INY 1 - A New Hope PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Hawk
vs
Johnson

180 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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, Daniel Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrious Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Hawk connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Hawk.

Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Hawk as Johnson shoots in.
Daniel Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Johnson.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Hawk.
Hawk throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawk.
Hawk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.

Hawk drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hawk is looking for the KO!
Daniel Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson looks winded!
Hawk misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniel Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Hawk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawk is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hawk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk prevents the takedown attempt.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Hawk from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Hawk from standing up.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Hawk isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hawk misses with a double jab

and Johnson counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Hawk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawk misses with the combination.
Hawk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Hawk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hawk 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.

Hawk throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawk.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.

Johnson jumps guard.
Hawk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hawk trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hawk passes into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Hawk wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.

Johnson kicks off Hawk and gets to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawk sprawls well. Hawk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniel Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Johnson.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawk finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
A cross from Hawk lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Hawk drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hawk is looking for the KO!
Hawk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawk walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hawk swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hawk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Willing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chong
vs
Willing

180 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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 New York, Winston Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Willing!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong slips a jab and a cross from Willing.
Chong wants to clinch up but Willing keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Willing.

Chong tries to sprawl but Willing drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Willing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Willing has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chong is looking to control Willing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chong avoid being mounted?
Chong moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willing looking to sit in guard and control but Chong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chong's guard.
Willing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Willing postures up in Chong's guard and throws a big left but Chong blocks it.
Willing throwing strikes but missing.
Willing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Willing postures up in Chong's guard and throws a big left but Chong blocks it.
Willing throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Willing tries to hold on but Chong postures up.
Willing can't escape the position.
Willing is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Willing working to try and regain half guard.
Willing tries to hold on but Chong postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by Chong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Willing regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chong.
Chong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Willing is looking to improve his position.
Willing is controlling Chong's trapped leg to prevent Chong from advancing to side control.
Willing moves into full guard.
Willing keeping moving, preventing Chong from controlling successfully.
Willing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chong stopping the sweep attempt from Willing.
Chong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willing trying to keep a closed guard but Chong is proving a slippery customer.
Chong stopping the sweep attempt from Willing.
Willing keeps trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willing is still trying to improve position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Willing misses with a two punch combination.
Willing lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Willing misses with a series of wild punches.
Chong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston Chong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chong moves in looking to clinch but Willing pushes him off.
Chong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chong looks to land a combination but Willing avoids it well.
Chong moves away from the strike by Willing.
Chong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Willing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chong tries to clinch

and Willing counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Willing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willing trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chong 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.
Willing tries to free his leg and advance position but Chong is retaining full guard.
Willing throws a strike but Chong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chong throwing strikes from guard but Willing blocks nicely.
Willing trying to control the position here.
Chong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong preventing the sweep.
Chong throws a big right hand that misses.
Willing has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Willing lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chong!
Chong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Willing tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Willing 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.
We've been informed that Willing has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Willing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Willing tries to pass to full mount but Chong defends it.
Chong tries to roll over but Willing keeps him under control.
Willing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willing throwing shots but Chong is blocking nicely.
Willing lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Willing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Willing trying to advance position but Chong counters by regaining guard.
Chong keeping moving, preventing Willing from controlling successfully.
Jack Willing has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willing is stalling in the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chong working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Willing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Willing counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chong darts in trying to clinch

and Willing counters with a takedown into side control.
Chong tries to improve position but can't.
Willing throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chong is looking to reverse the position.
Chong taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Willing off and has taken his back!
Willing tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Willing slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Willing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Willing has his hands on Chong's head, controlling the position.
Chong is pushing down on Willing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Willing is fighting to maintain full guard but Chong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Willing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willing keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chong is thwarting Willing's attempts to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chong throwing shots but Willing is blocking nicely.
Willing tries to get to full guard but Chong has control of the leg.
Willing is controlling Chong's trapped leg to prevent Chong from advancing to side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Willing was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Willing. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willing tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chong defends well and Willing ends up having to push Chong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Willing tries for a takedown but Chong manages to get underhooks.
Chong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Winston Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Willing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Willing's brow.
Willing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chong moves away from the strike by Willing.
Winston Chong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willing throws a hook but Chong avoids it easily.
Willing swats away the attempt to clinch by Chong.
A big right from Willing misses.
Chong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chong moves to clinch but Willing breaks away

and Willing counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chong!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Willing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Willing 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Willing!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Willing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dub Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Schmidt
vs
Marshall

