V:NY3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Opiate
vs
Khalil

186 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Opium Opiate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cobalt Khalil!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opiate tries to clinch up but Khalil circles away and keeps his distance.

Khalil shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Opiate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Opiate is looking for a triangle but Khalil pushes his legs off easily.
Opiate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Opiate is trying to control the position but Khalil postures up.
Khalil wants to control from the top but Opiate keeps moving.
Opiate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalil is one step ahead there.
Khalil advances position into side control!
Opiate is trying to escape the position but Khalil is controlling the position.
Opiate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Opiate tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opiate is trying to get back to half guard.
Khalil controls the position.
Khalil scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Khalil is looking to take a break and control but Opiate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalil just content to control the position.
Opiate takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalil in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Khalil cracks Opiate with a big elbow.
Khalil is looking to take a break and control but Opiate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Khalil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Opiate, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Opiate parries the strikes from Khalil easily there. Khalil is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Opiate to escape.
Khalil in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalil scoring with punches and elbows.
Opiate tries to buck Khalil off but Khalil is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalil in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Khalil avoids the strikes from the bottom by Opiate.
Khalil creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Opiate sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Khalil working the ground and pound.
Khalil controlling the position.
Khalil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Opiate tries to improve position but can't.
Khalil working the head with strikes.
Opiate tries to bench press Khalil off him but Khalil keeps the position.
Khalil happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khalil decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Khalil blocks a head kick by Opiate.

Opiate closes the distance and clinches.
Opiate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Opiate has a couple of punches blocked by Khalil.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opiate misses with a punch to the body.
Khalil avoiding damage as Opiate throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalil takes a knee to the side of the body.
Opiate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Opiate lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khalil as Opiate tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cobalt Khalil 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.

Opiate fails with an attempt to clinch.

Khalil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Opiate was covering up waiting for the punch and Khalil finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khalil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Opiate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalil connects with a couple of short punches.
Khalil throws a big elbow that misses.
Khalil wants to control from the top but Opiate keeps moving.
Opiate wants to control the position but Khalil says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Khalil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Opiate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Khalil. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Khalil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Opiate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khalil on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Opiate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalil is nestled in close to Opiate, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Khalil there.
Opiate regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Khalil.
Khalil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Opiate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalil postures up.
Khalil is working Opiate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khalil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Opiate working a defensive guard here.
Khalil tries to free his leg and advance position but Opiate is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalil trying to control the position from guard on top but Opiate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Opiate has momentary wrist control but Khalil slips an elbow through the middle.
Khalil postures up and lands a big shot to Opiate's brow.
Khalil connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalil chips away with some ground and pound.
Opiate 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.
Khalil trying to control but Opiate is working from the bottom.
Khalil is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Opiate controls Khalil momentarily but Khalil frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Opiate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalil landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalil throwing strikes but missing.
Khalil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khalil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khalil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Opiate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalil scoring with some ground and pound.
Opiate is trying to control the position but Khalil postures up.
Opiate tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalil trying to control the position from guard on top but Opiate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Opiate keeping moving, preventing Khalil from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cobalt Khalil.
Opiate throws a head kick that Khalil semi-blocks.

It looks like Cobalt Khalil has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opiate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Opiate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Opiate throws a body punch but Khalil moves out of range.

Khalil closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Opiate did well to prevent Khalil getting 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. Khalil connects with a nice short shot to Opiate's temple.
Khalil controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cobalt Khalil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cobalt Khalil's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Opiate misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Khalil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Opiate's guard.
Khalil trying to control but Opiate is working from the bottom.
Khalil sitting in guard here, content to control.
Opiate thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Opiate is pulling down on Khalil's head to control his posture.

