VCL Fight Night: 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Jefferies
vs
Rosales

191 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jefferies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franco Rosales!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jefferies has Rosales up against the cage in a clinch.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rosales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick and Rosales moves out of range easily.
Rosales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rosales has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jefferies blocks a head kick by Rosales.
Jefferies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jefferies avoids the head kick by Rosales.
Jefferies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jefferies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rosales gets tackled into the cage by Jefferies. Jefferies maintains the clinch.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rosales blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Rosales fails to pull guard.
Jefferies missing with knees to the body.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Rosales 's eye.

It looks like Franco Rosales has been cut.
Rosales is looking to control Jefferies's arms but Jefferies gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rosales has his back to the cage.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
Rosales blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rosales can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferies controls the action.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Rosales blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.

Rosales breaks the clinch.

Jefferies clinches up with Rosales and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferies tries to land knees in the clinch but Rosales avoids the damage to the body.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rosales jumps guard and drags Jefferies to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosales keeping moving, preventing Jefferies from controlling successfully.
Jefferies tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosales is retaining full guard.

Rosales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jefferies wanted to stand there but Rosales had control of the position.

Rosales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jefferies is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jefferies is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Butcher's Block that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies is looking to stand up but Rosales won't let him.

Rosales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferies wants to control from the top but Rosales keeps moving.
Jefferies pushing down on Rosales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Rosales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Rosales clinches with his opponent.
Rosales blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.

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.
Rosales tries to circle away but Jefferies has him pinned against the cage.

Rosales works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Jefferies has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rosales off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rosales avoids the head kick by Jefferies.
Jefferies throws a leg kick that misses.
Rosales tries to counter with a clinch but Jefferies shakes him off and moves away.

Jefferies closes the distance and pushes Rosales back into the cage.
Jefferies dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rosales wants to break free but Jefferies has control.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rosales's defenses.

That has opened up Franco Rosales's cut even more.
Jefferies stalling.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Rosales shrugs off.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rosales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Franco Rosales's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Jim Jefferies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Rosales'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.

Jefferies clinches with his opponent.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
Rosales jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jefferies walks away with a smile on his face. Rosales gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jefferies closes the distance and clinches.
Rosales prevents a body shot from Jefferies.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jefferies takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jefferies lands with a left to the head.
Jefferies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferies displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rosales up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jefferies avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rosales dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies is pressed up against the cage. Rosales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jefferies down to the mat. Jefferies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jim Jefferies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Rosales.
Rosales looks to land a body kick but Jefferies moved away.
Rosales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferies cracks the inside of Rosales's front leg.

Jefferies clinches.
Rosales tries to pull guard but Jefferies forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jefferies will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rosales up against the cage.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
Rosales fails to pull guard.
Jim Jefferies has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.

Franco Rosales's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rosales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jefferies manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jefferies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosales can do to turn this around?
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Jefferies!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Capobianco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alfredo Capobianco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Capobianco
vs
Sharpe

179 cm
27
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Capobianco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanley Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Capobianco enables Sharpe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Capobianco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sharpe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Capobianco has his feet on Sharpe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sharpe is looking to clinch.

Sharpe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Capobianco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sharpe taking a break here but Capobianco is having none of it and regains half guard.
Capobianco trying to control here.
Capobianco wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe working the head and body with strikes.
Capobianco is trying to get back to full guard.
Capobianco is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capobianco's head.
Capobianco tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sharpe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Capobianco dodges it nicely.
Capobianco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Capobianco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sharpe is controlling him.
Capobianco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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.
Capobianco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharpe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Capobianco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharpe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe tries to clinch up.
Sharpe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Capobianco misses with a takedown attempt
and Sharpe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharpe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Capobianco is fending him off so far but Sharpe persists. Nope, Capobianco circles away and we're back to standing.
Capobianco slaps away a takedown attempt from Sharpe, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sharpe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Capobianco quickly recovers to half guard.
Sharpe is thwarting Capobianco's attempts to control the position.
Capobianco gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe trying to control but Capobianco is working from the bottom.
Capobianco wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Capobianco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capobianco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharpe manages to get himself to full guard.
Capobianco wants to pass the guard but Sharpe is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Capobianco has closed the distance and engaged Sharpe in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharpe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Capobianco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alfredo Capobianco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Sharpe.

Sharpe moves into the clinch successfully.

Sharpe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sharpe lands a nice short elbow.
Capobianco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sharpe.
Capobianco trying to control from the bottom.

