SPNY 259: Riasco - Sansing PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torquil Bram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darcy Kyryluik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Torquil Bram has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Torquil Bram seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bram
vs
Kyryluik

188 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torquil Bram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darcy Kyryluik!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bram misses.
Kyryluik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kyryluiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kyryluik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Darcy Kyryluik has been cut.

Bram feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kyryluik sprawling to the canvas! Kyryluik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bram finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyryluik misses with a double jab.
Donk. Bram catches Kyryluik right on the button with a cross.
Bram looks to land a combination but Kyryluik avoids it well.

Bram feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kyryluik sprawling to the canvas! Kyryluik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bram finish him?!
Bram misses with a straight left.
Kyryluik throws a right hand that Bram ducks under and follows up with a left that Bram also avoids with ease.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bram punishes Kyryluik's body with a nice straight punch.
Kyryluik looks winded!
Bram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyryluik throws a counter combo.

Bram cracks Kyryluik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bram has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kyryluik to stand back up!
Bram fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kyryluik square on the jaw! Damn, Kyryluik is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torquil Bram!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maafala
vs
Boskins

190 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Itula Maafala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boskins looks to land a combination. Maafala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.

Maafala has managed to clinch.

Boskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boskins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maafala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maafala throws a big counter combination but Boskins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maafala slips a jab and a cross from Boskins.
As Boskins tries to get set, Maafala tries to push him back and clinch up but Boskins manages to avoid the attempt.
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boskins is looking for the big counter here.
Boskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maafala counters with a straight right hand.
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boskins paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Maafala moves into range and clinches up with Boskins.
Maafala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boskins.

Boskins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maafala uses from the top position.
Maafala preventing the sweep.
Maafala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boskins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maafala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maafala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maafala throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maafala throws a big elbow that misses.
Maafala throwing strikes but missing.
Maafala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maafala won't allow Boskins to get back to his feet.
Maafala connects with a couple of short punches.
Maafala pushes down on Boskins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maafala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maafala connects with a nice short shot to Boskins's temple.
Maafala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maafala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maafala's back!
Even with his hooks in, Boskins manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Maafala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boskins on the ground.

Boskins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Maafala has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Boskins.
Boskins missing with punches from the back.
Boskins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boskins lands strikes to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maafala is trying to break free.
Boskins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boskins has the hooks in. Maafala is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boskins wants to control but Maafala is keeping busy.
Boskins is not going to allow Maafala to sit and survive in this position.

Boskins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boskins has the hooks in. Maafala is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Boskins looking for the choke but no joy.
Boskins has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Boskins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Maafala moves into the clinch.
Boskins just leaning against Maafala, taking a breather.
Boskins goes for a takedown attempt but Maafala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boskins goes for a double leg but Maafala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maafala continues to drive forward.
Maafala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Boskins gets a double leg takedown into Maafala's guard.
Maafala is trying to control the position but Boskins postures up.
Maafala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala is trying to keep Boskins in close.
Maafala has control of Boskins's left arm, preventing Boskins from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins trying to control but Maafala is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been told by Maafala's head coaches at Kombat MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boskins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boskins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boskins wants it to stay on the feet.

Boskins moves into the clinch successfully.

Boskins pulls Maafala into guard.
Boskins pulls Maafala in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boskins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boskins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maafala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boskins seems keen to control Maafala's posture.
Boskins working a defensive guard here.
Maafala works over Boskins with some ground and pound from guard.

Boskins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boskins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boskins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boskins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins has control of Maafala's left arm, preventing Maafala from doing any damage.
Boskins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maafala lands a couple of elbows.
Boskins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boskins wants to stand but Maafala is controlling the position.
Maafala looking to sit in guard and control but Boskins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dwayne Boskins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maafala has control of Boskins's left arm, preventing Boskins from doing any damage.
Boskins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boskins stands up from Maafala's guard - Boskins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maafala takes a swing at Boskins's ribcage but misses.

Maafala closes the distance and clinches.

Boskins jumps into guard, dragging Maafala to the mat.
Boskins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boskins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maafala throws a strike but Boskins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Boskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Maafala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Boskins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Boskins fails with the takedown.
Boskins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boskins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maafala.
Maafala keeps the fight on the outside.
Maafala tries to clinch up.
Maafala wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boskins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maafala throwing a counter right hand but Boskins manages to avoid it.
Boskins lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maafala defends it nicely.
Itula Maafala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Maafala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Boskins with that takedown attempt.

