MLC 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Long (ranked 25144 p4p, 263 weight class) and Steve Manning (ranked 8356 p4p, 607 weight class). Manning is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by “Them Bones” been played live by Alice in Chains. Steve Manning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Long
vs
Manning

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
268 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Powerful

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Long!
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, Steve Manning!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manning closes the distance and pushes Long back into the cage.

Manning jumps guard.
Long has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Manning has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Long can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Long is aware though and is defending well.

Manning looking for a guillotine here but Long defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Manning has his foot on Long's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Long works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Manning has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Long can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Long stands up from Manning's guard - Long perhaps looking for a knockout.
Long fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manning closes the distance and pushes Long back into the cage.

Long turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Long trying to control the position but Manning is working away.

Long decides to stand back up.

Long darts in and clinches Manning up against the cage.

Long has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Manning is trying to keep an underhook but Long manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Long pulls his head out easily.

Long is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Manning wants to improve his position but Long is controlling well.
Manning is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long thows a huge punch but Manning dodges it nicely.
Long thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manning's head.

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.
Manning tries to roll over but Long keeps him under control.
Long is just content to waste time from the top position. Manning takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Manning is looking for a triangle but Long pushes his legs off easily.
Long preventing the sweep.

Manning looking for a guillotine here but Long defends easily.
Manning looks winded!
Long sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barry Long will probably get the nod.
That's time! Long's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Long lands with a nice combination. Manning backs away looking to recover.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Manning.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.

Manning tries for a kimura but Long is defending well.
Long tries to bench press Manning off him but Manning keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manning tries for a kimura but Long is defending well.
Manning taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Long is trying to get back to half guard.
Steve Manning has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Manning in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Long could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Manning swings around for an armbar but Long sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manning's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Manning working for a triangle but Long defends it easily.

Manning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning is breathing heavily.

Long avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Long keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manning's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manning working for a triangle but Long defends it easily.
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Long advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manning is trying to control but Long passes into side control!
Manning is not content to let Long control the position.
Manning is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manning sneaks back into half guard.

Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Manning looking for subs from the bottom but Long mounts him!
Long throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Manning because Long loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Long 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!

Long tries a low kick but Manning avoids it.

Long clinches up with Manning and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Manning clinches up with Long and pushes him back against the cage.
Manning stalls.

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

Manning clinches up with Long and pushes him back against the cage.

Manning pulls guard.

Manning has an active guard here but Long has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Long is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Long wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it.

Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Long pulls his head out easily.
Manning takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.

Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Long sits in half guard.
Long throwing shots but Manning is blocking nicely.
Manning blocking the ground and pound attempt from Long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Long is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Long is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Manning wants to control but Long is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manning has managed to clinch.

Long jumps into guard, dragging Manning to the mat.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manning on the ground.
Long trying to control the position.
Manning trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.

Manning drops back looking for a leg! Long is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Long manages to kick Manning off! Manning jumps back into Long's guard.
Long looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Long pulls his head out easily.

Manning looking for submissions off his back.
Long passes into side control, despite Manning's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Long showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Long, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Long!
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.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Perry (ranked 5217 p4p, 478 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 24556 p4p, 703 weight class). Jerry Perry had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Perry
vs
Reigns

185 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perry takes the fight into the clinch.

Perry decides to pull guard.
Reigns looking to pass the guard.
Reigns wants to stand but Perry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Perry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perry trying to keep a closed guard but Reigns is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns stays in close to Perry's body and controls the position.
Reigns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reigns is stalling here. Perry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reigns seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Perry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Reigns is looking to regain half guard here but Perry keeps moving and retains side control.
Perry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Perry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reigns sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reigns manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.

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

Perry seems to be looking for submissions.
Reigns punching from the bottom.
Perry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Perry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reigns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reigns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reigns is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns wants to stand up but Perry is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

Perry manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Perry clinches up with Reigns and pushes him back against the cage.
Perry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reigns is trying to drag Perry to the mat but Perry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a shot to the body.
Perry scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns working hard to break the clinch.
Reigns throws an elbow but it misses.

Perry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now.

Perry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Perry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Reigns with a lazy takedown attempt

and Perry counters by moving into the clinch.

