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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between alain pinanonang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pinanonang comes to the cage accompanied by adios. alain pinanonang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kendall Jackson's chin.
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, alain pinanonang!
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, Kendall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is looking to slow pinanonang down with leg kicks.
Jackson 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.
pinanonang throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
pinanonang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
pinanonang looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson pushing down on pinanonang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks pinanonang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to pinanonang's temple.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson is keen to just control but pinanonang is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson stops pinanonang from getting back to his feet.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kendall Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
pinanonang throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jackson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. pinanonang follows into mount!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Kendall Jackson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to hold on but pinanonang pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pinanonang cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
pinanonang dominating with strikes here.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by pinanonang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
pinanonang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
pinanonang unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jackson has eaten all the pies!
Jackson tries to buck pinanonang off but he can't manage it.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
pinanonang passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
alain pinanonang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kendall Jackson'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.
pinanonang misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
pinanonang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control from pinanonang's half guard. pinanonang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
pinanonang keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
pinanonang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pinanonang trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Kendall Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but pinanonang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of pinanonang's head.
pinanonang looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson trying to control the action but pinanonang is working from the bottom.
Jackson controlling the action here.
pinanonang is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pinanonang is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kendall Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
pinanonang tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
alain pinanonang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is working for a kimura but pinanonang is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is stalling here. pinanonang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and pinanonang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite pinanonang's best efforts.
Jackson trying to control but pinanonang postures up.
pinanonang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kendall Jackson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
pinanonang shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for pinanonang on that attempt.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson feints and as pinanonang raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson gets to his feet - pinanonang follows without any prompting.
pinanonang tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and pinanonang defends it well.
pinanonang is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing pinanonang to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pinanonang wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
pinanonang keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
pinanonang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
That's two 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.
Jackson wants to control from the top but pinanonang keeps moving.
Jackson stops pinanonang from standing up.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson distracts pinanonang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as pinanonang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but pinanonang keeps moving.
Jackson gets to his feet. pinanonang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
pinanonang throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson wants to control from the top but pinanonang keeps moving.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! pinanonang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of pinanonang's head.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jellyroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Injure You. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jellyroll's choice of entrance music: The Ecstasy of Gold. Jon Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Jellyroll!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jellyroll's half guard.
Jellyroll is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Jellyroll is trying to get back to full guard.
Jellyroll keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jellyroll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jellyroll can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jellyroll kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellyroll throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jellyroll is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jellyroll is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jellyroll looking for a takedown.
Come on Jellyroll - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jellyroll is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jellyroll manages to pull guard.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Jellyroll has wrist control.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jellyroll's head.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Jellyroll's guard and throws a big left but Jellyroll blocks it.
Jellyroll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones won't allow Jellyroll to sweep him here.
Jones postures up in Jellyroll's guard and throws a big left but Jellyroll blocks it.
Jellyroll controlling Jones's posture.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Jellyroll's brow.
Jellyroll controlling Jones's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jellyroll looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
A nice elbow there by Jellyroll.
Jellyroll putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jellyroll controlling from the full mount.
Jellyroll with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll landing shots from mount.
Jellyroll trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jellyroll looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jellyroll trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jellyroll lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jellyroll dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jellyroll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jellyroll misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jellyroll gets back to full guard.
Jellyroll is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Jellyroll sits in half guard.
Jellyroll is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jellyroll seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellyroll scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jellyroll has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Jellyroll smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jellyroll looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jellyroll.
Jellyroll working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jellyroll wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jellyroll is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jellyroll looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Jellyroll looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jellyroll is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jellyroll lands a heavy elbow.
Jellyroll with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jellyroll cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jellyroll in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jellyroll lands a nice shot to the head.
Jellyroll lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jellyroll controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll unloading with bombs!
Jellyroll tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones tries to hold on but Jellyroll postures up.
Jellyroll looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jellyroll 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!
Jones avoids the body shot from Jellyroll.
Jellyroll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jellyroll fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jellyroll slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jellyroll holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Jellyroll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jellyroll lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jellyroll is controlling him.
