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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fingers McTwist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jaxson Powers enters the ring!
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
Solid 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fingers McTwist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxson Powers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTwist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powers as he avoids it easily.
Powers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McTwist misses the jab.
McTwist shoots in but Powers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McTwist instigates a clinch.
Powers manages to break the clinch.
Fingers McTwist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTwist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powers sprawls well initially but McTwist persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McTwist is working away from the top position though.
Powers wants to improve his position but McTwist is controlling well.
Powers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Powers wants to control the action here but instead McTwist manages to pass to full mount!
McTwist controlling from the full mount.
Powers has given up his back here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwist keeps control of the position easily here as Powers tries to buck him off.
McTwist is landing with strikes from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McTwist has the hooks in. Powers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Powers looking very determined here, making life difficult for McTwist.
McTwist is trying to stick to Powers's back but Powers is turning into McTwist. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McTwist's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Powers.
McTwist is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers slips nicely into half guard.
Powers thows a huge punch but McTwist dodges it nicely.
Powers wants to take a breather but McTwist is having none of it.
McTwist is trying to get back to full guard.
Powers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McTwist defending well though.
Powers prevents McTwist from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fingers McTwist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by McTwist or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers which made him look bad.
Powers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Powers works his foot free and advances to mount.
McTwist manages to control the position for a moment.
McTwist regains half guard.
Powers is looking to take a break and control but McTwist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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. Powers connects with a nice short shot to McTwist's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwist wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
Powers is tying to control. McTwist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McTwist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Powers wants to pass the guard but McTwist is keeping the position.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but McTwist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from McTwist.
McTwist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McTwist tries to get out of the position.
Powers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McTwist's guard.
Powers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
Powers controlling the action here.
McTwist pushes Powers off looking to stand but Powers dives back in and keeps control.
McTwist tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
McTwist is trying to stand.
Powers wants to stand up but McTwist is controlling the position.
McTwist is trying to get back to full guard.
McTwist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but McTwist is retaining full guard.
Powers trying to control but McTwist is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McTwist fails with the takedown
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McTwist can't keep his opponent in guard - Powers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McTwist works his way to full guard. Good work.
McTwist wants to sweep but no luck.
McTwist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powers prevents McTwist from getting back to his feet.
McTwist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Powers trying to control but McTwist is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTwist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers wants to stand but McTwist has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McTwist closes the distance and clinches.
Powers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McTwist just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McTwist gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McTwist prevents Powers from improving his position.
Powers is trying to control but McTwist manages to pass to mount!
McTwist working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McTwist controlling from the full mount.
Powers tries to hold on but McTwist postures up.
Powers is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTwist tries to control but Powers wriggling away.
McTwist avoids the attempt from Powers to control.
McTwist wants to control the pace but Powers is squirming around nicely.
Powers tries to control McTwist's body but McTwist pushes him off. Powers squirms to his side and now McTwist has his back!
Powers is really stuck here.
Powers holding both McTwist 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fingers McTwist.
I think McTwist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Fingers McTwist!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jaxson Powers!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Jaxson Powers!
Jaxson Powers wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Strader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Szlego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strader comes to the ring accompanied by Sick Puppies-You're Going Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Strader!
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, Boris Szlego!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strader drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strader looking to pass the guard.
Strader stands and throws Szlego's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Szlego's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strader tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strader looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Szlego tries to buck Strader off but Strader is having none of it.
Szlego wants to control but Strader postures up.
Szlego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strader tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strader is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szlego has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strader is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szlego has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strader is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szlego is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strader is breathing heavily.
Szlego is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strader advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strader looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Szlego wants to hold on but Strader pushes him away.
Szlego is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Szlego tries to lock up and control but Strader gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strader with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Szlego is desperately trying to improve his position but Strader has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Strader dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Szlego stuffs the takedown.
Strader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strader fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Strader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strader shoots in and drives through. Szlego sprawls well.
Szlego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strader moves out of range as Szlego throws a body kick.
Szlego misses with a takedown
and Strader counters with a shoot takedown. Szlego fights it but they end up in guard.
Szlego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szlego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strader stops Szlego from standing up.
Strader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szlego is keeping the position for now.
Strader advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strader is looking for a kimura here.
Strader is thwarting Szlego's attempts to control the position.
Strader moves into full mount! Szlego won't be happy about that!
Strader moves to the back.
Strader looking to break Szlego's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Szlego remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strader will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strader has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Szlego is defending well but eventually Strader manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Szlego has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Strader!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Fernandez!
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, Bad Boy Bernie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez moves into range and clinches up with Bernie.
Bernie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fernandez drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fernandez 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.
Fernandez trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bernie tries to clinch
and Fernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bernie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fernandez is looking to advance position but Bernie won't allow it.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernie keeps working.
Bernie is trying to stand up here but Fernandez is controlling him well.
Fernandez trying to mount his opponent but Bernie defends it.
Fernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez prevents Bernie from improving his position.
Fernandez is keen to just control but Bernie is a slippery customer.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fernandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bernie!
Bernie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fernandez tries to control but Bernie wriggling away.
Bernie tries to lock up and control but Fernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Fernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fernandez stalling.
Bernie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bernie is trying to control but can't.