Opiate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khalil landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Opiate's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalil controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Opiate has momentary wrist control but Khalil slips an elbow through the middle.
Opiate wants to sweep here but Khalil controlling him for the moment.
Opiate is working hard here to advance position.
Khalil advances position into side control!
Opiate tries to buck Khalil off but Khalil is having none of it.
Opiate struggling a bit here.
Khalil lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cobalt Khalil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Khalil decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Khalil with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opiate throws a solid leg kick but Khalil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Opiate.
Opiate tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Khalil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Opiate won't be happy with that.
Khalil is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Opiate will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalil lands a nice forearm strike.
Opiate is trying to control Khalil's posture but Khalil avoids it.
Opiate is looking to regain half guard here but Khalil keeps moving and retains side control.
Opiate takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Khalil controlling the position.
Opiate tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalil looks up at the clock and then as Opiate takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khalil smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Khalil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khalil works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Opium Opiate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobalt Khalil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Opiate gets back to half guard.
Khalil prevents Opiate from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalil trying to control the pace.
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!
Opiate is staying active underneath Khalil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cobalt Khalil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alden Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alden Ho is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Wagner
vs
Ho

183 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alden Ho!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner shoots in for a double leg but Ho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wagner closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ho.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ho won't allow Wagner to get back to his feet.
Wagner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ho!
Ho wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wagner unloads with some shots from mount but Ho bucks and avoids them well.
Wagner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wagner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ho wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Ho slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner wants to stand up but Ho has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Wagner.
Ho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wagner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ho uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt

and Ho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Ho throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws an elbow that misses. Wagner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ho's guard. Nice move by Wagner!
Wagner throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Ho is having none of it.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Ho from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to control.
Ho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wagner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wagner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Wagner.

Ho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ho showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alden Ho 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.

Wagner wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
Ho tries to clinch up.
Ho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wagner.
Wagner has a takedown stuffed.
Wagner looks for a takedown but Ho sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagner is defended easily by Ho.
Daniel Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ho has Wagner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wagner tumbling to the mat - Ho dives into Wagner's guard.
Ho working some strikes from top position.
Ho works over Wagner with some ground and pound from guard.

Wagner is looking for a triangle but Ho pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alden Ho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ho works over Wagner with some ground and pound from guard.
Ho postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it.
Ho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ho preventing the sweep.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alden Ho was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Ho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ho is chipping away with strikes.
Ho throwing strikes but Wagner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wagner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wagner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ho defending against the ground and pound.

Wagner swings around for an armbar but Ho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wagner's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ho working some strikes from top position.
Ho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wagner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ho.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alden Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Ho's leg but Ho calmly moves out of range.

Ho gets the takedown into side control.

Ho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wagner, who protects the arm well.
Ho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ho scoring with punches and elbows.
Ho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wagner some visible discomfort.

Wagner is rocked!
Ho landing strikes.
Oh Wagner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner is looking to regain half guard here but Ho keeps moving and retains side control.
Ho cracks Wagner with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho lands a strong strike to the head of Wagner. That's dazed him! Ho looking to finish here. Wagner is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ho lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Ho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Hadfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hendricks
vs
Hadfield

177 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
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, Jim Hadfield!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hendricks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hadfield being controlled here momentarily.
Hendricks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hendricks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hadfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hadfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hadfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendricks wants to sweep here but Hadfield controlling him for the moment.
Hadfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendricks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hadfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hadfield throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendricks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hadfield wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Hendricks is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hadfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hadfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Hadfield keeps him under control.
Hendricks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hendricks tries to get out of the position.
Hadfield winds up and cracks Hendricks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Hadfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hendricks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hadfield is thwarting Hendricks's attempts to control the position.
Hadfield lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks wants to control but Hadfield passes into side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks being controlled for a moment.
Hendricks regains half guard.
Hadfield content to control rather than advance.
Hadfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Hadfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hadfield is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks moves into full guard.
Hendricks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hadfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hendricks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hendricks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hendricks!

Hendricks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hadfield, who protects the arm well.
Hadfield is trying to control Hendricks's posture but Hendricks avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hadfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Hadfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Hadfield pushes him off.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hendricks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hadfield tries to buck Hendricks off but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hadfield is trying to escape the position but Hendricks is controlling the position.

