MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uoy Kcuf (ranked 8482 p4p, 658 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 6814 p4p, 598 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kcuf
vs
Reigns

205 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uoy Kcuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reigns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Kcuf bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kcuf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kcuf stalks Reigns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reigns's face. Reigns staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Roman Reigns has been cut.
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!
Kcuf misses with a combination

and Reigns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kcuf has one foot on Reigns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Reigns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Kcuf moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Kcuf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reigns as he jumps to the side.
Kcuf keeps the fight on the outside.
Kcuf walks into a straight right hand from Reigns.

Kcuf moves into the clinch successfully.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kcuf smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kcuf darts in looking for a takedown but Reigns gets double underhooks and turns Kcuf into the cage.
Kcuf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reigns avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uoy Kcuf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reigns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Reigns shoots in and bounces Kcuf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kcuf manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kcuf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reigns tries to clinch but Kcuf moves out of range.
Kcuf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kcuf swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Reigns.

Kcuf closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kcuf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reigns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reigns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kcuf gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kcuf breaks from the clinch.
Kcuf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reigns circles away.
Kcuf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reigns moves in looking to clinch but Kcuf pushes him off.
Reigns's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *PFC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reigns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uoy Kcuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kcuf darts in looking for a takedown but Reigns gets double underhooks and turns Kcuf into the cage.
Reigns wants to counter the offense by Kcuf and move into the clinch position.
Kcuf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reigns sprawls well. Reigns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kcuf gets slowly back to his feet.
Reigns 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.
Kcuf tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range.
Kcuf shoots in looking for a takedown. Reigns tries to sprawl out of it but Kcuf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reigns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reigns lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Kcuf shows good takedown defense.
Kcuf is looking to counter punch.
Reigns works Kcuf's body with a nice hook.

Reigns scores with a takedown into Kcuf's guard.

Kcuf is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reigns presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kcuf is breathing heavily.
Reigns tries to break the clinch but Kcuf is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kcuf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reigns moves in looking to clinch but Kcuf pushes him off.
Reigns fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Reigns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kcuf circles away.
Kcuf looks to land a right hand but Reigns moved out of range.
Kcuf slaps away a takedown attempt from Reigns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Kcuf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reigns goes for a double leg but Kcuf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kcuf continues to drive forward.
Reigns stuffs the takedown.
Kcuf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reigns circles away.
Kcuf closes the distance and clinches up with Reigns, looking for a takedown. Kcuf pushes Reigns against the cage but Reigns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uoy Kcuf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Reigns's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

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

Kcuf kicks Reigns off and gets back to his feet.
Kcuf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Kcuf moves into the clinch.
Reigns stalling in the clinch but Kcuf improves position.
Reigns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kcuf to keep the fight standing.
Reigns is trying to pull guard but Kcuf has him pressed against the cage.

Kcuf gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kcuf decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kcuf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kcuf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kcuf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Kcuf does no damage.
Kcuf misses with a low kick.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Kcuf shows good takedown defense.
Uoy Kcuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Reigns.
Kcuf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kcuf looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well.
Kcuf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reigns counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reigns with a hook.

Reigns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns trying to control the position but Kcuf is working away.
Reigns tries to get to his feet but Kcuf is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Reigns in his guard.
Kcuf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns stops Kcuf from standing up.
Reigns trying to control but Kcuf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kcuf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kcuf is working for a submission of some sort.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Kcuf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kcuf prevents Reigns from standing back up.

Kcuf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reigns is just riding it out for now. Kcuf eventually gives up the hold.
Uoy Kcuf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reigns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kcuf.

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.
Kcuf thows a huge punch but Reigns dodges it nicely.
Reigns tries to roll over but Kcuf keeps him under control.
Reigns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kcuf.
Reigns tries to roll over but Kcuf keeps him under control.

Kcuf is looking for a kimura but Reigns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kcuf to get the leverage.
Kcuf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reigns misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Reigns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kcuf.
Reigns wants to control but Kcuf is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reigns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kcuf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uoy Kcuf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Reigns's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kcuf throws a leg kick

and Reigns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reigns.

