VCL Fight Night: 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Sperry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Nuts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nuts
vs
Sperry

190 cm
21
139 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

167 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chief Sperry!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Nuts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuts scores with a jab to the body.
Sperry dodges the punch combination from Nuts.

Sperry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sperry landing with the ground and pound.
Sperry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Sperry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nuts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sperry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nuts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sperry keeping moving, preventing Nuts from controlling successfully.

Sperry wriggles free and stands up.
Nuts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Sperry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nuts to the ground. Sperry is now in Nuts's guard.
Sperry throws a big elbow that misses.

Nuts manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sperry.
Nuts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sperry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sperry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nuts tries to roll over but Sperry keeps him under control.
Sperry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nuts's head.
Nice strikes from Sperry there.
Ground and pound from Sperry.
Sperry stalling.
Sperry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nuts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sperry lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sperry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Sperry.
Nice strikes from Sperry there.
Sperry winds up and cracks Nuts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sperry winds up and cracks Nuts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sperry working over Nuts with some ground and pound. Nuts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nuts is in trouble now - Sperry has advanced to mount!
Nuts is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nuts tries to hold on but Sperry postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sperry working the ground and pound effectively.
Sperry avoids the attempt from Nuts to control.
Sperry lands with some strikes.
Sperry raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuts's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sperry working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Nuts turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sperry off and cradles Nuts's limp body as Sperry celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Chief Sperry!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevaughn Aldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aldridge might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smooth Criminal By Michael Jackson. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Aldridge
vs
Rogan

194 cm
19
217 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
203 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevaughn Aldridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldridge throws a head kick that Rogan semi-blocks.

It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
Rogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldridge tries to sprawl out of it but Rogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aldridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aldridge!

Rogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aldridge to the mat! Aldridge manages to get full guard.
Aldridge keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
Rogan preventing the sweep.
Aldridge can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aldridge 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.
Rogan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rogan prevents Aldridge from improving his position.
Rogan wants to control but Aldridge is keeping him busy.
Aldridge gets back to full guard.
Aldridge keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge pulls Rogan in to control the position.
Aldridge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aldridge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogan throws a strike but Aldridge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Aldridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aldridge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rogan 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.
Aldridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aldridge sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge stopping the sweep attempt from Rogan.
Rogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Rogan working for a triangle but Aldridge defends it easily.

Aldridge decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rogan, up you get!
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt - Aldridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogan looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge lands a high kick!

Aldridge closes the distance and clinches.
Aldridge scores with a knee to the head.
Aldridge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aldridge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aldridge leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Aldridge.
A right hand to the body from Aldridge.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge lands a good knee to the midsection. Rogan won't want to take too many of those.
Aldridge effectively controlling the action here.
Aldridge lands a nice uppercut.
Aldridge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldridge lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aldridge.
Aldridge slowing the pace effectively.
Aldridge lands an elbow that stopped Rogan in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Joe Rogan's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aldridge.
Aldridge connects with a knee to the head.

The cut above Joe Rogan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aldridge obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevaughn Aldridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aldridge steps into range and cracks Rogan with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Rogan flops backwards and Aldridge dives into his guard looking to finish!
Aldridge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldridge preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at V C L training center (HOME OF THE TRUE CHAMPION inform us that Rogan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Further stalling from Aldridge.
Aldridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogan is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aldridge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Joe Rogan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rogan shoots in but Aldridge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rogan shoots for a takedown but Aldridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Aldridge circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rogan drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Aldridge follows Rogan to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevaughn Aldridge!
Our winner, Kevaughn Aldridge, 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.
Joe Rogan was interviewed post fight and said 'I Blame God for this Loss. He just wasn't with me tonight.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Nikolov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McGuire
vs
Nikolov

190 cm
18
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolov missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nikolov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nikolov throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nikolov sprawls and moves away.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolov throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolov misses with the combination.
Nikolov throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Nikolov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolov cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolov cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nikolov misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikolov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Nikolov misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
McGuire slips a straight right by Nikolov.
Nikolov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Nikolov to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 Chase Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase Angelov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lamar Jonhson's chin.

Angelov
vs
Jonhson

195 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Angelov!
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, Lamar Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson throws a body shot but no joy.

Angelov moves into the clinch.