Hendricks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hadfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hadfield is trying to get back to half guard.
Hadfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hadfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadfield trying to control here.
Hadfield wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks wants to stand up but Hadfield is controlling the position.
Hendricks is thwarting Hadfield's attempts to control the position.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hadfield trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hendricks working over Hadfield with some ground and pound. Hadfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hadfield wants to get back to his feet.
Hadfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hadfield wants to get back to his feet.
Hadfield wants to improve his position but Hendricks is controlling well.
Hendricks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadfield wants to get back to full guard.
Hendricks wants to stand up but Hadfield is controlling the position.
Hadfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hadfield wants to stand up but Hendricks is controlling him.
Hendricks preventing the sweep.
Hadfield is pulling down on Hendricks's head. It's preventing any offense from Hendricks, at least for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Hadfield closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendricks quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to control from the bottom.
Hendricks is holding on to half guard well.
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. Hadfield connects with a nice short shot to Hendricks's temple.
Hadfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hadfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadfield throws a strike but Hendricks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hadfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hadfield shoots in for a double leg but Hendricks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johny Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hadfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Hadfield.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Hadfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendricks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hadfield.
Hadfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
Hadfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendricks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hadfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendricks defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hendricks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadfield misses with a takedown

and Hendricks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hadfield has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
Hadfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hadfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendricks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hadfield is pressed up against the cage. Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hadfield down to the mat. Hadfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendricks shoots in but Hadfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks fails to land the takedown.
Hendricks throws a chopping leg kick but Hadfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hendricks defends well and Hadfield ends up having to push Hendricks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hadfield.
Hadfield wants a takedown.
Hadfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hendricks to keep the fight standing.
Hendricks lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hendricks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadfield is looking to escape.
Hadfield is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hadfield actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hadfield regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hendricks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendricks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hendricks manages to get himself to full guard.
Hadfield lands a couple of digs.
Hendricks wants to sweep here but Hadfield controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Hadfield from controlling successfully.
Hadfield is working Hendricks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hadfield trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hadfield wanted to stand there but Hendricks had control of the position.
Hadfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hadfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadfield stopping the sweep attempt from Hendricks.
Johny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Hadfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadfield stands and throws Hendricks's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Hadfield!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baisais Lacplesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Flail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flail has chosen Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by Ice Cube as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lacplesis
vs
Flail

175 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Devotion's Jacked shack ($125=Real 160Q)

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baisais Lacplesis!
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, Stone Flail!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flail instigates a clinch.
Flail lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Baisais Lacplesis has been cut.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flail has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Lacplesis - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Flail, and another! Lacplesis is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stone Flail!
Stone Flail managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Devotion's Jacked shack ($125=Real 160Q), into his post fight interview.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comte Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Viceroy by Mac DeMarco. The crowd seem to be enjoying Oak's choice of entrance music: Pokemon Theme. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Comte Jr
vs
Oak

225 cm
18
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
Sport Support

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxing Comte Jr!
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, Gary Oak!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte Jr digs a good hook to Oak's body.
Oak tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Comte Jr.
Oak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Comte Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Oak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Comte Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Comte Jr.

It looks like Gary Oak has been cut.
Oak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Comte Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Oak takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Oak has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comte Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oak swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Comte Jr clinches up against the cage.
Oak managing to block the knees to the body from Comte Jr.

Comte Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Comte Jr moves away.

Comte Jr clinches with his opponent.

Comte Jr breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak misses with an uppercut. Comte Jr saw that one coming.
Oak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Comte Jr dodges the punch combination from Oak.
No joy there for Comte Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Comte Jr.
A slow jab from Oak misses its intended target.
Oak misses with a double jab.
Comte Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Comte Jr dips to his left and cracks Oak with an uppercut!
Comte Jr swings for the body but Oak moves out of range.
Comte Jr scores with a one two! Oak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Comte Jr defends it nicely.
Oak misses with an uppercut. Comte Jr saw that one coming.
Comte Jr cracks Oak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Comte Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Comte Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Comte Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Comte Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Comte Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Comte Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oak throws a low kick but Comte Jr moves out of range easily.
Oak throws out a loose jab but Comte Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oak takes a swing at Comte Jr's ribcage but misses.
Oak throws a series of punches but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Comte Jr cracks Oak with an open hand slap.
Oak misses with a hook.
Comte Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oak.
Boxing Comte Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oak throws an off balance right hand
and Comte Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oak is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Comte Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Comte Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Comte Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looks like Comte Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Comte Jr drives through and clinches with Oak against the cage.
Oak looking to slow down the pace here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr jabs Oak right on the nose. Oak blinks but takes it well.
Comte Jr lands a two punch combo.
Comte Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oak.
Comte Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Comte Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Comte Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Comte Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Comte Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oak throws a shot from downtown. Comte Jr moves away and avoids it.
Oak misses with a jab to the body
and Comte Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Comte Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Oak misses with a few strikes there.
Comte Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oak circles away quickly and effectively.
Comte Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oak misses with a body shot
and Comte Jr counters with a straight right hand.

