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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Franck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard . Joseph Franck is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stewart
vs
Franck

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
194 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Franck!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stewart.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Franck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.
Franck content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franck just content to control the position.
It looks like Franck might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Joseph Franck has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Franck takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stewart lands a nice hook to Franck's body. Franck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franck.
Stewart throws a series of punches but Franck moves out of range.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.

Franck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stewart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franck trying to control the position but Stewart is working away.
Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Franck keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franck controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franck wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.

That's four 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.
Stewart is being controlled here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joseph Franck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franck.

Franck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Franck lands in his opponent's guard.
Franck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franck is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Franck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stewart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franck controlling the pace.
Franck wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
Franck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stewart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Franck was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Franck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stewart counters with a series of strikes. Franck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stewart throws a combination that misses

and Franck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stewart's guard now.
Franck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franck wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.

Eric Stewart has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Franck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Franck lands with a good body shot.
Franck scores with a hook.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Franck counters with a series of strikes. Stewart will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franck misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Franck misses its intended target.
Stewart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franck slips under a jab from Stewart.
Franck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Franck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stewart!
Franck creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stewart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franck controls the position.
Franck throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stewart works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franck pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Franck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stewart stuns Franck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stewart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Franck.
Stewart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franck lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franck takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart misses with a kick to the body.
Franck scores with a one two! Stewart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Franck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franck lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart's head.
Stewart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Franck as Stewart shoots in.
Franck slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Franck circles away easily
and Franck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franck throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Franck walks into a jab.
Stewart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Franck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franck trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franck works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Franck seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Franck works his way into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Franck misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Franck keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Stewart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Eric Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart is not content to let Franck control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Franck!
Our winner, Joseph Franck, 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.
In defeat, Eric Stewart stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my manager, my fans, my sponsors and my gym. I will be back hungry '.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frane Harm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laspoiasle Gascuebyuecui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laspoiasle Gascuebyuecui struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.6lbs 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. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Harm
vs
Gascuebyuecui

178 cm
17
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 London, Frane Harm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laspoiasle Gascuebyuecui!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gascuebyuecui misses with a double jab

so Harm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harm postures up.
Harm advances position into side control!
Harm lands a few punches from side control.

It looks like Laspoiasle Gascuebyuecui has been cut.
Harm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harm working the ground and pound but Gascuebyuecui is defending the strikes.
Harm in side control, throwing shots but Gascuebyuecui defends.
Harm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gascuebyuecui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harm just content to control the position.
Gascuebyuecui tries to bench press Harm off him but Harm keeps the position.
Harm working the ground and pound but Gascuebyuecui is defending the strikes.
Harm scoring with punches from side control.

That has opened up Laspoiasle Gascuebyuecui's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harm is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gascuebyuecui will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gascuebyuecui wants to control but Harm postures up.
Harm takes a little break here. Gascuebyuecui wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harm working the ground and pound.

Laspoiasle Gascuebyuecui's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frane Harm!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Palmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Parke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Palmeri
vs
Parke

173 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Palmeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Parke!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmeri misses the jab.
Palmeri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parke counters with a right hand to the body.
Palmeri throws a series of punches but Parke avoids them all with ease.
Palmeri misses with a lunging right hand

and Parke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palmeri's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Parke is in close to Palmeri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parke is stalling in the full guard.
Parke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palmeri's head.
Palmeri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parke.
Palmeri is refusing to be controlled, as Parke sits in half guard.
Parke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Parke trying to mount his opponent but Palmeri defends it.
Parke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palmeri is breathing heavily.
Parke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parke is keen to just control but Palmeri is a slippery customer.
Parke moves nicely into side control.
Parke misses with the ground and pound.
Parke lands a nice forearm strike.
Parke scoring with punches from side control.
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!
Parke working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Parke misses with the ground and pound.
Parke lands a few punches from side control.
Parke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Parke in side control, throwing shots but Palmeri defends.
Palmeri is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Parke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Parke working the ground and pound.
Parke cracks Palmeri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Parke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Palmeri some visible discomfort.
Parke is putting a hurting on Palmeri here, landing some big shots from side control.
Parke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Palmeri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Parke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke cracks Palmeri with a big elbow.
Palmeri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palmeri tries to get out of the position.
Parke lands a nice forearm strike.
Parke advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parke lands a big elbow.
Parke landing punches.
Parke controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Parke connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Palmeri is rocked!

