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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Boots Randolph - Yakety Sax. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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189 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hill is looking to improve his position but Hughes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hughes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hughes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hughes tries to control but Hill wriggling away.
Hill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes tries to control but Hill wriggling away.
Hill wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hill is trying desperately to improve position.
You get the feeling that Hill really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hughes looking to secure an arm triangle but Hill defends it well.
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Hill wants to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hill reaches up and holds on to Hughes to control the position.
Hughes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hill hang on?
BOOM! Hughes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hill is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hill can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hill is rocked!
Hughes drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hill! More shots from Hughes and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Hughes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LOCURA COSMICA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Graghen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, LOCURA COSMICA!
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, Steven Graghen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graghen tries to close the distance and clinch but COSMICA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
COSMICA takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Graghen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts COSMICA as he jumps to the side.
COSMICA scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Graghen has a hand on COSMICA's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. COSMICA takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
COSMICA get's back to his feet.
COSMICA fails with the takedown
and Graghen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graghen.
COSMICA wants to sweep here but Graghen controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graghen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graghen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graghen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with COSMICA, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
COSMICA with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
COSMICA looking to stall.
Graghen has picked COSMICA up - he's going for a ride! Graghen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
COSMICA has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graghen is working away from the top position though.
Graghen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Graghen escapes and gets back to his feet.
COSMICA tries for a takedown but Graghen circles away easily
and Graghen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graghen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
COSMICA trying to keep a closed guard but Graghen is proving a slippery customer.
COSMICA is breathing heavily.
COSMICA being controlled here, momentarily.
Graghen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graghen stands up and waves to COSMICA to follow him.
Graghen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in COSMICA's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graghen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
COSMICA has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Graghen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
COSMICA gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graghen counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LOCURA COSMICA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graghen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in COSMICA's guard.
COSMICA looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graghen is one step ahead there.
Graghen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graghen tries to close the distance and clinch but COSMICA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
COSMICA misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
COSMICA shoots and misses
and Graghen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
COSMICA gets full guard.
COSMICA is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
COSMICA bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graghen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graghen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
COSMICA gets to his feet. Graghen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice jab there from Graghen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Graghen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
COSMICA drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
COSMICA working away.
COSMICA wants to control but Graghen is keeping him busy.
Graghen prevents COSMICA from moving into mount.
Graghen tries to bench press COSMICA off him but COSMICA keeps the position.
COSMICA trying to control the position but Graghen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Graghen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
COSMICA is looking to take a break and control but Graghen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
COSMICA shoots in and drives through. Graghen sprawls well.
COSMICA misses with a takedown attempt
and Graghen counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graghen has managed to clinch.
COSMICA tries to pull guard but Graghen holds him up against the cage and eventually COSMICA drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LOCURA COSMICA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
COSMICA stalling against the cage.
COSMICA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graghen wants to clinch up but COSMICA keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graghen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Graghen.
LOCURA COSMICA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
COSMICA looks for a takedown but Graghen sprawls well.
Graghen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in COSMICA's guard.
Graghen stays in close to COSMICA's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graghen stands and throws COSMICA's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Graghen stalls from top position.
COSMICA is looking to regain half guard here but Graghen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graghen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
LOCURA COSMICA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graghen tries to clinch but COSMICA moves out of range.
COSMICA misses with a takedown
and Graghen counters with a single leg into guard. COSMICA didn't expect that.
Graghen stands up and waves to COSMICA to follow him.
Graghen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
COSMICA shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
COSMICA wants to control from the top but Graghen keeps moving.
Graghen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
COSMICA trying to control but Graghen is working from the bottom.
COSMICA stands up from Graghen's guard - COSMICA perhaps looking for a knockout.
Graghen fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Graghen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
COSMICA tries for a takedown but Graghen circles away easily
and Graghen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graghen is pressed up against the cage. COSMICA has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graghen down to the mat. Graghen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
COSMICA shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graghen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LOCURA COSMICA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graghen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. COSMICA tries to avoid it but Graghen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag COSMICA to the ground. COSMICA escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Graghen!
COSMICA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
COSMICA lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Graghen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with COSMICA but COSMICA pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graghen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graghen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
COSMICA is looking to control Graghen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can COSMICA avoid being mounted?
Graghen tries to pass to full mount but COSMICA defends it.
COSMICA is not content to let Graghen control the position.
COSMICA has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graghen is working away from the top position though.
Graghen decides to return to a standing position.
COSMICA doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graghen moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graghen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but COSMICA gets the underhooks and prevents it.
COSMICA is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
COSMICA breaks from the clinch.
Graghen lands with a nice combination. COSMICA backs away looking to recover.
Graghen wants to clinch up but COSMICA keeps it at a distance.