Comte Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oak has had enough of the clinch but Comte Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Oak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Comte Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Oak avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Comte Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Comte Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oak throws the left hand but Comte Jr avoids the punch easily.
Oak throws a right and a left that Comte Jr avoids nicely.
Comte Jr scores with a body shot.
Oak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Comte Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Comte Jr swinging wildly here.
Oak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Comte Jr.

Comte Jr moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Comte Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oak tries to pull guard but Comte Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boxing Comte Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Oak.
Oak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oak is trying to force a seperation but Comte Jr has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Comte Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Oak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Oak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oak throws a lazy uppercut
letting Comte Jr counter with a right hand.
Boxing Comte Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Comte Jr connects with the punch.
Comte Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Comte Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Comte Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oak.
Oak throws a wild body kick that Comte Jr sees coming a mile off.
Oak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Comte Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oak throws out the jab.

Comte Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Comte Jr pinned against the cage. Comte Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gary Oak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oak misses with a body shot.
Comte Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Oak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oak is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte Jr works Oak's body with a nice hook.

Comte Jr drives through and clinches with Oak against the cage.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch.

Comte Jr moves into the clinch.
Oak is trying to break the clinch but Comte Jr is controlling him.
Comte Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Comte Jr.
A short uppercut from Comte Jr.
Oak jumps guard but Comte Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Comte Jr's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Comte Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oak is trying to break the clinch but Comte Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Comte Jr prevents Oak from breaking the clinch.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Comte Jr misses the shot to the body.
Comte Jr lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comte Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Comte Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Comte Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oak throws a looping overhand right but Comte Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Comte Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Comte Jr lands a nice shot to the body.

Oak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Comte Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Comte Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Comte Jr slips under a jab.
Comte Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Oak does no damage.
Oak loads up on a big right hand but Comte Jr slips the punch.
Oak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Comte Jr scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Comte Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Comte Jr misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Comte Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Comte Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oak misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Comte Jr misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Comte Jr. Oak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Comte Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Oak circles away.
Comte Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Comte Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Comte Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Comte Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Comte Jr lands a body punch.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Comte Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Comte Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oak backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Comte Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Comte Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oak up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Comte Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!

Comte Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Comte Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boxing Comte Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Oak.
Oak misses with an uppercut. Comte Jr saw that one coming.
Comte Jr takes a swing at Oak's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comte Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Comte Jr instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Comte Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gary Oak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Oak needs to keep his hands up - Comte Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Comte Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Comte Jr tries to keep at a distance but Oak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Comte Jr lands an uppercut.
Comte Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oaks head.
Comte Jr missing with knees to the body.
Oak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Comte Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oak backwards.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch.
Comte Jr avoids the body shot from Oak.

Comte Jr darts in and clinches Oak up against the cage.
Oak is trying to drag Comte Jr to the mat but Comte Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Comte Jr is working Oak over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak tries to break the clinch but Comte Jr is controlling the position.
Oak tries to stall but Comte Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Comte Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oak is trying to force a seperation but Comte Jr has the dominant position.
Oak managing to block the knees to the body from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr keeps control of Oak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Comte Jr stalling in the clinch.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Comte Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Oak misses with a wild body shot.
Oak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oak walks into a stiff left hand from Comte Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Comte Jr.
Oak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Comte Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Comte Jr lands with a good body shot.
Comte Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Comte Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oak can do to turn this around?
Comte Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxing Comte Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Comte Jr lands an overhand right.
Comte Jr tries to clinch up but Oak circles away and keeps his distance.
Comte Jr lands with a hook. Oak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comte Jr scores with a jab.
Comte Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Comte Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Oak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Comte Jr has managed to clinch.
Oak struggles to land a body shot inside as Comte Jr controls his hands.
Comte Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Comte Jr.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch.
Oak avoids the body shot from Comte Jr.
Oak swinging wildly here.
Oak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oak thows a body shot but no joy.
Comte Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Comte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oak manages to avoid it.
Comte Jr lands a jab to the head.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot.
Oak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Comte Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oak throws the left hand but Comte Jr avoids the punch easily.
Comte Jr throws a nice looking combination but Oak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Comte Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Comte Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Comte Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Oak gets tackled into the cage by Comte Jr. Comte Jr maintains the clinch.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Comte Jr blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oak. Comte Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Comte Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comte Jr works the jab nicely.
Oak throws a low kick, looking for Comte Jr's leg but Comte Jr calmly moves out of range.
Comte Jr ducks under a wild hook from Oak.
Oak looks to land a left hand but Comte Jr moved out of range nicely.
Comte Jr is looking to clinch but Oak is avoiding it.

