SFC 32:TBA PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noel Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Nichols has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Noel Severino's chin.

Severino
vs
Nichols

176 cm
28
135 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Severino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zack Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Nichols gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Severino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nichols softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nichols.
Nichols effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nichols lands with a short shot to the head.

Severino is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nichols.
Oh Severino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nichols lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nichols.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severino is looking to break free of the clinch but Nichols has double underhooks.
Nichols creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Severino with a big uppercut! Severino tries to clinch up but Nichols pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Severino to the mat! Severino covers up and Nichols unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zack Nichols!
Zack Nichols is the new bantamweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Levy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levy comes into the arena with Ozzy Osbourne - mr.Crowley blaring out of the sound system. Hannibal King acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Levy
vs
King

185 cm
23
182 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
34
182 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Divinity 160Q
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Levy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal King!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Levy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Levy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Levy throws a big elbow that misses.
Levy content to stall in guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levy distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Levy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

King has his foot on Levy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levy works his way back into a safe position though.
Levy stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Levy landing some decent shots from guard.
Levy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levy working some strikes from top position.
Levy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
Levy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.

King is rocked!
Levy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King is still in real trouble! Can Levy finish him?
Levy trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Levy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
King looks winded!
Levy lands a strong strike to the head of King. That's dazed him! Levy looking to finish here. King is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Levy lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Levy!
Scott Levy retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Scott Levy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and da Prodigy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Boyd
vs
Prodigy

180 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 15 - 0

183 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, da Prodigy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Boyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyd misses with a two punch combination.
Boyd tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Boyd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boyd showed some decent athleticism there.
Boyd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prodigy keeps working.

Prodigy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyd pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prodigy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Boyd. Oh but Prodigy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Boyd goes limp - he's gone! Prodigy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). da Prodigy!

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FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

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

Aliyev
vs
Couture

175 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
29
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amran Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev misses with a few strikes there.

Couture shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aliyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Couture swings around for an armbar but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Couture's guard.

Aliyev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Couture is looking for a triangle but Aliyev pushes his legs off easily.
Aliyev wanted to stand there but Couture had control of the position.

Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aliyev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aliyev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev wants to get up but he can't break Couture's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Couture has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aliyev 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 Couture.
Couture tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aliyev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Couture is looking for a sweep.
Aliyev tries to stand but Couture is controlling his head.
Couture is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliyev wants to stand up but Couture has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Couture actively working from the bottom here.

Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Aliyev prevents Couture from improving his position.
Aliyev seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Couture looking for submissions off his back.

Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Couture looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Aliyev is going to stand back up.

Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Aliyev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Couture.
Aliyev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Couture looking for submissions off his back.

Couture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aliyev pulls his head out easily.
Aliyev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Couture actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Couture fails to land the takedown.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Aliyev shows good takedown defense.
Aliyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amran Aliyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Couture.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Aliyev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Randy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aliyev throws a leg kick but Couture moved away.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture dives in and grabs Aliyev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aliyev pushes down on Couture's head and hops out.
Amran Aliyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aliyev lands with a nice combination. Couture backs away looking to recover.
Aliyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aliyev lands a body shot.
Aliyev tries a low kick but Couture avoids it.
Couture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aliyev's waist but Aliyev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couture off to one side.
Aliyev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Couture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aliyev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couture.
Aliyev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Couture fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aliyev avoids it really well and circles away.
Aliyev lands with a good body shot.
Aliyev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aliyev but Aliyev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aliyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aliyev lands with a good body shot.
Couture fails with the takedown
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Aliyev moves into the clinch.
Couture jumps guard but Aliyev stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Aliyev.
Couture is trying to drag Aliyev to the mat but Aliyev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Couture is defending well for now.
Aliyev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aliyev gets underhooks to prevent Couture's takedown attempt.
Aliyev is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Aliyev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Couture fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aliyev swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture is working for takedown but Aliyev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aliyev tries to circle away but Couture has him pinned against the cage.
Couture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aliyev just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture has Aliyev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aliyev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aliyev is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Aliyev prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture letting Aliyev take a breather here.
Aliyev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aliyev tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.