Graghen scores a takedown into full mount!
COSMICA is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graghen looking to secure an arm triangle but COSMICA defends it well.
COSMICA wants to control but Graghen is having none of it.
Graghen looking to control and managing it successfully.
COSMICA really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
COSMICA is working hard here to advance position.
COSMICA wants to hold on but Graghen pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Graghen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Graghen controlling the pace for now.
Graghen avoids the attempt from COSMICA to control.
Graghen controlling the pace for now.
LOCURA COSMICA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Graghen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graghen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Graghen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Overbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Keros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Overbury!
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, Aleksander Keros!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keros.
Nice body punch from Overbury.
Overbury works over Keros's head and body with a nice combination.
Overbury moves into the clinch.
Overbury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keros can't get the takedown.
Overbury is looking to break free of the clinch but Keros has double underhooks.
Overbury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overbury's waist but Overbury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keros off to one side.
Thomas Overbury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Keros.
Overbury darts in and clinches Keros up against the cage.
Overbury is pressed up against the cage. Keros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Overbury down to the mat. Overbury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Overbury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Aleksander Keros has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overbury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overbury throws a nice looking combination but Keros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overbury jabs Keros right on the nose. Keros blinks but takes it well.
Keros is rocked!
Overbury is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Keros hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Overbury!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melving Menhoaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menhoaf has chosen Melvin Manhoef Entrance as his entrance music. Melving Menhoaf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Sinatra!
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, Melving Menhoaf!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menhoaf misses with a series of wild punches.
Sinatra shoots in for a double leg but Menhoaf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Menhoaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Sinatra with that takedown attempt.
Menhoaf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sinatra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Menhoaf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sinatra looking for a sweep but Menhoaf has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Menhoaf manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sinatra to take his back!
Menhoaf is riding his opponent, not letting Sinatra buck him off.
Menhoaf looking for the choke but no joy.
Menhoaf has the hooks in. Sinatra is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menhoaf biding his time, looking for the opening.
Menhoaf gets his hands free as Sinatra looks to control.
Menhoaf connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sinatra to escape the position.
Sinatra tries to escape but Menhoaf has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Menhoaf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinatra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sinatra is working hard here to advance position.
Menhoaf has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menhoaf is not going to allow Sinatra to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menhoaf is trying to stick to Sinatra's back but Sinatra is turning into Menhoaf. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Menhoaf's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sinatra.
Menhoaf pulls Sinatra in close to prevent any damage.
Menhoaf is looking to stand up but Sinatra isn't so interested in that idea.
Menhoaf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sinatra wants to pass the guard but Menhoaf is keeping the position.
Menhoaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Menhoaf, not yet.
Sinatra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra tries to free his leg and advance position but Menhoaf is retaining full guard.
Sinatra trying to control the position from guard on top but Menhoaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Menhoaf misses with a double jab.
Sinatra avoids the head kick by Menhoaf.
Menhoaf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinatra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menhoaf looks gassed!
Menhoaf misses with a takedown attempt
and Sinatra counters with a shoot takedown. Menhoaf fights it but they end up in guard.
Menhoaf throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sinatra trying to control but Menhoaf is working from the bottom.
Sinatra postures up.
Sinatra won't allow Menhoaf to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menhoaf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sinatra trying to control but Menhoaf is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Menhoaf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sinatra misses with a takedown attempt
and Menhoaf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Sinatra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menhoaf controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melving Menhoaf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Menhoaf rushes Sinatra and presses him up against the cage.
Menhoaf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinatra or not.
Menhoaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menhoaf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Menhoaf staying calm.
Menhoaf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Menhoaf staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra is trying to work for a sweep but Menhoaf has mounted him!
Menhoaf controlling the position easily from mount.
Menhoaf stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Menhoaf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sinatra counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Menhoaf is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra tries to pass to full mount but Menhoaf defends it.
Menhoaf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sinatra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menhoaf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Menhoaf is trying to stand back up but Sinatra is controlling him
Sinatra seems to be working for a kimura but Menhoaf defends the submission attempt.
Sinatra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menhoaf is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes 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.
Menhoaf shoots in and bounces Sinatra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Menhoaf wanted to stand there but Sinatra had control of the position.
Menhoaf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Menhoaf postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menhoaf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sinatra is trying to control the position but Menhoaf postures up.
Menhoaf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Menhoaf gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Menhoaf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sinatra's guard.
Menhoaf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Menhoaf wants to pass the guard but Sinatra is keeping the position.
Sinatra is looking for a triangle but Menhoaf pushes his legs off easily.
Menhoaf sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melving Menhoaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sinatra tries for a takedown but Menhoaf circles away easily
and Menhoaf counters with a single leg into guard. Sinatra didn't expect that.