Maafala rushes Boskins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maafala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boskins is keeping busy.
Maafala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boskins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maafala.
Boskins wants to break free but Maafala has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maafala after a bit of a struggle.
Maafala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boskins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maafala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boskins lands a right hook to the body.
Boskins scores with a jab. Maafala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dwayne Boskins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.

Boskins clinches.

Boskins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maafala uses from the top position.
Boskins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boskins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maafala throwing strikes from guard but Boskins blocks nicely.
Maafala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maafala trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Itula Maafala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maafala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
Boskins tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maafala tries to clinch up but Boskins circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Boskins has closed the distance and engaged Maafala in a clinch.
Boskins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maafala after a bit of a struggle.
Maafala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boskins jumps guard but Maafala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boskins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boskins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boskins is trying to drag Maafala to the mat but Maafala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boskins avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Boskins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boskins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dwayne Boskins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maafala with a nice head shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Boskins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kleinschmidt comes to the cage accompanied by Pezet - Slang 2. Shephard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You All Everybody kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kleinschmidt
vs
Shephard

190 cm
36
273 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

188 cm
30
245 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kleinschmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shephard throws a counter combo.
Kleinschmidt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Kleinschmidt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Shephard misses with a double jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Kleinschmidt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kleinschmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kleinschmidt scores with the left hand. Shephard knows he should have avoided that one.
Kleinschmidt connects with a body shot that sends Shephard's belly button to the back.
Elroy Kleinschmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kleinschmidt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleinschmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shephard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kleinschmidt slips a jab and a cross from Shephard.
Shephard misses with a shot to the body
and Kleinschmidt counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kleinschmidt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shephard counters with a left and a right that stings Kleinschmidt.
Shephard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kleinschmidt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shephard checks it well.
Kleinschmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kleinschmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kleinschmidt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shephard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elroy Kleinschmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shephard avoids the head kick by Kleinschmidt.
Shephard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kleinschmidt back to the cage. Shephard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt has been cut.
Kleinschmidt misses the shot to the body.
Shephard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kleinschmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shephard lands with a nice body punch.
Kleinschmidt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shephard slips a jab and a cross from Kleinschmidt.
Shephard swinging wildly here.
Kleinschmidt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kleinschmidt lands a right hook to the body.
Shephard connects with a nice looking jab.
Kleinschmidt throws the left hand but Shephard avoids the punch easily.
Kleinschmidt throws a leg kick that misses.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Shephard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Shephard waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kleinschmidt. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kleinschmidt to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Kleinschmidt is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard trying to control but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
Oh Kleinschmidt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shephard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shephard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shephard is stalling in the full guard.
Kleinschmidt keeping full guard, as Shephard tries to pass.
Kleinschmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
Kleinschmidt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shephard trying to control but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
Shephard passes Kleinschmidt's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shephard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kleinschmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kleinschmidt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kleinschmidt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kleinschmidt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kleinschmidt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shephard on the ground.
Shephard throws a big right hand that misses.
Shephard forces his way into half guard.

Shephard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shephard is looking to advance position but Kleinschmidt won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shephard will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kleinschmidt wants to slow Shephard down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Shephard.
Kleinschmidt defending well as Shephard loads up on a big left hand.
Kleinschmidt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shephard lands a lovely overhand right.
Shephard misses with a two punch combination.
Jack Shephard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body shot.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shephard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kleinschmidt circles away.
Kleinschmidt throws a lazy body kick

and Shephard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shephard.
Kleinschmidt controls Shephard momentarily but Shephard frees himself.
Shephard tries to free his leg and advance position but Kleinschmidt is retaining full guard.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing Shephard from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kleinschmidt trying to control but Shephard is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kleinschmidt wanted to stand there but Shephard had control of the position.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Shephard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kleinschmidt presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shephard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kleinschmidt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shephard.
Kleinschmidt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shephard.
Kleinschmidt gets underhooks to prevent Shephard's takedown attempt.
Elroy Kleinschmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shephard.
Kleinschmidt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shephard.
Shephard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shephard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kleinschmidt missing with knees to the body.
Kleinschmidt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kleinschmidt missing with knees to the body.
Shephard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kleinschmidt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shephard avoiding damage as Kleinschmidt throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shephard is breathing heavily.
Kleinschmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Shephard avoids the damage to the body.
Shephard can't get the takedown.
Kleinschmidt prevents the takedown attempt.

Kleinschmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shephard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shephard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kleinschmidt has time to react.
A bone on bone clash there as Shephard blocks the leg kick.
Shephard throws out a counter right but Kleinschmidt avoids it with no problem.
Kleinschmidt clobbers Shephard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That has opened up Jack Shephard's cut even more.
Shephard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jack Shephard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt lands a leg kick that knocks Shephard off balance momentarily.
Kleinschmidt punishes Shephard's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kleinschmidt tries a head kick but it misses.
Shephard throws a lazy uppercut
and Kleinschmidt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleinschmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shephard to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Kleinschmidt misses
and Shephard counters with a left and a right that stings Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shephard throws a right and a left that Kleinschmidt avoids nicely.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the side of Shephard's head but Shephard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shephard shoots in but no luck this time.
Kleinschmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Kleinschmidt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kleinschmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shephard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick but Shephard moves out of range.
Shephard just misses with a punch to the body.
Shephard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shephard avoids the head kick by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kleinschmidt digs a good body shot into Shephard's ribs.
Shephard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kleinschmidt half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kleinschmidt counters with a nice body shot.
Shephard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kleinschmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Shephard moves out of range easily.
Kleinschmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt moves away from the strike by Shephard.
Kleinschmidt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kleinschmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kleinschmidt throws a sloppy head kick

and Shephard counters with a shoot takedown. Kleinschmidt fights it but they end up in guard.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing Shephard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shephard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kleinschmidt is trying to keep Shephard in close.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt postures up and lands a big shot to Shephard's brow.
Shephard is trying to keep Kleinschmidt in close.

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

Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Shephard is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kleinschmidt has his foot on Shephard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shephard works his way back into a safe position though.
Shephard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Kleinschmidt has control of Shephard's left arm, preventing Shephard from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shephard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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.
Kleinschmidt keeping full guard, as Shephard tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kleinschmidt as Shephard shoots in.
Kleinschmidt misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Shephard - just one landing.
Kleinschmidt throws the kick towards the body but Shephard avoids it.
Nice cross by Kleinschmidt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Kleinschmidt misses
and Shephard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Shephard misses.
Shephard needs to keep his hands up - Kleinschmidt had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Kleinschmidt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kleinschmidt 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Kleinschmidt!
Elroy Kleinschmidt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennakin Golovdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Golovdy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A New Beginning by Audiomachine. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Steve Rogers was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Golovdy
vs
Rogers

185 cm
29
210 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

190 cm
46
211 lbs
41 - 44 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gennakin Golovdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 44 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovdy is looking to clinch.
Golovdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.

Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Golovdy sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golovdy is concentrating on defense, preventing Rogers from advancing position.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Golovdy dodges it nicely.

Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.

Golovdy is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.
Golovdy tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovdy is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Golovdy is working away.
Golovdy trying to control here.
Rogers wants to control but Golovdy is keeping him busy.
Rogers is thwarting Golovdy's attempts to control the position.
Golovdy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers trying to control the action but Golovdy is working from the bottom.
Golovdy is trying to stand.
Golovdy wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Golovdy trying to hold on to Rogers's head to control him but Rogers postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golovdy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Golovdy trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by Golovdy.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Golovdy moves into the clinch.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Golovdy to keep the fight standing.
Golovdy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Golovdy.
Rogers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Golovdy after a bit of a struggle.
Gennakin Golovdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Golovdy is trying to push Rogers away but Rogers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Golovdy to keep the fight standing.
Rogers lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Gennakin Golovdy has been cut.
Rogers stalling in the clinch but Golovdy improves position.
Golovdy tries to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling the position.
Golovdy is trying to break the clinch but Rogers has him pressed against the cage.
Golovdy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers has Golovdy pressed against the cage, preventing Golovdy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogers tries to work over Golovdy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
Golovdy is trying to break free.
Golovdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Golovdy.
Golovdy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Golovdy won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Golovdy breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown. Golovdy tries to sprawl out of it but Rogers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golovdy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Golovdy closes the distance and clinches.

Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws a hook but Golovdy blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golovdy wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golovdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gennakin Golovdy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rogers works the jab nicely.
Golovdy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Golovdy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Golovdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Golovdy keeps the fight on the outside.
Golovdy is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Golovdy closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovdy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Golovdy won't allow it.
Rogers is looking for a takedown.
Gennakin Golovdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Golovdy blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovdy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golovdy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovdy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golovdy tries to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golovdy's efforts to push away.

Golovdy manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golovdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Golovdy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Golovdy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Golovdy has had enough of the clinch but Rogers keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovdy.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Golovdy 's eye.
Golovdy is trying to break free.
Golovdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovdy working aggressively here.
Golovdy is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
Golovdy can't break the clinch.
Golovdy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Golovdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Golovdy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Golovdy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.

Golovdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers feints and then cracks Golovdy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Golovdy down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rogers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovdy tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Golovdy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws the left hand but Golovdy avoids the punch easily.
Golovdy is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Golovdy moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Golovdy checks a leg kick.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Golovdy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Golovdy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Golovdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovdy looks to clinch
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that stings Golovdy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Golovdy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovdy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Golovdy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogers.
Golovdy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Golovdy moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennakin Golovdy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gennakin Golovdy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golovdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golovdy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Golovdy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rogers if he has to take too many more of those.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovdy is trying to push Rogers away but Rogers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Golovdy has him pressed against the cage.
Golovdy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rogers has him pressed against the cage.
Golovdy gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Golovdy has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to score a body lock takedown but Golovdy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gennakin Golovdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golovdy.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Golovdy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Golovdy throws a head punch that misses.
Golovdy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Golovdy is trying to push Rogers away but Rogers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golovdy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Rogers wants to counter the offense by Golovdy and move into the clinch position.
Golovdy tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.

Golovdy has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Golovdy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovdy is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovdy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Golovdy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Golovdy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Golovdy lands a nice shot to the body.

Golovdy manages to break the clinch.
Golovdy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Golovdy. That's going to slow Rogers down.
A combination from Golovdy does no damage.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Golovdy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Golovdy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rogers has him pressed against the cage.

Rogers jumps into guard, dragging Golovdy to the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovdy controlling from the top position.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Golovdy tries to pass.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Golovdy controls the pace.
Rogers pulls Golovdy in close to his closed guard and prevents Golovdy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Golovdy trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Golovdy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Golovdy trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Golovdy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golovdy has time to react.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Golovdy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rogers moves to clinch but Golovdy breaks away
and Golovdy counters with a big head kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Golovdy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gennakin Golovdy is winning the standup battle so far.
Golovdy throws a shot to the body.
Golovdy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Golovdy misses with a hook to the body
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Golovdy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gennakin Golovdy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Golovdy 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennakin Golovdy!
An out of breath Gennakin Golovdy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kwang Soo's choice of entrance music: Smells Like Teen Spirit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leak
vs
Kwang Soo

188 cm
31
217 lbs
17 - 16 - 1

185 cm
36
215 lbs
28 - 24 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leak moves out of range as Kwang Soo strikes.
Kwang Soo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leak.
Leak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kwang Soo circles away quickly and effectively.
Leak connects with an inside leg kick.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick that misses.
Leak misses with the combination.
Leak throws an overhand right that lands on Kwang Soo's shoulder, as Kwang Soo tries to avoid the shot.
Kwang Soo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leak.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick but Leak moves out of range.
Leak throws a right and a left that Kwang Soo avoids nicely.
Leak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Leak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kwang Soo to see if he's OK.
Kwang Soo parries the strikes from Leak easily there. Leak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kwang Soo to escape.
The ground and pound from Leak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kwang Soo has one of Leak's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kwang Soo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwang Soo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leak wants to control but Kwang Soo is keeping him busy.
Kwang Soo is looking to regain half guard here but Leak keeps moving and retains side control.

Leak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kwang Soo defending against the ground and pound.
Leak tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kwang Soo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kwang Soo?
Leak raining down shots from the mount!
Kwang Soo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leak landing strikes from the mount and Kwang Soo is in trouble!
Kwang Soo tries to hold on but Leak pushes him away.
Kwang Soo is looking to get to half 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!
Leak working the ground and pound effectively.

Kwang Soo is rocked!

