Birth of Heroes PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Best Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cisco Malcitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fighter
vs
Malcitch

170 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Best Fighter!
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, Cisco Malcitch!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter shoots in and drives through. Malcitch sprawls well.
Fighter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malcitch circles away.
Malcitch moves into range and connects with a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter prevents Malcitch from breaking the clinch.
Malcitch can't break the clinch.
Fighter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malcitch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Best Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fighter forces Malcitch back against the cage and clinches.
Malcitch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malcitch walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cisco Malcitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fighter clinches up against the cage.
Fighter has Malcitch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malcitch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fighter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malcitch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malcitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fighter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malcitch smiles and moves away.
Fighter shoots in and drives through. Malcitch sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fighter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fighter there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Best Fighter has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter.
Malcitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malcitch digs a good body shot into Fighter's ribs.
Fighter is breathing heavily.

Malcitch lands a big right hand that sends Fighter crashing to the mat! Malcitch stays standing though and waves Fighter back to his feet!

Fighter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malcitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Malcitch moves into range and clinches up with Fighter.
Malcitch wants to get back to striking at distance but Fighter won't allow it.
Malcitch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fighter seems to have got his legs back now.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Malcitch prevents Fighter from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Malcitch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malcitch is trying to break free.
Malcitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcitch tries to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling the position.
Fighter tries to pull guard but Malcitch won't allow it.
Fighter is trying to break free.
Fighter tries a body shot but Malcitch blocks it.
Malcitch tries to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling the position.
Malcitch working hard to break the clinch.
Malcitch is looking to break free of the clinch but Fighter has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Malcitch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malcitch can't break the clinch.
Fighter fails to pull guard.
Malcitch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malcitch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fighter wants a takedown but no success here.
Fighter fails to pull guard.
Malcitch is trying to force a seperation but Fighter has the dominant position.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malcitch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malcitch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
Malcitch is trying to force a seperation but Fighter has the dominant position.
Malcitch is trying to force a seperation but Fighter has the dominant position.
Malcitch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malcitch tries to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling the position.
Malcitch is trying to force a seperation but Fighter has the dominant position.
Fighter looking for a takedown.

Fighter breaks the clinch.
Malcitch connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Fighter wants to clinch but Malcitch slips to the side
letting Malcitch counter with a right hand.
Malcitch is looking to clinch but Fighter is avoiding it.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malcitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Malcitch leaves Fighter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcitch throws a shot to the body.
Fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Malcitch sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malcitch wants to clinch

and Fighter counters by clinching up.
Malcitch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malcitch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malcitch prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter has Malcitch pressed against the cage, preventing Malcitch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malcitch avoiding damage as Fighter throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cisco Malcitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Best Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Malcitch moves in looking to clinch but Fighter pushes him off.
Malcitch wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
Malcitch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Malcitch cracks Fighter with an open hand slap.
Malcitch tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter keeps the fight on the outside.
Malcitch scores with a jab.
Malcitch misses with a combination

and Fighter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter trying to control but Malcitch is working from the bottom.
Fighter lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fighter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighter trying to control but Malcitch is working from the bottom.
Malcitch wants to sweep but no luck.
Malcitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two 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.
Fighter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fighter trying to control the action but Malcitch is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malcitch sprawls well. Malcitch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malcitch wants to get back to striking at distance but Fighter won't allow it.

Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Malcitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Malcitch clobbers Fighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fighter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Best Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malcitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcitch tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.

Fighter clinches with his opponent.
Fighter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fighter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malcitch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malcitch throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Malcitch.
Cisco Malcitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malcitch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fighter slows down the pace here.
Fighter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malcitch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Best Fighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Best Fighter's cut.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fighter feints and as Malcitch raises his hands in defense, Fighter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fighter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malcitch keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Malcitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malcitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter advances to half guard.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Malcitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fighter. Malcitch shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter fails to land the takedown.
Malcitch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fighter scores with a kick to the body.

Fighter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Fighter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malcitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fighter throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Malcitch taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fighter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

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.

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

Fighter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Malcitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Best Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scruff McGruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scruff McGruff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leandro De Souza's chin.

McGruff
vs
De Souza

182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scruff McGruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leandro De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGruff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Souza's guard.
McGruff passes into half guard.
McGruff trying to mount his opponent but De Souza defends it.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.

McGruff seems to be working for a kimura but De Souza defends the submission attempt.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruff is pressing down on De Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Souza is holding on for now.
McGruff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGruff wants to pass to mount but De Souza is defending the position.

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

That's two 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.

McGruff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Souza is refusing to be controlled, as McGruff sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGruff slows the pace down in half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is looking for a sweep. McGruff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

McGruff seems to be looking for submissions.