Kcuf manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Reigns goes for a takedown attempt but Kcuf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reigns works over Kcuf's head and body with a nice combination.
Reigns shoots in looking for a takedown but Kcuf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reigns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kcuf tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it.
Reigns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kcuf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reigns as he jumps to the side.
Reigns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kcuf is defended easily by Reigns.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kcuf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kcuf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kcuf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uoy Kcuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Reigns.
Kcuf is looking to clinch but Reigns is avoiding it.
Reigns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kcuf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Reigns.

Reigns moves into the clinch.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Kcuf holds him up against the cage and eventually Reigns drops back down to his feet.

Kcuf breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns goes for a double leg but Kcuf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kcuf continues to drive forward.
Kcuf throws a combination. Reigns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reigns throws a head kick but Kcuf moves out of range.
Kcuf throws a nice looking combination but Reigns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kcuf has his takedown stuffed

and Reigns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kcuf manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kcuf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Reigns with that takedown attempt.
Kcuf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reigns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns stuffs the takedown.
Reigns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kcuf is fending him off so far but Reigns persists. Nope, Kcuf circles away and we're back to standing.

Kcuf closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns is trying to stall.

Kcuf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kcuf moves in looking to clinch but Reigns pushes him off.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Kcuf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kcuf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Reigns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kcuf quickly recovers to half guard.

Kcuf manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kcuf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kcuf throws a big counter combination but Reigns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Kcuf moves into the clinch successfully.
Kcuf is trying to push Reigns away but Reigns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reigns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reigns jumps guard but Kcuf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kcuf has him pressed against the cage.
Kcuf lands with a left to the head.
Roman Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uoy Kcuf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reigns looking to throw knees to the head but Kcuf is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uoy Kcuf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kcuf 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uoy Kcuf!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ura Cone (ranked 5359 p4p, 519 weight class) and Jake Williams (ranked 25797 p4p, 742 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cone
vs
Williams

150 cm
25
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ura Cone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams throws a nice head kick!

Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cone dives into side control.

Williams is trying to improve his position.

Cone decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Cone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Cone is dominant here and he's now got Williams's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cone really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cone has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Williams! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cone gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ura Cone!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Hightower (ranked 8802 p4p, 668 weight class) and Eli Jones (ranked 5737 p4p, 551 weight class). George Hightower had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hightower
vs
Jones

190 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Hightower!
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, Eli Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hightower misses.
Hightower slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hightower on the side of the head.
Jones's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *PFC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hightower shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Hightower could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hightower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Hightower. Hightower gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hightower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hightower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hightower.
Jones steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hightower is out on his feet! Jones sets himself and nearly takes Hightower's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eli Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Allen (ranked 4882 p4p, 470 weight class) and Sam Sung (ranked 5634 p4p, 546 weight class). Malik Allen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Allen
vs
Sung

225 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Sung!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Allen gets caught napping as Sung dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
Sung has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sung pushes down on Allen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sung on the ground.
Sung works his way into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sam Sung!
After the fight, Sam Sung was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Killsonsight (ranked 4165 p4p, 409 weight class) and Jerry Perry (ranked 4712 p4p, 457 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Killsonsight
vs
Perry

190 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Killsonsight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Perry!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Perry.

It looks like Mike Killsonsight has been cut.
Perry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killsonsight.
Perry thows a leg kick but Killsonsight checks it

and Killsonsight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Perry trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Perry wants to get back to full guard.

Killsonsight is looking for a kimura here.
Perry is looking to control Killsonsight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perry avoid being mounted?
Perry misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry wants to get back to full guard but Killsonsight has passed into side control.

Killsonsight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Killsonsight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Perry is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Killsonsight is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Perry tries to hold on but Killsonsight pushes him away.
Perry looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Perry defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Killsonsight's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perry is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Killsonsight gets his way!
Perry is in bad spot here.

Perry fending off the submission attempt from Killsonsight.