Couture jumps into guard, dragging Aliyev to the mat.
Aliyev wants to stand and escape but instead Couture has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Couture is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aliyev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aliyev has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aliyev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Couture is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amran Aliyev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Aliyev.

Aliyev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Couture to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Couture trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aliyev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Couture is looking for a triangle here but Aliyev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aliyev wants to stand but Couture is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is looking for a sweep.
Aliyev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture tries to buck Aliyev off but Aliyev is having none of it.
Aliyev wants to stand but Couture has his arm trapped.
Couture tries to bench press Aliyev off him but Aliyev keeps the position.
Couture sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Aliyev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Couture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture regains half guard.
Aliyev wants to stand up but Couture is controlling the position.
Aliyev has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Couture works to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture has a closed guard, preventing Aliyev from standing up.

Couture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aliyev defends it easily.

Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aliyev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aliyev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aliyev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Couture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aliyev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Couture has a closed guard, preventing Aliyev from standing up.

Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randy Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.

Aliyev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliyev has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
Randy Couture got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Project Fighter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fighter
vs
Styles

190 cm
20
205 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

KAISER

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Styles!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Styles misses.
Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Styles.
Fighter checks a leg kick.

Styles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fighter to the mat! Fighter manages to get full guard.
Styles looks winded!

Fighter is looking to cinch up a triangle. Styles throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fighter's body to avoid the submission. Fighter has instead reached around Styles's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fighter arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Project Fighter!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Vandago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costello comes to the cage accompanied by Bad boys. Vandago has chosen R RATED as his entrance music. Gerry Costello has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Costello
vs
Vandago

200 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerry Costello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vandago!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Costello. That one must have hurt.

Vandago drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vandago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Costello working for a triangle but Vandago defends it easily.
Costello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vandago on the ground.
Vandago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Costello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vandago is one step ahead there.
Vandago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Costello is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costello is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Vandago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Costello has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vandago has managed to get both his arms back between Costello's legs - danger averted.
Vandago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vandago is looking to stand up but Costello won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costello lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Vandago throws a big elbow that misses.
Vandago trying to control the position from guard on top but Costello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Costello is working an open guard so Vandago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vandago throws a leg kick

and Costello counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandago keeping moving, preventing Costello from controlling successfully.
Vandago keeping full guard, as Costello tries to pass.
Costello wants to control from the top but Vandago keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costello decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vandago has his takedown stuffed
letting Costello counter with a right hand.
Vandago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costello counters with a stiff right hand.
Vandago with a lazy takedown attempt

and Costello holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gerry Costello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Vandago.
Vandago looks winded!
Vandago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costello walks away with a smile on his face. Vandago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandago wants to clinch
and Costello counters with a left and a right that stings Vandago.
Costello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Costello closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Vandago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Costello decides to stand back up. Costello steps back and let's Vandago get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandago with a poor takedown
and Costello counters with a good, hard body kick but Vandago shrugs it off.
Vandago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costello makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vandago really felt that one!

Costello closes the distance and pushes Vandago back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Costello, as that shot connected.
Vandago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vandago throws a lazy head kick

and Costello counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vandago!
Vandago being controlled for a moment.
Gerry Costello overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costello tries to advance position but instead Vandago slips a leg back in to half guard.
Costello trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vandago for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerry Costello.
Vandago throws a head kick that misses.
Vandago with a poor takedown

and Costello counters by clinching up.
Costello is trying to pull guard but Vandago turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costello tries to pull guard but Vandago won't allow it.
Costello is pressed up against the cage. Vandago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Costello down to the mat. Costello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vandago misses with a takedown attempt
and Costello counters with a big head kick but Vandago shrugs it off.
Gerry Costello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Vandago.
Vandago is breathing heavily.
Vandago with a poor takedown

and Costello counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vandago's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costello tries to free his leg and advance position but Vandago is retaining full guard.
Costello 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.