McGruff is looking for a kimura here.
McGruff is breathing heavily.
De Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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.
McGruff looking to pass the guard.
McGruff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

McGruff has gone for a leg lock! De Souza slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGruff's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGruff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Souza sprawls well initially but McGruff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGruff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Souza tries to roll over but McGruff keeps him under control.
McGruff wants to free his trapped foot but De Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGruff is thwarting De Souza's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGruff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

De Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McGruff has passed into half guard!
De Souza is breathing heavily.
McGruff slows the pace down in 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.
McGruff works his way into side control.

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

McGruff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza stopping the sweep attempt from McGruff.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGruff is keeping the position for now.

McGruff looking for a guillotine here but De Souza defends easily.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.

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.

McGruff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGruff is keeping the position for now.
McGruff pulls De Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents De Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Souza advances to half guard.
McGruff moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McGruff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Souza wants to control from the top but McGruff keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scruff McGruff dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McGruff feints and as De Souza raises his hands in defense, McGruff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

De Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGruff trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGruff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Souza looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing McGruff from controlling successfully.
McGruff looking to pass the guard.
McGruff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGruff trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

McGruff 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.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGruff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leandro De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruff controls the position.
McGruff passes to full mount! That's big trouble for De Souza!

McGruff working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. De Souza looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by McGruff! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Scruff McGruff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Poe
vs
Fisher

178 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe looks to throw the jab but Fisher is out of range.
Poe throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poe leaves Fisher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poe throws the kick towards the body but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fisher somewhat.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poe as he avoids it easily.
Edgar Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fisher.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poe defends it nicely.
Fisher is looking to clinch.
Fisher looks for a takedown but Poe sprawls well.

Poe moves into range and clinches up with Fisher.
The referee calls for Poe to work.
Poe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poe lands an elbow that stopped Fisher in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher jumps guard but Poe stands there with Fisher around his waist. Fisher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Poe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Poe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fisher looks gassed!
Poe working Fisher over with knees to the body.
Poe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fisher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe crunches a lovely knee into Fisher's ribcage.
Fisher takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Poe closes the distance and clinches.

Poe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisher shoots in and drives through. Poe sprawls well.
Poe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Poe has managed to clinch.
Poe gets underhooks to prevent Fisher's takedown attempt.
Poe lands a knee to the head.

Poe breaks from the clinch.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Poe drives through and clinches with Fisher against the cage.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
Fisher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

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

Poe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edgar Poe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poe defends it nicely.
Poe throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poe misses with a double jab.
Poe throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
No luck for Fisher with that takedown attempt.
Poe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poe throws a nice looking combination but Fisher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poe swivels and escapes.

Poe pushes Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Poe blocks a body shot from Fisher.
Fisher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poe lands a knee to the head.
Fisher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poe just stands there and leans against the cage.

Poe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poe defends it nicely.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poe defends it nicely.
Poe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poe misses the shot to the body.
Poe tries a low kick but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher wants to clinch

and Poe moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe lands a nice knee to the body.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Poe won't allow it.
Fisher is trying to drag Poe to the mat but Poe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fisher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fisher tries to score a body lock takedown but Poe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fisher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fisher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fisher's efforts to push away.
Poe lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fisher has Poe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fisher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poe controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poe as he jumps to the side.

Poe has managed to clinch.
Fisher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poe walks away with a smile on his face. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poe stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fisher.

Poe clinches.

Poe manages to break the clinch.

Poe rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.
Poe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Poe working Fisher over with knees to the body.
Poe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poe landing knees to the head.
Poe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch but Poe keeps him there for the moment.
Poe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fisher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fisher's defenses.

Fisher pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fisher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Fisher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe wanted to stand there but Fisher had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher strikes from his own guard.
Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fisher unloads with some shots from mount but Poe bucks and avoids them well.
Fisher looking to finish Poe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poe!
Poe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fisher on the ground.
Fisher trying to control but Poe is having none of it.
Fisher unloads with some shots from mount but Poe bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Fisher working for a guillotine from mount but Poe is in no mood to give up.
Fisher tries to control but Poe wriggling away.

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.
Fisher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fisher breaks from Poe's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Fisher looking to secure an arm triangle but Poe defends it well.
Fisher throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fisher.

Fisher swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Poe is now in Fisher's guard. A big mistake from Fisher there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fisher shoots in but no luck this time.
Poe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Fisher with that takedown attempt.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edgar Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fisher.
Poe takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Poe throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fisher. Fisher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poe connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher motions for Poe to come forward. Fisher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poe wants to clinch.

Poe clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Poe.
Poe is struggling to control the position.
Fisher takes an elbow to the forehead.

Poe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poe looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poe swivels and escapes.
Poe thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Fisher.