It looks like Frankie Palmeri has been cut.
Parke postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Palmeri out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Parke goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Norman Parke!
In defeat, Frankie Palmeri stepped up to the mic, saying 'No biggs'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bung Bung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edoja Jame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bung
vs
Jame

200 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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, Bung Bung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edoja Jame!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jame lands with a straight right. Bung didn't see that one coming.

Bung instigates a clinch.

Bung breaks the clinch.
Bung throws a right and a left that Jame avoids nicely.

Jame lands a left and a right that send Bung crashing to the mat, dazed. Jame thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Bung Bung has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jame slips a straight right by Bung.
Jame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bung.

Jame drops Bung with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bung looks back up at him and smiles so Jame waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Bung is rocked!
Jame misses with a double jab.
Oh Bung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jame dances in with a quick combination. Bung is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jame snaps Bung's head back. Bung stumbles backwards against the cage. Jame steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bung's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bung just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edoja Jame!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Serra
vs
Stockton

200 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Stockton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown. Stockton tries to sprawl out of it but Serra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stockton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stockton stuffs the takedown attempt from Serra. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
Stockton lands with a nice combination. Serra backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Matt Serra has been cut.
Serra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stockton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stockton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Stockton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Serra back to the cage. Stockton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Serra dodges the punch combination from Stockton.
Stockton lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stockton. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stockton misses the shot to the body.
Stockton scores with a jab to the head.
Stockton throws a series of punches but Serra avoids them all with ease.
Stockton lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Serra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stockton.

Stockton forces Serra back against the cage and clinches.
Serra is trying to drag Stockton to the mat but Stockton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Serra jumps guard and drags Stockton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stockton wanted to stand there but Serra had control of the position.
Serra has his hands on Stockton's head, controlling the position.

Stockton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stockton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Serra is proving hard to escape from.
Stockton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Duane Stockton wasn't active enough on the ground.
A cross from Stockton lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serra.

Stockton closes the distance and clinches.

Serra manages to pull guard.

Serra is looking for a triangle but Stockton pushes his legs off easily.

Serra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stockton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stockton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stockton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Serra is proving hard to escape from.
Serra seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serra tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Stockton wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Serra's closed guard. He's half up but Serra has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Serra pivots and extends the arm, Stockton falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Serra! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Serra!
Matt Serra 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket comes to the cage accompanied by Fxxk everything. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Cricket
vs
Rivers

189 cm
19
208 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ruthless Violence Clothing Association

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rivers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers digs a good body shot into Cricket's ribs.
Cricket chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cricket throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivers fails to land the takedown.
Rivers throws out a leg kick but Cricket moves out of range and Rivers only half commits.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cricket.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Good work by Cricket as he checks the leg kick.
Rivers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rivers shoots in looking for a takedown. Cricket tries to sprawl out of it but Rivers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cricket manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Rivers misses.
Rivers throws the left hand but Cricket avoids the punch easily.
Rivers swings for the body but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rivers's calf.
Rick Cricket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joe Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cricket lands a high kick!

It looks like Joe Rivers has been cut.
Cricket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rick Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rivers.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Cricket.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Cricket is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
Rivers throws out a leg kick but Cricket moves out of range and Rivers only half commits.
Rivers jabs Cricket to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cricket manages to avoid it.
Rivers wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivers checks a leg kick.
Cricket tries to work over Rivers's front leg with a kick but Rivers checks it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Cricket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Cricket prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Cricket tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Cricket as the two fighters clinch.
Cricket has Rivers pressed against the cage, preventing Rivers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cricket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers is trying to push Cricket away but Cricket has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cricket seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rivers can turn it around.
Rivers wants a takedown.
Rivers can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket tries to stall but Rivers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Cricket forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cricket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cricket tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cricket can pounce on him.

