INY 36 Bozic v Brody PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Babe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Babe
vs
Costa

205 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abe Babe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelo Costa!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babe scores with a head kick. Costa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Angelo Costa has been cut.
Babe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Babe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Babe throws a head kick that half lands.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Babe moved out of range.
Babe tries to counter by clinching up but Costa breaks away and moves out of range.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babe throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Babe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Babe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Babe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa digs a good hook to Babe's body.
Costa misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Babe moves into the clinch.
Babe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babe lands with a right to the head.
Costa wants to break free but Babe has control.
Babe misses with some punches.
Babe misses with a punch to the body.
Babe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babe.
Babe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Babe scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Babe keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Babe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes a shot to the head.
Babe tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babe lands with a left to the head.
Babe lands an uppercut.

That has opened up Angelo Costa's cut even more.
Babe stalling in the clinch.
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babe lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babe tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Babe lands a left hand.
Babe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babe keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costa is trying to push Babe away but Babe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babe.
Babe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costa avoids it.
Babe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costa looks winded!
Babe avoiding damage.
Babe tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa prevents a body shot from Babe.
A shot in the inside from Babe.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Babe working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babe lands a right hand.
Babe just leaning against Costa, taking a breather.
Babe lands with a short head shot on the inside.

The cut above Angelo Costa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Babe lands a left hand.
A short right from Babe on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babe keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babe lands with a light punch inside.
Babe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Babe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Costa can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Babe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Costa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Babe! Costa is out on his feet! Babe rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Costa is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Costa is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Babe!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferenz Balas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferenz Balas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike King's chin.

King
vs
Balas

180 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ferenz Balas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balas cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King is looking to clinch but Balas is avoiding it.
Balas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balas cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King moves to clinch but Balas breaks away
and Balas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

King is rocked!
Balas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops King to the canvas! King doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Balas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferenz Balas!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Liquer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hill
vs
Liquer

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
173 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jericho Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Liquer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill connects with a leg kick. Liquer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hill throws a leg kick
and Liquer counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liquer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liquer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liquer swings widly with a right hand
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liquer's knee momentarily.
Liquer 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hill.

Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liquer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liquer.
Liquer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liquer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liquer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liquer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liquer can't break the clinch.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liquer is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Liquer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liquer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Liquer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liquer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liquer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Liquer moves out of range easily.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Liquer. Those never looked like landing.
Hill motions for Liquer to come forward. Hill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liquer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Hill misses
and Liquer counters with a nice uppercut.
Liquer throws an off balance right hand

and Hill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liquer tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Liquer is trying to push Hill away but Hill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Liquer backwards.
Hill is struggling to control the position.
Hill misses with some punches.
Liquer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Liquer is trying to push Hill away but Hill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hill working aggressively here.
Liquer is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Liquer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hill misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill slows down the pace here.
Hill seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Liquer avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hill.
Liquer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Liquer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liquer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Liquer backwards.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
Hill scores with a shoulder strike.
Liquer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liquer has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liquer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liquer avoids a wild elbow strike from Hill.
Liquer is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
Liquer is trying to break free.
Liquer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hill is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Hill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liquer's elbow.

Liquer breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Liquer.
Hill throws an off balance right hand
and Liquer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Hill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Liquer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Liquer moves out of range easily.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Liquer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hill.
A head kick from Hill lands but Liquer takes it in his stride.
Hill throws a wild body kick that Liquer sees coming a mile off.
Liquer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Liquer tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liquer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liquer is trying to break free.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Liquer.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Liquer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho Hill has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hill has Liquer pushed against the cage.
Liquer wants to break free but Hill has control.
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Liquer avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hill working aggressively here.
Liquer is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Liquer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liquer.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill pushes Liquer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Liquer working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liquer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liquer tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Liquer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liquer working hard to break the clinch.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liquer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liquer blocking some punches.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liquer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liquer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liquer's efforts to push away.
A short right from Hill.
Liquer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Liquer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liquer working hard to break the clinch.
Liquer is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hill throws an elbow but misses.
Hill effectively controlling the action here.
Hill misses with a punch to the body.
Hill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liquer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Liquer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Hill working aggressively here.
Liquer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Hill.
Hill tries a body shot but Liquer blocks it.
Hill lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Hill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liquer's efforts to push away.
Liquer working hard to break the clinch.
Liquer tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Liquer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Liquer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hill lands with a short shot to the head.
Liquer tries to break free but Hill pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liquer's brow.
Hill displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liquer up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Hill dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Some wild striking there from Liquer.
Liquer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liquer throws a shot to the body.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.