Fernandez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard but Bernie defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bernie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernie is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez is looking to land body kicks.
Fernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bernie keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez pushes down on Bernie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fernandez thows a huge punch but Bernie dodges it nicely.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Bernie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandez is pressing down on Bernie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernie is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Fernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernandez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bernie parries the strikes from Fernandez easily there. Fernandez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bernie to escape.
Fernandez misses with the ground and pound.
Fernandez trying to control the position but Bernie is working away.
Bernie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fernandez wants to stand but Bernie is controlling his arm.
Fernandez tries for a kimura but Bernie is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fernandez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernie defends it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bernie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fernandez prevents Bernie from getting back to his feet.
Fernandez stands up from Bernie's guard - Fernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fernandez instigates a clinch.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but Bernie won't allow it.
Fernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but Bernie won't allow it.
Fernandez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernie stops a takedown attempt from Fernandez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bernie has him pressed against the ropes.
Fernandez is trying to break free.
Fernandez breaks the clinch.
Fernandez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fernandez trying to control the action but Bernie is working from the bottom.
Fernandez tries to stand but Bernie is controlling his head.
Fernandez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bernie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bad Boy Bernie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernie is staying active underneath Fernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernandez 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Frankie Fernandez!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Frankie Fernandez!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Frankie Fernandez!
Frankie Fernandez wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brijwanth J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrick McMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merrick McMasters acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brijwanth J!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Merrick McMasters!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMasters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has J pinned against the cage. J gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
J throws a nice looking combination but McMasters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
J slow jab from McMasters misses its intended target.
J with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from J.
J takes a swing at McMasters's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McMasters shoots in for a takedown but J shows good takedown defense.
Brijwanth J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merrick McMasters.
J misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMasters.
McMasters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. J tries to avoid it but McMasters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag J to the ground. J escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from J misses.
McMasters slips a jab and a cross from J.
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.
J stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheers as J lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMasters doesn't seem phased though.
J throws a hook but McMasters avoids it easily.
A big right from J misses.
J missing with a left hand there. McMasters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McMasters slips a jab and a cross from J.
J stuffs the takedown attempt from McMasters. McMasters gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J throws a hook but McMasters blocks it.
J misses with a double jab.
McMasters shoots in but no luck this time.
McMasters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but J manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from J.
McMasters looks for a takedown but J sprawls well.
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.
McMasters wants to clinch up but J keeps it at a distance.
J throws a hook but McMasters blocks it.
McMasters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? J is fending him off so far but McMasters persists. Nope, J circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by McMasters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from J as McMasters shoots in.
J is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McMasters gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brijwanth J dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
J misses the jab.
J misses with a straight left.
McMasters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from J.
McMasters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says J as he avoids it easily.
McMasters has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
J just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from J.
J cracks McMasters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
J rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMasters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brijwanth J is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
J misses with a body shot.
Donk. J catches McMasters right on the button with a cross.
J misses with a hook. McMasters ducked under it nicely.
McMasters shoots in for a takedown but J shows good takedown defense.
Brijwanth J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merrick McMasters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from J. No joy for McMasters on that attempt.
A jab from J misses.
McMasters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says J as he avoids it easily.
J misses with a series of wild punches.
J clobbers McMasters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
J fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by J as he connects with a hook.
McMasters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. J tries to avoid it but McMasters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag J to the ground. J escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McMasters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling J to counter with a crisp jab.
McMasters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and J cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMasters with a poor takedown
and J counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMasters is breathing heavily.
McMasters misses with a takedown attempt
and J counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMasters with a lazy takedown attempt
and J counters with a lovely shot to the body.
J swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMasters needs to keep his hands up - J had a free shot at his head there.
McMasters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and J counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
J throws a right and a left that both miss.
J misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brijwanth J dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McMasters with a poor takedown
and J counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMasters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. J tries to avoid it but McMasters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag J to the ground. J escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McMasters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and J cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brijwanth J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merrick McMasters.
McMasters misses with a takedown attempt - J sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMasters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and J cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J swings and misses with a hook to the body.
J throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McMasters counters with a good low kick that J was not able to check.
Brijwanth J is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMasters misses with a takedown attempt
letting J counter with a right hand.
McMasters fails with the takedown
and J counters with a nice uppercut.
J changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
J throws a series of strikes that have McMasters backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMasters has his takedown stuffed
and J counters with a straight right hand.
McMasters takes a jab right on the kisser.
McMasters misses with a takedown attempt
and J counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McMasters has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McMasters fails with the takedown
and J counters with a three punch combo that has McMasters backing up. McMasters nods at J to acknowledge the strikes.
McMasters is rocked!
J throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMasters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and J counters with a left and a right that stings McMasters.
J misses with a right hand
and McMasters counters with a nice double leg into side control. J won't be happy with that.
McMasters tries to advance to mount but can't.
McMasters trying to control the position but J is working away.
McMasters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
J knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMasters on the ground.
J pushes McMasters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McMasters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMasters postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McMasters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. J knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as McMasters stalls from top position.
McMasters has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for J!
McMasters has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! J is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Merrick McMasters!
Merrick McMasters is the new light heavyweight champion!
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