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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletis Donahue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay Z - Empire State Of Mind. Cletis Donahue has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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188 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cletis Donahue!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donahue throws a leg kick but Scott checks it.
A swing and a miss from Donahue.
Scott lands with an overhand left.
Donahue swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donahue misses with a looping right.
Scott scores with a hook to the body. Donahue takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Donahue is trying to keep Scott in close.
Donahue is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scott advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Donahue is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scott has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donahue knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Donahue is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Donahue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scott is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Donahue looks calm but he's in trouble here. Scott gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Donahue is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Scott lets go of the hold and Donahue can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Scott!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between james wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bamboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wade's entrance music is awsome. A fine choice. Bamboni has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music. james wade has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, james wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Bamboni!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamboni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
wade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bamboni circles away.
Bamboni tries a head kick but it misses.
wade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamboni wants to clinch up but wade keeps it at a distance.
Bamboni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bamboni stuffs the takedown attempt from wade. wade gets slowly back to his feet.
Bamboni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. wade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bamboni blocks a head kick by wade.
wade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bamboni rushes wade and presses him up against the cage.
wade avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamboni.
wade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bamboni blocks it with crossed arms.
Bamboni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
wade scores a takedown into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bamboni can do anything to dispel that myth.
wade looking to control but Bamboni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bamboni wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bamboni somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
wade shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for james wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
wade tries to keep at a distance but Bamboni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bamboni lands an elbow inside that wade shrugs off.
Bamboni lands an elbow just above wade 's eye.
wade dodges an elbow strike from Bamboni.
Bamboni manages to break the clinch.
Bamboni tries to clinch but wade moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by wade or perhaps it was just good defense by Bamboni which made him look bad.
Bamboni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bamboni throws a head kick that misses.
Bamboni instigates a clinch.
Bamboni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but wade blocks it with crossed arms.
wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
wade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bamboni but Bamboni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
wade is breathing heavily.
wade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bamboni sprawls well. Bamboni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. wade gets slowly back to his feet.
wade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bamboni landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bamboni lands a nice elbow.
Bamboni pulls wade into guard.
Bamboni uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bamboni has managed to clinch.
wade tries to score a body lock takedown but Bamboni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bamboni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through wade's defenses.
Bamboni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bamboni lands a nice knee to the body.
Bamboni lands an elbow inside that wade shrugs off.
Bamboni breaks the clinch.
Bamboni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. wade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamboni stands up over wade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
wade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
wade is really struggling to control Bamboni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
wade keeping full guard, as Bamboni tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bamboni pushes down on wade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bamboni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bamboni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed wade's head.
Bamboni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bamboni lands strikes from half guard.
wade taking some punishment here, with Bamboni in his half guard.
Bamboni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bamboni throwing shots but wade is blocking nicely.
Bamboni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed wade's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bamboni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Bamboni there.
Bamboni uses his free foot to push down on wade's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for wade.
wade tries to lock up and control but Bamboni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bamboni is landing with some decent strikes but wade is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bamboni postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. wade looks a forlorn figure.
wade in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamboni with a couple of short strikes.
Bamboni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can wade hang on?
Bamboni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bamboni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bamboni closes the distance and clinches.
Bamboni lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bamboni keeps control of wade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
wade misses with a knee strike.
wade dodges an elbow strike from Bamboni.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bamboni just misses with a elbow thrown towards wade's brow.
wade tries to break free but Bamboni pushes him back against the cage.
Bamboni tries to score a body lock takedown but wade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bamboni lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bamboni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from wade.
Bamboni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
wade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
wade breaks the clinch.
wade blocks a head kick by Bamboni.
wade looks to land a combination but Bamboni avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboni clinches up against the cage.
Bamboni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bamboni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Bamboni are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bamboni is working wade over with some ground and pound from side control.
wade can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboni tries for a kimura but wade is defending well.
Bamboni is trying to ground and pound but wade uses the momentary lack of control by Bamboni to regain half guard.
wade trying to control from the bottom.
Bamboni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bamboni is thwarting wade's attempts to control the position.
wade wants to get back to his feet.
Bamboni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two 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.
Bamboni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Bamboni.
Bamboni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bamboni tries to pass to full mount but wade defends it.