Perry defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to control but Killsonsight is working from the bottom.
Killsonsight keeping full guard, as Perry tries to pass.

Killsonsight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killsonsight is trying to control the position but Perry postures up.
Perry trying to control but Killsonsight is working from the bottom.

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.
Killsonsight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Perry trying to keep a closed guard but Killsonsight is proving a slippery customer.
Killsonsight trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killsonsight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killsonsight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Killsonsight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Killsonsight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Perry leaves Killsonsight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perry swats away the attempt to clinch by Killsonsight.
Killsonsight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perry's waist but Perry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killsonsight off to one side.
Perry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killsonsight avoids it really well and circles away.
Perry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killsonsight circles away.
Perry swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Killsonsight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perry won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Perry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perry tries to bench press Killsonsight off him but Killsonsight keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight landing strikes.
Perry tries to buck Killsonsight off but Killsonsight is having none of it.
Killsonsight looks up at the clock and then as Perry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Killsonsight smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Killsonsight controlling the position.
Killsonsight seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Perry for as long as he can get away with.

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.
Killsonsight wants to control but Perry is keeping him busy.
Perry is looking to get back to his feet here but Killsonsight is keeping cool and he's managed to take Perry's back.

Killsonsight looking for the choke but no joy.
Killsonsight has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Perry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killsonsight has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Killsonsight looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Perry right now.
Killsonsight is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Perry right now.
Perry trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perry defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Killsonsight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killsonsight controlling Perry's posture.
Killsonsight keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killsonsight wants to sweep but no luck.
Perry wants to control from the top but Killsonsight keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killsonsight tries to clinch up.
Perry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Perry gets a clinch.

Perry breaks the clinch.

Perry gets caught flat footed, as Killsonsight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Perry pushes Killsonsight off and gets back to his feet.
Killsonsight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perry can do to turn this around?

Killsonsight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perry quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry is in trouble now - Killsonsight has advanced to mount!
Perry tries to hold on but Killsonsight pushes him away.
Killsonsight content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry tries to hold on but Killsonsight pushes him away.
Perry tries to reverse the position but Killsonsight maintains control.
Killsonsight punishing his opponent with strikes.
Killsonsight controlling the pace for now.
Perry wants to hold on but Killsonsight pushes him away.

Killsonsight is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Perry is surviving well by controlling Killsonsight's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killsonsight controlling from mount.
Killsonsight lands with some strikes.
Killsonsight looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Killsonsight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Killsonsight jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Perry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Perry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killsonsight's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killsonsight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killsonsight seems to be working for a kimura but Perry defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Killsonsight seems content to control.

Killsonsight looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Killsonsight trying to control from half guard but Perry is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Killsonsight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killsonsight, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Killsonsight!
Jerry Perry was interviewed post fight and said 'All im gonna say is Fuu..., scramble noise and his mic was cut off'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bates (ranked 3606 p4p, 367 weight class) and DeSean Crawley (ranked 6330 p4p, 585 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bates
vs
Crawley

191 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

199 cm
25
282 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeSean Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bates lands in his opponent's guard.
Crawley is trying to keep Bates in close.
Crawley looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawley, not yet.
Bates postures up.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawley on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crawley for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bates is staying active underneath Crawley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crawley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crawley trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.
Crawley trying to pass the guard but Bates defending well.
Crawley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
Bates is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Crawley looking to control but Bates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crawley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crawley looking to control but Bates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates manages to control the position for a moment.
Crawley trying to control but Bates is having none of it.
Crawley tries to push Bates's head away but Bates is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crawley tries to control but Bates wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeSean Crawley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Crawley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Bob Bates has been cut.

Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
Crawley trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crawley gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea.
Crawley is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.

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

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.
Crawley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bates is controlling him.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bates seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Bates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crawley to the mat! Crawley manages to get full guard.
Bates postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crawley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bates'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
DeSean Crawley has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crawley looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawley wants to sweep but no luck.
Crawley trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DeSean Crawley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Bates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crawley's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawley is on top in guard.