165 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dub Schmidt!
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, Dave Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marshall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schmidt did well to prevent Marshall getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Schmidt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt has momentary wrist control but Marshall slips an elbow through the middle.
Schmidt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schmidt is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall throws an elbow that misses. Schmidt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Schmidt!
Schmidt looking to pass the guard.
Marshall pulls Schmidt in to control the position.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidt is one step ahead there.
Marshall has control of Schmidt's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage.

Schmidt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marshall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schmidt has Marshall in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmidt is retaining full guard.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
Marshall is looking to pass into half guard but Schmidt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schmidt is in guard.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Schmidt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marshall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marshall has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Schmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmidt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marshall postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Marshall is pushing down on Schmidt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmidt is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marshall throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.

Marshall wants to work for an arm triangle but Schmidt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Schmidt trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Marshall 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.

Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Schmidt tries to sprawl but Marshall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marshall with the ground and pound but Schmidt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dave Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall wants to take a breather but Schmidt is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall wants to free his trapped foot but Schmidt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schmidt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marshall.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall is trying to control. Schmidt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marshall works his way into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Marshall.
Marshall throws a strike aimed at the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt avoids it well.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Schmidt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Marshall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Marshall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marshall throws an elbow but Schmidt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schmidt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marshall fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marshall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Marshall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Marshall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall in side control, throwing shots but Schmidt defends.
Marshall looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schmidt is avoiding damage well.
Marshall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marshall working the ground and pound but Schmidt is defending the strikes.
Marshall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmidt dodges the ground and pound from Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Marshall.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
Schmidt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marshall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dave Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schmidt counters with a nice leg kick.
Dub Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Marshall.
Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmidt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall shoots in but no luck this time.
Marshall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schmidt circles away.
Schmidt shoots for a double leg takedown but Marshall sprawls well. He's pushed Schmidt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Dave Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schmidt shoots in and drives through. Marshall sprawls well.
Schmidt wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.

Marshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marshall wants to advance to full mount but Schmidt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Schmidt.

Schmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marshall defends well.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmidt is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall advances to half guard.
Marshall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marshall throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Marshall is looking to advance position but Schmidt won't allow it.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schmidt's head.
Marshall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.

Marshall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marshall throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Dub Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Marshall is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marshall 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Marshall!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Money Papers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money Papers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Fabian's chin.

Papers
vs
Fabian

185 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

186 cm
23
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Money Papers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Michael Fabian!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fabian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Papers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fabian is in Papers's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fabian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fabian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fabian prevents Papers from getting back to his feet.
Papers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fabian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papers wants to stand but Fabian is controlling the position.
Papers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fabian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fabian wants to control from the top but Papers keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fabian wants to clinch.
Papers throws a right and a left that both miss.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fabian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papers wants to control but Fabian postures up.
Fabian working the ground and pound.
Fabian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Papers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Fabian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Papers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Papers is trying to control Fabian's posture but Fabian avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabian is looking to take a break and control but Papers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fabian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Papers is trying to control Fabian's posture but Fabian avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabian lands a decent elbow from side control.
Papers can't do much from the bottom here.
Fabian trying to control the position but Papers is working away.
Fabian misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fabian throws a strike aimed at the side of Papers's head but Papers avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fabian 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.

Papers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fabian dives in and grabs Papers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papers pushes down on Fabian's head and hops out.

Fabian has Papers up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabian working aggressively here.
Fabian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papers is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Papers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabian.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Papers gets caught napping as Fabian dives in and scores a takedown. Papers manages to retain guard.
Fabian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fabian trying to control but Papers is working from the bottom.
Papers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fabian wants to improve his position but Papers is controlling well.
Fabian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papers's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Papers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fabian is not going to allow Papers to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabian is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Papers trying to control the hands but Fabian breaks the grip.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Papers holding both Fabian 's hands and preventing any damage.
Fabian is controlling the position but Papers somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Papers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Papers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fabian darts in trying to clinch
and Papers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fabian looks to throw the jab but Papers is out of range.
Fabian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fabian throws a hook but Papers avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fabian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Fabian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papers swivels and escapes.
Papers misses with an uppercut.
Papers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Michael Fabian has been cut.