Jonhson pulls Angelov into guard.
Jonhson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Angelov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Jonhson tries to keep at a distance but Angelov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Jonhson blocks it.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Jonhson's ribcage.
Jonhson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jonhson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jonhson looks winded!
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Jonhson's ribcage.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonhson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Jonhson's ribcage.
Jonhson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonhson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jonhson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Jonhson's ribcage.
Jonhson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jonhson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angelov has him pressed against the cage.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Jonhson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Jonhson tries for a takedown but Angelov manages to get underhooks.
Chase Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Jonhson.
Jonhson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jonhson is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.

Jonhson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Angelov parries the strikes from Jonhson easily there. Jonhson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Angelov to escape.
Angelov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jonhson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jonhson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Angelov to see if he's OK.
Jonhson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Angelov is avoiding damage well.
Angelov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Jonhson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jonhson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson is looking to take a break and control but Angelov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angelov is pushing Jonhson's head away, looking to escape. Jonhson manages to hold on to the position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lamar Jonhson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theros Ironfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Duterte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duterte is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by im just a kid. Lance Duterte acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ironfist
vs
Duterte

184 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Machiavelli Boutique

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theros Ironfist!
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, Lance Duterte!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duterte misses with a head kick.
Duterte motions for Ironfist to come forward. Duterte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ironfist scores with a one two! Duterte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ironfist throws a series of punches but Duterte avoids them all with ease.
Duterte tries a head kick but it misses.
Ironfist blocks a head kick by Duterte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironfist. Duterte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ironfist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Ironfist.
A nice combination there by Ironfist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duterte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ironfist.
Ironfist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duterte. Duterte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ironfist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ironfist's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ironfist duly obliges.
Duterte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironfist fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfist shoots in for a double leg but Duterte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ironfist avoids the head kick by Duterte.
Some bone on bone action there as Ironfist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ironfist half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duterte scores with a jab to the head.
Ironfist connects with a body shot that sends Duterte's belly button to the back.
Ironfist connects with a jab.
Ironfist misses with a double jab.
A combination from Ironfist does no damage.

Oooooh!!! Ironfist has knocked Duterte down with a huge combo! Ironfist steps away and waves a wobbly Duterte back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duterte thows a body kick. Ironfist tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Ironfist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duterte to the ground. Ironfist is now in Duterte's guard.
Ironfist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ironfist is breathing heavily.
Duterte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironfist is one step ahead there.
Ironfist prevents Duterte from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duterte wants to stand but Ironfist is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duterte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ironfist.
Ironfist wants to pass the guard but Duterte is keeping the position.
Ironfist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duterte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ironfist is controlling him.
Ironfist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ironfist chips away with some ground and pound.
Duterte working a defensive guard here.

Duterte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfist distracts Duterte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ironfist trying to control but Duterte is working from the bottom.
Duterte looking for a sweep. Not yet Duterte, not yet.

Duterte pushes Ironfist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ironfist connects with a right hand. Duterte shakes it off.
Ironfist moves out of range as Duterte throws a body kick.

Duterte tries to sprawl but Ironfist drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Duterte has one foot on Ironfist's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironfist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Duterte.
Ironfist half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duterte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ironfist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte tries a head kick but it misses.

Oooooh!!! Ironfist has knocked Duterte down with a huge combo! Ironfist steps away and waves a wobbly Duterte back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Lance Duterte has been cut.
Ironfist is working the combinations to good effect here.
Duterte throws a push kick but Ironfist slaps the foot to one side.
Ironfist appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Ironfist sends Duterte crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ironfist is motioning to the referee to let Duterte up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Duterte is rocked!
Ironfist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duterte misses the shot to the body.
Duterte is still on wobbly legs! Can Ironfist finish him?
A shot to the liver by Ironfist. Beautiful body shot.
Ironfist fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Duterte out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Theros Ironfist!
Theros Ironfist was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Lance Duterte had this to say: 'i cant believed this shit.,'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Orphan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mad Dog Iii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blood Orphan's chin.