Perry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reigns is fending him off so far but Perry persists. Nope, Reigns circles away and we're back to standing.
Perry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reigns just manages to avoid it.
Reigns throws a combination that misses
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Reigns as Perry shoots in.
Reigns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Reigns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Perry gets back to half guard.
Perry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reigns is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Reigns.
Perry trying to control but Reigns postures up.
Reigns is nestled in close to Perry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
Reigns tries to stand and escape but Perry is controlling the position.
Perry is looking to escape.
Reigns wants to take a breather but Perry is having none of it.
Reigns is controlling the pace.
Reigns is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jerry Perry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Perry darts in and clinches Reigns up against the cage.
Reigns fails to pull guard.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Perry won't allow it.
Jerry Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Reigns.
Nice body punch from Perry.
Reigns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perry.

Perry jumps guard and drags Reigns to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard.

Reigns keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perry stands up from Reigns's guard - Perry perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Reigns looks to move away, Perry throws a big counter combo but Reigns just gets out of the way.
Reigns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perry circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reigns is defended easily by Perry.
Perry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reigns is breathing heavily.
Reigns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Reigns with that takedown attempt.

Perry moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries for a takedown. No joy.

Perry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reigns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Perry 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.
Perry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reigns trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Perry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns connects with a body shot.
Perry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reigns sprawls well. Reigns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.

Reigns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Perry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Perry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reigns.
Reigns looks for a takedown but Perry sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Reigns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry blocks a head kick by Reigns.
Perry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Reigns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reigns darts in looking for a takedown but Perry gets double underhooks and turns Reigns into the cage.

Perry has managed to clinch.
Reigns takes an elbow to the forehead.

Perry drags the fight down to the ground.
Perry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns stands and throws Perry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reigns lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Perry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perry gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Perry tries to lock up and control but Reigns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Perry is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Reigns moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Perry has worked his arm free - good work by Perry!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns lands a nice forearm strike.
Reigns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Reigns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reigns wants to stand but Perry has his arm trapped.

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.
Perry tries to bench press Reigns off him but Reigns keeps the position.
Jerry Perry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perry regains half guard.
Perry wants to control but Reigns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perry is staying active underneath Reigns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns moves in looking to clinch but Perry pushes him off.
Roman Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Perry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown but Reigns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Reigns.
I think Perry 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Perry!
After the fight, Jerry Perry 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
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Allen (ranked 7317 p4p, 575 weight class) and Bob Bates (ranked 5561 p4p, 508 weight class). Malik Allen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Allen
vs
Bates

225 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

191 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 - 5 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Bates!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bates controls the position from side control.
Allen trying to control but Bates flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Good control from Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bates is riding his opponent, not letting Allen buck him off.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen can't escape the position.
Allen trying to control but not successfully.
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Allen doesn't escape.
Bates gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.
Bates is riding his opponent, not letting Allen buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bates gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.
Allen tries to break free.
Allen trying to control the hands but Bates won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bates is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to escape the position.

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.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
Bates has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates keeps control of the position as Allen tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Bates is now in Allen's guard.

Allen has an active guard here but Bates has managed to pass into half guard.
Allen wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bates is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to hold on but Bates pushes him away.
Bates tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Bates.
Allen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Allen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bates has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Bates has the hooks in. Allen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Allen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bates.
Allen wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bates closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allen quickly recovers to half guard.
Allen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bates manages to mount him!
Allen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Allen has given up his back here.
Allen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Bates 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.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Allen doesn't escape.
Allen tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bates has the hooks in. Allen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

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.
What can Allen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to control the position but Bates manages to sink in the hooks.
Allen is trying to break free.
Bates keeps control of the position easily here as Allen tries to buck him off.
Bates is continuing to stall.
Bates is not going to allow Allen to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
I really don't envy Allen right now.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Bates controlling the position well here. Allen rolled but Bates kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Malik Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bates 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bates!

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 George Hightower (ranked 25130 p4p, 647 weight class) and Hollywood Hogan (ranked 3146 p4p, 324 weight class). Hogan has chosen His personal NWO theme song as his entrance music. The key to victory for George Hightower has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hightower
vs
Hogan

190 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

201 cm
25
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hollywood Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hightower drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hightower has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Hightower controlling him for the moment.
Hogan trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower is fighting to break Hogan's control of his arms but Hogan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hogan is pulling down on Hightower's head. It's preventing any offense from Hightower, at least for the moment.