Vandago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costello looking to pass the guard.
Costello wants to stand but Vandago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerry Costello wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Vandago is predictable there
and Costello counters with a head kick.
Vandago tries to clinch but Costello moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costello avoids it really well and circles away.
Costello misses with a wild combination.
Costello fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vandago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vandago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vandago shoots and misses

and Costello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Costello.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Costello pulls guard effortlessly.
Vandago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Costello dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vandago with a lazy takedown attempt

and Costello counters with a takedown into side control.
Costello just content to control the position.
Vandago is trying to improve his position.

Costello decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Costello closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costello decides to pull guard.
Costello trying to control the position here.
Vandago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costello looking for a sweep. Not yet Costello, not yet.
Costello looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vandago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vandago landing some decent shots from guard.
Vandago lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Costello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vandago is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vandago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vandago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vandago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Costello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Costello wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costello is trying to keep Vandago in close.
Costello trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Costello keeping moving, preventing Vandago from controlling successfully.
Vandago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vandago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Costello is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vandago defends well.
Vandago trying to control but Costello is working from the bottom.
Costello looking for a sweep. Not yet Costello, not yet.
Vandago postures up and lands a big shot to Costello's brow.
Vandago throwing strikes from guard but Costello blocks nicely.
Costello avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Costello keeping moving, preventing Vandago from controlling successfully.

Vandago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Costello, up you get!
Gerry Costello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vandago is looking to clinch but Costello is avoiding it.
Costello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vandago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costello counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Vandago or perhaps it was just good defense by Costello which made him look bad.
Tony Vandago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerry Costello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Vandago.

Costello closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerry Costello.
Well Costello 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 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Costello!
Gerry Costello decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edit Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michail Babynin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michail Babynin struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Edit Bryant is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bryant
vs
Babynin

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edit Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michail Babynin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babynin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babynin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Babynin somewhat.
Bryant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Michail Babynin has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babynin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babynin closes the distance and clinches up with Bryant, looking for a takedown. Babynin pushes Bryant against the cage but Bryant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edit Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Babynin.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Babynin backpedaling.

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

That has opened up Michail Babynin's cut even more.
Bryant throws an overhand right that has Babynin reeling! Bryant follows up with more punches and Babynin is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edit Bryant!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Gracie
vs
Legend

199 cm
27
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

200 cm
18
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Legend!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Renzo Gracie has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legend throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legend misses with an uppercut.
Legend throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie is aggressively charging in as Legend backs up avoiding any damage. Legend tosses out a jab and Gracie runs right into it face first! Gracie is out cold! Legend dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gracie's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Legend!
Our winner, Larry Legend, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by I Still Believe. Orton has chosen VOICES as his entrance music. Randy Orton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Foster
vs
Orton

180 cm
27
262 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Divinity 160Q

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here as Foster stalls from top position.
Foster trying to control the action but Orton is working from the bottom.
Orton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Foster is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Orton tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster controlling the position easily from mount.
Foster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Foster wants to take his opponent's back but instead Orton manages to regain half guard.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Orton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Foster prevents Orton from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton wants to control but Foster is having none of it.
Foster is looking to work his way around to Orton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Orton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Foster looking to control.

Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orton is aware though and is defending well.
Orton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton wants to get up but he can't break Foster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foster will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton tries to stand but Foster is controlling from the bottom.
Foster thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Foster working for a triangle but Orton defends it easily.
Orton controls from within his opponent's guard.

Foster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foster trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Orton from controlling successfully.

Foster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orton preventing the sweep.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Foster is looking for a triangle but Orton pushes his legs off easily.

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

Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orton wanted to stand there but Foster had control of the position.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orton defends it easily.

Foster has his foot on Orton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orton works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orton advances position into side control!
Orton is looking to take a break and control but Foster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Foster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Foster moves into the clinch successfully.

Foster jumps guard and drags Orton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Foster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Orton!
Foster content just to control the position here.
Orton is trying desperately to improve position.
Orton wants to control but Foster is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foster looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Orton is trying desperately to improve position.
Orton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Foster!
AJ Foster retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious AJ Foster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.