QFC Tournament 948 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Veena (ranked 4697 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heriberto Kilgore Jr (ranked 4741 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.

Veena
vs
Kilgore Jr

188 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

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, Elo Veena!
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, Heriberto Kilgore Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Veena moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veena creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Veena.
Veena lands a shoulder strike.
Veena lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilgore Jr backwards.
Veena lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Veena.
Kilgore Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veena lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kilgore Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veena to keep the fight standing.
Veena working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veena lands with a light punch inside.
Kilgore Jr looks winded!
Veena lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kilgore Jr is rocked!
Veena working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kilgore Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Veena finish him?
Veena throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veena lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kilgore Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Veena.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Veena takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Veena lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veena lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kilgore Jr to his knees! Veena keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Veena!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kano Rei (ranked 4809 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Smith (ranked 4653 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.

Rei
vs
Smith

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kano Rei!
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, Nate Smith!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Smith.
Rei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Rei's belly button to the back.
Rei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith scores with a one two! Rei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Rei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nate Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith stalks Rei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rei's face. Rei staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rei.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kano Rei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith jabs Rei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith stuns Rei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rei looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Rei could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Rei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Smith catches Rei right on the button with a cross.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith works Rei's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rei shoots in but no luck this time.
Rei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rei doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rei momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rei.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Rei throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Rei finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rei looking to pass the guard.
Rei advances position into side control!
Rei is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rei trying to control here.
Rei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Rei is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.

Rei has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to control but Rei is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is posturing up here but Rei has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smith tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smith has to tap! Slick submission there by Rei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kano Rei!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Benjamins (ranked 4811 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batbayr Naranbaatar (ranked 4747 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.

Benjamins
vs
Naranbaatar

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zachary Benjamins!
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, Batbayr Naranbaatar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Benjamins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Naranbaatar to the mat! Naranbaatar manages to get full guard.
Benjamins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Naranbaatar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Naranbaatar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar controls Benjamins momentarily but Benjamins frees himself.
Benjamins preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Benjamins drives through with a takedown into Naranbaatar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benjamins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benjamins manages to get himself to full guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naranbaatar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benjamins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamins tries to get out of the position.
Naranbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benjamins wants to sweep here but Naranbaatar controlling him for the moment.
Benjamins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benjamins is on top in guard.

Naranbaatar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Benjamins tries to roll over but Naranbaatar keeps him under control.
Naranbaatar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naranbaatar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Naranbaatar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naranbaatar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamins defending well though.
Naranbaatar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamins defending well though.
Naranbaatar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naranbaatar is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Naranbaatar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benjamins pushes Naranbaatar off looking to stand but Naranbaatar dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Naranbaatar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benjamins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar dives in for a single leg takedown but Benjamins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

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.

Benjamins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Benjamins jumps into guard, dragging Naranbaatar to the mat.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranbaatar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamins is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar advances to half guard.
Benjamins is staying active underneath Naranbaatar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naranbaatar throwing shots but Benjamins is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamins is staying active underneath Naranbaatar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naranbaatar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamins defending well though.
Naranbaatar working Benjamins over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Benjamins 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.

Benjamins scores with a takedown into Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar keeping moving, preventing Benjamins from controlling successfully.
Benjamins wants to stand but Naranbaatar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Naranbaatar wants to sweep here but Benjamins controlling him for the moment.
Naranbaatar controlling Benjamins's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins wants to get up but he can't break Naranbaatar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamins stands up over Naranbaatar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naranbaatar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Naranbaatar gets a takedown into half guard.

Benjamins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins is not content to let Naranbaatar control the position.
Benjamins trying to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Benjamins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Naranbaatar is keen to just control but Benjamins is a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Naranbaatar is very close to passing his half guard.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Naranbaatar keeps him under control.
Benjamins is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins wants to control but Naranbaatar is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Naranbaatar there.
Naranbaatar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naranbaatar is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Naranbaatar gets caught napping as Benjamins dives in and scores a takedown. Naranbaatar manages to retain guard.
Naranbaatar wants to sweep here but Benjamins controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Naranbaatar is retaining full guard.
Benjamins wants to stand and escape but instead Naranbaatar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naranbaatar trying to control but Benjamins is working from the bottom.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zachary Benjamins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Benjamins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benjamins trying to control the action but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar is trying is best to control the position here.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to control the action but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins wants to stand up but Naranbaatar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Naranbaatar is looking to control Benjamins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naranbaatar avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naranbaatar defending well though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benjamins in particular looking to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naranbaatar is defended easily by Benjamins.
Benjamins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamins wants it to stay on the feet.
Benjamins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamins sprawls well. He's pushed Naranbaatar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zachary Benjamins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batbayr Naranbaatar.
Benjamins takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Naranbaatar gets tackled into the cage by Benjamins. Benjamins maintains the clinch.