It looks like Lee Kwang Soo has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big strike lands for Leak! That's really hurt Kwang Soo and he's turned his back - Leak keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Leak jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelly Leak!
Our winner, Kelly Leak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uzannavabizch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE. Smith has chosen The Mercenary as his entrance music. 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.

Uzannavabizch
vs
Smith

189 cm
38
204 lbs
34 - 19 - 1

190 cm
34
210 lbs
22 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Uzannavabizch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith misses with an uppercut. Uzannavabizch saw that one coming.
Uzannavabizch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal's Finest in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Uzannavabizch.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uzannavabizch misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith avoids the body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Uzannavabizch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Uzannavabizch's knee but Uzannavabizch avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzannavabizch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand

and Uzannavabizch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Uzannavabizch.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uzannavabizch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uzannavabizch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Uzannavabizch gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith moves forwards but Uzannavabizch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzannavabizch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uzannavabizch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uzannavabizch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the body from Uzannavabizch misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Uzannavabizch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith lands with a cross.

Uzannavabizch is rocked!
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uzannavabizch can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Uzannavabizch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Uzannavabizch with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Uzannavabizch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzannavabizch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uzannavabizch.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uzannavabizch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Uzannavabizch keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to control from the top but Uzannavabizch keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terry Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uzannavabizch with a body shot.
A low kick from Uzannavabizch misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a right hand that Uzannavabizch ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzannavabizch also avoids with ease.
As Smith tries to get set, Uzannavabizch tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Terry Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Uzannavabizch counters with a leg kick.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice looking body shot.
Uzannavabizch takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a low kick but Uzannavabizch avoids it.
Uzannavabizch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uzannavabizch tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Uzannavabizch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Uzannavabizch misses.
That kick from Uzannavabizch tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uzannavabizch scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Uzannavabizch misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Uzannavabizch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch staying out of range there.
Uzannavabizch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uzannavabizch takes one to the side of the head.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Uzannavabizch misses with a wild body shot.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Uzannavabizch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uzannavabizch tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Uzannavabizch.
Smith is looking to slow Uzannavabizch down with leg kicks.
Uzannavabizch seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a leg kick but Uzannavabizch sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Uzannavabizch.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uzannavabizch slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzannavabizch.
It looked like Uzannavabizch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith Rushes Uzannavabizch and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Uzannavabizch is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Smith Piles on the pressure and Uzannavabizch crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Smith!
Terry Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Keiran Corkhill enters the cage!

Avila
vs
Corkhill

170 cm
29
158 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

170 cm
28
135 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keiran Corkhill!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Corkhill on that attempt.
Avila throws a big counter combination but Corkhill scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Corkhill dives in for a single leg takedown but Avila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corkhill.
An attempted straight right counter from Avila misses the target.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiran Corkhill.
Avila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corkhill on the side of the head.
Corkhill's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Corkhill's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Avila looks to land a combination. Corkhill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Keiran Corkhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Corkhill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avila pinned against the cage. Avila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill misses with a takedown
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Avila misses with a double jab.
Corkhill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corkhill manages to avoid it.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a three punch combo that has Corkhill backing up. Corkhill nods at Avila to acknowledge the strikes.
Avila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corkhill misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corkhill dives in and grabs Avila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avila pushes down on Corkhill's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill shoots and misses
and Avila counters with a one-two to the body.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Corkhill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corkhill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avila swivels and escapes.
Corkhill misses with a takedown
and Avila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila looks to land a combination. Corkhill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Avila thuds his right hand into Corkhill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avila defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corkhill.
It looked like Avila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corkhill is defended easily by Avila.
Corkhill tries to move into range but Avila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill closes the distance and clinches up with Avila, looking for a takedown. Corkhill pushes Avila against the cage but Avila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corkhill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Corkhill backs up against the cage.
Avila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corkhill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Avila circles away easily
and Avila counters with a three punch combo that has Corkhill backing up. Corkhill nods at Avila to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corkhill circles away quickly and effectively.
Avila sets himself, and Corkhill steps forward looking for the clinch! Avila avoids it this time.
Avila scores with a three punch combo!
Horrible takedown attempt by Corkhill or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a nice body shot.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiran Corkhill.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill shoots for a double leg takedown but Avila sprawls well. He's pushed Corkhill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corkhill can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Corkhill or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
Avila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corkhill.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Corkhill misses with a takedown attempt
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Corkhill closes the distance and clinches up with Avila, looking for a takedown. Corkhill pushes Avila against the cage but Avila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corkhill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Corkhill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avila defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill shoots for a double leg takedown but Avila sprawls well. He's pushed Corkhill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oscar Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila stuffs the takedown attempt from Corkhill. Corkhill gets slowly back to his feet.
Corkhill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corkhill doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Corkhill might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Avila has got the better of the exchanges.
Avila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Corkhill eats them both and turns towards Avila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avila appears to be looking for a big counter.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corkhill thinking.
Corkhill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avila goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been told by Avila's head coaches at Black Hand Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Avila lands a really nice looking cross but Corkhill seems unphased.
Corkhill is trying desperately to land a takedown but Avila is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Corkhill.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Avila circles away easily
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corkhill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Avila dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Avila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corkhill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avila misses with a double jab

