G.I. MMA - 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between alain pinanonang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pinanonang comes to the ring accompanied by adios. Erickson has chosen You're the best around - Joe Esposito as his entrance music. alain pinanonang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davis Erickson's chin.

pinanonang
vs
Erickson

225 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, alain pinanonang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davis Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A head kick lands from pinanonang that sends Erickson to the canvas. Erickson tries to scramble back to his feet but pinanonang brings him back down into side control.

Erickson is rocked!

It looks like Davis Erickson has been cut.
pinanonang tries to score with some ground and pound. Erickson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Erickson is still in real trouble! Can pinanonang finish him?
Erickson tries to bench press pinanonang off him but pinanonang keeps the position.
Erickson seems to have recovered his senses.
Erickson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Erickson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
pinanonang trying to control from Erickson's half guard. Erickson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Erickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
pinanonang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
pinanonang throws a strike but Erickson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Erickson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Erickson is looking to advance position but pinanonang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Erickson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson wants to control but pinanonang is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Erickson regains half guard.
Erickson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of pinanonang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take pinanonang's back!
Erickson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of pinanonang's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pinanonang has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
pinanonang grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
pinanonang is taking damage to the body and head.
pinanonang holding both Erickson 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erickson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Erickson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Erickson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Erickson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Erickson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Erickson lands a big shot that drops pinanonang! Can he finish him?

pinanonang is rocked!
Erickson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

pinanonang is looking to clinch.
pinanonang fails with an attempt to clinch.
pinanonang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erickson scores with a shot to the body.

Erickson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Erickson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Erickson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davis Erickson has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Erickson.
Oh pinanonang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
pinanonang seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that Erickson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Erickson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oooh a big shot lands for Erickson! pinanonang is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Davis Erickson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RockStarr. Lyoto Machida told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Oliveira
vs
Machida

188 cm
20
206 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
206 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
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, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Machida has Oliveira up against the ropes in a clinch.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliveira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Oliveira manages to pull guard.

Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.

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

Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira is looking for a triangle here but Machida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machida tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Machida decides to stand back up.

Machida gets caught flat footed, as Oliveira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

Oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Machida to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Machida is going to stand back up.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to stand up but Oliveira has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Oliveira's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Carlos Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Machida tries to clinch up.

Machida clinches up against the ropes.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira's face.

It looks like Carlos Oliveira has been cut.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliveira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machida misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Machida manages to get underhooks.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oliveira feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Oliveira stops Machida from standing up.
Oliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oliveira trying to control the position here.

Oliveira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machida uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machida decides to stand back up. Machida steps back and let's Oliveira get back to his feet.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida tries to clinch up.

Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Machida stalling against the ropes.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliveira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.

Machida clinches.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Oliveira's cut.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Machida is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Machida wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Machida is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida tries to clinch up.

Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms.

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.
Machida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Machida is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Machida tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Machida tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronson Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Andres
vs
Fields

200 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

200 cm
23
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Andres scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andres wants to control but Fields is keeping him busy.
It looks like Andres is going to stand back up.

Andres is working for a submission of some sort.
Andres lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields is trying to stand up here but Andres is controlling him well.
Fields is not content to let Andres control the position.
Fields is in trouble now - Andres has advanced to mount!

Andres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fields manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fields misses with a strike from the bottom.
Fields is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andres's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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.
Andres prevents Fields from improving his position.
Andres misses with a head shot. Fields uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andres looking to pass the guard.
Fields is looking to stand up but Andres isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fields throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Fields pushes Andres off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fields misses with a wild body shot.
Fields looks gassed!

Andres drops Fields with a beautiful combination! Fields stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Andres is looking for the KO!
Fields misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Andres decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andres throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fields looking for submissions off his back.
Andres is trying to control the action in half guard but Fields is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fields is trying to get back to full guard.
Fields scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Andres manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andres scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fields?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andres gets the takedown into side control.
Andres advances to full mount.

Andres moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fields has worked his arm free - good work by Fields!
You can see the frustration on Fields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fields sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fields defends it well.
Andres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andres wants to stand but Fields has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fields is pressing down on Andres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andres prevents Fields from getting back to his feet.

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.
Fields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fields throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Andres won't allow Fields to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fields has his takedown stuffed
and Andres counters with a solid body kick.

Andres gets a takedown into half guard.
Fields tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fields is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields has hold of Andres's hands but Andres slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fields is trying to maintain the position but Andres is very close to passing his half guard.
Andres prevents Fields from improving his position.
Fields wants to get back to his feet.

Fields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andres pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fields is trying to stand back up but Andres is controlling him

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Andres throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fields was covering up waiting for the punch and Andres finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fields wants to get back to his feet but Andres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lyoto Andres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fields keeping moving, preventing Andres from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Andres dominated that second round.
That's time! Andres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Andres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fields but Fields pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fields swinging wildly here.
Bronson Fields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fields gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andres wants to stand but Fields is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fields bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andres's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields cracks Andres with a solid left hand.
Fields is looking to stand up but Andres won't let him.
Andres manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andres is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Andres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fields manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andres seems to be looking for submissions.

