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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabbie Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Final Line (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Why Can't We Be Friends. The Final Line has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Jack The Final Line has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabbie Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack The Final Line!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay throws a body punch but The Final Line moves out of range.
Jay punishes The Final Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Jay swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Final Line counters with a stiff right hand.
The Final Line takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jay punishes The Final Line's body with a nice straight punch.
The Final Line tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Jay lands a nice hook to The Final Line's body. The Final Line takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Final Line looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay tests The Final Line's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Final Line at a distance.
A cross from Jay lands.
Jay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jay punishes The Final Line's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay scores with a shot to the body.
Jay lands a left and a right that send The Final Line crashing to the mat, dazed. Jay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The Final Line is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jay lands a jab to the nose.
Jay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Final Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Jay finish him?
Jay fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops The Final Line to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! The Final Line looks to clinch but Jay throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! The Final Line taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gabbie Jay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Smoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smoot's entrance music is new York. A fine choice. St Pierre has chosen Territoire Hostile as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Smoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Smoot.
Smoot moves to clinch but St Pierre breaks away
and Smoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smoot throws a head kick that half lands.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Smoot.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Smoot closes the distance but St Pierre moves to the side
and St Pierre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by St Pierre.
Smoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, St Pierre scores with a nice short uppercut.
St Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Smoot.
St Pierre decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot tries to stand but St Pierre is controlling from the bottom.
Smoot stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! St Pierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! St Pierre has escaped and now he's on top!
Smoot keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
Smoot working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smoot is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
St Pierre gets to his feet - Smoot follows without any prompting.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Smoot sprawls well.
Smoot ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smoot.
St Pierre takes a swing at Smoot's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot misses the shot to the body.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Smoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St Pierre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smoot tries to bum rush St Pierre with a series of wild strikes but St Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoot looks to land a right hand but St Pierre moved out of range.
St Pierre moves into the clinch.
Smoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smoot throws an off balance right hand
and St Pierre moves into the clinch.
Smoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smoot looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Pierre.
Smoot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smoot lands a nice uppercut.
Smoot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but Smoot blocks with his arms.
St Pierre decides to pull guard.
Smoot pushes down on St Pierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre pushes Smoot off and gets back to his feet.
Fred Smoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St Pierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smoot is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre blocks a leg kick.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smoot throws a looping overhand right but St Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
Smoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Smoot.
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot scores with a spinning back kick!
Fred Smoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smoot looks to score with a jab to the body but St Pierre is just out of range.
Smoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and St Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Smoot in a clinch.
Smoot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smoot blocking some punches.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smoot looking to slow down the pace here.
Smoot lands a nice uppercut.
Smoot throws a head punch that misses.
St Pierre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smoot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Pierre presses Smoot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Smoot fails to land.
Smoot can't break the clinch.
Smoot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pierre as Smoot tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smoot takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Fred Smoot has been cut.
Smoot looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from St Pierre fails to land.
St Pierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smoot blocks an uppercut.
St Pierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smoot throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and St Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Smoot tries a head kick but it misses.
Smoot wants to clinch.
Smoot darts in trying to clinch
and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Pierre.
St Pierre blocking some punches.
Smoot stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Smoot blocking some punches.
St Pierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smoot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Pierre looking to throw knees to the head but Smoot is blocking nicely.
St Pierre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smoot's face.
Smoot struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
St Pierre lands a body shot.
A short right from Smoot on the inside.
St Pierre is working Smoot over against the cage.
St Pierre misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from St Pierre as the two fighters clinch.
St Pierre is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smoot just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierre's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Pierre.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Pierre.
St Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from St Pierre.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Pierre.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smoot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but St Pierre is keeping busy.
Smoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, St Pierre scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
A shot in the inside from St Pierre.
Smoot has a couple of punches blocked by St Pierre.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St Pierre avoids a wild elbow strike from Smoot.
St Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for St Pierre.