Poe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fisher fails to pull guard.
Poe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Poe has him pressed against the cage.
Poe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poe lands an elbow just above Fisher 's eye.

Poe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poe stuffs the takedown.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Poe shows good takedown defense.
Fisher shoots in and drives through. Poe sprawls well.
Poe tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Poe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Poe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Poe.
Poe lands an elbow that stopped Fisher in his tracks for a moment.
Poe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fisher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poe working Fisher over with knees to the body.
Edgar Poe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Poe holds him up against the cage and eventually Fisher drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Poe holds him up against the cage and eventually Fisher drops back down to his feet.
Poe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Poe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fisher's defenses.
Fisher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fisher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poe smiles and moves away.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Poe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fisher cracks Poe with a nice body shot.
Fisher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poe smiles and moves away.
Poe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Fisher avoids the body shot from Poe.
Poe misses with a head kick.

Fisher closes the distance and pushes Poe back into the cage.
Fisher jumps guard but Poe stands there with Fisher around his waist. Fisher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to clinch

and Poe counters by clinching up.
Poe misses with a knee to the head.
Fisher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poe just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Poe.
A short right from Fisher.
Fisher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poe smiles and moves away.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poe tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poe to the ground. Poe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poe throws a head kick that misses.
Fisher fails with the takedown

and Poe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Poe misses with a knee strike.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Poe holds him up against the cage and eventually Fisher drops back down to his feet.
Fisher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Poe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Poe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Poe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Drago
vs
Keith

196 cm
21
196 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

184 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
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, John Keith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drago 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.
Keith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drago looking to pass the guard.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Keith.
Keith trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
Keith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Drago!

Keith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drago turns into him and now he's in Keith's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith managing to control the position.

Keith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith punishing his opponent with strikes.

Keith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Drago is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Drago and Keith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Drago taking a bit of punishment here - Keith scoring with strikes.
Keith happy to just control the position for now.
Keith working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
Keith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drago down.
Drago is trying to improve his position.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keith on the ground.

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.
Drago is pushing Keith's head away, looking to escape. Keith manages to hold on to the position though.
Drago is looking to regain half guard here but Keith keeps moving and retains side control.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keith in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Keith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Keith.

Keith instigates a clinch.
Keith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drago pulls his leg out and moves away.

Keith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Keith jumps into guard, dragging Drago to the mat.

Keith pushes Drago off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drago.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Keith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drago is trying to keep Keith in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Keith gets to his feet - Drago follows without any prompting.

Drago moves into range and clinches up with Keith.

Keith breaks from the clinch.
Drago tries to clinch but Keith moves away
and Keith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt

and Keith counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith tries to pull guard but Drago holds him up against the cage and eventually Keith drops back down to his feet.

Keith jumps into guard, dragging Drago to the mat.
Keith keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass.
Keith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keith wants to get back to his feet but Drago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

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.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drago won't allow Keith to sweep him here.
Keith controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Keith rushes Drago and presses him up against the cage.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keith closes the distance looking to clinch

and Drago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Keith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Drago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keith tries to avoid it but Drago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keith to the ground. Keith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keith is looking to clinch.

Keith gets a takedown into half guard.
Keith sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Keith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Drago to get to his feet.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with a takedown

and Keith counters with a single leg into guard. Drago didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Keith stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Drago moves into range and clinches up with Keith.
Keith misses with a body punch.
Drago is trying to maintain a safe position but Keith gets an underhook and turns Drago into the cage.
Keith is trying to break free.

Keith pulls guard successfully.
Keith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keith controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keith's guard.
John Keith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drago throwing shots but Keith is blocking nicely.
Keith wants to get back to his feet.
Keith is refusing to be controlled, as Drago sits in half guard.

Keith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago prevents Keith from getting back to his feet.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Keith's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drago fails with the takedown

and Keith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drago's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keith thows a big elbow that misses.
Drago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drago prevents Keith from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
Keith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Drago hold on?!
I really don't envy Drago right now.
Keith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Drago.
Keith tries to get the hooks in deep but Drago pushed the leg off.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Keith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keith 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Keith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shane mallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jamal Williams has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jamal Williams seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Williams
vs
mallow

200 cm
19
274 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Jamal Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, shane mallow!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mallow doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
mallow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Williams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
mallow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams with a couple of short strikes.
Williams wants to control the pace but mallow is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams landing shots from mount.

It looks like shane mallow has been cut.
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for mallow because Williams loaded up on that one.
Williams cracks mallow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams looking to finish mallow with some ground and pound. This is bad for mallow!

That has opened up shane mallow's cut even more.
mallow is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mallow is trying to escape the mount.
Williams is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. mallow can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

shane mallow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jamal Williams!