Bamboni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
wade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bamboni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bamboni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bamboni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bamboni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed wade's head.
Bamboni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni is thwarting wade's attempts to control the position.
Bamboni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
wade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bamboni.
Bamboni winds up and cracks wade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
wade trying to control here.
Tony Bamboni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bamboni thows a huge punch but wade dodges it nicely.
wade taking some punishment here, with Bamboni in his half guard.
Bamboni throwing shots but wade is blocking nicely.
Bamboni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bamboni passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
wade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
wade takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
wade tries to lock up and control but Bamboni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bamboni dominating with strikes here.
wade tries to hold on but Bamboni pushes him away.
Bamboni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
wade wants to hold on but Bamboni pushes him away.
Bamboni raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Bamboni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bamboni with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bamboni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from wade is defended easily by Bamboni.
Bamboni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. wade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
james wade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Bamboni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
wade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bamboni swivels and escapes.
Bamboni clinches.
Bamboni looking for a takedown.
Bamboni manages to break the clinch.
Bamboni feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bamboni tries to free his leg and advance position but wade is retaining full guard.
wade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bamboni throws a strike but wade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bamboni keeping full guard, as wade tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboni pushes wade off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bamboni tries to clinch but wade is having none of it.
Bamboni closes the distance and clinches.
wade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bamboni prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for james wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboni lands an elbow inside.
Bamboni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bamboni lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bamboni lands an elbow just above wade 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bamboni.
wade looking to throw knees to the head but Bamboni is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bamboni.
Bamboni lands an elbow that stopped wade in his tracks for a moment.
Bamboni lands a nice elbow.
Bamboni lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bamboni fails in his attempt to clinch.
wade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamboni is looking to clinch but wade is avoiding it.
wade doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamboni circles away.
Bamboni closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bamboni lands in his opponent's guard.
Bamboni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bamboni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as wade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bamboni stands up over wade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bamboni is looking to work some ground and pound but wade has wrist control.
wade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bamboni stands and steps away. wade gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni wants to clinch.
wade swats away the attempt to clinch by Bamboni.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
wade tries for a takedown but Bamboni circles away easily
and Bamboni moves into the clinch.
Bamboni turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bamboni manages to end up in side control.
wade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on wade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
wade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bamboni cracks wade with a big right hand but wade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bamboni tries to move to mount but wade blocks the move with his legs.
wade is trying to control Bamboni's posture but Bamboni avoids it.
wade is trying to improve his position.
Tony Bamboni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
wade is trying to control Bamboni's posture but Bamboni avoids it.
Bamboni looks up at the clock and then as wade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bamboni smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
wade is not content to let Bamboni control the position.
Bamboni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear wade down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bamboni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bamboni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bamboni!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Shklyarevskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Shklyarevskiy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Shklyarevskiy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire clinches up with Shklyarevskiy and pushes him back against the cage.
Fire lands a hook that snaps the head of Shklyarevskiy backwards.
Shklyarevskiy can't get the takedown.
Fire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fire has clasped his hands together around Shklyarevskiy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shklyarevskiy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shklyarevskiy on the ground.
Shklyarevskiy defending against the ground and pound.
Shklyarevskiy tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Fire's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shklyarevskiy is rocked!
Fire in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shklyarevskiy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fire turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Fire!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Legate Lanius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jemichael Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Legate Lanius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jemichael Ward!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanius doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Lanius instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Ward has Lanius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lanius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ward has Lanius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lanius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lanius really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Lanius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Legate Lanius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jemichael Ward.
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into Lanius's guard.
Ward trying to control but Lanius is working from the bottom.
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanius is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward postures up in Lanius's guard and throws a big left but Lanius blocks it.
Ward pushes down on Lanius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lanius is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
Lanius is looking to get back to full guard here but Ward has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ward throwing strikes here but Lanius is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes Lanius's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lanius is in trouble.
Ward working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Lanius is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ward has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Lanius taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jemichael Ward!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Trumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trumble kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gonna get you again Gracie!. Derek Trumble has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Trumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Graham!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trumble's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trumble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham avoids the head kick by Trumble.
Trumble throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Graham lands.
Graham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trumble is fending him off so far but Graham persists. Nope, Trumble circles away and we're back to standing.