Andres stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fields to get to his feet.
Andres tries for a takedown but Fields sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fields throws a combination that misses

and Andres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fields's guard.
Fields working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andres.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fields is on top in guard.

Fields drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fields has Andres in his guard.
Andres wants to pass the guard but Fields is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fields wants to stand up but Andres is controlling him.
Andres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andres throws and elbow that misses. Fields uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andres's guard. Nice move by Fields!
Fields lands a couple of elbows.
Bronson Fields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyoto Andres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fields thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Andres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andres 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Andres!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Mendel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendel comes to the ring accompanied by Lambada. Gregor Mendel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathan Falcon's chin.

Mendel
vs
Falcon

186 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Mendel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon tries to clinch up.
Falcon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendel is out of range.
Falcon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcon tries to clinch but Mendel is having none of it.
Mendel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcon.

Falcon forces Mendel back against the ropes and clinches.
A knee to the head by Falcon.

It looks like Gregor Mendel has been cut.
Falcon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendel tries to pull guard but Falcon won't allow it.
Falcon has Mendel pushed against the ropes.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Mendel's ribcage.
Mendel is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falcon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falcon.
Falcon landing knees to the body.
Falcon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendel's defenses.
Falcon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Falcon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Falcon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falcon lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Falcon lands an elbow inside that Mendel shrugs off.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Mendel 's eye.

Gregor Mendel's cut is getting worse.
Mendel takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Falcon scores with a knee to the head.

Gregor Mendel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falcon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falcon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcon lands a knee to the head.
Falcon lands an elbow inside that Mendel shrugs off.
Falcon lands an elbow that stopped Mendel in his tracks for a moment.

Jeez, Gregor Mendel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Falcon wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falcon obliges.
Falcon scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Mendel takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Falcon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falcon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falcon lands a nice knee to the body.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendel won't want to take too many of those.
Falcon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falcon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falcon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Mendel's ribcage.
Falcon is working for takedown but Mendel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendel wants a takedown.
Falcon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falcon is trying to drag Mendel to the mat but Mendel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Gregor Mendel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Falcon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falcon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Falcon scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falcon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falcon lands a damaging elbow.
Falcon is trying to drag Mendel to the mat but Mendel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Falcon lands a nice elbow.
Mendel takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcon scores with a knee to the head.
Falcon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falcon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendel's efforts to push away.
Falcon landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mendel pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendel keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Falcon postures up in Mendel's guard and throws a big left but Mendel blocks it.

Mendel is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Falcon rolls with it to try and escape but Mendel cranks on the arm and Falcon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Mendel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez comes to the ring accompanied by King Of The World. Cain Velasquez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Orton's chin.

Velasquez
vs
Orton

185 cm
22
243 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Velasquez!
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, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Orton sprawls well. He's pushed Velasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Orton moves into the clinch.

Velasquez is trying to trip Orton. He has hold of a leg but Orton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Velasquez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.

Orton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Orton.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Orton uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Velasquez clinches but Orton breaks the clinch

and Orton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Velasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton controlling the pace.
Orton wants to stand but Velasquez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Velasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orton wants to stand up but Velasquez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Velasquez wants to control but Orton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.
Velasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Orton is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velasquez with a poor takedown

and Orton counters by clinching up.
Velasquez lands a hook to the side of the head.

Orton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Orton closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Orton.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Orton.
Orton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Orton presses Velasquez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Orton has picked Velasquez up - he's going for a ride! Orton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orton winds up and cracks Velasquez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Orton seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though.
Orton wants to stand up but Velasquez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Orton wants to free his trapped foot but Velasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orton tries to stand and escape but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Orton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.

Orton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt

and Orton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton lands with a left to the head.

Orton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Orton moves into range and clinches up with Velasquez.
Orton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Orton stalling the fight.
Velasquez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Orton lands a shoulder strike.

Orton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orton misses with a jab, cross combination.

Orton moves into range and clinches up with Velasquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orton obliges.
Orton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Orton gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Orton.
Orton goes for a takedown attempt but Velasquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velasquez as he jumps to the side.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt

and Orton counters by clinching up.
Orton is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Orton.

Orton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Velasquez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Orton looking to control.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orton closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the ropes.

Orton manages to break the clinch.

Orton 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.
Orton connects with a couple of short punches.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orton wants to stand but Velasquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Orton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Orton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Orton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Orton 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.

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.
Orton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Orton manages to break the clinch.

Orton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Orton.

Orton closes the distance and clinches.
Orton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

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

Orton instigates a clinch.
Velasquez jumps guard but Orton stands there with Velasquez around his waist. Velasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Orton jumps guard and drags Velasquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orton controls Velasquez momentarily but Velasquez frees himself.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orton is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orton is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Orton manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Orton has taken the fight to the clinch.

Orton breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orton clinches.

Orton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Orton rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Orton breaks from the clinch.

Orton gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Orton.
Orton stalling in the clinch but Velasquez improves position.

Orton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Randy Orton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orton presses Velasquez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Orton breaks from the clinch.

