Monster Elite 17:Stacked PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LJ Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bonezzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonezzi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Skillet - Monster. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Bonezzi

197 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
240 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, LJ Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bonezzi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonezzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bonezzi feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Bonezzi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonezzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonezzi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonezzi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bonezzi is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonezzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bonezzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.

Bonezzi is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonezzi to get the leverage.
Bonezzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is not content to let Bonezzi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has hold of Bonezzi's hands but Bonezzi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bonezzi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bonezzi is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonezzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bonezzi wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonezzi is working away from the top position though.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonezzi from advancing to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bonezzi connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Bonezzi trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Bonezzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bonezzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonezzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonezzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bonezzi is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones cracks Bonezzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Jon Bonezzi has been cut.
Bonezzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Bonezzi fails with a takedown attempt.
LJ Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonezzi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones misses with a hook.
Bonezzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a head kick but Bonezzi moves out of range.
Bonezzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bonezzi sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Bonezzi trying to control from the bottom.

Bonezzi looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonezzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bonezzi gets back to full guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Bonezzi looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.

Bonezzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonezzi on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bonezzi has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
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 LJ Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Bonezzi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bonezzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonezzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones misses with a takedown

so Bonezzi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bonezzi distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bonezzi being controlled here momentarily.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonezzi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonezzi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones has Bonezzi pulled in close to control his posture.
Bonezzi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonezzi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones lands a decent punch to the body there.
Bonezzi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bonezzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jon Bonezzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonezzi won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jones forces Bonezzi back against the cage and clinches.
Bonezzi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones is looking to control Bonezzi's arms but Bonezzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bonezzi pulls Jones into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bonezzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonezzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking to stand up but Bonezzi won't let him.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bonezzi is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Bonezzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control but Bonezzi is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand but Bonezzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonezzi shoots in but no luck this time.
LJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bonezzi.

Bonezzi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonezzi wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bonezzi scoring with punches from side control.
Jones pushes Bonezzi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bonezzi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bonezzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Bonezzi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones is trying to control Bonezzi's posture but Bonezzi avoids it.
Bonezzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonezzi moves away.

Bonezzi drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bonezzi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones throws a hook but Bonezzi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonezzi manages to avoid it.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bonezzi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bonezzi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to stand up but Bonezzi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonezzi passes into half guard.
Bonezzi is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Bonezzi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones is in a horrible position here. Bonezzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bonezzi breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bonezzi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bonezzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones can't escape the position.
Bonezzi with the ground and pound from mount.
Bonezzi working Jones over with strikes here.
Bonezzi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
A nice elbow there by Bonezzi.
Bonezzi wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bonezzi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bonezzi with the ground and pound from mount.
Bonezzi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Bonezzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonezzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonezzi working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones tries to buck Bonezzi off but he can't manage it.
Bonezzi dominating with strikes here.
Bonezzi working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonezzi landing shots from mount.
Jones wants to control but Bonezzi is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonezzi looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bonezzi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Bonezzi has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonezzi lands a nice shot to the head.
Bonezzi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bonezzi is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bonezzi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bonezzi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bonezzi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bonezzi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bonezzi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bonezzi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bonezzi lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonezzi trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bonezzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonezzi 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 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bonezzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leslie Vernon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
Vernon

208 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leslie Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Johnson has Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Vernon keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Vernon blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vernon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vernon dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.

Vernon is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vernon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vernon trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Vernon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vernon has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Vernon is having none of it.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vernon tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vernon to the ground. Vernon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to clinch but Vernon moves out of range.

Vernon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vernon is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon landing some decent shots from guard.
Vernon trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vernon stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Vernon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vernon wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

Vernon decides to stand and escape the position.
Vernon scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Dave Johnson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vernon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.

Vernon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

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

Vernon gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Johnson is looking to clinch.

Vernon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Vernon is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.

Vernon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Vernon eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vernon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leslie Vernon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Johnson'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.