Fabian pushes Papers up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabian gets through Papers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Money Papers has been cut.
Papers blocks an uppercut.
Fabian is working for takedown but Papers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fabian stalling in the clinch but Papers improves position.
Fabian throws a punch but it's blocked by Papers.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fabian works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fabian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Papers's head.
Fabian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fabian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabian throws a strike but Papers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fabian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Papers stands up from Fabian's guard - Papers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabian moves in looking to clinch but Papers pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabian thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fabian. Papers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Money Papers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Fabian has closed the distance and engaged Papers in a clinch.
Fabian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Papers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Money Papers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Fabian.
Papers is looking to break free of the clinch but Fabian has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Papers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fabian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Papers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fabian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fabian tries to clinch but Papers moves away
and Papers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fabian shoots for a takedown but Papers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Fabian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fabian 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Fabian!
After winning the bout, Michael Fabian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Rotolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Southland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Southland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rotolo
vs
Southland

178 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlito Rotolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Southland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Southland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rotolo!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Southland tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rotolo defending against the ground and pound.
Rotolo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Southland thows a huge punch but Rotolo dodges it nicely.
Southland wants to take a breather but Rotolo is having none of it.
Southland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Southland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotolo wants to get back to full guard but Southland has passed into side control.
Rotolo is trying to improve his position.
Southland scores with punches from side control.
Rotolo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rotolo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Southland's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo is staying active underneath Southland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rotolo wants to improve his position but Southland is controlling well.
Southland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rotolo's head.
Southland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Southland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rotolo's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo tries to roll over but Southland keeps him under control.
Southland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rotolo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Southland content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Southland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo won't allow Southland to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Southland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Southland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been informed that Southland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rotolo trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rotolo gets full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rotolo controls Southland momentarily but Southland frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Southland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Southland enables Rotolo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Southland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Southland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sammy Southland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Southland keeping full guard, as Rotolo tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Southland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rotolo stopping the sweep attempt from Southland.
Rotolo wants to pass the guard but Southland is keeping the position.
Rotolo looking to sit in guard and control but Southland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Southland wants to pass the guard but Rotolo is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southland is working Rotolo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Southland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rotolo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo throwing shots but Southland is blocking nicely.
Southland wants to improve his position but Rotolo is controlling well.
Southland controlling the position well.
Rotolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Southland gets back to full guard.
Rotolo won't allow Southland to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo wants to pass the guard but Southland is keeping the position.
Southland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rotolo's guard.
Southland lands a couple of elbows.
Rotolo seems keen to control Southland's posture.
Rotolo is trying to control the position but Southland postures up.
Southland throws a strike but Rotolo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo throws an elbow that misses. Southland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotolo's guard. Nice move by Southland!
Southland cracks Rotolo with a solid left hand.
Southland stands up over Rotolo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Southland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Southland distracts Rotolo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Southland 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!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Southland.
Southland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Southland misses with the ground and pound.
Southland is looking to take a break and control but Rotolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rotolo stops Southland from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotolo gets back to half guard.
Rotolo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Southland is trying to control. Rotolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Southland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rotolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Southland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rotolo defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rotolo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Southland is thwarting Rotolo's attempts to control the position.
Southland thows a huge punch but Rotolo dodges it nicely.
Rotolo is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Southland.
Southland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Southland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rotolo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Southland with a nice head shot there.
Southland is looking to work some ground and pound but Rotolo has wrist control.
Rotolo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southland stays in close to Rotolo's body and controls the position.
Southland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Southland postures up in Rotolo's guard and throws a big left but Rotolo blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Southland tries to hold on but Rotolo postures up.
Southland is looking to get to half guard.
Sammy Southland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rotolo is landing with some decent strikes but Southland is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rotolo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carlito Rotolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Southland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Southland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Southland 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Southland!
A very excited looking Sammy Southland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.