Comte Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Oak jumps guard but Comte Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gary Oak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Comte Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Oak takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comte Jr lands a right hand.

Comte Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Comte Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxing Comte Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Comte Jr avoids the body shot from Oak.
Comte Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boxing Comte Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Comte Jr 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boxing Comte Jr!
In his post fight interview, Boxing Comte Jr gave a big smile as he said 'I knocked this mothafucka out!'.
Gary Oak spoke after the fight, saying 'Uh, I had a good fight today, but he was just a little better, today. Now I gotta get back in the gym and train a lil bit harder. '.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Kusanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cintron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Cintron is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kusanagi
vs
Cintron

200 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

204 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyo Kusanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Cintron!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses
and Cintron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kusanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kusanagi misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Kusanagi misses
and Cintron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cintron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kusanagi misses with a head kick.
Kusanagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cintron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kusanagi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Kusanagi misses
and Cintron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kusanagi is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kusanagi.
Cintron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses.
Cintron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Kyo Kusanagi has been cut.
Cintron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cintron goes for a double leg but Kusanagi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kusanagi continues to drive forward.

Cintron breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Cintron.
Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses
and Cintron counters with a nice uppercut.
Cintron throws a sloppy head kick and Kusanagi moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cintron drives through and clinches with Kusanagi against the cage.

Cintron has hold of one of Kusanagi's legs. Kusanagi is fighting the takedown attempt but Cintron gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cintron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cintron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cintron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cintron wants to control from the top but Kusanagi keeps moving.
Cintron working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kusanagi's head.
Cintron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cintron wants to control from the top but Kusanagi keeps moving.
Kusanagi wants to stand up but Cintron is controlling him.
Kusanagi keeping full guard, as Cintron tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cintron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cintron sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kusanagi's guard.
Cintron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cintron tries to pass to full mount but Kusanagi defends it.
Kusanagi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cintron stalling.
Cintron lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cintron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cintron trying to control the action but Kusanagi is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusanagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cintron.
Kusanagi wants to get back to his feet.
Cintron working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cintron works his way into full mount!
Cintron lands a heavy elbow.
Kusanagi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cintron landing strikes from the mount and Kusanagi is in trouble!
Cintron wants to control the pace but Kusanagi is squirming around nicely.
Cintron controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kusanagi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cintron looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cintron wants to control the pace but Kusanagi is squirming around nicely.
Kusanagi really wants to buck Cintron off and get back to his feet.
Cintron lands a nice shot to the head.
Kusanagi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cintron on the ground.
Cintron tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cintron scoring with strikes but Kusanagi is staying in there.
Cintron wants to control the pace but Kusanagi is squirming around nicely.
Kusanagi taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Cintron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyo Kusanagi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses
and Cintron counters with a left and a right that stings Kusanagi.
Kusanagi throws a sloppy head kick and Cintron moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kusanagi.
We've been informed that Cintron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kusanagi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cintron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kusanagi defends it nicely.
Cintron connects with a right hand. Kusanagi shakes it off.

Kusanagi is rocked!
Cintron blocks a head kick by Kusanagi.
Cintron lands the left hand.
Oh Kusanagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kusanagi drops his hands for a split second and Cintron immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kusanagi face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Cintron follows up with a right hand that knocks Kusanagi into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Cintron!
In his post fight interview, Juan Cintron started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jehosifat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Jehosifat looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Jehosifat
vs
Smith

200 cm
25
306 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
229 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Damnfield clothing
Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Jehosifat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jehosifat misses with a wild combination.