and Corkhill counters by moving into the clinch.

Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corkhill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Avila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corkhill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiran Corkhill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill shoots for a double leg takedown but Avila sprawls well. He's pushed Corkhill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Avila. That snapped Corkhill's head back.
Corkhill closes the distance and clinches up with Avila, looking for a takedown. Corkhill pushes Avila against the cage but Avila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Corkhill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corkhill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a nice body shot.
Avila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avila connects with a body shot that sends Corkhill's belly button to the back.
Avila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corkhill has his takedown stuffed
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Corkhill shoots and misses
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corkhill shoots in looking for a takedown but Avila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corkhill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Avila.
Avila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Avila.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corkhill.
Avila seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Keiran Corkhill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corkhill shoots and misses
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avila defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corkhill.
As Corkhill looks to move away, Avila throws a big counter combo bu Corkhill just gets out of the way.
Corkhill misses with a takedown
and Avila counters with a left and a right that stings Corkhill.
Avila lands a nice shot that snaps Corkhill's head back.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila scores with a sloppy right hand. Corkhill should have avoided that one.
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Avila circles away easily
and Corkhill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corkhill misses with a takedown attempt
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corkhill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corkhill's head.
Donk. Avila catches Corkhill right on the button with a cross.
Oscar Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corkhill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Avila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avila, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiel Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay comes to the cage accompanied by Diabolic- Modern Day Future. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Flay
vs
Baird

194 cm
37
202 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

182 cm
29
190 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

SP Ultimate Nutrition
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiel Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay dips to his left and cracks Baird with an uppercut!
Flay slips a jab from Baird.
Baird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baird throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird avoids a wild elbow strike from Flay.
Flay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baird.
Baird changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is looking to land body kicks.
Baird tries to clinch there but Flay circles away.
Flay tried to counter with a leg kick but Baird avoided it.
Flay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baird throws a low kick, looking for Flay's leg but Flay calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flay wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiel Flay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Baird throws a head kick that misses
and Flay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baird. That did some damage!
Flay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flay was well out of range. Poor timing from Baird.
Flay lands a right hook to the body.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flay wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Flay misses with a body shot.
Baird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Flay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flay misses with a hook to the ribs.

Baird gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Flay regains guard.
Flay keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Flay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
My spies in LOD: Gym of the Gods inform me that Baird has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Baird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flay keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Flay is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to control but Flay is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baird controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flay is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Flay feints and then cracks Baird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baird down.
Flay throws a chopping leg kick but Baird manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kiel Flay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baird throws out a leg kick but Flay moves out of range and Baird only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baird motions for Flay to come forward. Baird throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baird shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Flay eats them both and turns towards Baird to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baird throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Baird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baird moves into full mount!
Baird landing strikes from the mount and Flay is in trouble!
Baird takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baird raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Macadam Baird will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Baird swats away the attempt to clinch by Flay.
Baird scores with a jab to the head.
Baird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flay doesn't seem bothered though.
Baird throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Flay shows good takedown defense.

Baird closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay won't allow Baird to pass to mount.