Trumble clinches with his opponent.
Trumble lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Graham tries to kick Trumble off but Trumble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trumble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
Graham is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Trumble wants to stand up but Graham has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Trumble is very close to passing his half guard.
Trumble decides to stand and escape the position.
Trumble walks into a straight right hand from Graham.
Graham dives in and grabs Trumble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trumble pushes down on Graham's head and hops out.
Graham dives in and grabs Trumble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trumble pushes down on Graham's head and hops out.
Derek Trumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Graham.
Trumble lands with a kick to the temple. Graham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
Trumble circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trumble counters with an outside leg kick.
Graham looks gassed!
Trumble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumble controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumble has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Trumble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trumble - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Trumble for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumble gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Derek Trumble.
Graham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trumble counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Graham's guard now.
Graham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Trumble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graham misses with a takedown
and Trumble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trumble.
Trumble has Graham pushed against the cage.
Graham is trying to drag Trumble to the mat but Trumble just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trumble leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trumble fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trumble makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trumble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Graham quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Trumble gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Graham misses with a takedown
and Trumble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trumble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trumble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trumble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trumble wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trumble dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trumble throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
Trumble scores with a head kick. Graham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Graham is rocked!
Robert Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham has his takedown stuffed
and Trumble counters with a leg kick.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Trumble finish him?
Graham gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Derek Trumble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between al inkotatoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Of Savoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). inkotatoy comes to the cage accompanied by i love the way you lie. Of Savoy has chosen We are the Champions- Queen as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, al inkotatoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugene Of Savoy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
inkotatoy misses with a kick to the body.
inkotatoy misses with a body kick.
al inkotatoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
inkotatoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Of Savoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
inkotatoy moves in looking to clinch but Of Savoy pushes him off.
inkotatoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Of Savoy to score with a decent uppercut.
Of Savoy pivots, looking for a leg kick but inkotatoy is out of range and Of Savoy settles back down.
inkotatoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
inkotatoy wants to clinch up but Of Savoy keeps it at a distance.
inkotatoy pushes Of Savoy away with a front kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Of Savoy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but inkotatoy avoids it really well and circles away.
Of Savoy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
inkotatoy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Of Savoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
inkotatoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Of Savoy to score with a decent uppercut.
inkotatoy is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for inkotatoy.
inkotatoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
inkotatoy misses with a kick to the body.
inkotatoy keeps the fight on the outside.
inkotatoy looks to clinch
and Of Savoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps inkotatoy thinking.
inkotatoy is looking to land body kicks.
Of Savoy tries to clinch up but inkotatoy circles away and keeps his distance.
inkotatoy has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
inkotatoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Of Savoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Of Savoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Of Savoy lands with a short shot to the head.
inkotatoy tries for a takedown but Of Savoy manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Savoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Of Savoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of inkotatoy backwards.
Of Savoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of inkotatoy backwards.
inkotatoy is rocked!
inkotatoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Of Savoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oh inkotatoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for al inkotatoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Savoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
inkotatoy is breathing heavily.
Of Savoy moves out of range of the body kick from inkotatoy.
Of Savoy has a takedown stuffed.
inkotatoy seems to have got his legs back now.
Of Savoy swats away the attempt to clinch by inkotatoy.
Jab by Of Savoy.
Of Savoy tries to clinch up.
inkotatoy tries to clinch but Of Savoy moves away
and Of Savoy counters by clinching up.
Of Savoy breaks from the clinch.
Of Savoy lands a two punch combo.
inkotatoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from inkotatoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Of Savoy moves out of range of the body kick.
inkotatoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Of Savoy lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
inkotatoy looks to land a body kick but Of Savoy moved away.
Of Savoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
inkotatoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Of Savoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Of Savoy lands with a left to the head.
Of Savoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Of Savoy lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Of Savoy.
Of Savoy breaks from the clinch.
Of Savoy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Of Savoy.
Of Savoy forces inkotatoy back against the cage and clinches.
Of Savoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Of Savoy lands with a light punch inside.
inkotatoy prevents Of Savoy from breaking the clinch.
Of Savoy jumps guard and drags inkotatoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
inkotatoy won't allow Of Savoy to sweep him here.