Sinatra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menhoaf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sinatra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menhoaf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinatra is trying to control the position but Menhoaf postures up.
Sinatra wants to hit a switch here but Menhoaf passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sinatra there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menhoaf looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menhoaf manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sinatra to take his back!
Good control from Menhoaf.
Sinatra is in bad spot here.
Menhoaf not allowing Sinatra to control his hands.
Menhoaf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sinatra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Melving Menhoaf just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Menhoaf.
Menhoaf wants to stand but Sinatra has his arm trapped.
Sinatra is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Menhoaf stalls from top position.
Sinatra wants to control but Menhoaf postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra is looking to regain half guard here but Menhoaf keeps moving and retains side control.
Sinatra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sinatra trying his best to control but Menhoaf has mounted him.
Sinatra is working to get back to half guard.
Sinatra manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sinatra tries to roll over but Menhoaf keeps him under control.
Melving Menhoaf has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Sinatra is looking to control Menhoaf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sinatra avoid being mounted?
Sinatra tries to roll over but Menhoaf keeps him under control.
Menhoaf wants to stand up but Sinatra has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sinatra is trying to control but can't.
Sinatra actively working from the bottom here.
Sinatra tries to get to full guard but Menhoaf has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Menhoaf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melving Menhoaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menhoaf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melving Menhoaf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Macloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Par Dough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macloud comes to the cage accompanied by highlander theme song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Macloud!
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, Par Dough!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Macloud.
Macloud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Macloud looks to land a left hand but Dough moved out of range nicely.
Macloud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dough backs up against the cage.
It looks like Par Dough has been cut.
Macloud shoots in and bounces Dough off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Macloud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dough on the ground.
Dough looking for a sweep. Not yet Dough, not yet.
Dough keeping moving, preventing Macloud from controlling successfully.
Macloud has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dough is proving hard to escape from.
Dough is looking to sinch up a triangle. Macloud throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dough's body to avoid the submission. Dough has instead reached around Macloud's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dough arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Par Dough!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ducky Gonquer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ducky Gonquer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ducky Gonquer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Dent!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonquer but Gonquer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonquer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harvey Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent drives through and clinches with Gonquer against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dent turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dent manages to end up in side control.
Gonquer tries to improve position but can't.
Gonquer is working hard here to advance position.
Gonquer is letting Dent control him for a moment.
Gonquer is trying to control Dent's posture but Dent avoids it.
Dent is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonquer has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent wants to stand but Gonquer has his arm trapped.
Gonquer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonquer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonquer trying to control from half guard but Dent is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonquer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dent is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ducky Gonquer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runnar Borowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borowski has chosen Civil War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Stevey Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevey Johnson!
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, Runnar Borowski!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borowski as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Borowski sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borowski.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borowski.
Johnson lands a left and a right that sends Borowski crashing to the canvas! Johnson dives into mount looking to finish!
Borowski is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Borowski is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Borowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Borowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson wants to stand up but Borowski is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borowski is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Borowski is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borowski defending well though.
Borowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borowski controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borowski is looking to sinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Borowski's body to avoid the submission. Borowski has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Borowski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Runnar Borowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Serra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Serra!
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, Kevin Morgan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Serra.
Serra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Serra lands in his opponent's guard.
Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morgan is wriggling around but Serra manages to pass to half guard.
Morgan tries to kick Serra off but Serra keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan looks gassed!
Morgan throws a combination. Serra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Serra scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Serra slips nicely into half guard.
Serra seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Serra wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Serra moves nicely into side control.
Morgan is letting Serra control him for a moment.
Serra trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face as Serra controls the position.
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Serra has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morgan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Serra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Serra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Serra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Serra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan lands a two punch combo.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Serra moves out of range.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Serra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Serra scores a takedown into full mount!
Serra with good strikes from the mount here!
Serra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morgan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Serra's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra working Morgan over with strikes here.
Serra looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Serra working Morgan over with strikes here.
Morgan is rocked!
Serra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morgan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morgan is still in real trouble! Can Serra finish him?
You get the feeling that Morgan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Serra drops a big elbow. That's hurt Morgan! More shots from Serra and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Serra!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson's entrance music is To the Batmobile. A fine choice. Dick Grayson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Crimson's chin.
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159 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Grayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Crimson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crimson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crimson tries to clinch there but Grayson circles away.
Dick Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson shoots in but Crimson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grayson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crimson's waist but Crimson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grayson off to one side.
Crimson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grayson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grayson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crimson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crimson misses with an elbow strike.
Crimson trying to land knees to the body.
Grayson has Crimson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crimson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grayson tries to pull guard but Crimson holds him up against the cage and eventually Grayson drops back down to his feet.
Grayson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crimson gets underhooks to prevent Grayson's takedown attempt.
Crimson misses with an elbow over the top.