Baird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flay gets full guard.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Flay is retaining full guard.
Flay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Flay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flay but Flay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baird dives in for a single leg takedown but Flay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kiel Flay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Baird scores with a nice head shot.
Baird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baird dives in for a single leg takedown but Flay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baird lands a head kick. Flay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baird shoots in looking for a takedown. Flay tries to sprawl out of it but Baird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baird in his tracks.
Flay throws a head kick but Baird moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flay. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flay.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flay.
A swing and a miss from Flay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baird lands with a nice combination. Flay backs away looking to recover.
Flay throws out a leg kick but Baird moves out of range and Flay only half commits.
Baird throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird lands a lovely overhand right.
Flay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flay scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Flay there.
Nice body kick there by Baird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baird shoots and misses
and Flay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baird misses with a low kick.
Flay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flay wants it to stay on the feet.
Baird misses with a takedown
and Flay counters with a series of strikes. Baird will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiel Flay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Flay misses with a body punch

and Baird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baird is looking to advance position but Flay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Baird is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird wants to control but Flay is having none of it.
Flay throwing strikes here but Baird is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Baird reaches up and holds on to Flay to control the position.
Baird is squirming around, avoiding Flay's attempts to control the action.
Flay prevents Baird from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay avoids the attempt from Baird to control.
Flay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poor strikes thrown by Flay there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baird working to try and regain half guard.
Flay throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Flay wants to control the pace but Baird is squirming around nicely.
Baird is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flay unloads with some shots from mount but Baird bucks and avoids them well.
Baird can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay tries to control but Baird wriggling away.
Baird wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Flay.
Flay trying to control but Baird is having none of it.
Flay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flay avoids the attempt from Baird to control.
Baird is desperately trying to improve his position but Flay has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baird is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baird regains half guard.
Flay is thwarting Baird's attempts to control the position.
Flay is keen to just control but Baird is a slippery customer.
Kiel Flay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baird works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird pulls Flay in close to his closed guard and prevents Flay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiel Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baird has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja comes to the cage accompanied by BassLovers United - I Can't Dance. Mitchell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voices- Rev Theory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Makaaja
vs
Mitchell

180 cm
39
215 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

185 cm
30
210 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Makaaja moves out of range.
Makaaja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makaaja.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaaja walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a right hand that Makaaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaaja also avoids with ease.
Makaaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Makaaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Makaaja avoids it well.
Makaaja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mitchell scores with a takedown into Makaaja's guard.
Mitchell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makaaja's guard.

Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Team Alpha Male inform me that Mitchell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makaaja has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
Makaaja gets full guard.

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

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

Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitchell is aware though and is defending well.

Makaaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Makaaja is keeping the position.

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

Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makaaja is one step ahead there.
Mitchell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mitchell is still trying to improve position.

Mitchell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mitchell wants to reverse the position here. Makaaja has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Mitchell is forced to tap! Mitchell looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riasco's entrance music is The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show. A fine choice. Alan Sansing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Riasco
vs
Sansing

162 cm
24
155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

175 cm
28
150 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Sansing!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sansing connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riasco's hands.
Sansing lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sansing tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riasco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sansing somewhat.
Riasco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sansing sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Riasco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sansing loads up on a big right hand but Riasco slips the punch.
Riasco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sansing scores with a three punch combo!
Sansing throws a series of punches but Riasco moves out of range.
Sansing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riasco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sansing scores with a hook to the body. Riasco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Sansing shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sansing was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riasco is looking to regain half guard here but Sansing keeps moving and retains side control.
Sansing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riasco keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansing working away.
Sansing trying to control the action but Riasco is working from the bottom.
Riasco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sansing off and has taken his back!
Sansing breaks Riasco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sansing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riasco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sansing is one step ahead there.
Riasco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sansing works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sansing there.

Riasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Riasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sansing drops an elbow to the side of Riasco's head.
Riasco trying to control from the bottom.
Riasco won't allow Sansing to pass to mount.
Sansing trying to control the action but Riasco is working from the bottom.
Riasco wants to improve his position but Sansing is controlling well.

Sansing is trying to work for a kimura but Riasco is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco gets back to full guard.
Sansing preventing the sweep.

Riasco working for a triangle but Sansing defends it easily.

Riasco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sansing should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Riasco has tightened it up now! Sansing should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santiago Riasco!
A very excited looking Santiago Riasco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Alan Sansing spoke after the fight, saying 'This fight's not over until my opponent tests negative for performance-enhancing drugs...and given his past history, I doubt that his system's clean.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

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