Of Savoy wants to get back to his feet but inkotatoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Of Savoy keeping moving, preventing inkotatoy from controlling successfully.
inkotatoy won't allow Of Savoy to sweep him here.
inkotatoy advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Savoy won't allow inkotatoy to pass to mount.
Of Savoy is looking to escape.
Of Savoy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Of Savoy tries to get to full guard but inkotatoy has control of the leg.
Of Savoy pushes inkotatoy off looking to stand but inkotatoy dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Savoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Of Savoy wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Of Savoy is looking for a sweep. inkotatoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Of Savoy wants to get back to his feet.
Of Savoy is looking to improve his position.
inkotatoy is keen to just control but Of Savoy is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Of Savoy won't allow inkotatoy to pass to mount.
Of Savoy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Of Savoy is not content to let inkotatoy control the position.
Of Savoy wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Of Savoy kicks off inkotatoy and gets to his feet.
Of Savoy has closed the distance and engaged inkotatoy in a clinch.
Of Savoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Of Savoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Of Savoy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Of Savoy scores with a decent looking hook.
inkotatoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eugene Of Savoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
inkotatoy closes the distance but Of Savoy moves to the side
and Of Savoy counters with a straight right hand.
Of Savoy clinches up with inkotatoy and pushes him back against the cage.
inkotatoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Of Savoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
inkotatoy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Of Savoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Of Savoy on the inside.
inkotatoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Of Savoy is leaning against inkotatoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Of Savoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Of Savoy.
Of Savoy tries to break free but inkotatoy pushes him back against the cage.
Of Savoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of inkotatoy backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Of Savoy.
Of Savoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Of Savoy scores with a shot to the side of inkotatoy's head.
Of Savoy is pushing inkotatoy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Of Savoy.
Of Savoy cracks inkotatoy with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Savoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
inkotatoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Of Savoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as inkotatoy backs up against the cage.
Oooooh!!! Of Savoy has knocked inkotatoy down with a huge combo! Of Savoy steps away and waves a wobbly inkotatoy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Of Savoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Of Savoy throws a perfectly timed hook that sends inkotatoy crashing down! inkotatoy tries to stagger back to his feet but Of Savoy just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused inkotatoy asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugene Of Savoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Petrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Burnett!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrosyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burnett.
Petrosyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burnett.
Petrosyan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrosyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petrosyan pulls Burnett in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrosyan is on top in guard.
Petrosyan stands up and waves to Burnett to follow him.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nick Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burnett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Giorgio Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Burnett.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but Petrosyan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrosyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burnett.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burnett fails to land the takedown.
Petrosyan scores with a leg kick.
Burnett looks gassed!
Burnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrosyan's waist but Petrosyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burnett off to one side.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrosyan digs a good hook to Burnett's body.
Petrosyan connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrosyan misses the shot to the body.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that Burnett semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that Burnett semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrosyan throws a head kick that half lands.
Burnett is rocked!
Petrosyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrosyan finish him?
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrosyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrosyan lands with a kick to the temple. Burnett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Petrosyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Petrosyan.
Burnett seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick from Petrosyan lands but Burnett takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrosyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burnett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrosyan. Petrosyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrosyan misses with a wild body shot.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrosyan.
Burnett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burnett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrosyan avoids it really well and circles away.
A good leg kick by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Petrosyan tenderised Burnett's leg. Burnett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrosyan lands with a kick to the temple. Burnett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Petrosyan connects with a body shot.
Burnett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burnett.
Petrosyan lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrosyan lands with a slapping head kick.
Burnett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrosyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrosyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrosyan throws a nice head kick!
Petrosyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Petrosyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burnett.
Burnett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrosyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrosyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burnett.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrosyan.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burnett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrosyan throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrosyan. Petrosyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Burnett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrosyan.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burnett throws a series of punches but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan stuns Burnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrosyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Burnett. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrosyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrosyan swivels and escapes.
A head kick from Petrosyan lands but Burnett takes it in his stride.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrosyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burnett scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrosyan is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrosyan wants to hold on but Burnett pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Petrosyan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nick Burnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrosyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrosyan.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burnett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burnett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrosyan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burnett is in Petrosyan's guard.
Petrosyan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrosyan keeping moving, preventing Burnett from controlling successfully.
Burnett throws and elbow that misses. Petrosyan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnett's guard. Nice move by Petrosyan!