Hill rushes Liquer and presses him up against the cage.
Liquer is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land.
Liquer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liquer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liquer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hill misses with an elbow over the top.
Liquer is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Liquer managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Liquer.
Hill comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Liquer working hard to break the clinch.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liquer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hill has double underhooks.
Hill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liquer's efforts to push away.
Liquer tries to break free but Hill pushes him back against the cage.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liquer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liquer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Liquer.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Liquer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liquer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Liquer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hill prevents Liquer from breaking the clinch.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Liquer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill tries to pull guard but Liquer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liquer is trying to break free.
Liquer blocks an elbow strike.
Liquer working hard to break the clinch.
Hill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liquer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Liquer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liquer tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Hill.
Still in the clinch, Hill scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liquer working hard to break the clinch.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liquer blocking some punches.
Liquer has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Liquer tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Liquer wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liquer.
Jericho Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Hill.
Liquer is trying to break free.
Liquer blocks an uppercut.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Liquer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liquer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill keeps control of Liquer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liquer prevents a body shot from Hill.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liquer.
Liquer is trying to break free.
Liquer has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Hill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liquer's efforts to push away.
John Liquer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Liquer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liquer misses with a double jab

and Hill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Hill.
Liquer tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Hill!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekcey Susaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Pain
vs
Susaev

190 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alekcey Susaev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susaev throws a body kick that misses.

Susaev gets a clinch.
Pain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susaev's face.

It looks like Alekcey Susaev has been cut.
Pain scores with a knee to the head.
Pain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pain scores with a knee to the head.
Pain tries to land a knee to the head but Susaev blocks with his arms.
Pain stops a takedown attempt from Susaev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pain lands a knee to the head.
Pain tries a knee to the head but Susaev blocks it.
Susaev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pain tries a knee to the head but Susaev blocks it.
Susaev looking to stall.
Susaev takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Susaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Susaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Susaev misses with a punch to the body.
Pain landing knees to the head.
Pain connects with a knee to the head.

Susaev is rocked!
Pain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Susaev looks winded!
Pain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Susaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Pain finish him?
Pain scores with a shoulder strike.
Susaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Pain lands a knee to the head.
Pain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Susaev backwards.
Pain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susaev's face.
Pain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain landing knees to the head.
Pain landing knees to the body.
Susaev tries to pull guard but Pain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bryan Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekcey Susaev.
Susaev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pain lands a knee to the head.
Pain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Susaev backwards.
Pain scores with a knee to the head.
Pain working Susaev over with knees to the body.
Pain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Alekcey Susaev's cut even more.
Pain unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pain with a knee to the head.
Pain landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pain scores with a knee to the head.
Pain lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pain.
Pain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pain landing knees to the body.
Pain scores with a knee to the head.
Pain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Pain.
Pain landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain scores with a shoulder strike.
Pain scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Pain on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pain.
Pain lands a knee to the body.
Pain lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Pain.
Pain landing knees to the head.
Pain scores with a shoulder strike.
Pain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susaev's face.
A short right from Pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pain scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Pain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alekcey Susaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Susaev shoots in for a takedown but Pain shows good takedown defense.
Pain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Pain darts in and clinches Susaev up against the cage.
Pain with a knee to the head.
Pain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pain lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pain.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pain.
Susaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pain lands a knee to the body.
Pain scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain lands a big knee! That's hurt Susaev! Oh, he's all over the place! Pain lands another knee that sends Susaev to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Pain!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natan Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cruz
vs
Fischer

175 cm
26
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

V-Mask Clothing + 10% laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Natan Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Fischer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Cruz backs off Fischer throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.
Fischer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fischer tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fischer as he jumps to the side.
Cruz sets himself, and Fischer steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruz avoids it this time.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fischer lands a jab.

Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fischer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz moves into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Cruz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Fischer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz trying to control the action but Fischer is working from the bottom.
Fischer tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Fischer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fischer is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fischer defending well though.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Fischer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fischer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fischer trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Fischer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Cruz is looking for a kimura but Fischer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Fischer is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Cruz wants to control but Fischer is keeping him busy.
Fischer trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz winds up and cracks Fischer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Fischer is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz is nestled in close to Fischer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Cruz 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.

Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Fischer gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fischer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fischer misses with a wild combination.

Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Fischer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Fischer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Fischer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard.

Cruz is looking for a triangle but Fischer pushes his legs off easily.
Uriah Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Fischer is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fischer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fischer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fischer is aware though and is defending well.

Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Fischer postures up.
Cruz pulls Fischer in close to his closed guard and prevents Fischer from doing any damage or advancing position.

Fischer looking to improve position, pressing down on Cruz's thigh with his hand. Cruz seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Fischer paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Fischer's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Cruz picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uriah Cruz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

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

Romero
vs
Morris

174 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Conviction

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Morris!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Morris settles back down.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morris lands with a nice body kick.
Morris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero is looking to counter with a body kick.
Morris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero looks to land a body kick but Morris moved away.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morris throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Morris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Morris ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morris tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
Romero lands with a cross.
Morris throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Morris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been told by Romero's head coaches at Die Reeperbahn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Morris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Morris breaks the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morris.
Morris dodges the punch combination from Romero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris wants to clinch.
Romero sizes up Morris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morris misses with a kick to the body.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morris moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Morris doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morris.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Morris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero.
Morris slips a straight right by Romero.
Romero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morris doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morris is looking to clinch.
Morris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romero checks it well.
Morris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris throws a body kick that misses
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morris is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Morris is looking to clinch.
Morris wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Jab from Romero.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sal Morris will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Morris throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Morris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero backing away here, and Morris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morris doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero looks to land a body kick but Morris moved away.
Morris keeps Romero at a distance using the push kick.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Morris sees coming a mile off.
Morris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morris tries a quick counter leg kick but Romero is wise to it.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris moves to clinch but Romero breaks away
and Romero counters with a left to the body.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morris's head backwards.
Morris misses with a kick to the body
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morris throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romero takes a step back to recover.
Morris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morris tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morris.
Morris throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Romero blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses with a kick to the body
and Morris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morris misses with a kick to the body.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morris.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Morris lands a front kick.
Morris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero is looking for a counter combo.
Sal Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Morris will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a body kick that misses
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Morris.
Morris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero.
Morris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Morris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morris throws a front kick that sends Romero stumbling back into the cage.
Morris scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Romero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Romero misses.
Romero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morris tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Morris misses with a leg kick.
Morris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero digs a good hook to Morris's body.
Sal Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris tries to clinch up.
And Romero counters with a quick kick to the body but Morris blocks it.
Morris tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morris circles away quickly and effectively.
Morris tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morris misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Morris walks into a left hand.
Morris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Romero lands with an overhand left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morris.
Morris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Morris tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Morris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Morris.
Morris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morris moves out of range of the leg kick from Romero.
Romero has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Morris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morris checks the leg kick.
Morris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morris tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Morris throws a body kick that misses
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aquiles Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morris tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Romero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Morris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Morris throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Morris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Morris slips a jab from Romero.
Morris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morris.

Morris forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
Morris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morris has him pressed against the cage.

Morris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morris throws a body kick that misses.
Romero moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
Morris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romero jabs at Morris's body.
Romero lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aquiles Romero.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aquiles Romero!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

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

Crollo
vs
Robertson

171 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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, Marcus Crollo!
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, Brian Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crollo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Crollo.
Robertson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Crollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robertson lands with a straight right. Crollo didn't see that one coming.
Robertson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Crollo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robertson counters with a good, hard body kick but Crollo shrugs it off.
Brian Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Robertson misses.
Crollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson moves out of range as Crollo strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Crollo moves out of range easily.
Crollo throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Robertson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Crollo avoids it well.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Crollo is just out of range.
Crollo is looking for a counter combo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crollo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crollo.
A swing and a miss from Crollo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Crollo circles away.
Crollo misses the shot to the body.
Crollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Robertson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crollo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crollo throws a head kick but Robertson moves out of range.
Crollo sets himself, and Robertson steps forward looking for the clinch! Crollo avoids it this time.
Crollo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Robertson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crollo, pushing him back against the cage.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the body.

Crollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crollo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Robertson moves into the clinch.

Crollo manages to break the clinch.
Robertson avoids the body shot from Crollo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crollo misses with an uppercut.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crollo.
Crollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robertson.
Crollo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crollo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crollo tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Robertson.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Crollo.
Robertson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a glancing blow to the side of Crollo's head.
Crollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robertson.
Crollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Crollo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robertson.
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!
Crollo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A swing and a miss from Robertson.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crollo.
Crollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crollo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robertson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Robertson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Crollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robertson jabs at Crollo's body.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Crollo.
Crollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crollo throws a sloppy head kick and Robertson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crollo slips under a jab.
It looked like Crollo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marcus Crollo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Crollo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Crollo is avoiding it.
Robertson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crollo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robertson just manages to avoid it.
Robertson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crollo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robertson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson throws a one two combo.