Capobianco pushes Sharpe off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sharpe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sharpe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Sharpe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Capobianco shoots in for a takedown but Sharpe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharpe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharpe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Capobianco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Capobianco tries to clinch up but Sharpe circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharpe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sharpe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sharpe showed some decent athleticism there.
Sharpe is pressing down on Capobianco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Capobianco is holding on for now.
Capobianco tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe content to control rather than advance.
Sharpe trying to pass the guard but Capobianco defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sharpe slips a nice elbow through Capobianco's hands, connecting with Capobianco's forehead.
Capobianco wants to control but Sharpe is keeping busy.
Capobianco is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Capobianco gets back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Capobianco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back 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.
Capobianco doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharpe circles away.

Sharpe closes the distance and clinches.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Capobianco won't allow it.
Capobianco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sharpe's efforts to push away.
Capobianco lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Stanley Sharpe has been cut.

Sharpe decides to pull guard.
Capobianco wants to stand but Sharpe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sharpe 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.

Capobianco gets to his feet - Sharpe follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sharpe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Capobianco's guard.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.

Capobianco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharpe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sharpe is in close to Capobianco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Capobianco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sharpe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Capobianco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sharpe has Capobianco in his guard.
Capobianco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is controlling Capobianco's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sharpe shoots for a takedown but Capobianco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice combination there by Capobianco.
Capobianco scores with a leg kick.
Sharpe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Capobianco circles away.
As Sharpe looks to move away, Capobianco throws a big counter combo bu Sharpe just gets out of the way.
Alfredo Capobianco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Sharpe.
Capobianco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharpe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharpe misses with a takedown attempt - Capobianco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharpe moves in looking to clinch but Capobianco pushes him off.
Capobianco shoots in for a takedown but Sharpe shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Sharpe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Sharpe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sharpe fails with the takedown.
Capobianco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharpe but Sharpe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Capobianco goes for a double leg but Sharpe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sharpe continues to drive forward.

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

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

Capobianco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharpe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Capobianco trying to keep a closed guard but Sharpe is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capobianco trying to keep a closed guard but Sharpe is proving a slippery customer.
Capobianco wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
Sharpe is working Capobianco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Capobianco is pulling down on Sharpe's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capobianco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sharpe keeping hold of Capobianco's head, controlling as best he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Capobianco fails with the takedown
and Sharpe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfredo Capobianco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sharpe darts in and clinches Capobianco up against the cage.
Capobianco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sharpe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capobianco prevents the takedown attempt.
Capobianco trying to land knees to the body.
Capobianco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sharpe's efforts to push away.
Sharpe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Capobianco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice body kick there by Capobianco.
Capobianco jabs Sharpe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alfredo Capobianco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sharpe has Capobianco up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capobianco landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharpe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sharpe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Capobianco moves into the clinch.
Sharpe jumps guard but Capobianco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Sharpe tightens his grip and picks Capobianco up, before dumping him to the ground. Capobianco manages to land in guard.

Capobianco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stanley Sharpe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Capobianco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharpe goes for a double leg but Capobianco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Capobianco continues to drive forward.
Capobianco dips to his left and cracks Sharpe with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sharpe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Capobianco.

Capobianco rushes Sharpe and presses him up against the cage.
Capobianco has Sharpe pushed against the cage.
Capobianco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharpe is defending well.
Capobianco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Capobianco won't allow it.
Alfredo Capobianco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Capobianco manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alfredo Capobianco.
I think Sharpe 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Sharpe!
A victorious Stanley Sharpe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

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

Waker
vs
Jump

177 cm
26
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

MMA Hype Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Waker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Jump!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jump takes a swing at Waker's ribcage but misses.
Waker looks to land a combination but Jump avoids it well.
Waker lands a jab to the head.
Jump looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Waker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jump.
Jump jabs Waker right on the nose. Waker blinks but takes it well.
Waker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Waker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jump tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Waker is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Jump blocks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jump as Waker shoots in.
It seemed like Jump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waker lands with a nice combination. Jump backs away looking to recover.

Jump is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waker connects with a body shot.
Jump is still on wobbly legs! Can Waker finish him?
Jump looks winded!
Jump walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Jump limp body while Waker jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Waker!
A victorious Ron Waker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chineye Emenochukwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman has chosen im the king as his entrance music. Chineye Emenochukwu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Emenochukwu
vs
Newman

171 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chineye Emenochukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cris Newman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emenochukwu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Newman.

It looks like Chineye Emenochukwu has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Emenochukwu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman misses with a series of wild punches.
Newman cracks Emenochukwu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Emenochukwu throws out a loose jab but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emenochukwu tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Newman. Those never looked like landing.
Emenochukwu throws a hook but Newman blocks it.
Newman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emenochukwu.
Emenochukwu shoots in looking for a takedown but Newman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emenochukwu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emenochukwu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Emenochukwu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newman's half guard.

Emenochukwu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman is trying to stand back up but Emenochukwu is controlling him
Emenochukwu slows the pace down in half guard.
Emenochukwu works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emenochukwu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Newman is trying to escape the mount but Emenochukwu keeps good control and instead manages to take Newman's back.
I would not like to be Newman right now.