Smoot pushes off an throws an elbow but St Pierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Smoot scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Smoot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smoot throws a head punch that misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smoot throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoot was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
Smoot tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre checks a leg kick.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smoot misses with an uppercut
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot looks to clinch
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
St Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoot tries to clinch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Smoot closes the distance looking to clinch
and St Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St Pierre throws the left hand but Smoot avoids the punch easily.
Smoot tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
Smoot tries to land a body kick
and St Pierre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smoot is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smoot misses with a left hand
and St Pierre counters with a nice leg kick.
Smoot misses with a hook
and St Pierre counters with a low kick, right behind Smoot 's knee.
Smoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Pierre can pounce on him.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smoot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smoot pushes St Pierre off looking to stand but St Pierre dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot wants to control but St Pierre passes into side.
St Pierre decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smoot to his feet.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Smoot sprawls well.
Smoot tries to clinch up.
Smoot misses with a low kick.
Smoot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoot was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smoot connects with a high kick.
St Pierre has Smoot up against the cage in a clinch.
Smoot throws a head punch that misses.
St Pierre scores a nice knee to the body.
St Pierre working aggressively here.
St Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smoot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smoot fails to land.
St Pierre tries to work over Smoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smoot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
St Pierre blocks an elbow strike from Smoot.
A head punch on the inside from Smoot fails to land.
Smoot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from St Pierre on the inside.
Smoot is trying to stall.
Smoot throws an elbow but it misses.
Smoot tries to stall but St Pierre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smoot.
Smoot misses with some punches.
Fred Smoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smoot pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by St Pierre.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt St Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Legate Lanius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shady has chosen Eminem Im Shady as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 2 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slick Shady!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanius takes the fight into the clinch.
Shady looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shady is looking to break free of the clinch but Lanius has double underhooks.
Shady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lanius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lanius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shady's efforts to push away.
Lanius managing to block the knees to the body from Shady.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
Shady misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shady blocks the elbow strike.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shady's efforts to push away.
Lanius misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanius leaning against his opponent.
Shady tries to pull guard but Lanius won't allow it.
Shady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Legate Lanius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slick Shady.
Lanius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lanius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
Lanius stalling against the cage.
Lanius scores with a knee to the head.
Lanius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shady's efforts to push away.
Shady tries to pull guard but Lanius won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shady dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Lanius.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but Shady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shady taking a breather.
Lanius stalls.
Shady avoids a wild elbow strike from Lanius.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lanius.
Lanius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shady tries to circle away but Lanius has him pinned against the cage.
Shady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lanius just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
Shady avoids a wild elbow strike from Lanius.
Shady jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lanius walks away with a smile on his face. Shady gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shady gets tackled into the cage by Lanius. Lanius maintains the clinch.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
Shady can't get the takedown.
Shady dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Slick Shady has been cut.
Lanius tries to land knees in the clinch but Shady avoids the damage to the body.
Lanius lands an elbow inside.
Lanius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lanius has Shady pressed against the cage, preventing Shady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lanius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shady pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lanius takes the fight into the clinch.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shady blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lanius lands a nice elbow.
Lanius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shady is defending well for now.
Lanius just leaning against Shady, taking a breather.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Legate Lanius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slick Shady's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lanius moves into range and clinches up with Shady.
Lanius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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.
Lanius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lanius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shady.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but Shady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shady blocks an elbow strike.
Shady jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lanius walks away with a smile on his face. Shady gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lanius forces Shady back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shady's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lanius.
Shady is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady missing with knees to the body.
Lanius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shady avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Lanius.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shady.
Lanius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shady looking for a takedown.
Legate Lanius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slick Shady.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
Lanius stalling.
Shady blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
Shady blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
Lanius lands an elbow inside that Shady shrugs off.
That has opened up Slick Shady's cut even more.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Lanius.
Shady being controlled against the cage.
Shady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lanius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lanius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanius just leaning against Shady, taking a breather.
Shady dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shady's brow.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
Shady blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
Shady letting Lanius take a breather here.
Lanius lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Slick Shady's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shady is trying to drag Lanius to the mat but Lanius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shady wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lanius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shady blocks it with crossed arms.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shady's brow.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
Shady avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lanius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lanius lands an elbow inside.