Vernon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Vernon can't handle though.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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

Vernon drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Vernon off! Vernon jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vernon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vernon scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson looking to control.

Johnson working for a triangle but Vernon defends it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vernon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Johnson is working an open guard so Vernon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Vernon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Vernon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
Leslie Vernon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vernon cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leslie Vernon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between GL Chuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Im TooGood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck comes to the cage accompanied by Ten Masked Men - You Spin Me Round . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Chuck
vs
TooGood

184 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, GL Chuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Im TooGood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TooGood is looking to land body kicks.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from TooGood.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chuck.
Chuck misses with a leg kick.
Chuck throws a front kick aimed at TooGood's knee but TooGood avoids it well.
Chuck tried to score with a low kick but TooGood checks it.
Chuck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decent striking displayed by TooGood there.
TooGood tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chuck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt TooGood.
Chuck connects with a solid leg kick.
Chuck cracks the inside of TooGood's front leg.
Chuck throws a series of strikes that have TooGood backpedaling.
TooGood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chuck. Chuck obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chuck.
An inside leg kick from Chuck misses.
Chuck wants to land a leg kick but TooGood is out of range.
Chuck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
TooGood doesn't manage to clinch there - Chuck circles away.
TooGood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TooGood misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TooGood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chuck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chuck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chuck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt TooGood.
Chuck misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chuck.
Chuck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chuck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chuck throws a head kick that TooGood semi-blocks.
Chuck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TooGood. That did some damage!
Chuck cracks the inside of TooGood's front leg.
TooGood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
TooGood looks gassed!
TooGood misses with a double jab.
Chuck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

TooGood is rocked!
Whack! Chuck lands a heavy head kick that drops TooGood. The ref tackles Chuck to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because TooGood was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). GL Chuck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gesias Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gesias Carneiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carter
vs
Carneiro

190 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gesias Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carneiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Carter takes the fight into the clinch.

Carneiro pulls guard successfully.

Carneiro has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.
Carneiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter 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.

Carter stands and steps away. Carneiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Carneiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carneiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carneiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.
Carneiro tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Carter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Carneiro misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Shane Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gesias Carneiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Carneiro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Carter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carneiro is looking to improve his position.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carneiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Carneiro actively working from the bottom here.
Carter prevents Carneiro from improving his position.
Carter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carneiro is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro gets back to full guard.
Carneiro being controlled here, momentarily.

Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carneiro on the ground.

Carneiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Carter gets to his feet. Carneiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter has Carneiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Carneiro tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Carneiro is controlling him.
Carneiro tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
Carneiro tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Carneiro drops back down to his feet.
Carneiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Carneiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shane Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter stuns Carneiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Carter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carneiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position.

Carneiro working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carneiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carneiro walks into a left hand.
Carneiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gesias Carneiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carneiro shoots and misses
and Carneiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter misses with the combination.

Carter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carneiro is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter controlling the pace.
Carter prevents Carneiro from improving his position.
Carter stalling.
Carter seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carter prevents Carneiro from improving his position.
Carneiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Carneiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter wanted to stand there but Carneiro had control of the position.
Shane Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Carneiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Carneiro is breathing heavily.

Carneiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carter escapes and throws Carneiro's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carter is thwarting Carneiro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carneiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carneiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carneiro wants to take a breather but Carter is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Carneiro wants to free his trapped foot but Carter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Carter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Carneiro has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter works the jab nicely.
Carneiro doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Carter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
Carter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carneiro's guard.

Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.

Carter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carneiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter connects with the punch.

Carter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carneiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Carneiro, not yet.
Carter wants to get up but he can't break Carneiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carter stays in close to Carneiro's body and controls the position.
Carter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carneiro for as long as he can get away with.

Carneiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carneiro wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him for the moment.
Shane Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Carter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carneiro is proving hard to escape from.
Carneiro trying to control the position.
Carter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carneiro is proving hard to escape from.

Carneiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carter defends it easily.
Carter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gesias Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Carter controlling from the top position.
Carter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carneiro's guard.
Carter trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Carneiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position.
Carneiro has a closed guard, preventing Carter from standing up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gesias Carneiro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between nick daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dark matter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dark matter 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!

daley
vs
matter

200 cm
21
219 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, nick daley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, dark matter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

matter forces daley back against the cage and clinches.

daley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
matter tries to get to full guard but daley has control of the leg.
matter wants to sweep but daley has passed to side control!
matter is looking to reverse the position.

daley stands up and beckons matter to his feet.
matter shoots in for a double leg but daley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from daley.
daley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

daley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows matter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
matter looking to sit in guard and control but daley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

daley gets to his feet. matter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
daley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by matter.
matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from daley.
A combination from daley does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

matter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with daley, pushing him back against the cage.
daley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

daley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, matter regains guard.

matter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! daley escapes and throws matter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
matter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
matter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
matter tries to roll over but daley keeps him under control.

matter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
daley prevents matter from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

matter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but daley pulls his head out easily.
matter looks gassed!
matter wants to improve his position but daley is controlling well.

matter looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and daley pushes past his half guard into mount!
daley controlling from mount.

daley stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

nick daley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

matter is trying hard to land a takedown here. daley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
daley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
daley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

matter pushes daley up against the cage in a clinch.
daley prevents a takedown attempt there.
daley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but matter gets the underhooks and prevents it.

daley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
matter tries to get to full guard but daley has control of the leg.

matter actively working from the bottom here.
daley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
matter is breathing heavily.
matter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

daley decides to stand up.
matter shoots in looking for a takedown. daley tries to sprawl out of it but matter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. daley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
nick daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dark matter.
daley throws a right and a left that matter avoids nicely.
daley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
matter dodges the punch combination from daley.
daley throws a right and a left that matter avoids nicely.
No joy there for daley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
matter looks for a takedown but daley sprawls well.
daley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
daley looks to land a combination but matter avoids it well.
nick daley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
daley misses with a jab, cross combination.
matter fails to land the takedown.
daley throws a right hand that matter ducks under and follows up with a left that matter also avoids with ease.
daley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
matter dodges the punch combination from daley.
daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
matter shoots for a takedown but daley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
matter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as daley sprawls well. daley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. matter gets slowly back to his feet.
daley misses with a few strikes there.
daley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
daley throws a series of punches but matter moves out of range.
daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
daley misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
daley swinging wildly here.
matter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

matter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. daley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
matter won't allow daley to get back to his feet.
matter trying to control the position from guard on top but daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
matter looking to sit in guard and control but daley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

daley stands up from matter's guard - daley perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
daley throws a right and a left that matter avoids nicely.
matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from daley.
daley misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by matter or perhaps it was just good defense by daley which made him look bad.
nick daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
daley swinging wildly here.
daley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
daley misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

nick daley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

matter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
matter trying to control the position from guard on top but daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
matter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. daley is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

daley has his feet on matter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
daley misses with a two punch combination.
matter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
matter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from daley.
matter slips a jab and a cross from daley.
daley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
matter shoots in for a takedown but daley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

matter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

daley kicks matter off and gets back to his feet.
daley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
matter is trying hard to land a takedown here. daley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
nick daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dark matter.
daley lands a jab-cross combination.
daley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from daley.
daley throws a right and a left that matter avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
daley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but matter circles away quickly and effectively.
daley misses with a double jab.
matter shoots in for a takedown but daley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from daley.
matter avoids a punch combination nicely.
daley misses with the combination.
daley throws a right and a left that both miss.
daley throws a series of punches but matter avoids them all with ease.
daley misses with a series of wild punches.
daley misses with a two punch combination.
daley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but matter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
matter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but daley avoids it really well and circles away.

matter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

daley stands up and waves to matter to follow him.
Some wild striking there from daley.
daley swinging wildly here.