Jones has his foot on Jellyroll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jellyroll works his way back into a safe position though.
Jellyroll trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Jellyroll slips an elbow through the middle.
Jellyroll advances position into side control!
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.
Jellyroll lands some shots froms side control.
Jellyroll is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jellyroll is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jellyroll works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jellyroll is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jellyroll works to advance to full mount. Jones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Jellyroll landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Jellyroll connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Jellyroll cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jellyroll lands a heavy elbow.
Jellyroll prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Jellyroll connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jellyroll controlling the position easily from mount.
Simon Jellyroll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Jellyroll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jellyroll 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Jellyroll!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between lenny martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, lenny martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Spiller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
martin avoids the body shot from Spiller.
Spiller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
martin has his foot on Spiller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spiller works his way back into a safe position though.
martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spiller defends it easily.
Spiller is stalling in the full guard.
martin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spiller has passed into half guard!
martin looking for submissions off his back.
martin trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Spiller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
martin trying to control but Spiller postures up.
martin taking some punishment here, with Spiller in his half guard.
Spiller trying to control from half guard but martin is working away.
martin moves into full guard.
martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spiller manages to get himself to full guard.
martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spiller can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
martin stands and throws Spiller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spiller is trying to improve his position.
martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spiller, who protects the arm well.
martin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spiller has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller tries to buck martin off but martin is having none of it.
martin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
martin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Spiller looks calm but he's in trouble here. martin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Spiller is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! martin lets go of the hold and Spiller can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). lenny martin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Garcia (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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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Young!
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, Damien Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Young pushes Garcia off looking to stand but Garcia dives back in and keeps control.
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia is trying to control. Young wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Young's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Young on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Young is looking to escape.
Garcia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working Young over with strikes here.
Garcia gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Young is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
Young is working an open guard so Garcia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Young's guard now.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia stands up from Young's guard - Garcia perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia scores with a hook.
Garcia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Young back to the cage. Garcia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Young walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia lands with a hook. Young tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Young ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young backs away from a small jab...but Garcia lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Young crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Garcia with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Damien Garcia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laane comes into the arena with 50 Cent - God gave me style blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Petey Smith enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrus Laane!
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, Petey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laane misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Laane is working away.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Laane tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laane is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith cracks Laane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith cracks Laane with a big right hand but Laane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith trying to control the position but Laane is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Laane wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Laane is being controlled here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laane keeps working.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith cracks Laane with a big elbow.
Laane is trying to buck Smith off.
Laane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laane tries to get out of the position.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Laane is trying to buck Smith off.
Laane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laane wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Laane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Laane pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Laane is breathing heavily.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laane tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Laane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Laane is rocked!
Smith grinds an elbow into Laane's temple.
Oh Laane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Laane is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petey Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jake Creed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Creed!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.
Rogers throws a right hand that Creed ducks under and follows up with a left that Creed also avoids with ease.
Rogers lands with a straight right. Creed didn't see that one coming.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jake Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Creed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rogers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Creed throwing strikes but Rogers manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Creed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogers's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rogers stands up out of the half guard.
A shot to the liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Creed on the side of the head.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnny Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Creed.
Creed tries to clinch up
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Creed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Creed looks gassed!
Creed throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Creed.
Creed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Creed wants to stand and escape but instead Rogers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Creed is retaining full guard.
Creed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Creed tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers cracks Creed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers lands a nice looking body shot.
Creed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Creed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogers.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Rogers does it's job there.
Rogers connects with a right hand. Creed shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogers.
Rogers with a jab.
Rogers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Creed's hands.
Rogers connects with a right hand. Creed shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers connects with a right hand. Creed shakes it off.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Creed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers lands a head shot.
Rogers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rogers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Rogers finds it's way through Creed's defenses.
Rogers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Creed in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rogers 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.
Rogers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Creed. Creed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Creed fails with the takedown
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Creed tries to clinch up
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
Creed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnny Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Creed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creed tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Rogers.