Dog Iii
vs
Orphan

184 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blood Orphan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Orphan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog Iii.
Orphan misses the jab.
Orphan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dog Iii counters with a body kick that stops Orphan in his tracks momentarily.
Orphan lands a jab to the head.
Orphan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dog Iii punishes Orphan's body with a nice straight punch.
Orphan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog Iii scores with a jab.
Orphan cracks Dog Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Orphan closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dog Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dog Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Orphan.
Orphan lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Orphan.
Dog Iii is trying to stall.
Orphan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog Iii or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orphan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog Iii backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dog Iii fails to land.
Orphan works on Dog Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Dog Iii is breathing heavily.
Dog Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Orphan controls his hands.
Orphan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orphan.
Dog Iii being controlled against the cage.
Dog Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Orphan controls the action.
Orphan cracks Dog Iii with a nice body shot.
Orphan lands with a left to the head.
Orphan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Orphan.
Orphan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orphan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orphan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orphan scores with a shot to the side of Dog Iii's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orphan lands with a right to the head.
Orphan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orphan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Orphan - that landed with a thud.
Dog Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orphan lands an uppercut.
Orphan lands a nice shot to the body.
Orphan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Orphan.
Orphan presses Dog Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orphan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Orphan.
Orphan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orphan gets through Dog Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Dog Iii is rocked!
Orphan throws a big uppercut that drops Dog Iii! More strikes from Orphan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dog Iii lies dazed against the cage as Orphan celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blood Orphan!
Blood Orphan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '1-3 huh?? Man that sucks. I guess were both getting cut'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson comes to the cage accompanied by Mantis-Snapped. MacAuliffe has chosen Notorious by Duran Duran as his entrance music. Baeddan MacAuliffe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Benson
vs
MacAuliffe

175 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Benson!
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, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAuliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benson fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacAuliffe!
MacAuliffe scores with a push kick.
Benson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacAuliffe defends well and Benson ends up having to push MacAuliffe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacAuliffe wants to counter with a clinch but Benson pushes him away.
Benson dives in and grabs MacAuliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacAuliffe pushes down on Benson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from MacAuliffe.
Benson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAuliffe scores with a punch to the head.
MacAuliffe lands with a shot to the body.

Benson shoots in and bounces MacAuliffe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Benson defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacAuliffe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Benson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacAuliffe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benson is one step ahead there.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position but Benson postures up.
MacAuliffe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
MacAuliffe can't keep his opponent in guard - Benson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Benson is working for a kimura but MacAuliffe is defending it quite comfortably.

Benson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benson is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benson is looking for a kimura here.

Benson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Benson is working for a kimura but MacAuliffe is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe is trying to control but can't.
MacAuliffe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

MacAuliffe actively working from the bottom here.
MacAuliffe is looking to control Benson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacAuliffe avoid being mounted?

Benson is looking for a kimura but MacAuliffe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benson to get the leverage.
MacAuliffe moves into full guard.

MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Benson defends easily.

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

Benson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacAuliffe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

MacAuliffe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benson taking a bit of punishment here - MacAuliffe scoring with strikes.
MacAuliffe working away.
Benson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacAuliffe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Benson is keeping him busy.
Benson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Benson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Benson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacAuliffe can pounce on him.
A right-left combo lands from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benson shoots in looking for a takedown but MacAuliffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from MacAuliffe as Benson shoots in.
Benson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacAuliffe scores with a kick to the body.
MacAuliffe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacAuliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Benson. Benson gets slowly back to his feet.
MacAuliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benson if he has to take too many more of those.
Benson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MacAuliffe lands with a good body shot.
MacAuliffe lands a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe feints a jab promting Benson to slip. MacAuliffe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacAuliffe throws a series of strikes that have Benson backpedaling.
MacAuliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacAuliffe throws a nice head kick!

Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Benson is pushing down on MacAuliffe's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacAuliffe is fighting to maintain full guard but Benson has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacAuliffe moves into full guard.

Benson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacAuliffe dives on top into guard.

Benson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benson, not yet.

Benson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacAuliffe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.
MacAuliffe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacAuliffe with a nice head shot there.

MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacAuliffe working some strikes from top position.
MacAuliffe works over Benson with some ground and pound from guard.

Benson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacAuliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacAuliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacAuliffe postures up and lands a big shot to Benson's brow.

MacAuliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Benson working for a triangle but MacAuliffe defends it easily.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe slips nicely into half guard.
Benson manages to get to full guard.
Benson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Benson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benson keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.

Benson looking for a guillotine here but MacAuliffe defends easily.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that MacAuliffe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Benson working for a triangle but MacAuliffe defends it easily.

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.
MacAuliffe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacAuliffe works over Benson with some ground and pound from guard.

Benson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacAuliffe is aware though and is defending well.
MacAuliffe works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Benson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacAuliffe pulls his head out easily.

MacAuliffe seems to be looking for submissions.
Benson wants to get back to full guard.
MacAuliffe controlling the action here.