Benjamins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Naranbaatar regains guard immediately.
Benjamins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naranbaatar pulls Benjamins in to control the position.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Naranbaatar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naranbaatar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benjamins avoids it really well and circles away.

Benjamins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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.

Benjamins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zachary Benjamins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Benjamins is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benjamins's head.
Benjamins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benjamins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naranbaatar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Naranbaatar is proving a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Benjamins is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Benjamins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benjamins 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Zachary Benjamins!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Zachary Benjamins!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Zachary Benjamins!

Zachary Benjamins wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 4726 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawler Robby (ranked 4810 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.

Man
vs
Robby

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Man drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robby on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robby can't do much from the bottom here.
Man working the strikes but Robby uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Man lands with a punch from half guard.
Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Robby's head.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Robby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man working Robby over with strikes.
Robby trying to control here.
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man controlling the pace.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Robby's head.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Man works his way into full mount!
Man cracks Robby with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Man controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Man lands a nice shot to the head.
Man lands a couple of good shots and Robby has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Robby is covering up but some of the strikes from Man are getting through and doing damage.

Robby is rocked!
Man trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Robby doesn't escape.
Robby is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?
Man lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Man has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Robby.
Robby seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robby covers up after that shot from Man.
Man scores with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Robby looks winded!
Man trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Robby doesn't escape.
Man is punishing Robby with some ground and pound.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Man.
Man slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Man lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man darts in looking for a takedown but Robby gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Robby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man shoots in and drives through. Robby sprawls well.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man misses with a takedown
and Robby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Man thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Ice Man has been cut.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robby counters with a huge left! Man is in big trouble! He's backing up but Robby isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Man from any more damage. A dominating finish by Robby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawler Robby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Barra (ranked 4687 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Vermeer (ranked 4871 p4p, 0 weight class). Vermeer has chosen Rammstein - Ich Will as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Barra
vs
Vermeer

180 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Barra!
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, Rico Vermeer!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vermeer looking to score a takedown here. Barra is defending well but Vermeer drives through and ends up in Barra's guard.
Vermeer preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Vermeer stands up from Barra's guard - Vermeer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vermeer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barra pinned against the cage. Barra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barra stuffs the takedown attempt from Vermeer. Vermeer gets slowly back to his feet.
Harry Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra wants to clinch up but Vermeer keeps it at a distance.
Barra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermeer on the side of the head.
Vermeer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barra.

Vermeer pushes Barra up against the cage in a clinch.
Barra with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vermeer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer has Barra pushed against the cage.
Barra takes a shot to the head.
Barra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeer avoids it.
Barra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barra or not.
Barra is breathing heavily.
Barra struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vermeer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barra is defending well for now.

Vermeer breaks the clinch.

Vermeer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vermeer lands in his opponent's guard.
Vermeer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Vermeer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barra is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vermeer dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

A lull in the action here.
Vermeer is working Barra over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vermeer decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Vermeer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vermeer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barra's head.
Barra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vermeer controls the pace.

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

Vermeer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barra tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Barra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer controlling his opponent.
Vermeer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer landing punches.

Vermeer looking for a guillotine from mount but Barra is having none of it.
Vermeer controlling the position easily from mount.
Vermeer dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barra blocks a head kick by Vermeer.

Vermeer shoots in and bounces Barra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vermeer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vermeer postures up and lands a big shot to Barra's brow.
Barra has control of Vermeer's left arm, preventing Vermeer from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer stands up over Barra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vermeer forces his way into half guard.

Vermeer decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vermeer clinches.
Vermeer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barra keeps control of Vermeer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barra managing to block the knees to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer leaning his opponent against the cage.