Lanius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Legate Lanius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slick Shady's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lanius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shady tries to break free but Lanius pushes him back against the cage.
Lanius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lanius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lanius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shady blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lanius jumps into guard, dragging Shady to the mat.
Shady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shady is looking to stand up but Lanius won't let him.
Lanius uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lanius moves into range and clinches up with Shady.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lanius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lanius.
Lanius gets control of Shady's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lanius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lanius uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Slick Shady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shady tries to keep at a distance but Lanius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lanius lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shady dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius misses with a knee to the head.
Lanius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lanius has Shady up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shady's brow.
Lanius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shady is trying to break the clinch but Lanius has him pressed against the cage.
Shady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lanius.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shady's brow.
Shady blocks an elbow strike.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
Shady avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Lanius.
Shady avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius lands an elbow inside.
Slick Shady's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
Lanius jumps guard and drags Shady to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lanius manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lanius instigates a clinch.
Shady dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lanius taking a breather.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Shady is trying to break the clinch but Lanius has him pressed against the cage.
Lanius lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Legate Lanius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lanius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legate Lanius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justun Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justun Wood has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justun Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Graham!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graham misses with a takedown
so Wood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wood is controlling him.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Wood is proving a slippery customer.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wood passes Graham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Graham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wood is working away from the top position though.
Wood decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Graham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wood counters with a single leg into guard. Graham didn't expect that.
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Graham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Graham tries for a takedown but Wood circles away easily
and Wood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Justun Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Graham.
Graham looking to control.
Graham looks gassed!
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Graham working for a triangle but Wood defends it easily.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Graham looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wood has picked Graham up and slammed him! Graham can't keep hold of the triangle and Wood manages to pass to side control!
Graham gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Graham wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood looking to secure an arm triangle but Graham defends it well.
Wood wants to control the pace but Graham is squirming around nicely.
Wood landing punches.
Wood stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Graham checks a leg kick.
Graham misses with a takedown
and Wood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graham's guard.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Graham wants to stand up but Wood is controlling him.
Wood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wood passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham pushes Wood away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wood gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wood tries for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham prevents Wood from improving position.
Graham wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to move to mount but Graham blocks the move with his legs.
Wood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graham wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wood has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graham's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood working for a submission but Graham is keeping him at bay.
Graham is not a happy chappy
he wants out of there.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Justun Wood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Graham has his takedown stuffed
and Wood counters with a single leg into guard. Graham didn't expect that.
Wood passes Graham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wood moves into full mount! Graham won't be happy about that!
Wood landing punches.
Graham is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wood lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wood stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Graham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wood throws a body kick that misses.
Graham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Graham checks a leg kick.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Graham scores with a hook to the body. Wood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wood throws a chopping leg kick but Graham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graham.
Robert Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood misses with a leg kick.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Graham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wood circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood tries a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Wood tries to work over Graham's front leg with a kick but Graham checks it.
Wood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Graham wants to clinch
so Wood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wood slips nicely into half guard.
Graham is trying to stand back up but Wood is controlling him
Wood uses his free foot to push down on Graham's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Graham.
Wood trying to control but Graham is having none of it.
Wood working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood controlling the pace for now.
Wood wants to finish this one by submission but Graham is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wood.
Graham defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wood.
Wood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graham is looking to escape.
Wood looking to finish Graham with some ground and pound. This is bad for Graham!
Graham wants to hold on but Wood pushes him away.
Wood looking for a guillotine from mount but Graham is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Graham is now in Wood's guard. A big mistake from Wood there, giving up the dominant position!
Graham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graham wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Wood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wood throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Wood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Graham manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Graham wants to get back to his feet but Wood drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham struggling a bit here.
Wood advances to full mount.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Justun Wood dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A low kick from Wood misses
and Graham counters with a series of strikes. Wood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graham.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graham's guard.
Graham wants to get back to his feet but Wood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wood pushing down on Graham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wood moves into full mount! Graham won't be happy about that!