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

Hightower forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
Hogan is looking to control Hightower's arms but Hightower gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hogan has his back to the cage.
Hightower is pressed up against the cage. Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hightower down to the mat. Hightower avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Hogan scores with a takedown into Hightower's guard.
Hogan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hogan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower 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.
Hightower is looking to sweep but instead, Hogan has passed into half guard.
Hightower tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hightower works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hightower looking for a sweep. Not yet Hightower, not yet.
Hightower could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Hightower working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.
Hightower can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hightower!
Hightower knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan with the ground and pound from mount.
Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hogan working Hightower over with strikes here.
Hogan postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Hightower is out cold - huge knockout for Hogan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Jones (ranked 4524 p4p, 437 weight class) and Mike Killsonsight (ranked 5417 p4p, 499 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mike Killsonsight was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jones
vs
Killsonsight

193 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Jones!
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, Mike Killsonsight!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killsonsight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones looking to control.

Killsonsight gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones throws a body punch but Killsonsight moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination but Killsonsight avoids it well.

Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killsonsight not doing much here.
Killsonsight blocks the strikes from Jones.

Jones pushes Killsonsight off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Killsonsight moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches.

Killsonsight decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Killsonsight has wrist control.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones throws a right hand that Killsonsight ducks under and follows up with a left that Killsonsight also avoids with ease.
Killsonsight tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination

and Killsonsight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Jones has his feet on Killsonsight's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Killsonsight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones wants to control but Killsonsight postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Killsonsight is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Killsonsight pulls his head out easily.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killsonsight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Killsonsight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Killsonsight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killsonsight.

Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Killsonsight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killsonsight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Killsonsight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Killsonsight's back!
Killsonsight trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Killsonsight is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight avoids the strikes from Jones.
Jones has the hooks in. Killsonsight is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Killsonsight 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.
Killsonsight is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Killsonsight is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Killsonsight's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Killsonsight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Killsonsight clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsonsight wants a takedown.

Killsonsight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a right and a left that Killsonsight avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a right hand

and Killsonsight counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is trying to control Killsonsight's posture but Killsonsight avoids it.

Killsonsight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eli Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to escape but Killsonsight is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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 is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Killsonsight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killsonsight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Killsonsight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Killsonsight 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.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killsonsight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Killsonsight is proving a slippery customer.
Killsonsight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Killsonsight is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Killsonsight pushes his legs off easily.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Killsonsight 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.
Killsonsight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killsonsight connects with a couple of short punches.
Killsonsight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killsonsight defends well.
Killsonsight controls from within his opponent's guard.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killsonsight defends it easily.
Killsonsight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping full guard, as Killsonsight tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Killsonsight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Killsonsight rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killsonsight prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Killsonsight has double underhooks.

Killsonsight gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Killsonsight is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.

Killsonsight lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Jones swings widly with a right hand

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

Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Killsonsight off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Killsonsight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to stall but Killsonsight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Killsonsight breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses with a combination

and Killsonsight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killsonsight defends it easily.

Killsonsight drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Killsonsight off! Killsonsight jumps back into Jones's guard.
Killsonsight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Killsonsight defends easily.

Jones working for a triangle but Killsonsight defends it easily.
Killsonsight content to stall in guard here.
Killsonsight tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

Jones is working an open guard so Killsonsight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Killsonsight swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killsonsight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones can't break the clinch.

Killsonsight breaks the clinch.

Killsonsight closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.

Killsonsight breaks the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Killsonsight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Killsonsight moves out of range as Jones strikes.

Killsonsight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.

Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Killsonsight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killsonsight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
A short uppercut from Killsonsight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killsonsight manages to pull guard.
Jones won't allow Killsonsight to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killsonsight looking for a sweep. Not yet Killsonsight, not yet.
Killsonsight is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

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

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 Eli Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Battle (ranked 4211 p4p, 420 weight class) and Ura Cone (ranked 4487 p4p, 435 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Battle
vs
Cone

200 cm
25
268 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
278 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 4 - 1 - 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ura Cone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Battle is looking to get back to is feet but Cone passes into side control.