Robertson moves into the clinch.

Crollo breaks from the clinch.
Brian Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson tries to bum rush Crollo with a series of wild strikes but Crollo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crollo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Robertson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robertson breaks the clinch.
Crollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Robertson blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Crollo avoids them all with ease.
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Robertson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson moves out of range as Crollo throws a body kick.
Crollo throws a sloppy head kick and Robertson moves out of range easily.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Robertson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Crollo slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crollo checks a low kick from Robertson.
Crollo checks the leg kick.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crollo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Crollo slips the punch.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
Crollo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertson trying to stall but Crollo improves his position.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
Robertson is looking to control Crollo's arms but Crollo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robertson has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Robertson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crollo throws a lazy head kick
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robertson misses with a low kick as Crollo jumps back.
Nice body kick from Crollo.
Crollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robertson. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice cross by Robertson.
Crollo throws a head kick that misses.
Crollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Crollo's shoulder, as Crollo tries to avoid the shot.

Robertson pushes Crollo up against the cage in a clinch.

Crollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robertson digs a good hook to Crollo's body.
Robertson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crollo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crollo misses the shot to the body.
Crollo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crollo thumps Robertson with a low kick.
Robertson moves out of range of the leg kick from Crollo.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Crollo tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Robertson. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Robertson finds it's way through Crollo's defenses.
Robertson lands a jab.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Crollo is just out of range.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Crollo rushes Robertson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson cracks Crollo with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crollo breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Crollo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robertson just manages to avoid it.
Robertson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crollo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crollo scores with a decent looking hook.
Crollo walks into a jab.
Robertson throws a big shot that misses.
Robertson throws a combination. Crollo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good leg kick by Crollo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crollo lands a high kick!
Crollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robertson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson sizes up Crollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crollo back to the cage. Robertson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crollo misses with an uppercut.
Robertson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crollo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crollo wants to clinch.
Robertson with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crollo tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brian Robertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crollo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robertson taking a breather.

Crollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crollo ducks right into an uppercut from Robertson.
Robertson lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Crollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Marcus Crollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crollo throws a lazy body kick
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robertson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Robertson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Jackson
vs
Murphy Jr

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

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, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Korin Murphy Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Murphy Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy Jr is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy Jr.
Murphy Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Murphy Jr fails with the takedown.
Andrew Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korin Murphy Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Murphy Jr is working from the bottom.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Murphy Jr dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Murphy Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy Jr is holding on for now.
Murphy Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy Jr is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy Jr is trying to get back to full guard.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Murphy Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.

Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Andrew Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy Jr moves out of range easily.
Murphy Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Murphy Jr sprawls well.
Murphy Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Murphy Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy Jr continues to drive forward.
Jackson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murphy Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy Jr, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Murphy Jr against the cage but Murphy Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Murphy Jr sprawls well.
Murphy Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Murphy Jr pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murphy Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Murphy Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Murphy Jr counters with a body kick.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A lazy body kick from Jackson
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy Jr goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy Jr can do to turn this around?
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy Jr leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick.

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy Jr to the ground. Jackson is now in Murphy Jr's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy Jr is keeping the position for now.
Murphy Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy Jr is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson pushing down on Murphy Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Murphy Jr defends it.
Murphy Jr tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Murphy Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Jackson passes into side control.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murphy Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Murphy Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murphy Jr's face.

Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murphy Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy Jr is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Murphy Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Murphy Jr can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murphy Jr is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murphy Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Murphy Jr pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy Jr shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrew Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Murphy Jr on that attempt.
Andrew Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korin Murphy Jr.
Murphy Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Murphy Jr feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Murphy Jr counters with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has Murphy Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy Jr wants a takedown.

Jackson pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy Jr is retaining full guard.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Murphy Jr wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Murphy Jr defends it.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Murphy Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson trying to control the action but Murphy Jr is working from the bottom.
Murphy Jr is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Murphy Jr denies him.
Korin Murphy Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to move to mount but Murphy Jr blocks the move with his legs.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Diddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Azar Qasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diddler
vs
Qasi