Wood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wood is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Graham can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wood is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Graham can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Justun Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham tries to hold on but Wood postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood looking for a guillotine from mount but Graham is having none of it.
Wood is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Graham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wood tries to move into full mount but can't pass Graham's legs.
Graham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wood trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to advance to mount but can't.
Graham is trying to get back to his feet.
Wood decides to stand back up. Wood steps back and let's Graham get back to his feet.
Graham throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Graham fails with the takedown
and Wood counters with a takedown into side control.
Justun Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Graham.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Graham!
Graham is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Graham because Wood loaded up on that one.
Wood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wood looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Graham is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Graham that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Justun Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wood controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wood controlling his opponent.
Wood's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justun Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justun Wood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Carrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Bologna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Bologna will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
163 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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26
160 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Carrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Bologna!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bologna throws out a loose jab but Carrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carrow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bologna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Bologna has wrist control.
Carrow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bologna dives on top into guard.
Carrow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carrow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bologna is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Bologna really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bologna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carrow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bologna avoids a series of strikes thrown by Carrow.
Bologna is looking to improve his position but Carrow isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bologna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carrow breaks from Bologna's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carrow prevents Bologna from getting the reversal.
Bologna is bucking up trying to escape but Carrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bologna wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carrow.
Carrow unloads with some shots from mount but Bologna bucks and avoids them well.
Bologna takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bologna tries to hold on but Carrow pushes him away.
Carrow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carrow throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bologna has his hands clasped together but Carrow breaks the hold and Bologna is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Carrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Carrow!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Cornell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Ames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ames comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Break down the walls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nathan Ames will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
163 lbs
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20
166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Oliver Cornell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Ames!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cornell showed some decent athleticism there.
Ames tries to roll over but Cornell keeps him under control.
Ames tries to kick Cornell off but Cornell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ames manages to get to full guard.
Ames is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cornell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cornell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cornell throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ames escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cornell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cornell throwing strikes from guard but Ames blocks nicely.
Cornell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ames is trying to control the position but Cornell postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cornell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cornell throws and elbow that misses. Ames uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cornell's guard. Nice move by Ames!
Ames trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ames looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell trying to control the position here.
Cornell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cornell, not yet.
Cornell trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ames slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cornell trying to remain calm as Ames controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cornell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ames manages to pass to mount!
Cornell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cornell tries to get out of the position.
Cornell tries to hold on but Ames postures up.
Cornell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ames.
Cornell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cornell holds on to Ames around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ames thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Cornell can't escape the position.
Ames wants to control the pace but Cornell is squirming around nicely.
Ames misses with a head shot.
Cornell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ames throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ames trying to control but Cornell is having none of it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Cornell will probably get the nod.
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.
Ames tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cornell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ames looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ames on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ames is looking for a sweep.
Cornell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ames parries the strikes from Cornell easily there. Cornell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ames to escape.
Ames tries to buck Cornell off but Cornell is having none of it.
Ames is trying to control Cornell's posture but Cornell avoids it.
Cornell is looking to take a break and control but Ames is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornell is really struggling to control Ames but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ames is trying to control Cornell's posture but Cornell avoids it.
Cornell landing strikes.
Cornell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.
Ames is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ames struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Cornell stalls from top position.
Cornell trying to control the position but Ames is working away.
Ames struggling a bit here.
Ames sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cornell stalling.
Ames is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cornell pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell trying to control the action but Ames is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cornell content to control rather than advance.
Cornell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ames's head.
Cornell is thwarting Ames's attempts to control the position.
Ames is trying to get back to full guard.
Ames taking some punishment here, with Cornell in his half guard.
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.
Ames makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ames.
Cornell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ames on the ground.
Cornell is stalling in the full guard.
Cornell tries to free his leg and advance position but Ames is retaining full guard.
Cornell throwing strikes from guard but Ames blocks nicely.
Ames can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cornell controls the pace.
Cornell stands up over Ames, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cornell is stalling in the full guard.
Ames looking to control.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Cornell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ames has his takedown stuffed
and Cornell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cornell.