Benson actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A right-left combo lands from MacAuliffe.
Benson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacAuliffe as he avoids it easily.
MacAuliffe scores with a three punch combo!
Benson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benson looks for a takedown but MacAuliffe sprawls well.
MacAuliffe throws a front kick that sends Benson stumbling back into the cage.
A nice combination there by MacAuliffe.

Benson is rocked!
MacAuliffe throws a series of strikes that have Benson backpedaling.
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAuliffe scores with a one two! Benson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacAuliffe rushes Benson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Benson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. MacAuliffe Piles on the pressure and Benson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Baeddan MacAuliffe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated James Benson had this to say: 'Great fight tonight.I Wish the best of luck to my opponent for his future...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Stewart
vs
Turner

183 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Stewart saw it coming and moves away.

Turner tries to sprawl but Stewart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turner won't allow Stewart to pass to mount.
Stewart trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is controlling Stewart's trapped leg to prevent Stewart from advancing to side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stewart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Turner is having none of it.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart.
Stewart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turner is trying is best to control the position here.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stewart thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stewart winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Stewart is working for a submission of some sort.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Turner is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turner is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stewart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stewart stalling.
Turner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stewart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four 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.
Stewart is pressing down on Turner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turner is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Stewart there.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stewart lands a nice short elbow.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stewart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stewart drops an elbow to the side of Turner's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stewart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Stewart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stewart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stewart trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Stewart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Turner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stewart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Stewart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stewart is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stewart cracks Turner with a big elbow.
Stewart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Turner some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart working away.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Turner some visible discomfort.
Stewart lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stewart controls the position from side control.
Stewart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stewart wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Stewart cracks Turner with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Stewart works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Stewart throws a strike aimed at the side of Turner's head but Turner avoids it well.
Stewart trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
Stewart throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turner is trying to control Stewart's posture but Stewart avoids it.
Turner taking punishment in the form of punches.

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.

Stewart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Stewart throwing strikes but Turner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stewart defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stewart crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Stewart gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Stewart manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ben Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Turner lands but Stewart takes it in his stride.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance

so Stewart counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.
Stewart trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Stewart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stewart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.

Stewart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turner's half guard.
Stewart trying to control the pace.

Stewart is working for a submission of some sort.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stewart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Stewart seems to be looking for submissions.
Turner wants to control but Stewart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stewart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ben Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart is stalling here. Turner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stewart seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Turner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Turner.
I think Stewart 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Stewart!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Stewart 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
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Linwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gomez
vs
Linwood

169 cm
20
163 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Sun-Tzu

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osvaldo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Linwood!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Linwood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomez gets back to half guard.
Gomez keeping hold of Linwood's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Linwood is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Linwood is controlling well.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
Linwood is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.
Linwood prevents Gomez from improving his position.
Linwood thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linwood throwing shots but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Linwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Linwood lands a nice short elbow.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Linwood is very close to passing his half guard.
Linwood thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Linwood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Gomez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gomez controlling the position well.
Linwood wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy.
Linwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Linwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gomez is looking to control Linwood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomez taking some punishment here, with Linwood in his half guard.
Gomez gets back to full guard.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Linwood postures up.
Gomez pulls Linwood in close to his closed guard and prevents Linwood from doing any damage or advancing position.
Linwood with a nice head shot there.
Linwood throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomez has control of Linwood's left arm, preventing Linwood from doing any damage.
Linwood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linwood landing with the ground and pound.
Linwood throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Linwood throws a big right hand that misses.
Linwood wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Linwood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Linwood is proving a slippery customer.
Linwood won't allow Gomez to sweep him here.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linwood manages to get himself to full guard.

Gomez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Linwood is on top in guard.

Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomez tries to get out of the position.
Linwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linwood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomez is pulling down on Linwood's head. It's preventing any offense from Linwood, at least for the moment.
Gomez 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linwood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Linwood being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A good leg kick by Gomez.
Gomez slips a jab from Linwood.
Linwood throws a hook to the side of Gomez's head but Gomez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Linwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez throws a push kick but Linwood slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Linwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Linwood tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linwood misses with a combination
and Gomez counters with a leg kick.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linwood.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is looking to land body kicks.
Linwood throws a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez needs to keep his hands up - Linwood had a free shot at his head there.
Gomez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Linwood.
Linwood misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez cracks the inside of Linwood's front leg.
Gomez checks a low kick from Linwood.
Linwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Linwood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Linwood fails to land the takedown.
Gomez scores with a kick to the body.
Linwood is breathing heavily.
Gomez throws a body punch but Linwood moves out of range.
Linwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gomez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Linwood fails to land the takedown.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linwood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Linwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Gomez lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez lands a head shot.
Osvaldo Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez throws a head kick but Linwood moves out of range.
Linwood raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A left lands for Gomez.
Linwood slips under a jab from Gomez.
Linwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.

Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Linwood.
Linwood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Osvaldo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Linwood.
Linwood takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Felix Linwood has been cut.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Linwood avoids the damage to the body.
Linwood being controlled against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gomez connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stalling in the clinch but Linwood improves position.
Linwood jumps guard but Gomez stands there with Linwood around his waist. Linwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Linwood up against the cage.
Gomez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Linwood.
Gomez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Linwood.
Gomez lands a nice knee to the body.
Gomez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gomez looking to throw knees to the head but Linwood is blocking nicely.
Linwood fails to pull guard.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but Linwood blocks it.
Linwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Felix Linwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osvaldo Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linwood.
Gomez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Linwood manages to circle out of the way.

Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomez stalling the fight.
Gomez looking to throw knees to the head but Linwood is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Linwood goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez jabs Linwood right on the nose. Linwood blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez connects with a jab.
A combination from Linwood does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osvaldo Gomez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Linwood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A jab from Gomez does it's job there.
Linwood staying out of range there.
Linwood blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Linwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomez momentarily.

Gomez closes the distance and pushes Linwood back into the cage.
Gomez looking to throw knees to the head but Linwood is blocking nicely.
Linwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomez lands a knee to the head.
Linwood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.
Linwood tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Linwood drops back down to his feet.
Osvaldo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Linwood.
Linwood is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Linwood gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez wants to control but Linwood is keeping busy.
Linwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linwood prevents Gomez from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Linwood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez moves into full guard.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez seems keen to control Linwood's posture.
Gomez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linwood trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez 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.
Linwood content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Linwood postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Linwood is one step ahead there.
Gomez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gomez throws a solid leg kick but Linwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gomez.
A nice side step and Linwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Linwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Linwood throws a combination. Gomez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Linwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gomez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Linwood down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Linwood.

Gomez has managed to clinch.
Gomez lands a knee to the body.
Linwood can't get the takedown.
Gomez working Linwood over with knees to the body.
Gomez connects with a knee to the head.
Gomez connects with a knee to the head.
Linwood takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Gomez.
Gomez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gomez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Linwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Linwood trying to control the position but instead, Gomez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Linwood into the cage.
Gomez with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a knee strike.
Linwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomez lands a jab to the nose.
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Linwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Linwood tries to avoid it.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Linwood.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Linwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Linwood throws a right hand that misses

and Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Linwood is defending well for now.
Gomez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gomez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gomez landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osvaldo Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jistaro Swiggisimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DropKick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Warrior's Code as his entrance music. Jistaro Swiggisimo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Swiggisimo
vs
Murphy

190 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Machiavelli Boutique

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jistaro Swiggisimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DropKick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swiggisimo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Swiggisimo misses.
A big left from Swiggisimo misses.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Jistaro Swiggisimo has been cut.
Jistaro Swiggisimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swiggisimo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swiggisimo loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Swiggisimo avoids it with no problem.
Swiggisimo misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swiggisimo misses with a looping right.
A big right from Swiggisimo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swiggisimo throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Swiggisimo drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swiggisimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swiggisimo is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swiggisimo throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Swiggisimo landing with the ground and pound.
Swiggisimo stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Swiggisimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swiggisimo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swiggisimo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swiggisimo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swiggisimo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swiggisimo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swiggisimo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Swiggisimo slips an elbow through the middle.
Swiggisimo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy wants to control but Swiggisimo passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiggisimo slows the pace down in half guard.
Swiggisimo slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Swiggisimo is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swiggisimo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swiggisimo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swiggisimo lands with a punch from half guard.

Murphy is rocked!
Swiggisimo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Swiggisimo finish him?
Swiggisimo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Murphy quite badly. Murphy pulls Swiggisimo in close trying to recover. Swiggisimo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Murphy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Murphy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jistaro Swiggisimo!
In defeat, DropKick Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was a wicked pisser.'.