Empire:1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Van Horn (ranked 5863 p4p, 552 weight class) and Jerome Biggs (ranked 3230 p4p, 401 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Horn
vs
Biggs

207 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

PEAK

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Van Horn!
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, Jerome Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Horn dives in and grabs Biggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggs pushes down on Van Horn's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Biggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Biggs looks to throw the jab but Van Horn is out of range.
Biggs lands with a shot to the body.
Biggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Horn on the side of the head.
Karl Van Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Biggs.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Biggs keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biggs closes the distance and clinches.
Biggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee is keeping an eye on Biggs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Horn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biggs prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Van Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs lands a right hand.
Biggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Biggs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Horn being controlled against the cage.
Biggs lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Horn is trying to pull guard but Biggs has him pressed against the cage.
Biggs stalling the fight.
Biggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jerome Biggs.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
Biggs lands with a nice body punch.
Biggs throws out a loose jab but Van Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Biggs loads up on a big right hand but Van Horn slips the punch.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
Van Horn tries to clinch there but Biggs circles away.
Van Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Horn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Horn is looking to counter the offense by Biggs and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Biggs misses the target.
Biggs throws an overhand right that lands on Van Horn's shoulder, as Van Horn tries to avoid the shot.
Biggs misses with a double jab.
Van Horn defending well as Biggs loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Van Horn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biggs.
Van Horn misses with a takedown attempt - Biggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Van Horn darts in and clinches Biggs up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Biggs.
Biggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Horn up against the cage.
Biggs leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Biggs's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Horn is looking to control Biggs's arms but Biggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Horn has his back to the cage.
Biggs is struggling to control the position.
Biggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Horn up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggs slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Biggs dominated that round.
That's time! Van Horn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice takedown defense from Biggs. No joy for Van Horn on that attempt.
Biggs 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.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Van Horn ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.
Van Horn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Horn misses with a straight left.
Biggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biggs lands with an overhand left.
Van Horn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biggs sprawls well. Biggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Horn gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs swings for the body but Van Horn moves out of range.
Van Horn moves to clinch but Biggs breaks away
and Biggs counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biggs stalling the fight.

Van Horn breaks from the clinch.
Jerome Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Horn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Van Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Horn.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.
Van Horn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Biggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Biggs waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Van Horn. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Van Horn to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Van Horn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Van Horn is working an open guard so Biggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Van Horn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Horn moves away from the strike by Biggs.
Van Horn seems to have got his legs back now.
Biggs moves out of range of the body kick from Van Horn.
Nice takedown defense from Biggs. No joy for Van Horn on that attempt.
Biggs misses the jab.
Biggs thuds a left hand into Van Horn's body.
Biggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biggs connects with a body shot that sends Van Horn's belly button to the back.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Van Horn moves out of range.
Van Horn goes for a double leg but Biggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biggs continues to drive forward.

Biggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biggs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Biggs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Horn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Horn being controlled against the cage.
Biggs slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Biggs.
Biggs continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jerome Biggs.
Biggs scores with a shot to the body.
Biggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Biggs connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Biggs throws the left hand but Van Horn avoids the punch easily.
Biggs loads up on a big right hand but Van Horn slips the punch.
Van Horn moves in looking to clinch but Biggs pushes him off.
Van Horn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biggs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Horn shoots and misses
and Biggs counters with a series of strikes. Van Horn will be more careful next time no doubt.

It looks like Karl Van Horn has been cut.
Biggs lands a jab to Van Horn's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Horn slips under a jab from Biggs.
Van Horn blocks a jab.
Biggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Horn in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Biggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Van Horn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Horn is just out of range.
It looked like Van Horn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biggs misses the jab.
Biggs misses with a looping left.
Jerome Biggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karl Van Horn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Horn.
Biggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biggs throws out a counter right but Van Horn avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biggs clinches.
Biggs is stalling here.
Van Horn is trying to pull guard but Biggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Van Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Horn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Horn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Biggs defends it nicely.
Van Horn misses with a left hand
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Van Horn tries to clinch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs digs a good hook to Van Horn's body.
Biggs lands a really nice looking cross but Van Horn seems unphased.

Biggs cracks Van Horn with an uppercut from hell and Van Horn crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Biggs's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Biggs stands up from Van Horn's guard - Biggs perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Horn loses concentration momentarily and Biggs pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Van Horn crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Biggs finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Biggs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Howardson (ranked 2155 p4p, 270 weight class) and Pedro Gonclaves (ranked 3254 p4p, 381 weight class). Michael Howardson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pedro Gonclaves's chin.

Howardson
vs
Gonclaves

183 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Caveman clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Howardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Gonclaves!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howardson works over Gonclaves's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson feints a jab promting Gonclaves to slip. Howardson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonclaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Howardson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Howardson clinches.
Gonclaves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Gonclaves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonclaves fails with a takedown attempt.
Howardson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Howardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gonclaves.