Burnett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Burnett connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burnett breaks from Petrosyan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burnett raining down hammerfists from mount.
Burnett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Petrosyan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Burnett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Burnett landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett scoring with strikes but Petrosyan is staying in there.
Petrosyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burnett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Petrosyan regains half guard.
Burnett thows a huge punch but Petrosyan dodges it nicely.
Petrosyan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burnett is working away from the top position though.
Burnett trying to pass the guard but Petrosyan defending well.
Burnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrosyan tries to get to full guard but Burnett has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burnett throwing shots but Petrosyan is blocking nicely.
Petrosyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnett.
Petrosyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrosyan tries to get out of the position.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burnett wants to control but Petrosyan is keeping him busy.
Burnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Petrosyan tries to get to full guard but Burnett has control of the leg.
Burnett is thwarting Petrosyan's attempts to control the position.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burnett thows a huge punch but Petrosyan dodges it nicely.
Burnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Burnett there.
Burnett throwing shots but Petrosyan is blocking nicely.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Burnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrosyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Petrosyan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petrosyan trying to control the position here.
Nick Burnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrosyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burnett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrosyan looking to control.
Burnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrosyan is keeping the position for now.
Petrosyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrosyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrosyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burnett throws and elbow that misses. Petrosyan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnett's guard. Nice move by Petrosyan!
Petrosyan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Petrosyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrosyan.
Burnett feints and as Petrosyan raises his hands in defense, Burnett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petrosyan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burnett throwing strikes but missing.
Burnett working some strikes from top position.
Burnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrosyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrosyan is retaining full guard.
Burnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burnett throws a strike but Petrosyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Petrosyan preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett kicks Petrosyan off and gets to his feet.
Petrosyan is looking to wear down Burnett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrosyan feints and then cracks Burnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burnett down.
Nice takedown defense from Petrosyan. No joy for Burnett on that attempt.
Petrosyan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Petrosyan tenderised Burnett's leg. Burnett is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrosyan. Burnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrosyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrosyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrosyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burnett manages to get himself to full guard.
Burnett is looking to stand up but Petrosyan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan gets to his feet. Burnett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Petrosyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrosyan takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Burnett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burnett avoids the attempt from Petrosyan to control.
Burnett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Burnett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Burnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burnett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Burnett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bellec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Bellec is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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143 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Ryan Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Bellec!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellec looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bellec throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bellec lands with a kick to the temple. Couture shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bellec throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
Bellec moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellec can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
Bellec has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture tries to clinch up but Bellec circles away and keeps his distance.
Bellec throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bellec throws a front kick that sends Couture stumbling back into the cage.
Bellec lands a nice leg kick that just misses Couture's sensitive parts.
Couture takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couture tries for a takedown but Bellec sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bellec as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellec moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bellec is looking to score with low kicks.
Bellec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bellec lands a front kick.
Bellec lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bellec throws a front kick that sends Couture stumbling back into the cage.
Bellec connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bellec stuffs the takedown attempt from Couture. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellec connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bellec.
Bellec throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bellec.
Bellec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bellec wants it to stay on the feet.
Bellec throws a chopping leg kick but Couture manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Couture really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Couture sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellec lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick from Bellec.
Couture avoids the head kick by Bellec.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bellec. That's going to slow Couture down.
Bellec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellec lands with a slapping head kick.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bellec feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Couture's calf.
Bruce Bellec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellec scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bellec dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bellec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellec avoids the body shot from Couture.
Bellec keeps Couture at a distance using the push kick.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture shoots in but Bellec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Couture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Couture takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bellec scores with a head kick. Couture tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Couture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Couture. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bellec scores with a head kick. Couture tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryan Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellec pinned against the cage. Bellec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bellec looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellec pinned against the cage. Bellec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture tries for a takedown but Bellec sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bellec throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Bellec as Couture shoots in.
That's two 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.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bellec.
Couture fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bellec avoids it really well and circles away.
Bellec misses with a low kick.
Bellec tries to land a front kick but Couture steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bellec is fending him off so far but Couture persists. Nope, Bellec circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture misses with a hook. Bellec ducked under it nicely.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bellec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
Bellec looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bellec misses with a head kick.