Vermeer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barra is trying to keep an underhook but Vermeer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barra trying to hold on to Vermeer's head to control him but Vermeer postures up.
Vermeer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vermeer seems to be looking for submissions.
Vermeer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vermeer works his way into side control.
Barra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Vermeer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vermeer just content to control the position.

Vermeer decides to stand back up. Vermeer steps back and let's Barra get back to his feet.
Vermeer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vermeer misses with an attempted mid kick.

Vermeer gets a clinch.

Vermeer has picked Barra up - he's going for a ride! Vermeer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vermeer controlling his opponent.
Vermeer scoring with strikes but Barra is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vermeer working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vermeer working for a submission but Barra is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Vermeer 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!

Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Barra back into the cage.

Vermeer has Barra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vermeer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barra tumbling to the mat - Vermeer dives into Barra's guard.
Barra is wriggling around but Vermeer manages to pass to half guard.

Vermeer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vermeer stops Barra from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vermeer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer moves nicely into side control.
Rico Vermeer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vermeer stands up and beckons Barra to his feet.

Vermeer feints and as Barra raises his hands in defense, Vermeer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vermeer scoring with some ground and pound.
Barra trying to control the position.
Vermeer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barra's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer pushes down on Barra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vermeer moves into full mount! Barra won't be happy about that!

Vermeer stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Vermeer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Vermeer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barra seems a little lost for a moment, as Vermeer dominates the positioning.

Vermeer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vermeer moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Vermeer working for a submission but Barra is keeping him at bay.
Barra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Barra is rocked!

It looks like Harry Barra has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Barra is out cold - huge knockout for Vermeer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rico Vermeer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carwin Potter (ranked 4652 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Warlovski (ranked 4655 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.

Potter
vs
Warlovski

190 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White 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, Carwin Potter!
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, Igor Warlovski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warlovski instigates a clinch.
Warlovski gets through Potter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Potter blocking some punches.
Warlovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potter scores with a hook to the body.
Warlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warlovski scores with a hook to the body.
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warlovski lands a shoulder strike.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warlovski pushes Potter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warlovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warlovski's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
A short right from Warlovski on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter prevents a body shot from Warlovski.
Potter misses with the head strike.
Potter working aggressively here.
Warlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warlovski is leaning against Potter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Warlovski digs a right hand underneath Potter's ribcage. Potter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warlovski digs a right hand underneath Potter's ribcage. Potter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potter's elbow.
Potter struggles to land a body shot inside as Warlovski controls his hands.
Potter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warlovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Warlovski.
Warlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warlovski backwards.
Potter prevents a body shot from Warlovski.
Potter pushes Warlovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warlovski blocking some punches.
Warlovski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Warlovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warlovski prevents a body shot from Potter.
Warlovski pushes Potter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warlovski prevents a body shot from Potter.
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warlovski's elbow.
Warlovski blocking some punches.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Warlovski.
Potter can't find room to land a body shot as Warlovski controls the action.
Potter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Warlovski.
Warlovski prevents a body shot from Potter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Warlovski.
Warlovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warlovski's elbow.
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warlovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Warlovski's ribcage. Warlovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warlovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warlovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warlovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
Warlovski tries to work over Potter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warlovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Warlovski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Warlovski.
Warlovski lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potter tries to work over Warlovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warlovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warlovski.
Warlovski lands with a left to the head.
Warlovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potter is breathing heavily.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warlovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warlovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potter misses with a punch on the inside.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warlovski backwards.
Potter takes a shot to the head.
Warlovski blocks a body shot from Potter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Warlovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Potter wants to clinch up but Warlovski keeps it at a distance.
Warlovski throws a body shot but no joy.
Warlovski misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Potter misses

and Warlovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Igor Warlovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Warlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warlovski blocks a body shot from Potter.
Warlovski works on Potter's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warlovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warlovski has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.
Warlovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potter backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warlovski is working Potter over against the cage.
Warlovski tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Warlovski back against the cage.
Potter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warlovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potter's elbow.
Warlovski tries a body shot but Potter blocks it.
Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Potter scores with a shot to the side of Warlovski's head.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Potter.
Warlovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
Potter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter tries to work over Warlovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warlovski has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.
Warlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter struggles to land a body shot inside as Warlovski controls his hands.
Warlovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter.
Potter misses with a punch to the body.
Warlovski lands a body shot.
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!
Warlovski gets through Potter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warlovski tries to work over Potter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potter can't find room to land a body shot as Warlovski controls the action.
Potter lands a shoulder strike.
Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter can't find room to land a body shot as Warlovski controls the action.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Potter.
Warlovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Potter - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warlovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warlovski's elbow.
Warlovski tries to work over Potter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warlovski tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Warlovski back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warlovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warlovski lands a right hand.
Warlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Potter misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Warlovski.
Warlovski works on Potter's body with a couple of short punches.
Warlovski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Warlovski on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter.
Warlovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potter tries to work over Warlovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warlovski has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warlovski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Warlovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warlovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warlovski.
Warlovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warlovski.
Potter struggles to land a body shot inside as Warlovski controls his hands.
Warlovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warlovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warlovski misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warlovski.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warlovski misses with a punch to the body.
Potter tries a body shot but Warlovski blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Warlovski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Potter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Warlovski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Warlovski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Warlovski lands with a good body shot.
Potter misses with a right hand
and Warlovski counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Carwin Potter has been cut.
Good exchange - Warlovski coming out on top.

Warlovski lands a big uppercut and Potter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Potter looks OK. Warlovski waves Potter back to his feet!

Potter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warlovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Warlovski tries to counter with a clinch but Potter shakes him off and moves away.
Oh Potter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Igor Warlovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potter misses with a hook. Warlovski ducked under it nicely.
Warlovski drops Potter with a naaaaasty hook - Potter is in real trouble here! Warlovski dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Warlovski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Another Guy (ranked 4779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravski Rarsov (ranked 4812 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.

Guy
vs
Rarsov

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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, Another Guy!
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, Ravski Rarsov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rarsov.
Rarsov scores with punches from side control.
Rarsov lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rarsov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Rarsov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Guy has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ravski Rarsov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilat KickAss (ranked 4703 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flange McDrippy (ranked 3087 p4p, 353 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.

KickAss
vs
McDrippy

176 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Kilat KickAss!
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, Flange McDrippy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

KickAss gets a double leg takedown into McDrippy's guard.
KickAss sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDrippy working a defensive guard here.
KickAss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDrippy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
KickAss with a nice head shot there.
KickAss with a flurry of punches that miss.
KickAss passes McDrippy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
KickAss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDrippy tries to roll over but KickAss keeps him under control.
KickAss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDrippy wants to get back to full guard.
KickAss frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KickAss controlling the pace for now.
KickAss landing punches.
KickAss controlling his opponent.
McDrippy can't escape the position.

KickAss looking for a guillotine from mount but McDrippy is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by KickAss.
KickAss controlling his opponent.
KickAss postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McDrippy looks a forlorn figure.
KickAss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KickAss unloading with bombs!
McDrippy tries to hold on but KickAss pushes him away.
KickAss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDrippy taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDrippy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
KickAss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
KickAss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDrippy wants to control from the top but KickAss keeps moving.
McDrippy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KickAss. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
KickAss looking for a sweep. Not yet KickAss, not yet.
McDrippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KickAss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now KickAss is on top in guard.

KickAss gets to his feet - McDrippy follows without any prompting.
McDrippy connects with the punch.
McDrippy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDrippy wants to clinch up but KickAss keeps it at a distance.
KickAss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDrippy counters with a straight right hand.

KickAss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. KickAss showed some decent athleticism there.
KickAss is breathing heavily.
McDrippy trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KickAss passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDrippy tries to hold on but KickAss postures up.

KickAss looking for a guillotine from mount but McDrippy is having none of it.
McDrippy tries to hold on but KickAss pushes him away.
McDrippy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but KickAss is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilat KickAss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McDrippy tests KickAss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDrippy batters KickAss with a massive right followed by a huge left! KickAss is out on his feet looking like a zombie as McDrippy lands a final crushing right hand to drop KickAss to the mat with a gruesome thud! McDrippy is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Flange McDrippy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Rajantaka (ranked 4698 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lloyd (ranked 4745 p4p, 457 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.

Rajantaka
vs
Lloyd

187 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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, Tarmo Rajantaka!
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, Darren Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd fails with the takedown

and Rajantaka counters by clinching up.
Lloyd takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Darren Lloyd has been cut.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside that Lloyd shrugs off.
Lloyd takes an elbow to the temple.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rajantaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rajantaka just leaning against Lloyd, taking a breather.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lloyd's defenses.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Darren Lloyd's cut even more.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside.