Orton forces Velasquez back against the ropes and clinches.
Orton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton controlling the action here for a moment.
Orton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orton looking to slow down the pace here.
Orton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Orton gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez throws and elbow that misses. Orton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Orton!
Randy Orton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orton wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Orton gets to his feet - Velasquez follows without any prompting.

Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Orton gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orton wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Orton pushes Velasquez off and scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orton 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bader has chosen "Darth Bader" as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Liddell
vs
Bader

187 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

188 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan Bader!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Charlie Liddell has been cut.

Bader decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bader is keen to just control but Liddell is a slippery customer.
Liddell is looking to improve his position.
Bader not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddell defending well though.
Bader trying to control from half guard but Liddell is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bader.
Liddell controlling the position well.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bader on the ground.
Bader thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liddell misses with a combination

and Bader counters with a takedown into side control.
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!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell parries the strikes from Bader easily there. Bader is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Liddell to escape.
Bader is looking to take a break and control but Liddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bader is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liddell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liddell is pushing Bader's head away, looking to escape. Bader manages to hold on to the position though.

Bader is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liddell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Liddell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bader lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bader connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Liddell some visible discomfort.
Bader working away.

Bader goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Liddell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bader's guard! Nice work there by Liddell!
Liddell thows a big elbow that misses.
Bader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liddell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Liddell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell postures up.
Liddell looking to sit in guard and control but Bader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bader drops back looking for a leg! Liddell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddell manages to kick Bader off! Bader jumps back into Liddell's guard.
Liddell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bader throwing strikes but missing.
Bader with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bader shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddell sprawls well. He's pushed Bader's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bader looks gassed!
Bader looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Bader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charlie Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Bader.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bader is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
Bader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Bader persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Bader wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Bader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Liddell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Liddell avoids the head kick by Bader.
Bader tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Liddell dodges the punch combination from Bader.
Bader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bader counter with a right hand.
Bader takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bader shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Bader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Liddell is defending against the submission attempts here by Bader.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell tries to kick Bader off but Bader keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liddell tries to get to full guard but Bader has control of the leg.
Bader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddell defending well though.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Bader avoids nicely.

Bader gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bader wants a takedown.
Charlie Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Bader.
Bader is trying to drag Liddell to the mat but Liddell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Liddell tries to circle away but Bader has him pinned against the ropes.
Bader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bader putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Liddell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Liddell tries to break free but Bader pushes him back against the ropes.
Liddell can't break the clinch.
Liddell is pressed up against the ropes. Bader has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liddell down to the mat. Liddell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bader will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bader doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Bader avoids them all with ease.
Bader shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bader doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bader decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liddell's guard.
Liddell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bader dives into side control.

Bader is working to tighten is grip on Liddell's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Liddell has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bader is really squeezing tight and eventually Liddell passes out! Bader breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Bader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berdo Haaasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez has chosen The Enemy by Godsmack as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Haaasik
vs
Alvarez

183 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berdo Haaasik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haaasik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.

Alvarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haaasik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Haaasik tries to pass.

Haaasik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvarez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haaasik, into his guard.
Haaasik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haaasik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haaasik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Haaasik has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez trying to control but Haaasik is working from the bottom.
Haaasik keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.

Haaasik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Haaasik is breathing heavily.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Haaasik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haaasik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws and elbow that misses. Haaasik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Haaasik!
Haaasik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Haaasik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez works over Haaasik with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Haaasik keeps moving.
Haaasik controlling Alvarez's posture.

Haaasik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Haaasik keeps moving.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.

Haaasik is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Haaasik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haaasik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
Haaasik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haaasik pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haaasik's head.

Haaasik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berdo Haaasik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haaasik avoids it really well and circles away.

Haaasik moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.

Haaasik jumps guard.

Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haaasik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Haaasik's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez postures up in Haaasik's guard and throws a big left but Haaasik blocks it.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Haaasik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Haaasik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alvarez dives on top into guard.
Alvarez postures up in Haaasik's guard and throws a big left but Haaasik blocks it.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Haaasik has wrist control.

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

Haaasik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Haaasik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez cracks Haaasik with a solid left hand.
Alvarez trying to control but Haaasik is working from the bottom.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.

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.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to Haaasik's brow.

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

Haaasik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haaasik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haaasik has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Haaasik has wrist control.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Haaasik is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alvarez has his hands clasped together but Haaasik extends an breaks Alvarez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Haaasik.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Berdo Haaasik!
Berdo Haaasik retains his middleweight title!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keembo Sluce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Wojciechowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojciechowski has chosen Carl Orff - Carmina Burana as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sluce
vs
Wojciechowski

183 cm
25
250 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

192 cm
21
262 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!
FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keembo Sluce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krzysztof Wojciechowski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Wojciechowski as Sluce shoots in.

Sluce drives through and clinches with Wojciechowski against the ropes.

Sluce has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wojciechowski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wojciechowski is trying to break free.

Sluce looking for the choke from the back.

Sluce looking for the choke but no joy.

Sluce has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Wojciechowski is in real trouble here. Sluce gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Wojciechowski is tapping out! Sluce wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keembo Sluce!
Keembo Sluce retains his heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

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