matter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
matter trying to control from daley's half guard. daley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
daley is looking to stand up but matter isn't so interested in that idea.
matter looking to sit in guard and control but daley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
matter wants to improve his position but instead daley has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but dark matter just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

daley throws a right and a left that matter avoids nicely.

matter has closed the distance and engaged daley in a clinch.

daley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and daley manages to end up in side control.

daley decides to stand back up.
daley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
daley throws a right hand that matter ducks under and follows up with a left that matter also avoids with ease.

matter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
daley is refusing to be controlled, as matter sits in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
matter stalling away here and it's allowed daley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

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

matter has gone for a leg lock! daley slips out almost immediately though and dives into matter's guard.
matter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
matter is looking to stall here but daley recovers full guard.
daley wants to stand but matter is controlling the position.
matter trying to control the position from guard on top but daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
matter looking to sit in guard and control but daley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, dark matter just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
daley fails to land with a series of punches.
daley misses with a double jab.
daley throws a right and a left that matter avoids nicely.
matter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but daley swivels and escapes.
matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from daley.
daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
daley throws a series of punches but matter avoids them all with ease.
nick daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
matter avoids a punch combination nicely.
daley slaps away a takedown attempt from matter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
daley misses with a two punch combination.
matter dodges the punch combination from daley.
daley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

nick daley had his way with dark matter in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

daley fails to land with a series of punches.

matter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
matter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on daley's thigh. daley counters though and makes it back to full guard.
matter wants to control from the top but daley keeps moving.
matter pushing down on daley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
nick daley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
matter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

matter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead daley has recovered full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

daley pushes matter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
daley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
matter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? daley is fending him off so far but matter persists. Nope, daley circles away and we're back to standing.
daley misses with a two punch combination.
daley tries to bum rush matter with a series of wild strikes but matter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
daley throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from daley misses.
daley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by matter.
matter fails with the takedown.
daley throws a series of punches but matter avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
daley misses with a two punch combination.
daley misses with the combination.
daley throws a right and a left that matter avoids nicely.
daley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by matter.
matter misses with a straight right.
daley throws a right and a left that matter avoids nicely.
daley fails to land with a series of punches.
daley swinging wildly here.

matter gets the takedown into side control.
matter is looking to take a break and control but daley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
matter prevents daley from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

daley gets to his feet. matter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from daley.
matter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as daley sprawls well. daley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. matter gets slowly back to his feet.
nick daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dark matter.
daley looks to land a combination but matter avoids it well.
daley misses with a jab, cross combination.
daley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
daley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
daley looks to land a combination but matter avoids it well.
daley throws a series of punches but matter avoids them all with ease.
daley staying out of range there.
daley tries to bum rush matter with a series of wild strikes but matter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
daley misses with a double jab.
daley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
matter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
matter slips a jab and a cross from daley.
daley tries to bum rush matter with a series of wild strikes but matter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
daley misses with the combination.
A punch combination from daley misses.
matter shoots in but daley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
daley swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from daley.
dark matter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
matter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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 nick daley.
I think daley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... nick daley!
nick daley is the new light heavyweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Grant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Grant

181 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

182 cm
23
177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Jones!
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, Jeff Grant!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grant is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Grant's brow.
Grant has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grant trying to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grant is on top in guard.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Grant sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Grant is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Grant's back. He's all about the action.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Grant jumps into side control!
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Grant seems content to control.
Grant passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Grant takes Jones's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jones is in trouble.
Grant has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Grant keeps control of the position.

Grant tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Grant trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grant has escaped and now he's on top!
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Grant scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Grant fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones distracts Grant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Grant isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Grant working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Grant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grant manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Grant's guard.

Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blake Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grant looking to control.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.

Grant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grant, into his guard.
Jones advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant manages to get back to half guard.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Grant struggling a bit here.

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely.
Grant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Grant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Grant!

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