Cone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Battle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cone manages to move to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Battle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.
Cone tries to control but Battle wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cone. What's that going to do exactly?
Cone tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Battle working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Battle wants to control from the top but Cone keeps moving.
Cone working a defensive guard here.

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

Cone trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Cone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Battle missing with punches from the bottom.
Cone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Battle tries to hold on but Cone pushes him away.
Battle is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Battle is looking to escape.
Battle is looking to get to half guard.
Cone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Battle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cone tries to control but Battle wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Battle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cone tries to clinch up.
Battle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Battle somewhat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Battle.
Cone trying to remain calm as Battle controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone can't do much from the bottom here.
Cone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cone tries to improve position but can't.
Battle tries to stand but Cone is controlling his head.

Battle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Battle misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cone! But no joy.

Battle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Battle has been working on his balance at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cone.

Battle jumps guard and drags Cone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Battle wants to stand up but Cone is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cone wants to pass the guard but Battle is keeping the position.
Battle striking from the bottom here.

Battle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cone is aware though and is defending well.
Battle working a defensive guard here.
Cone prevents Battle from getting back to his feet.
Battle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Battle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cone controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Battle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cone has closed the distance and engaged Battle in a clinch.
Cone's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cone jumps guard but Battle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Battle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Battle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Battle regains guard.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Cone from controlling successfully.
Battle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cone is controlling him.
Battle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cone trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cone throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cone won't allow Battle to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ura Cone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cone is looking to clinch but Battle is avoiding it.
Battle wants to clinch up but Cone keeps it at a distance.
Cone stuffs the takedown.

Cone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Battle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cone is pressing down on Battle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Battle is holding on for now.
Battle is concentrating on defense, preventing Cone from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone is thwarting Battle's attempts to control the position.
Battle is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle is working hard here to advance position.
Battle is holding on to half guard well.
Battle is trying to stand back up but Cone is controlling him
Battle wants to control but Cone is keeping busy.
Battle taking some punishment here, with Cone in his half guard.
Cone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cone is thwarting Battle's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle pushes Cone off looking to stand but Cone dives back in and keeps control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Battle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cone avoids it really well and circles away.
Battle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battle tries to avoid it but Cone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battle to the ground. Battle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Cone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Cone wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle is staying active underneath Cone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battle trying to control but Cone postures up.
Battle is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Cone.
Cone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Battle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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.

Cone is working for a submission of some sort.
Cone is trying to control the action in half guard but Battle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Battle pushes Cone off looking to stand but Cone dives back in and keeps control.

Cone is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cone wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ura Cone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cone 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ura Cone!

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 Lebron James (ranked 2484 p4p, 261 weight class) and LeRoy Jenkins (ranked 4472 p4p, 158 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

James
vs
Jenkins

202 cm
25
268 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
276 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 3 - 1 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James digs a good body shot into Jenkins's ribs.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.

Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

James breaks the clinch.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt

and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRoy Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

James pulls guard.
Jenkins wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jenkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

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.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.

James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

James wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James connects with a couple of short punches.

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.

Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jenkins controls James momentarily but James frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins throws a lazy head kick

and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jenkins is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron James 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.

James throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins throws a head kick but James moves out of range.

James scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James preventing the sweep.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James content to stall in guard here.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.

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.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Jenkins shoots and misses

and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRoy Jenkins.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.

Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.

James breaks the clinch.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

James wants the takedown. Jenkins is fighting it off but James persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jenkins's guard against the cage.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage.

James pulls guard.
James controlling the position.

James pushes Jenkins off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.

James has Jenkins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jenkins tumbling to the mat - James dives into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jenkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
James working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
James wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his arm.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet.
James tries to advance to mount but Jenkins denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to stand but Jenkins has his arm trapped.
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
James controlling the position.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James happy to just control the position for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt

and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

James is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
James seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
James works his way into side control.
James happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jenkins is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James takes a little break here. Jenkins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jenkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

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.
James scores with a couple of short elbows.
James is putting a hurting on Jenkins here, landing some big shots from side control.

James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jenkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
LeRoy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebron James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lebron James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron James!
LeRoy Jenkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Leeerooooyy Jeeeennkins!!!!'.