Jehosifat shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jehosifat wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jehosifat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jehosifat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jehosifat is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith.
Jehosifat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jehosifat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

It looks like Tyler Smith has been cut.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jehosifat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jehosifat's guard! Nice work there by Smith!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Jehosifat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jehosifat is trying to keep Smith in close.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jehosifat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is looking to stand up but Jehosifat won't let him.
Jehosifat pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jehosifat is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jehosifat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Jehosifat is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jehosifat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Jehosifat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Jehosifat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jehosifat is in guard.
Jehosifat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.

Smith working for a triangle but Jehosifat defends it easily.
Smith looks winded!
Jehosifat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jehosifat trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Smith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jehosifat stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Jehosifat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jehosifat could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jehosifat cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jehosifat trying to control the position but Smith is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jehosifat is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Jehosifat is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Smith is staying active underneath Jehosifat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jehosifat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Jehosifat seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Jehosifat is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.

Jehosifat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Jehosifat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Smith'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.

Smith misses with a hook.
Jehosifat walks into a straight right hand from Smith.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Jehosifat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jehosifat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jehosifat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jehosifat trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jehosifat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jehosifat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jehosifat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jehosifat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Jehosifat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Jehosifat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jehosifat trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Jehosifat is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jehosifat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jehosifat is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Jehosifat trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Jehosifat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jehosifat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Jehosifat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Jehosifat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jehosifat looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jehosifat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jehosifat breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jehosifat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jehosifat controlling the position easily from mount.
Jehosifat trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That has opened up Tyler Smith's cut even more.
Jehosifat lands with some strikes.

Smith is rocked!

Tyler Smith'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 Tyler Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerry Jehosifat!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jerry Jehosifat waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160 's logo in front of the cameras.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mako Choliman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Seguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mako Choliman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Choliman
vs
Seguin

170 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mako Choliman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Seguin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seguin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Seguin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Seguin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seguin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seguin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Seguin won't allow Choliman to sweep him here.
Seguin is working Choliman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seguin landing with the ground and pound.

Seguin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seguin stopping the sweep attempt from Choliman.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Seguin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choliman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Choliman wants to stand and escape but Seguin is having none of it.
Seguin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Choliman keeping moving, preventing Seguin from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seguin distracts Choliman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choliman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Seguin works over Choliman with some ground and pound from guard.
Seguin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Choliman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seguin stands up over Choliman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Seguin landing with the ground and pound.
Choliman wants to improve his position but instead Seguin has moved into half guard.
Choliman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seguin throws a big right hand that misses.
Seguin trying to control but Choliman is working from the bottom.
Choliman wants to sweep here but Seguin controlling him for the moment.
Seguin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seguin throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seguin won't allow Choliman to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Choliman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seguin stops Choliman from standing up.
Choliman pulls Seguin in close to prevent any damage.
Choliman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seguin is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seguin misses with a double jab.

Seguin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choliman was covering up waiting for the punch and Seguin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Seguin scoring with some ground and pound.
Choliman looking for a sweep. Not yet Choliman, not yet.
Choliman seems keen to control Seguin's posture.
Seguin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choliman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seguin wants to control from the top but Choliman keeps moving.
Seguin stopping the sweep attempt from Choliman.
We've been informed that Seguin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Seguin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seguin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Seguin won't allow Choliman to sweep him here.
Seguin cracks Choliman with a solid left hand.
Seguin postures up in Choliman's guard and throws a big left but Choliman blocks it.
Choliman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choliman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Choliman has momentary wrist control but Seguin slips an elbow through the middle.
Choliman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choliman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seguin chips away with some ground and pound.

Seguin drops back looking for a leg! Choliman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choliman manages to kick Seguin off! Seguin jumps back into Choliman's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Choliman pushes Seguin off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seguin lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Seguin 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.

Seguin misses with an uppercut.
Seguin looks to throw the jab but Choliman is out of range.