Johnny Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Rogers thuds his right hand into Creed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jake Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
Nice shot lands for Rogers.
Creed moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Creed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rogers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rogers digs a good hook to Creed's body.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Creed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rogers tests Creed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogers, as that shot connected.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Creed fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Rogers lands a two punch combo.
Jab by Rogers.
Creed misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creed's head backwards.
Creed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnny Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creed's head backwards.
Creed wants to clinch but Rogers slips to the side
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Rogers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rogers scores with a jab. Creed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Creed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Creed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers lands with a straight right. Creed didn't see that one coming.
Creed wants to clinch
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rogers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Creed tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Creed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rogers lands a nice looking body shot.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rogers lands with a straight right. Creed didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rogers lands with a straight right. Creed didn't see that one coming.
Creed fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rogers 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Creed with an uppercut!
Creed tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
Creed darts in trying to clinch
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rogers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Creed in his tracks.
Creed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Creed walks into a stiff left hand from Rogers.
A jab from Rogers does it's job there.
Creed has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Rogers.
Creed fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rogers with a hook.
Creed walks into a straight right hand from Rogers.
Nice cross by Rogers.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers lands with a hook. Creed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Creed has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnny Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Creed.
Creed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers connects with a body shot that sends Creed's belly button to the back.
Rogers connects with a nice looking jab.
Creed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Creed. Creed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Creed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers digs a good hook to Creed's body.
Rogers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogers works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
Creed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Creeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Rogers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rogers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
Creed moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rogers duly obliges.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creed can do to turn this around?
Creed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creed has time to react.
Rogers throws a series of strikes that have Creed backpedaling.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rogers thuds his right hand into Creed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Creed walks into a stiff left hand from Rogers.
Creed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rogers lands with a hook. Creed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jake Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Rogers.
Creed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers lands a glancing blow to the side of Creed's head.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rogers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Creed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rogers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Creed.
Creed is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rogers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rogers!
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Creed is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rogers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Maris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Strongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Maris had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Maris!
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, Rock Strongo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strongo to the mat! Strongo manages to get full guard.
Maris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maris could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Strongo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maris drops back looking for a leg! Strongo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strongo manages to kick Maris off! Maris jumps back into Strongo's guard.
Maris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maris trying to control but Strongo is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strongo defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maris seems to be looking for submissions.
Strongo is trying to control but can't.
Maris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strongo is looking to get back to full guard here but Maris has managed to pass to side control instead.
Strongo seems a little lost for a moment, as Maris dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strongo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maris's guard! Nice work there by Strongo!
Maris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strongo throws and elbow that misses. Maris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strongo's guard. Nice move by Maris!
Maris throwing strikes from guard but Strongo blocks nicely.
Maris tries to free his leg and advance position but Strongo is retaining full guard.
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.
Maris throwing strikes from guard but Strongo blocks nicely.
Maris stands up and waves to Strongo to follow him.
Maris misses with a few strikes there.
Maris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Strongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maris scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rock Strongo has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Strongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Maris which made him look bad.
Strongo tries to clinch up
letting Maris counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Maris.
Maris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strongo manages to avoid it.
Strongo misses with a takedown attempt
and Maris counters with a takedown into side control.
Strongo looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Maris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Strongo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strongo closes the distance but Maris moves to the side
and Maris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Strongo wants to stand and escape but Maris is having none of it.
Maris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maris trying to control the position from guard on top but Strongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maris is pushing down on Strongo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strongo is fighting to maintain full guard but Maris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strongo pushes Maris off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maris.
Maris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strongo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strongo is breathing heavily.
Maris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strongo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strongo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongo seems a little lost for a moment, as Maris dominates the positioning.
Strongo is looking to reverse the position.
Strongo is letting Maris control him for a moment.
Maris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maris trying to control the position but Strongo is working away.
Strongo is trying to get back to his feet.
Maris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strongo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strongo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maris has an Americana. Strongo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maris is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maris hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnny Maris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Fokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Fokin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Fokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Clay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fokin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.
Fokin looking to control.
Clay stands up and waves to Fokin to follow him.
Fokin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fokin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fokin looking to control.