Lloyd is rocked!
Rajantaka creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Lloyd! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rajantaka.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Rajantaka!
Tarmo Rajantaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davi Araujo (ranked 4656 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Clarke (ranked 4867 p4p, 462 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.

Araujo
vs
Clarke

177 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davi Araujo!
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, Damo Clarke!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo cracks a nice hook into Clarke's ribs.
Clarke needs to keep his hands up - Araujo had a free shot at his head there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Araujo enables Clarke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Araujo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araujo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Clarke dives into side control.
Clarke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damo Clarke!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Chan (ranked 4894 p4p, 236 weight class) and Tiberius Washington (ranked 4647 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.

Chan
vs
Washington

168 cm
17
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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, Jet Chan!
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, Tiberius Washington!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
Washington throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Washington misses

and Chan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington has Chan pulled in close to control his posture.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chan is one step ahead there.
Chan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chan trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Washington tries to roll over but Chan keeps him under control.
Chan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington won't allow Chan to pass to mount.

Chan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chan is trying to control the action in half guard but Washington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chan passes to side control.

Chan is trying to get an arm triangle but Washington is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Chan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Washington looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Washington is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chan lets go of the hold and Washington can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jet Chan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Banks (ranked 4813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viddal Riley (ranked 4815 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.

Banks
vs
Riley

189 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

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, Adonis Banks!
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, Viddal Riley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley with a nice cross.
Riley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Adonis Banks has been cut.
Banks drops his hands momentarily and Riley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banks cracks Riley with a good jab.
Banks walks into a jab.
Banks swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riley! But no joy.
Riley walks into a straight right hand from Banks.

It looks like Viddal Riley has been cut.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Riley looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
Banks is looking to counter punch.
Riley looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
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!
Riley slips a straight right by Banks.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
Riley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Riley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riley scores with a sloppy right hand. Banks should have avoided that one.
Riley slips under a jab.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riley scores with a jab to the head.
Riley throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Riley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Riley misses.
Riley lands the left hand.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riley.
Riley gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Banks gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Banks!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hello Nurse (ranked 3069 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karamel Jake (ranked 4816 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.

Nurse
vs
Jake

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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, Hello Nurse!
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, Karamel Jake!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Hello Nurse has been cut.

Jake lands a big uppercut and Nurse crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurse looks OK. Jake waves Nurse back to his feet!
Jake slips under a jab from Nurse.
Hello Nurse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurse throws a sloppy body shot
and Jake counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Nurse is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jake closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nurse out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karamel Jake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Rivas (ranked 4851 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lightning Fury (ranked 4654 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.

Rivas
vs
Fury

171 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

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, Eddy Rivas!
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, Lightning Fury!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivas misses with a looping right.
Rivas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Rivas pushes him off.

Fury clinches up with Rivas and pushes him back against the cage.
Fury stalling against the cage.
Rivas throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.

Fury jumps guard and drags Rivas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Fury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivas is aware though and is defending well.

Rivas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivas controlling from the top position.

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

Fury is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rivas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fury's body to avoid the submission. Fury has instead reached around Rivas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fury arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lightning Fury!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Link (ranked 4688 p4p, 454 weight class) and Sacrificial Lamb (ranked 4694 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.

Link
vs
Lamb

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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, James Link!
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, Sacrificial Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Link's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamb misses with a wild body shot.
Link takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamb throws out a loose jab but Link uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamb takes a swing at Link's ribcage but misses.
Link ducks right into an uppercut from Lamb.

Link closes the distance and pushes Lamb back into the cage.
Lamb lands a body punch.
Link looking to slow down the pace here.

Link's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamb cracks Link with a good jab.
Lamb lands with a hook. Link tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick from Link lands but Lamb takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Link instigates a clinch.
Link lands with a left to the head.

Link escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sacrificial Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Link needs to keep his hands up - Lamb had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Link.
Link fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamb manages to avoid it.
Sacrificial Lamb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lamb scores with a nice right hand.

Link is rocked!
Lamb lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Link falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lamb dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sacrificial Lamb!
A relieved looking Sacrificial Lamb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

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