Cornell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ames is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ames is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cornell defends well.
Cornell scoring with some ground and pound.
Cornell stands up over Ames, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cornell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cornell wants to control from the top but Ames keeps moving.
Ames trying to keep a closed guard but Cornell is proving a slippery customer.
Oliver Cornell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ames has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cornell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ames has tightened it up now! Cornell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathan Ames!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Belafonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belafonte comes to the cage accompanied by Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat. Miloshevich has chosen Kosovskiy front as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Belafonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zoran Miloshevich!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miloshevich clinches with his opponent.
Miloshevich jumps guard but Belafonte stands there with Miloshevich around his waist. Miloshevich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belafonte lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Zoran Miloshevich has been cut.
Belafonte misses with an elbow over the top.
Miloshevich fails to pull guard.
Miloshevich tries to pull guard but Belafonte holds him up against the cage and eventually Miloshevich drops back down to his feet.
Victor Belafonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoran Miloshevich.
Miloshevich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belafonte smiles and moves away.
A big right from Miloshevich misses.
Zoran Miloshevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miloshevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Belafonte.
Miloshevich sizes up Belafonte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Victor Belafonte has been cut.
No joy there for Miloshevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miloshevich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miloshevich swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Belafonte as Miloshevich shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miloshevich.
Miloshevich throws a nice looking combination but Belafonte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miloshevich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belafonte counters with a good low kick that Miloshevich was not able to check.
Miloshevich throws a hook but Belafonte avoids it easily.
Miloshevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belafonte.
Miloshevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belafonte manages to avoid it.
Miloshevich throws a right hand that misses
and Belafonte counters with a big head kick but Miloshevich shrugs it off.
A shot to the body from Miloshevich misses
and Belafonte counters with a leg kick.
Victor Belafonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miloshevich throws a combination that misses
and Belafonte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miloshevich's knee momentarily.
Belafonte tries to clinch there but Miloshevich circles away.
Belafonte wants to clinch
and Miloshevich counters by moving into the clinch.
Belafonte displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miloshevich up against the cage.
Miloshevich dodges an elbow strike from Belafonte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich jumps guard but Belafonte stands there with Miloshevich around his waist. Miloshevich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miloshevich avoids the elbow strike from Belafonte, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Belafonte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miloshevich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miloshevich pulls Belafonte into guard.
Belafonte trying to control the position from guard on top but Miloshevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belafonte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miloshevich is looking for a triangle but Belafonte pushes his legs off easily.
Belafonte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belafonte wants to stand but Miloshevich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte wants to control from the top but Miloshevich keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miloshevich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belafonte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belafonte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belafonte wants to control from the top but Miloshevich keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Belafonte wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miloshevich fails to land with a series of punches.
Miloshevich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belafonte as he jumps to the side.
Belafonte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miloshevich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miloshevich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miloshevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belafonte takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miloshevich connects with a right hand. Belafonte shakes it off.
Belafonte is breathing heavily.
Belafonte has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miloshevich shoots in for a takedown but Belafonte shows good takedown defense.
Miloshevich takes a swing at Belafonte's ribcage but misses.
Miloshevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belafonte.
Miloshevich swinging wildly here.
Miloshevich misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miloshevich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Victor Belafonte's cut is getting worse.
Miloshevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belafonte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Miloshevich dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belafonte tries to clinch up.
Belafonte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miloshevich moves in looking to clinch but Belafonte pushes him off.
Miloshevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belafonte.
Miloshevich misses with a hook. Belafonte ducked under it nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miloshevich.
Miloshevich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belafonte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miloshevich tries for a kimura but Belafonte is defending well.
Belafonte is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belafonte is letting Miloshevich control him for a moment.
Miloshevich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miloshevich advances to mount.
Miloshevich controlling from mount.
Miloshevich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Belafonte is surviving well by controlling Miloshevich's body position as best he can.
Miloshevich wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich looking for a guillotine from mount but Belafonte is having none of it.
Miloshevich looking to control but Belafonte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miloshevich controlling his opponent.
