there but McCaw circles away.
McCaw needs to keep his hands up - Krutcher had a free shot at his head there.
McCaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.

McCaw darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

McCaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Krutcher wants to get back to his feet.
McCaw wants to pass the guard but Krutcher is defending well.
McCaw prevents Krutcher from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCaw.
McCaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCaw working the head and body with strikes.
McCaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Krutcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

McCaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krutcher wants to get back to his feet.
McCaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krutcher is working hard here to advance position.
Krutcher tries to kick McCaw off in order to stand up. McCaw Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McCaw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McCaw is looking to take a break and control but Krutcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCaw misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McCaw is looking to take a break and control but Krutcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCaw working the ground and pound from side control.
Krutcher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCaw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCaw is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaw prevents Krutcher from standing back up.
Krutcher trying to control but McCaw postures up.
Krutcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krutcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCaw.
Krutcher wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krutcher has his hands clasped together around McCaw's back. He's all about the action.
Krutcher pushes McCaw off looking to stand but McCaw dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCaw trying to control from half guard but Krutcher is working away.
Krutcher won't allow McCaw to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Krutcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie McCaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McCaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krutcher misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from McCaw.
Krutcher defending well as McCaw loads up on a big left hand.

Krutcher clinches up with McCaw and pushes him back against the cage.
McCaw wants a takedown but no success here.
McCaw tries to break the clinch but Krutcher is controlling the position.
Krutcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krutcher lands with a right to the head.
McCaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krutcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Krutcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krutcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krutcher crunches a lovely knee into McCaw's ribcage.
McCaw is breathing heavily.
Krutcher lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krutcher pulls guard.
McCaw looking to sit in guard and control but Krutcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Krutcher lands a couple of elbows.
Krutcher is looking to stand up but McCaw won't let him.
Krutcher trying to control but McCaw is working from the bottom.
Krutcher wants to get up but he can't break McCaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krutcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krutcher trying to control but McCaw is working from the bottom.
Krutcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krutcher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCaw has his foot on Krutcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krutcher works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

McCaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krutcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McCaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krutcher defends it easily.
Krutcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCaw keeping moving, preventing Krutcher from controlling successfully.

McCaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krutcher defends well.
McCaw throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCaw is proving hard to escape from.

McCaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krutcher trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCaw's guard.

McCaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krutcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krutcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krutcher wants to stand but McCaw is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krutcher throwing strikes from guard but McCaw blocks nicely.

Krutcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krutcher has managed to get both his arms back between McCaw's legs - danger averted.
Krutcher landing some decent shots from guard.
Krutcher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCaw is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krutcher tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McCaw is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krutcher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCaw some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Krutcher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie McCaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Krutcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCaw manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krutcher is looking to clinch.
Jason Krutcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCaw throws a hook but Krutcher blocks it.
Krutcher scores with a shot to the body.
Krutcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krutcher slips a jab and a cross from McCaw.

Krutcher clinches with his opponent.
Krutcher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCaw has Krutcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krutcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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!

Krutcher successfully pulls guard.
McCaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCaw stops Krutcher from standing up.
Krutcher wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher wants to stand but McCaw is controlling the position.
McCaw trying to control but Krutcher is working from the bottom.
Krutcher wants to stand but McCaw is controlling the position.
Krutcher wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Krutcher misses

and McCaw counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krutcher!
Krutcher is working to avoid the ground and pound but McCaw connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krutcher takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCaw advances nicely into full mount.
Krutcher is in a horrible position here. McCaw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krutcher wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McCaw scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krutcher?
Krutcher working to try and regain half guard.
McCaw working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Krutcher is in a horrible position here. McCaw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCaw looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher taking shots to the head.
McCaw raining down shots from the mount!
Richie McCaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCaw postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krutcher looks a forlorn figure.
McCaw landing strikes, looking to finish!
Richie McCaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Krutcher is rocked!
Krutcher is working to get back to half guard.
Krutcher is bucking up trying to escape but McCaw cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCaw avoids the attempt from Krutcher to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krutcher trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jason Krutcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaw landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Krutcher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krutcher is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Krutcher taking shots to the head.
McCaw landing shots from mount.
McCaw scoring with strikes but Krutcher is staying in there.
Krutcher is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCaw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Krutcher can't escape the position.
McCaw connects with a bit shot that sees Krutcher covering up! More strikes from McCaw and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McCaw is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie McCaw!
Richie McCaw opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Le Rone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Rone comes into the arena with Let The Bodies Hit The Floor - Drowning Pool blaring out of the sound system. Speed has chosen Funky Kingston / Toots And The Maytals as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Le Rone
vs
Speed

186 cm
31
213 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

188 cm
30
212 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Le Rone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tanner Speed!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed looks to clinch
and Le Rone counters with a leg kick.
Speed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Le Rone throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Speed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Le Rone tries to keep at a distance but Speed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Le Rone lands with a right to the head.
Speed looking to throw knees to the head but Le Rone is blocking nicely.
Le Rone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Le Rone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Le Rone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Speeds head.
Speed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Rone backwards.
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!
Le Rone misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Le Rone.
Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Rone's elbow.
Le Rone misses with the head strike.
Le Rone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Speed misses with a knee strike.
Speed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Le Rone up against the cage.