Gonclaves pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howardson stays in close to Gonclaves's body and controls the position.

Gonclaves working for a triangle but Howardson defends it easily.
Howardson controlling from the top position.
Gonclaves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howardson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonclaves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howardson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howardson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howardson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonclaves being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonclaves trying to control the position.
Howardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howardson'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.
Howardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonclaves on the ground.
Gonclaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonclaves has his foot on Howardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howardson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonclaves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howardson content to stall in guard here.
Howardson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Howardson gets to his feet - Gonclaves follows without any prompting.
Michael Howardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Howardson does no damage.
Gonclaves dodges the punch combination from Howardson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonclaves! But no joy.
Gonclaves takes a swing at Howardson's ribcage but misses.
Howardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Gonclaves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gonclaves looks to land a right hand but Howardson moved out of range.
Gonclaves throws a jab when Howardson was well out of range.
Gonclaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howardson but Howardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Howardson feints a jab promting Gonclaves to slip. Howardson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonclaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Gonclaves circles away.
Howardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Howardson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonclaves blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Howardson.
Howardson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonclaves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Gonclaves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonclaves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howardson moves away.
Howardson is looking for a counter combo.
Gonclaves looks winded!

Howardson clinches.
Howardson lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Gonclaves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gonclaves is working for takedown but Howardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Gonclaves tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Gonclaves tries to score a body lock takedown but Howardson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonclaves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Howardson.
Nice body punch from Howardson.
Still in the clinch, Howardson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Gonclaves is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Howardson dominated that round.
That's time! Howardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Howardson clinches up against the cage.
Gonclaves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonclaves is still on wobbly legs! Can Howardson finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Gonclaves's head.
Howardson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonclaves to his knees! Howardson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson gave a mention to Caveman clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Pedro Gonclaves was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zivan Radosavjevic (ranked 6748 p4p, 591 weight class) and Micheal Turner (ranked 5865 p4p, 549 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Radosavjevic
vs
Turner

199 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good wrestler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zivan Radosavjevic!
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, Micheal Turner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Radosavjevic tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.

Turner gets a double leg takedown into Radosavjevic's guard.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Radosavjevic blocks nicely.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Radosavjevic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Radosavjevic trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner wants to stand and escape but Radosavjevic is having none of it.
Turner is looking to sweep but instead, Radosavjevic has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is trying is best to control the position here.
Radosavjevic prevents Turner from improving his position.
Radosavjevic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turner is staying active underneath Radosavjevic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner tries to roll over but Radosavjevic keeps him under control.
Radosavjevic wants to pass the guard but Turner is defending well.
Radosavjevic prevents Turner from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Radosavjevic trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
Turner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Radosavjevic is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turner wants to get back to his feet.

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

Turner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Radosavjevic was covering up waiting for the punch and Turner finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Radosavjevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Radosavjevic's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radosavjevic trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Radosavjevic's head.
Radosavjevic keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner stands up over Radosavjevic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Radosavjevic keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Radosavjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turner distracts Radosavjevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Radosavjevic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Radosavjevic is breathing heavily.
Turner throws a series of punches but Radosavjevic avoids them all with ease.
Turner jabs Radosavjevic right on the nose. Radosavjevic blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Radosavjevic darts in trying to clinch
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radosavjevic is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Radosavjevic circles away and we're back to standing.
Radosavjevic tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.
Radosavjevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner works Radosavjevic's body with a nice hook.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner leaves Radosavjevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner lands a nice hook to Radosavjevic's body. Radosavjevic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Radosavjevic tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radosavjevic misses with a double jab.
Zivan Radosavjevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Turner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turner wants to control from the top but Radosavjevic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner working some strikes from top position.
Turner wants to control from the top but Radosavjevic keeps moving.
Turner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Radosavjevic's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Radosavjevic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Radosavjevic preventing the sweep.
Radosavjevic stops Turner from standing up.
Radosavjevic stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Radosavjevic from controlling successfully.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is pulling down on Radosavjevic's head to control his posture.

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

Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner is putting a hurting on Radosavjevic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Radosavjevic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Turner seems content to control.
Turner lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radosavjevic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turner winds up and cracks Radosavjevic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Radosavjevic is in trouble now - Turner has advanced to mount!
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Radosavjevic taking shots to the head.
Micheal Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner controlling the position easily from mount.
Turner looking to finish Radosavjevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Radosavjevic!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner tries to control but Radosavjevic wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Turner lands an overhand right.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Radosavjevic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radosavjevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Radosavjevic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Radosavjevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner digs a good body shot into Radosavjevic's ribs.
Radosavjevic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radosavjevic moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner scores with a three punch combo!
Micheal Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Radosavjevic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner works over Radosavjevic's head and body with a nice combination.