Rivers rushes Cricket and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch but Cricket keeps him there for the moment.
Cricket is working Rivers over against the cage.
Cricket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Cricket throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cricket rather than just go for the knockout.
Cricket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cricket.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Rivers misses
and Cricket counters with an inside leg kick.
Rivers looks winded!
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cricket has time to react.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivers swings for the body but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket is looking to chop away at Rivers's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cricket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Cricket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rivers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rivers thows a body shot but no joy.
Cricket feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rivers's calf.
Cricket fakes the leg kick and cracks Rivers in the body.
Cricket misses with a wild body shot.
Cricket is looking to chop away at Rivers's legs.
Rivers throws a shot to the body.
Joe Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivers swings for the body but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rivers.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cricket fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivers.
Cricket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivers checks the leg kick.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Cricket is just out of range.
Rivers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cricket connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivers throws a combination that misses
and Cricket counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket throws a chopping leg kick but Rivers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cricket fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cricket connects with a solid leg kick.
Cricket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Crunch! Cricket slams his shin into Rivers's torso.
Cricket connects with a leg kick. Rivers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cricket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Rivers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cricket throws a leg kick but Rivers checks it.
Cricket thuds his shin into the meat of Rivers's side.
Cricket scores with a leg kick.
Cricket looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cricket scores with a spinning back kick!
Rick Cricket is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cricket.
Cricket throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Cricket throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cricket is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?

Cricket moves into the clinch.
Cricket looking to throw knees to the head but Rivers is blocking nicely.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Cricket throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Cricket throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rivers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cricket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cricket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cricket prevents Rivers from breaking the clinch.
Rivers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch but Cricket keeps him there for the moment.
Cricket misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivers.
Rivers avoiding damage as Cricket throws knees to the body.
Cricket looking to throw knees to the head but Rivers is blocking nicely.

Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Cricket turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rivers blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rivers misses the jab.
Cricket pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivers is out of range and Cricket settles back down.
Rivers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cricket swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Rivers moves into the clinch successfully.
Cricket scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rivers managing to block the knees to the body from Cricket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Cricket dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rivers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cricket checks a leg kick.
Cricket is looking to chop away at Rivers's legs.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Cricket sprawls well.
Rivers cracks a nice hook into Cricket's ribs.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Rivers blocks a leg kick.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Cricket bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cricket lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cricket throws a leg kick that misses.
Cricket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cricket tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away.
Rivers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cricket is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cricket moves away.
A jab from Rivers misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cricket circles away quickly and effectively.
Cricket is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
Cricket motions for Rivers to come forward. Cricket throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cricket.
Cricket wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Cricket misses.
Rivers punishes Cricket's body with a nice straight punch.
Cricket feints and then cracks Rivers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivers down.

Cricket has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
Cricket trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cricket into the cage.
Cricket pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cricket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is trying to push Cricket away but Cricket has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cricket missing with knees to the body.

Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers tries a head kick but it misses.
Cricket throws a push kick but Rivers slaps the foot to one side.
Rivers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cricket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cricket throws a leg kick but Rivers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cricket scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cricket wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Cricket lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Cricket rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cricket works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers is working for takedown but Cricket is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cricket effectively controlling the action here.
Rick Cricket has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cricket is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Cricket misses with a knee strike.
Cricket misses with a knee strike.
Rivers can't break the clinch.
Rivers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket lands a shot to the body.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket wants to stall.
Cricket with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cricket tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cricket throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rivers blocks it with crossed arms.
Cricket keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rivers's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Cricket showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cricket 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Cricket!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Cricket thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joe Rivers was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back..'.

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Estima
vs
Zombie

191 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

167 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russian Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zombie!
Estima really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zombie thuds his right hand into Estima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zombie cracks Estima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zombie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zombie throws a hook to the side of Estima's head but Estima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Estima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Estima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Estima is rocked!
Zombie misses the jab.
Oh Estima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zombie connects with a stiff jab that staggers Estima - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Russian Zombie!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Stanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer comes to the cage accompanied by AC DC shoot 2 thrill. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Killer
vs
Stanko

190 cm
29
210 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Stanko!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer scores with a hook to the body. Stanko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stanko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Killer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killer.
Stanko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Killer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Eddie Stanko has been cut.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanko circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanko tries to land a front kick but Killer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.