Le Rone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
Le Rone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Le Rone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Le Rone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a leg kick but Le Rone moved away.
Speed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Rone.
A jab from Le Rone misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Le Rone.
Speed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Le Rone is looking to slow Speed down with leg kicks.
Le Rone catches Speed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Speed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Speed misses with an uppercut.
Le Rone misses with a head kick.
Le Rone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Speed avoids the body shot from Le Rone.
Speed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toby Le Rone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Speed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Rone scoring well with a low kick there.
Le Rone lands with a good body shot.
Speed throws a series of punches but Le Rone avoids them all with ease.
Le Rone misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Le Rone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Rone.
Speed misses with a body kick.

Speed moves into range and clinches up with Le Rone.
Speed taking a breather.
Le Rone swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to throw a body punch but Le Rone avoids it by throwing Speed back against the cage.
Le Rone swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speed wants to stall.
Le Rone struggles to land a body shot inside as Speed controls his hands.
Speed scores with a knee to the head.
Le Rone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed takes a shot to the head.
Speed crunches a lovely knee into Le Rone's ribcage.
Speed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Speed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speed.
Good body shot from Le Rone.
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 Toby Le Rone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

That kick from Le Rone tenderised Speed's leg. Speed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Le Rone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Speed under the eye.
Speed is looking to clinch but Le Rone is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speed, right into the meat.
Speed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Speed walks straight into a right hand from Le Rone - that's dropped him! Le Rone jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Speed from any more punishment! Speed complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toby Le Rone!
Toby Le Rone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Waitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe comes to the cage accompanied by Uncle Sam Goddamn. Waitzel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dimmu Borgir - Puritania kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Abe
vs
Waitzel

200 cm
29
284 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

188 cm
31
253 lbs
22 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Waitzel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waitzel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abe misses the shot to the body.
Waitzel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Waitzel wants to clinch.
Abe misses with a low kick as Waitzel jumps back.
Abe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Waitzel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abe takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Earnest Abe has been cut.
Waitzel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Waitzel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Waitzel misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waitzel throws a big shot that misses.
Abe moves out of range as Waitzel strikes.
Abe slips a jab and a cross from Waitzel.

Waitzel has managed to clinch.
Waitzel has a couple of punches blocked by Abe.
Waitzel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Waitzel - that landed with a thud.
Waitzel takes a shot to the head.
Abe has a couple of punches blocked by Waitzel.
Waitzel blocks a body shot from Abe.
Waitzel has a couple of punches blocked by Abe.
Waitzel misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waitzel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abe can't find room to land a body shot as Waitzel controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Waitzel fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waitzel.
Waitzel throws a head punch that misses.
Waitzel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Waitzel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waitzel can't find room to land a body shot as Abe controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abe.
Abe stalling in the clinch.
Abe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waitzel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abe's elbow.
Waitzel throws a punch but it's blocked by Abe.
Waitzel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abes head.
Abe throws a punch but it's blocked by Waitzel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waitzel swings wildly with an uppercut but Abe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waitzel can't find room to land a body shot as Abe controls the action.
Abe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waitzel backwards.
Waitzel gets through Abe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Waitzel fails to land.
Abe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waitzel.
Abe swings wildly with an uppercut but Waitzel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waitzel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waitzel pushes Abe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Abe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waitzel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waitzel blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Abe scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe blocking some punches.
Abe digs a right hand into Waitzel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waitzel's gas tank.
Waitzel looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Abe.
Good body shot from Abe.
Waitzel letting Abe take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abe.
A head punch on the inside from Waitzel fails to land.
Abe can't find room to land a body shot as Waitzel controls the action.
Waitzel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abe blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Waitzel lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Waitzel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earnest Abe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Waitzel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Abe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abe throws a leg kick but Waitzel moved away.
Abe defending well as Waitzel loads up on a big left hand.
Waitzel clobbers Abe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Abe misses.
Waitzel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abe throws a solid leg kick but Waitzel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abe.
Waitzel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abe manages to avoid it.
Waitzel misses with the combination.
Abe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Waitzel to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waitzel cracks Abe with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Abe falls to his knees and Waitzel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Waitzel!
Shane Waitzel is the new heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
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