Turner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turner lands in his opponent's guard.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Radosavjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radosavjevic is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Radosavjevic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
Radosavjevic has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Turner 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.
Radosavjevic has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Turner wants to control from the top but Radosavjevic keeps moving.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Radosavjevic to see if he's OK.
Turner trying to control the position but Radosavjevic is working away.
Turner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Radosavjevic to see if he's OK.
Radosavjevic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is staying tight to Radosavjevic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Turner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Turner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Radosavjevic keeps working.
Turner scores with punches from side control.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Radosavjevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner scoring with punches and elbows.
Turner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Radosavjevic down.
Turner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micheal Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Radosavjevic is trying to escape the position but Turner is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Turner!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brunson (ranked 7823 p4p, 627 weight class) and Ricardo Miles (ranked 5266 p4p, 499 weight class). Ricardo Miles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Brunson's chin.

Brunson
vs
Miles

176 cm
19
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brunson!
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, Ricardo Miles!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles looks to land a combination. Brunson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miles with a jab.

Miles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miles thows a huge punch but Brunson dodges it nicely.
Brunson trying to hold on to Miles's head to control him but Miles postures up.
Miles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miles drops an elbow to the side of Brunson's head.
Miles not doing much here.

Miles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunson is just riding it out for now. Miles eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Miles there.
Miles thows a huge punch but Brunson dodges it nicely.

Brunson is defending against the submission attempts here by Miles.
Miles uses his free foot to push down on Brunson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brunson.
Miles with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Brunson is rocked!
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Miles lands a big elbow - Brunson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Brunson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricardo Miles!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Miles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Wilson (ranked 7073 p4p, 494 weight class) and Fred Beyako (ranked 5927 p4p, 436 weight class). Rico Wilson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Beyako's chin.

Wilson
vs
Beyako

165 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Wilson!
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, Fred Beyako!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beyako tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Rico Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilson enables Beyako to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beyako throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beyako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beyako has passed into side control.
Beyako controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Beyako has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Beyako keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson wants to control but Beyako postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beyako stands up and beckons Wilson to his feet.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beyako's calf.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Wilson pushes Beyako up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beyako is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson instigates a clinch.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beyako jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beyako tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Beyako.
Beyako jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beyako is looking to take this one to the mat.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Wilson tenderised Beyako's leg. Beyako is trying to keep his angry face on.

Beyako closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beyako lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beyako manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wilson tries to roll over but Beyako keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beyako lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beyako lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson won't allow Beyako to pass to mount.
Wilson is looking to escape.
Beyako looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Beyako is controlling him well.
Beyako moves nicely into side control.
Beyako takes a little break here. Wilson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beyako is controlling him well.
Wilson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beyako connects with a decent elbow.

Beyako decides to stand back up. Beyako steps back and let's Wilson get back to his feet.

Beyako moves into the clinch successfully.
Beyako misses with a punch to the body.
Beyako missing with knees to the body.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beyako has eaten all the pies!
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beyako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beyako tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rico Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rico Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Beyako on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilson jabs Beyako to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Beyako shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beyako showed some decent athleticism there.
Wilson pushes Beyako off looking to stand but Beyako dives back in and keeps control.
Beyako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Beyako stands up and beckons Wilson to join him on the feet.
No luck for Beyako with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Beyako.
Beyako tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wilson pushes Beyako up against the cage in a clinch.
Beyako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beyako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beyako jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilson walks away with a smile on his face. Beyako gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beyako swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Beyako closes the distance but Wilson moves to the side
and Wilson counters with a low kick, right behind Beyako 's knee.
Beyako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beyako manages to circle out of the way.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Beyako.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Rico Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Beyako looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beyako eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Beyako circles away and keeps his distance.
Beyako moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beyako manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Beyako shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has hold of Beyako's hands but Beyako slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson trying to control but Beyako postures up.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beyako on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Beyako is having none of it.
Beyako not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beyako passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beyako content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beyako lands a nice short elbow.
Beyako performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beyako is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beyako scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beyako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beyako wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson is trying to control but Beyako passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beyako advances to full mount.

Beyako is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wilson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beyako with a couple of short strikes.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Beyako gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beyako wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fred Beyako will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wilson closes the distance and pushes Beyako back into the cage.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyako's face.

Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beyako tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Wilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beyako wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beyako fails to pull guard.

Beyako pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beyako is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson 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.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beyako's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to pass into half guard but Beyako pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beyako is in guard.

Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Beyako is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beyako lands a couple of elbows.
Beyako is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beyako is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Beyako slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beyako postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fred Beyako has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson is looking to stand back up but Beyako counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilson.
Beyako perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beyako scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beyako stops Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Beyako seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson wants to stand back up but Beyako manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Beyako is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Beyako's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beyako working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beyako prevents Wilson from escaping the position.
Beyako gets to mount! Wilson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Beyako working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wilson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Beyako off and cradles Wilson's limp body as Beyako celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fred Beyako!