Bellec cracks the inside of Couture's front leg.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Bellec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bellec lands a head kick!
Bellec lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
Bellec lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Bellec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bellec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bellec buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bellec wants to land a leg kick but Couture is out of range.
Bruce Bellec seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture rushes Bellec and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Couture tries to pull guard but Bellec won't allow it.
Bellec breaks the clinch.
Bellec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bellec attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bellec moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bellec manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Couture has Bellec in his guard.
Couture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bellec has passed into half guard!
Bellec trying to control the pace.
Bellec decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellec throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Bellec misses with a body kick.
Couture blocks a head kick by Bellec.
Couture will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bellec scores with a head kick.
Couture gets the takedown into side control.
Bellec is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellec holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bellec can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellec moves into full guard.
Couture is looking to advance position but Bellec has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Couture really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bellec controlling from the full mount.
Couture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bellec stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bellec connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bellec tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bellec to the ground. Bellec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellec is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bellec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bellec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruce Bellec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture fails to land the takedown.
Couture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Bellec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bellec winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Bellec!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Boldin has chosen My time is now as his entrance music. BJ Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boldin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boldin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boldin was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boldin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boldin wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Boldin is controlling well.
Boldin wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Boldin trying to control the pace.
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boldin pulls his head out easily.
Barnes trying to control but Boldin postures up.
Barnes tries to roll over but Boldin keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Boldin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boldin has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Boldin gets to his feet - Barnes follows without any prompting.
Boldin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boldin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Boldin.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Boldin tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Boldin tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boldin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boldin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boldin wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Boldin tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Boldin doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Boldin digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boldin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boldin tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Boldin tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Boldin wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Boldin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like BJ Barnes has been cut.
Boldin tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Boldin closes the distance and clinches.
Boldin stalling in the clinch.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boldin prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boldin landing knees to the body.
Boldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boldin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boldin landing knees to the body.
Boldin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boldin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
Boldin lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Boldin missing with knees to the body.
Boldin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boldin stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
Boldin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
BJ Barnes's cut is getting worse.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boldin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boldin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boldin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boldin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boldin digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boldin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boldin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boldin trying to control the position but instead, Barnes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boldin into the cage.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boldin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boldin's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boldin.
Boldin lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Boldin lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Boldin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boldin.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boldin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boldin is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnes gets an underhook and turns Boldin into the cage.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Boldin.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
Boldin lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Boldin avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barnes is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boldin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boldin tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Boldin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Barnes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boldin wants to clinch.
Barnes takes a swing at Boldin's ribcage but misses.
Boldin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt - Boldin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boldin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown. Boldin tries to sprawl out of it but Barnes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boldin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boldin but Boldin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boldin tries to clinch up.
Boldin clinches with his opponent.
Boldin lands a shot to the body.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boldin avoids it.
Boldin lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes being controlled against the cage.
Boldin scores with a knee to the head.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boldin has his feet on Barnes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boldin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boldin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boldin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Boldin back into the cage.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Boldin gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boldin is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boldin has his back to the cage.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Boldin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boldin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boldin just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Boldin.
Boldin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnes throws an elbow but misses.
Boldin connects with a knee to the head.
BJ Barnes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boldin.
Boldin works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Boldin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boldin is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boldin down to the mat. Boldin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boldin is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Boldin darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boldin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Boldin counters with a nice uppercut.
Boldin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boldin's guard now.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Boldin.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boldin is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Boldin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boldin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boldin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boldin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Boldin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boldin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Robert Boldin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Boldin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BJ Barnes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barnes throws a body punch but Boldin moves out of range.
Boldin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boldin is on top in guard.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barnes goes for an armbar but Boldin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boldin.
Barnes is trying to hold Boldin in close to prevent damage but Boldin has managed to pass into half guard.
Boldin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Boldin from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Boldin blocks nicely.
That's two 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.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Boldin keeps moving.
Boldin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boldin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Boldin is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Boldin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boldin is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boldin wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Boldin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boldin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boldin keeps working.
Boldin wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robert Boldin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boldin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boldin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes is pressing down on Boldin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boldin is holding on for now.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
BJ Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BJ Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes looking to ground and pound but Boldin is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by Barnes.