Emenochukwu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Emenochukwu 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.
Newman has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Emenochukwu.

Emenochukwu looking to break Newman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Newman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Emenochukwu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Newman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Emenochukwu working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Newman is doing well to defend. Emenochukwu seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Newman is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chineye Emenochukwu!
Cris Newman spoke after the fight, saying 'hes got lucky tonight.,'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Kenny White was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Leonard
vs
White

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny White!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Leonard dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Leonard's head and hops out.
Leonard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
Leonard dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.
As Leonard backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Leonard manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Leonard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonard tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonard somewhat.

Leonard instigates a clinch.
Leonard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leonard avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard blocking some punches.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leonard smiles and moves away.
Leonard fails with the takedown.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Leonard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

White fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leonard to the ground. White is now in Leonard's guard.
Leonard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Leonard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Leonard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Leonard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Leonard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Leonard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonard has his takedown stuffed

and White moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonard tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.

Leonard decides to pull guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.

White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Leonard's legs - danger averted.
Leonard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonard lands an upkick as White stands over him.

Leonard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Kenny White dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Leonard stuffs the takedown.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Leonard with that takedown attempt.
Leonard sets himself, and White steps forward looking for the clinch! Leonard avoids it this time.
No luck for Leonard with that takedown attempt.
Leonard shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White wants to counter with a clinch but Leonard pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to clinch
and Leonard counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leonard throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and checks it nicely.
White is breathing heavily.

Leonard clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leonard manages to break the clinch.

Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Leonard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leonard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard pulls White in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.

Leonard is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to stand up but Leonard won't let him.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Leonard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leonard showed some decent athleticism there.
White wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to control Leonard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
White wants to improve his position but Leonard is controlling well.
Leonard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Leonard is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leonard wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

White is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Leonard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White is not content to let Leonard control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Leonard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leonard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
Leonard shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a right hand that Leonard ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonard also avoids with ease.
Leonard fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard is looking to clinch.
Leonard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leonard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Leonard ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonard did well to prevent White getting side control.

Leonard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. White keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Leonard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Leonard manages to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White trying to control but Leonard is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Leonard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leonard lands with a heel strike from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a couple of digs.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leonard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leonard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leonard duly obliges.

Leonard darts in and clinches White up against the cage.

Leonard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonard tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Leonard on that attempt.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Leonard pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

White throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leonard was covering up waiting for the punch and White finishes the takedown easily into guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.
Leonard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Leonard looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
Leonard is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Leonard.
Well Leonard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Leonard!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Ruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ruff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Live By The Gun. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ruff
vs
Murdock

203 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donny Ruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
Murdock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruff tries for a takedown but Murdock circles away easily
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murdock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Ruff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruff tries to clinch
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruff at a distance.
Ruff misses with a takedown
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Ruff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throws a hook but Ruff avoids it easily.
Ruff shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.

Oooooh!!! Murdock has knocked Ruff down with a huge combo! Murdock steps away and waves a wobbly Ruff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jack Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ruff feints and as Murdock raises his hands in defense, Ruff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruff postures up in Murdock's guard and throws a big left but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruff wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Ruff postures up.
Murdock is pulling down on Ruff's head to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruff throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Murdock working a defensive guard here.
Ruff throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murdock is trying to keep Ruff in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murdock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruff wants to clinch
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.

Ruff is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock moves in close and cracks Ruff with a massive right hand! Ruff, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Murdock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Murdock!
Donny Ruff was interviewed post fight and said 'This Is The Name Of The Game Ya Know You Win Some You Lose Some Unfortunately This Time I Lost I Trained And Preped So Much For This Fight And Its Been A Great Fight See Y'all Later Fans'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Touch This - Mc Hammer . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammer
vs
Ysengrin

203 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukas Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bors Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ysengrin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Ysengrin misses with a looping right.
Hammer throws a hook but Ysengrin avoids it easily.
Ysengrin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the body.
Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Ysengrin's belly button to the back.
Ysengrin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Ysengrin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Ysengrin presses Hammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ysengrin pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Ysengrin lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer lands a left hand.
Hammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ysengrin or not.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin is trying to pull guard but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Ysengrin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammer is keeping busy.
Ysengrin looking to slow down the pace here.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ysengrin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lukas Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bors Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ysengrin darts in looking for a takedown but Hammer gets double underhooks and turns Ysengrin into the cage.
Ysengrin lands a jab.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Ysengrin tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ysengrin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ysengrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Ysengrin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ysengrin fails with the takedown
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ysengrin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Ysengrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Ysengrin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer scores with a leg kick.
Hammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ysengrin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Donk. Hammer catches Ysengrin right on the button with a cross.
Ysengrin throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin jabs Hammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammer throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ysengrin digs a good body shot into Hammer's ribs.
Hammer connects with the punch.
Ysengrin lands a nice looking body shot.
Ysengrin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ysengrin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer scores with a kick to the body.
Ysengrin misses with a straight right.
Ysengrin throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab by Ysengrin.
Hammer pushes Ysengrin away with a front kick.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ysengrin! But no joy.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Ysengrin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammer throws a push kick but Ysengrin slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ysengrin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Hammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer thuds his shin into the meat of Ysengrin's side.
Hammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ysengrin tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer is looking to wear down Ysengrin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer takes a swing at Ysengrin's ribcage but misses.