200 cm
27
150 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

180 cm
18
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Diddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diddler is looking to counter punch.
Qasi feints a jab promting Diddler to slip. Qasi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diddler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Diddler. Those never looked like landing.
Diddler defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Diddler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Diddler ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Diddler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Diddler misses the target.
Diddler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qasi lands a really nice looking cross but Diddler seems unphased.
A nice combination there by Qasi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Diddler's shoulder, as Diddler tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Qasi.
Qasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Qasi looks to move away, Diddler throws a big counter combo bu Qasi just gets out of the way.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Diddler moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi throws a right and a left that Diddler avoids nicely.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Diddler moved out of range nicely.
Qasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diddler.
Diddler throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Diddler.
It looked like Diddler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Qasi.
Qasi keeps the fight on the outside.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diddler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diddler throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qasi! But no joy.
Azar Qasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi throws a nice looking combination but Diddler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diddler slips a jab and a cross from Qasi.
Qasi throws a good cross that connects.
Diddler dodges the punch combination from Qasi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diddler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diddler staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Diddler.
Qasi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Qasi misses with a hook. Diddler ducked under it nicely.
Qasi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller 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!
Diddler moves away from the strike by Qasi.
Diddler throws a right hand that Qasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Qasi also avoids with ease.
Qasi throws out a powerful jab.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Diddler moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Diddler counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from Qasi.
Diddler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qasi staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Qasi does it's job there.
Diddler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Qasi defends well and Diddler ends up having to push Qasi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diddler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Qasi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Diddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qasi.
Qasi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Diddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diddler blocks an uppercut.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
Diddler is looking for a takedown.
Qasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diddler blocking some punches.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diddler's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Diddler.

Diddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi throws a right hand that Diddler ducks under and follows up with a left that Diddler also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddler moves in looking to clinch but Qasi pushes him off.
Diddler moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Qasi connects with a single shot there.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Diddler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Qasi.
Diddler slips under a jab.
Qasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diddler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diddler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qasi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qasi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diddler slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azar Qasi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Diddler wants to clinch up but Qasi keeps it at a distance.
Diddler moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Diddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diddler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qasi manages to circle out of the way.
Diddler slips a jab and a cross from Qasi.
Azar Qasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diddler staying out of range there.

Diddler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Qasi quickly recovers to half guard.
Diddler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diddler pulls his head out easily.
Diddler thows a huge punch but Qasi dodges it nicely.
Qasi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diddler passes to side control.
Qasi stops Diddler from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddler lands an elbow.
Diddler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diddler's best efforts.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Diddler landing some decent shots from guard.

Qasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diddler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diddler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diddler throws a big right hand that misses.
Diddler tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diddler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diddler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Diddler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diddler has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Diddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Qasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diddler defends well.

Qasi working for a triangle but Diddler defends it easily.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Diddler from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddler is aware though and is defending well.

Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diddler wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Diddler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diddler trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Diddler wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Qasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diddler defends it easily.
Diddler lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Diddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diddler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diddler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Diddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Diddler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diddler has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Diddler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kid Diddler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Qasi misses with a double jab.
Qasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diddler.
A big right from Qasi misses.
Diddler is looking to counter the offense by Qasi and move into the clinch.
Diddler dodges the punch combination from Qasi.
Diddler moves out of range of the strikes.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Diddler.
It looked like Diddler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diddler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diddler slips under a jab from Qasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Diddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Qasi.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Qasi scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diddler circles away quickly and effectively.
Diddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Qasi throws the left hand but Diddler avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Diddler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
Diddler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qasi stuffs the takedown.
Qasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diddler tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diddler stalling.
Diddler tries to break the clinch but Qasi is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qasi.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Qasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diddler misses with a knee strike.
Diddler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diddler tries to break the clinch but Qasi is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diddler successfully pulls 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!

Qasi has gone for a leg lock! Diddler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Qasi's guard.

Diddler is in close to Qasi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diddler tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
Kid Diddler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diddler throws a big right hand that misses.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Diddler from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diddler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Qasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddler throws a big elbow that misses.

Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddler is aware though and is defending well.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Diddler tries to pass.

Qasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diddler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Qasi has his foot on Diddler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diddler works his way back into a safe position though.
Qasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diddler is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Diddler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diddler throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Qasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Qasi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diddler has his hands clasped together but Qasi extends and breaks Diddler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Qasi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azar Qasi!
A victorious Azar Qasi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branco Bozic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bozic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boom Biddy Bye Bye by Cypress Hill. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bozic
vs
Brody

190 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branco Bozic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Brody!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bozic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bozic is looking to chop away at Brody's legs.

Brody scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brody scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Brody crashes against the mat.
Brody tries to score with some ground and pound. Bozic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bozic tries to buck Brody off but Brody is having none of it.
Bozic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brody is controlling him well.
Brody tries to score with some ground and pound. Bozic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Brody is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bozic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bozic is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brody has an Americana. Bozic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brody is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brody hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patrick Brody! Patrick Brody retains his light heavyweight title!
Patrick Brody decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.