Seguin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choliman was covering up waiting for the punch and Seguin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Seguin trying to control but Choliman is working from the bottom.
Seguin working some strikes from top position.
Seguin lands a couple of digs.
Choliman controlling the position.
Choliman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seguin lands a couple of elbows.
Choliman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seguin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Seguin won't allow Choliman to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Choliman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choliman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Choliman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Choliman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seguin throwing strikes but missing.
Seguin tries to free his leg and advance position but Choliman is retaining full guard.
Choliman controls Seguin momentarily but Seguin frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Choliman holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mako Choliman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Seguin does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Seguin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Choliman doesn't seem phased though.

Seguin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Choliman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choliman is looking to reverse the position.
Seguin working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choliman is trying to control Seguin's posture but Seguin avoids it.
Seguin landing a few strikes.
Choliman is trying to work for a sweep but Seguin has mounted him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seguin with good strikes from the mount here!
Choliman tries to hold on but Seguin postures up.
Choliman is trying desperately to improve position.
Seguin with the ground and pound from mount.
Christopher Seguin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Choliman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seguin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Choliman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Seguin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Seguin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Choliman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Seguin wants to control but Choliman is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seguin happy to just control the position for now.
Choliman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Choliman tries to get out of the position.
Choliman tries to bench press Seguin off him but Seguin keeps the position.
Choliman dodges the ground and pound from Seguin.
Seguin lands a few punches from side control.
Choliman is looking for a sweep.
Seguin working the head and body with strikes.
Seguin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Seguin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Seguin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Seguin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Choliman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Choliman parries the strikes from Seguin easily there. Seguin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Choliman to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choliman struggling a bit here.
Choliman tries to bench press Seguin off him but Seguin keeps the position.
Seguin trying to control the action but Choliman is working from the bottom.
Seguin throws an elbow but Choliman slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seguin tries to score with some ground and pound. Choliman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Seguin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Choliman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Seguin working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seguin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Choliman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The strikes coming from Seguin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Seguin in side control, throwing shots but Choliman defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Seguin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Choliman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choliman wants it to stay on the feet.
Seguin throws a nice looking combination but Choliman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Seguin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seguin showed some decent athleticism there.
Seguin trying to control the action but Choliman is working from the bottom.
Choliman trying to hold on to Seguin's head to control him but Seguin postures up.
Seguin lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choliman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Seguin is looking to work some ground and pound but Choliman has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Choliman is on top in guard.
Seguin is trying to control the position but Choliman postures up.
Seguin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choliman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seguin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seguin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Choliman works over Seguin with some ground and pound from guard.
Choliman lands a couple of digs.
Seguin wants to stand but Choliman is controlling the position.
Seguin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choliman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Choliman looking to sit in guard and control but Seguin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Choliman is pulling down on Seguin's head. It's preventing any offense from Seguin, at least for the moment.
Mako Choliman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choliman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choliman keeping full guard, as Seguin tries to pass.
Seguin is looking to work some ground and pound but Choliman has wrist control.
Seguin preventing the sweep.
Choliman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Seguin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Choliman is looking to stand up but Seguin isn't so interested in that idea.
Seguin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choliman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seguin!
Choliman is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seguin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Seguin is looking to work some ground and pound but Choliman has wrist control.
Seguin chips away with some ground and pound.
Seguin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Seguin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Choliman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Choliman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Seguin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Seguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Choliman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seguin stops Choliman from standing up.
Seguin wants to control from the top but Choliman keeps moving.
Choliman seems keen to control Seguin's posture.
Choliman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Seguin is now in half guard.
Seguin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seguin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Choliman trying to control from the bottom.
Seguin is keen to just control but Choliman is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Choliman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seguin is working away from the top position though.
Seguin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seguin is looking to take a break and control but Choliman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Seguin.
Well Seguin 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Seguin!
After the fight, Christopher Seguin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Pettis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pray
vs
Pettis

180 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lay Pray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pettis to the ground. Pray is now in Pettis's guard.

Pettis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pray throws a big right hand that misses.

Pray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pray has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
Pray looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pettis looking for a guillotine here but Pray defends easily.
Pray trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.

Pettis is looking for a triangle but Pray pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray postures up and lands a big shot to Pettis's brow.
Pray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Pettis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pray doesn't defend quickly enough and Pettis has managed to lock this one up! Can Pray escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pettis on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergio Pettis!
Sergio Pettis is the new welterweight champion!
Sergio Pettis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.