Fokin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
I looks like Clay might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokin is keeping the position for now.
Clay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clay.
Fokin can't do much from the bottom here.
Clay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fokin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fokin struggling a bit here.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fokin can't do much from the bottom here.
Clay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fokin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fokin tries to bench press Clay off him but Clay keeps the position.
Fokin is trying to control Clay's posture but Clay avoids it.
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clay is trying to get an arm triangle but Fokin is defending well.
Clay looks gassed!
Fokin can't do much from the bottom here.
Fokin manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking for submissions off his back.
Clay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Fokin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fokin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fokin trying to control but Clay postures up.
Fokin actively working from the bottom here.
Clay is trying to control the action in half guard but Fokin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fokin is pressing down on Clay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
Fokin looking for a guillotine here but Clay defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay throwing strikes from guard but Fokin blocks nicely.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fokin controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
Fokin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fokin looking for a guillotine here but Clay defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Clay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fokin fails with the takedown
and Clay counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clay.
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fokin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fokin tries for a takedown but Clay circles away easily
and Clay moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay pulls guard.
Clay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fokin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clay!
Fokin is trying to get back to half guard.
Clay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fokin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clay is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin is looking to regain half guard here but Clay keeps moving and retains side control.
Fokin is trying to control Clay's posture but Clay avoids it.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
Clay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fokin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fokin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fokin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fokin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fokin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fokin wants to control but Clay postures up.
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fokin regains half guard.
Fokin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Fokin looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay uses his free foot to push down on Fokin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fokin.
Fokin can't escape the position.
Clay lands with some strikes.
Fokin wants to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
Fokin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clay trying to advance position but Fokin counters by regaining guard.
Jake Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Fokin is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin pushes a forearm under Clay's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Clay is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Fokin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bernhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God's Gonna Cut You Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mike Bernhard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Intelligent |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Bernhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bernhard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Matthews!
Bernhard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Matthews has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Matthews!
Bernhard has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews stands up from Bernhard's guard - Matthews perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bernhard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matthews counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bernhard as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Matthews tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernhard blocks an elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews looking to throw knees to the head but Bernhard is blocking nicely.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mike Bernhard has been cut.
Bernhard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matthews is stalling here.
Bernhard is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernhard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bernhard is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Bernhard dodges an elbow strike from Matthews.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernhard.
Matthews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bernhard blocks it with crossed arms.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bernhard's defenses.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bernhard is keeping busy.
Matthews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bernhard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bernhard blocks an elbow strike.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernhard.
Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matthews wants a takedown.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthews lands a right hand.
Matthews misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Bernhard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matthews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernhard jumps into guard, dragging Matthews to the mat.
Matthews forces his way into half guard.
Bernhard kicks off Matthews and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from Bernhard misses.
Matthews tries to clinch but Bernhard moves away
and Bernhard counters with a nice body shot.
Matthews looks gassed!
Bernhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mike Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernhard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bernhard drops Matthews with a left and a right! Oh, Matthews is hurt - Bernhard dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernhard taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernhard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bernhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Bernhard's cut.
That's time! Bernhard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bernhard scores with a one two! Matthews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mike Bernhard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bernhard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews tries to clinch up
and Bernhard counters with a left and a right that stings Matthews.
Matthews is rocked!
Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bernhard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bernhard connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Matthews tumbling to the canvas! Bernhard pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Matthews was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Bernhard!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edrick West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Fist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edrick West!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fist lands with a nice combination. West backs away looking to recover.
Fist lands a jab to the head.
West scores with the left hand. Fist knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from West finds it's target.
A shot to the body from West misses
and Fist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fist wants to free his trapped foot but West is holding on for dear life with his legs.
West blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fist.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fist trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West taking some punishment here, with Fist in his half guard.
West is positioning himself well to prevent Fist advancing to mount.
Fist trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
Fist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fist is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
West has hold of Fist's hands but Fist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
West is rocked!
Fist is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, West is hurt! He's hurt bad - Fist fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save West from any more punishment! Congratulations to Fist! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Fist!
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