Killer drives through and clinches with Stanko against the cage.
Stanko wants to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Stanko has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanko tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DUDES GYM...inc..CBK in the buildup to the fight.
Killer thuds a left hand into Stanko's body.
Stanko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Killer.
Stanko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Killer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
Stanko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Stanko misses.
Stanko dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Stanko throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stanko backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Stanko.
Stanko is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Stanko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Killer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That has opened up Eddie Stanko's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Stanko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanko fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer avoids a punch combination nicely.

Stanko pushes Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer is looking to control Stanko's arms but Stanko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killer has his back to the cage.
Stanko lands a nice knee to the body.
Stanko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Stanko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stanko wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanko is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stanko.
Killer is trying to drag Stanko to the mat but Stanko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stanko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stanko misses with a knee strike.
Stanko throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanko stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.

Stanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Killer has Stanko up against the cage in a clinch.

Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Stanko's cut.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stanko gets a clinch.
Stanko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Pat Killer has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stanko.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Stanko avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Stanko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stanko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Killer's brow.

Stanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stanko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Stanko gets a clinch.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
Stanko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer tries to bum rush Stanko with a series of wild strikes but Stanko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stanko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stanko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stanko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killer avoids the elbow strike from Stanko, against the cage.

Killer manages to break the clinch.

Killer moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stanko lands a nice knee to the body.

Stanko breaks the clinch.
Stanko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Stanko as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Killer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killer throws a combination. Stanko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stanko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanko slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Stanko doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Killer throws a head kick but Stanko moves out of range.
Stanko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Stanko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.

Killer rushes Stanko and presses him up against the cage.
Stanko gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking for a takedown.
Killer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eddie Stanko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stanko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
Stanko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stanko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Killer pushes Stanko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanko has him pressed against the cage.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stanko as Killer tries to tie him up.
Killer dodges an elbow strike from Stanko.
Stanko is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stanko has his back to the cage.
Stanko stalls.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanko backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanko lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Stanko tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanko keeps control of Killer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.

Stanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanko doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanko throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanko fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanko moves to clinch but Killer breaks away
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer throws a series of punches but Stanko avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddie Stanko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Stanko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer throws a low kick but Stanko moves out of range easily.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Killer.
Stanko wants to clinch.
Killer jabs Stanko right on the nose. Stanko blinks but takes it well.
Killer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanko swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Stanko checks a leg kick.
Killer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Killer duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanko tries to clinch
and Killer counters with a one-two to the body.

Stanko is rocked!
Killer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Stanko.
Pat Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanko wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanko is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?

The cut above Eddie Stanko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stanko moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Stanko seems to have recovered his senses.
Killer throws a combination. Stanko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pat Killer is winning the standup battle so far.

Stanko clinches up with Killer and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanko trying to control the position but instead, Killer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stanko into the cage.
Stanko crunches a lovely knee into Killer's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stanko.
Stanko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killer.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanko dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Stanko tries to clinch but Killer moves out of range.
Stanko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanko on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stanko doesn't seem phased though.
Stanko tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Stanko tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer tries a low kick but Stanko avoids it.
Stanko tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Stanko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanko moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Killer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Killer duly obliges.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanko.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanko is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stanko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Killer avoids the head kick by Stanko.
Stanko tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Stanko wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Killer connects with a looping right hand.
Stanko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Eddie Stanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Killer is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Oh Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer throws a one two combo.
Killer seems to have got his legs back now.

Eddie Stanko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stanko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Stanko.
I think Stanko 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pirate Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesti Rautasavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dan
vs
Rautasavo

185 cm
19
209 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

198 cm
26
213 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pirate Dan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernesti Rautasavo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan throws the left hand but Rautasavo avoids the punch easily.
Dan misses with an uppercut.
Rautasavo blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rautasavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rautasavo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rautasavo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rautasavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Dan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rautasavo struggling a bit here.
Dan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rautasavo is avoiding damage well.
Dan wants to control but Rautasavo is keeping him busy.
Dan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dan in side control, throwing shots but Rautasavo defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dan working away.
Dan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rautasavo to see if he's OK.
Dan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rautasavo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Dan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rautasavo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dan yanks on the arm and Rautasavo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pirate Dan!
Pirate Dan is the new light heavyweight champion!
Pirate Dan thanked the fans post fight for their support.