Belafonte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miloshevich on the ground.
Miloshevich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Miloshevich is working for a guillotine from mount but Belafonte frees his head quite easily.
Miloshevich is working for a guillotine from mount but Belafonte frees his head quite easily.
Miloshevich has hold of Belafonte's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Belafonte manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belafonte tries to hold on but Miloshevich pushes him away.
Belafonte has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Belafonte wants to control his opponent's hands but Miloshevich gets his hands free.
Belafonte is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Miloshevich working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Belafonte is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Miloshevich has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Belafonte taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zoran Miloshevich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Clarke (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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24
216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Flenderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flenderson wants to clinch up but Clarke keeps it at a distance.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Flenderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flenderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flenderson throws a leg kick
and Clarke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flenderson's guard now.
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Kip Flenderson has been cut.
Clarke scoring with some ground and pound.
Flenderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson is trying to keep Clarke in close.
Clarke won't allow Flenderson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flenderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Flenderson, not yet.
Flenderson looking to control.
Clarke is looking to work some ground and pound but Flenderson has wrist control.
Clarke won't allow Flenderson to sweep him here.
Clarke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Clarke has gone for a leg lock! Flenderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clarke's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clarke wants to stand but Flenderson is controlling the position.
Flenderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clarke trying to keep a closed guard but Flenderson is proving a slippery customer.
Flenderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flenderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flenderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.
Flenderson throwing strikes but missing.
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clarke pushes a forearm under Flenderson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flenderson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Clarke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sem Shilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Nickelback - Burn It To the Ground. Sem Shilt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Bryan!
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, Sem Shilt!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shilt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Shilt counters with a two punch combo.
Shilt checks a low kick from Bryan.
Shilt checks the leg kick.
Bryan thows a leg kick but Shilt checks it
and Shilt counters with a left and a right that stings Bryan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryan throws a head kick that misses.
Shilt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shilt pushes Bryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryan has hold of one of Shilt's legs. Shilt is fighting the takedown attempt but Bryan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shilt wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment.
Bryan drops back looking for a leg! Shilt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shilt manages to kick Bryan off! Bryan jumps back into Shilt's guard.
Bryan looking to pass the guard.
Bryan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilt wants to stand and escape but Bryan is having none of it.
Shilt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shilt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sem Shilt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shilt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shilt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shilt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Shilt counters with a head kick that drops Bryan to the mat! Bryan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bryan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shilt goes for a small jab and connects. Now Shilt goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bryan stumbles back but Shilt runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bryan to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bryan will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sem Shilt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Castilano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neill comes to the cage accompanied by Sing for the moment - Eminem. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin O Neill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Castilano!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by O Neill.
Castilano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castilano moves into full mount!
Castilano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castilano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now O Neill is on top in guard.
Castilano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O Neill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
O Neill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Neill trying to control but Castilano is working from the bottom.
Castilano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Neill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castilano is trying to keep O Neill in close.
Castilano keeping full guard, as O Neill tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Neill landing some decent shots from guard.
O Neill wants to pass the guard but Castilano is keeping the position.
O Neill lands a couple of elbows.
Castilano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castilano is trying to control the position but O Neill postures up.
Castilano has momentary wrist control but O Neill slips an elbow through the middle.
O Neill wants to pass the guard but Castilano is keeping the position.
O Neill throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castilano keeping full guard, as O Neill tries to pass.
Castilano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill looking to pass the guard.
Castilano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Castilano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Neill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Neill pushes down on Castilano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O Neill is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castilano!
O Neill prevents Castilano from getting the reversal.
Castilano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
O Neill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Luke Castilano has been cut.
O Neill scoring with strikes but Castilano is staying in there.
O Neill scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Castilano?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castilano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by O Neill.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Neill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Castilano is rocked!
That has opened up Luke Castilano's cut even more.
Castilano can't escape the position.
Castilano looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! O Neill connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Castilano is still in real trouble! Can O Neill finish him?
Castilano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Neill postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Castilano in real trouble here! The ref calls for Castilano to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin O Neill!
Martin O Neill retains his welterweight title!
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