Bates keeping full guard, as Crawley tries to pass.
Crawley trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Crawley from controlling successfully.
Crawley is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Crawley has managed to sneak the leg through.

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.
Crawley is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawley's half guard.
Crawley wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSean Crawley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crawley is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates 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.

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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crawley did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crawley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawley is looking to improve his position.
Crawley is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawley wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.

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 Bob Bates.
Well Crawley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeSean Crawley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 2663 p4p, 283 weight class) and LeRoy Jenkins (ranked 4913 p4p, 475 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

James
vs
Jenkins

202 cm
25
268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
276 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Knockdown Clothes

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron James!
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, LeRoy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Jenkins is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
James won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

James gets to his feet. Jenkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

James scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but James postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jenkins enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jenkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jenkins working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jenkins is trying to keep James in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jenkins's guard.
James trying to control the pace.
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.

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

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jenkins is able to avoid easily.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenkins won't be happy with that.
James tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.

James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Jenkins get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James gets a clinch.

James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from James.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and James counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins prevents James from improving position.
Jenkins sneaks back into half guard.
James is taking a breather. Jenkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
James has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins looks to clinch

and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James'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.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to pass to mount but Jenkins is defending the position.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Well, if James is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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

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.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jenkins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Jenkins tries to hold on but James postures up.
James content just to control the position here.
James punishing his opponent with strikes.

Jenkins is rocked!

It looks like LeRoy Jenkins has been cut.
James is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Jenkins goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lebron James!
LeRoy Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Leeerooooyy Jeeeennkins!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Battle (ranked 3233 p4p, 331 weight class) and Hollywood Hogan (ranked 3975 p4p, 389 weight class). Hogan has chosen His personal NWO theme song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Battle
vs
Hogan

200 cm
25
268 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Knockdown Clothes

NXGEN
Pit Bull Development

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hollywood Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Battle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hogan to the mat! Hogan manages to get full guard.
Battle wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan being controlled here, momentarily.

Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Battle scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hogan's guard.
Hogan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Battle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Battle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hogan holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Battle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Battle continues to drive forward.
Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Battle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Battle is in Hogan's guard.
Hogan looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle looking to pass the guard.

Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Battle defends well.
Hogan 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.
Battle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hogan's guard.
Battle 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
Battle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hogan looking to control.

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

Battle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Battle with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Battle stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.

Hogan content to stall in guard here.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Battle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Battle 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.

Battle clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Battle stops a takedown attempt from Hogan.

Battle has hold of one of Hogan's legs. Hogan is fighting the takedown attempt but Battle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Battle is looking to stand up but Hogan won't let him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hollywood Hogan!
After the fight, Hollywood Hogan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Coors (ranked 2458 p4p, 256 weight class) and Steve Manning (ranked 5712 p4p, 549 weight class). Manning has chosen “Them Bones” been played live by Alice in Chains as his entrance music. Milo Coors has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Coors
vs
Manning

185 cm
25
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Powerful

KAGED
Knockdown Clothes

NXGEN

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milo Coors!
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, Steve Manning!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coors is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Manning 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coors throws out a powerful jab.
Manning doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coors cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coors throws a shot to the body.
Coors bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manning's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Coors as he connects with a hook.
Manning gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Coors counters with a nice right hand that sends Manning toppling to the canvas! Manning scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Coors finish him?!

Manning is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning throws a leg kick that is checked

and Coors counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manning! Coors lets Manning back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Coors feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manning sprawling to the canvas! Manning rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Coors finish him?!
Manning is still on wobbly legs! Can Coors finish him?
Coors lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Manning falls backwards - clearly groggy! Coors dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Coors!
Milo Coors decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Steve Manning was interviewed post fight and said 'Milo, go and eat a bag of Di*ks, just kidding, Your the better man tonight, you one of my best friends. Lets do the talk, i want to do this again, People do you want to see Coors and Manning 2? (Crowd cheers in approval) I want to give thanks to Milo, Hans, Psycho and MLC for making this happen.'.