Ysengrin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Hammer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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

Ysengrin has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Ysengrin to work.
Ysengrin misses with the head strike.
Hammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin wants a takedown.
Ysengrin wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Bors Ysengrin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ysengrin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ysengrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ysengrin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lukas Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bors Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a body punch.

Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ysengrin can do to turn this around?
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ysengrin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer connects with the punch.
Ysengrin throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Ysengrin misses
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ysengrin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammer. Hammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ysengrin throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin misses with a hook.
Ysengrin lunges at Hammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammer's hand.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
A big left from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ysengrin looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Lukas Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer lands with a slapping head kick.
Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Ysengrin avoids a kick to the body.
Ysengrin lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ysengrin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Hammer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Hammer misses with a leg kick.
Ysengrin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer tries to bum rush Ysengrin with a series of wild strikes but Ysengrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ysengrin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Ysengrin with that takedown attempt.
Hammer punishes Ysengrin's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Hammer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Ysengrin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ysengrin swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer throws a head kick that Ysengrin semi-blocks.
Ysengrin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ysengrin swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Ysengrin looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Hammer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ysengrin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ysengrin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick

and Ysengrin counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ysengrin on the ground.

Ysengrin is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammer is defending well.
Bors Ysengrin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin laying and praying for a moment but Hammer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hammer trying to hold on to Ysengrin's head to control him but Ysengrin postures up.

Ysengrin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it.
Hammer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Ysengrin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammer tries to get out of the position.

Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ysengrin is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good standup being displayed there by Ysengrin as he connects with a hook.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ysengrin misses with a straight right.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ysengrin walks into a straight right hand from Hammer.
Ysengrin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ysengrin misses with a straight left.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Ysengrin's leg. Ysengrin is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukas Hammer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hammer!
Lukas Hammer made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Gaines told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Alves
vs
Gaines

176 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alves tries to sprawl but Gaines drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gaines looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines working Alves over with strikes.
Gaines sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaines controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaines in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaines stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Gaines is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Gaines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaines not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gaines dives into side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gaines avoids the body shot from Alves.
Gaines changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but Gaines manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alves is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaines.
Alves is looking to counter punch.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaines has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gaines.

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.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Gaines goes for a double leg but Alves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alves continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Gaines shoots in.
Gaines tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gaines gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gaines gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Gaines will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaines tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alves defends well and Gaines ends up having to push Alves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Gaines uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaines feints the counter takedown.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaines circles away quickly and effectively.

Gaines looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
Gaines landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gaines content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaines lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Alves will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gaines goes for a double leg but Alves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alves continues to drive forward.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves is looking for a counter combo.
Alves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaines is out of range and Alves settles back down.
Gaines drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alves defends it well.
Greg Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alves looks for the body kick but Gaines saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaines or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves, which made it look bad.
Michael Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gaines.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves blocks a head kick by Gaines.
It looked like Alves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Gaines closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alves wants to control but Gaines is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaines throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines working Alves over with strikes.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Gaines not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been informed that Gaines has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaines seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alves has hold of Gaines's hands but Gaines slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gaines slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaines landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gaines slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Gaines frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alves is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Alves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alves tries to get out of the position.
Gaines in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Alves is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gaines! Alves is hurt baaadly! Gaines is firing away with more strikes - Alves is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Gaines!

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31%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lumberjack Song - Monty Python. Pierre Landry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bruce Lee
vs
Landry

173 cm
25
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

MMA Hype Apparel
Sun-Tzu

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Landry!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee throws a front kick aimed at Landry's knee but Landry avoids it well.
Bruce Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landry wants to clinch

and Bruce Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Landry!

Bruce Lee has hold of Landry's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Landry tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bruce Lee cranks the arm and Landry screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Landry, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mohammed Bruce Lee!
Pierre Landry spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a tough man and a good fighter. Me was the better man tonight. But to all my fans.... The Lumberjack will be Back!'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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