Boldin tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boldin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Boldin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies has chosen Resgate - Rock da Vovó as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Andy Starks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andy Starks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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203 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Starks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Starks.
A telegraphed right hand from Starks misses the target.
Starks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Starks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Starks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies scores with a hook.
Starks scores with a head kick. Supermies tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Starks.
Starks tries a head kick but it misses.
Starks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supermies avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Starks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Starks lands.
Starks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Supermies moves out of range as Starks strikes.
Starks misses with a body shot.
Starks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Starks misses with a head kick.
Starks throws an overhand right that lands on Supermies's shoulder, as Supermies tries to avoid the shot.
Starks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Supermies as Starks shoots in.
Starks looks to throw the jab but Supermies is out of range.
Starks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Starks misses with a straight left.
Starks moves out of range as Supermies strikes.
Supermies dodges the punch combination from Starks.
Starks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Supermies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starks is fending him off so far but Supermies persists. Nope, Starks circles away and we're back to standing.
Supermies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Supermies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supermies.
Starks with a poor takedown
and Supermies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Starks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Starks.
Starks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Starks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Starks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Supermies misses with a takedown
and Starks counters with a leg kick.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Starks.
Supermies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Supermies somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands with a good body shot.
Starks tries for a takedown but Supermies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Supermies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starks's sensitive parts.
Starks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Supermies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Starks is looking to clinch but Supermies is avoiding it.
Starks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supermies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that round.
That's time! Starks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Supermies digs a good body shot into Starks's ribs.
Starks closes the distance but Supermies moves to the side
letting Supermies counter with a right hand.
A combination from Starks does no damage.
Starks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supermies manages to avoid it.
Andy Starks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supermies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starks manages to avoid it.
Starks jabs Supermies right on the nose. Supermies blinks but takes it well.
Starks tries to clinch
letting Supermies counter with a right hand.
Starks throws a big shot that misses.
Supermies misses with a jab to the body
and Starks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Starks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Supermies doesn't seem phased though.
Starks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Starks looks to score with a jab to the body but Supermies is just out of range.
A punch combination from Starks misses.
Starks moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick by Starks misses
and Supermies counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Supermies.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Starks keeps moving.
Supermies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Starks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Supermies puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks missing with punches from the bottom.
Starks is not content to let Supermies control the position.
Starks wants to get back to full guard but Supermies has passed into side control.
Supermies lands with some strikes.
Supermies fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Andy Starks has been cut.
Supermies raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Supermies wants to control but Starks is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is working for a kimura but Starks is defending it quite comfortably.
Starks gets back to full guard.
Supermies looking to pass the guard.
Starks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Supermies trying to control but Starks is working from the bottom.
Starks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Supermies puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Starks wants to control but Supermies is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Supermies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Starks manages to get to full guard.
Starks trying to keep a closed guard but Supermies is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Starks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Supermies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starks.
Starks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starks throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the body from Supermies misses
and Starks counters with a thumping low kick.
Starks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Supermies tries to clinch but Starks moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies lands a head shot.
A low kick from Starks misses
and Supermies counters with a stiff right hand.
Supermies missing with a left hand there. Starks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks throws a big shot that misses.
Starks throws a head kick that misses.
Supermies has Starks up against the cage in a clinch.
Supermies with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Starks throws a punch but it's blocked by Supermies.
Supermies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Supermies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Supermies.
Supermies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starks prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Supermies working aggressively here.
Supermies can't find room to land a body shot as Starks controls the action.
Starks wants a takedown.
Starks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supermies managing to block the knees to the body from Starks.
Starks lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Starks missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Starks.
Supermies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Starks misses with some punches.
Starks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Supermies smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Starks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supermies fails with a takedown attempt.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Supermies throws a leg kick
and Starks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Starks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Starks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supermies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Starks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Starks scores with a shoulder strike.
Starks successfully pulls guard.
Starks trying to control the position.
Supermies won't allow Starks to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andy Starks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Supermies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Supermies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Starks 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.
Starks wants to sweep here but Supermies controlling him for the moment.
Starks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Supermies distracts Starks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Starks keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Supermies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Starks trying to keep a closed guard but Supermies is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Starks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Supermies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Supermies!
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