Grayson tries to pull guard but Crimson holds him up against the cage and eventually Grayson drops back down to his feet.
Grayson is trying to break the clinch but Crimson has him pressed against the cage.
Crimson manages to break the clinch.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimson but Crimson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grayson shoots for a takedown but Crimson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crimson swivels and escapes.
Grayson looks for a takedown but Crimson sprawls well.
Crimson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crimson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crimson manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Grayson with that takedown attempt.
Crimson rushes Grayson and presses him up against the cage.
Grayson tries to pull guard but Crimson won't allow it.
Grayson wants a takedown.
Grayson is breathing heavily.
Crimson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crimson is trying to trip Grayson. He has hold of a leg but Grayson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crimson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grayson is looking for a triangle but Crimson pushes his legs off easily.
Crimson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grayson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Crimson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Grayson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Crimson's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson wants to get back to his feet.
Crimson manages to escape to his feet.
Grayson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crimson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crimson digs a right hand underneath Grayson's ribcage. Grayson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crimson stalling the fight.
Crimson has clasped his hands together around Grayson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Crimson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grayson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Crimson tries to stand but Grayson is controlling his head.
Crimson trying to control the action but Grayson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson tries to buck Crimson off but Crimson is having none of it.
Grayson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grayson wants to get back to full guard.
Grayson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crimson preventing the sweep.
Crimson wants to control from the top but Grayson keeps moving.
Crimson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grayson swivels though and keeps the 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.
Grayson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crimson is one step ahead there.
Grayson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crimson darts in and clinches Grayson up against the cage.
Grayson is working for takedown but Crimson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crimson controlling the action here for a moment.
Crimson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crimson stops a takedown attempt from Grayson.
Crimson is trying to maintain a safe position but Grayson gets an underhook and turns Crimson into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Crimson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grayson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crimson tries to avoid it but Grayson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crimson to the ground. Crimson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grayson fails to land the takedown.
Grayson shoots in looking for a takedown. Crimson tries to sprawl out of it but Grayson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crimson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
Crimson taking a breather.
Crimson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Crimson lands a left hand.
Crimson is looking to break free of the clinch but Grayson has double underhooks.
Crimson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grayson smiles and moves away.
Crimson pushes Grayson up against the cage in a clinch.
Crimson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grayson tries to pull guard but Crimson holds him up against the cage and eventually Grayson drops back down to his feet.
Crimson gets underhooks to prevent Grayson's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crimson has Grayson up against the cage in a clinch.
Crimson breaks the clinch.
Grayson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Crimson.
Grayson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crimson as he jumps to the side.
Crimson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Crimson.
Grayson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grayson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grayson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson trying to control from half guard but Crimson is working away.
Grayson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crimson is just riding it out for now. Grayson eventually gives up the hold.
Crimson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crimson is in trouble now - Grayson has advanced to mount!
Crimson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson fails to move to back control.
Crimson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grayson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Crimson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grayson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Crimson is now in Grayson's guard. A big mistake from Grayson there, giving up the dominant position!
Crimson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grayson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson is in trouble now - Grayson has advanced to mount!
Grayson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Crimson is surviving well by controlling Grayson's body position as best he can.
Crimson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Grayson looking for a guillotine from mount but Crimson is having none of it.
Grayson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Crimson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Crimson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Grayson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Crimson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Grayson slips an arm under Crimson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Grayson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Grayson is squeezing on Crimson like an anaconda would it's prey. Crimson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Grayson!
Dick Grayson is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fat Hoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoos comes to the cage accompanied by The Von Bondies- C'mon C'mon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Fat Hoos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Oliver!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoos closes the distance and clinches up with Oliver, looking for a takedown. Hoos pushes Oliver against the cage but Oliver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoos backs up against the cage.
Oliver stuffs the takedown.
Hoos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliver is fending him off so far but Hoos persists. Nope, Oliver circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Hoos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fat Hoos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoos fails to land the takedown.
Oliver instigates a clinch.
Oliver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliver throws out the jab.
Hoos shoots in for a double leg but Oliver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoos has a takedown stuffed.
Oliver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoos moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Oliver as Hoos shoots in.
Oliver lands with a shot to the body.
Hoos tries for a takedown but Oliver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoos is breathing heavily.
Hoos has closed the distance and engaged Oliver in a clinch.
Oliver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliver smiles and moves away.
Oliver wants to clinch.
Hoos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoos's head.
Hoos fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliver takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oliver tries to break the clinch but Hoos is controlling the position.
Oliver breaks from the clinch.
Oliver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoos has a takedown stuffed.
Oliver fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoos momentarily.
Hoos fails with the takedown.
Hoos dodges the punch combination from Oliver.
Hoos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliver misses with a two punch combination.
Hoos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliver's waist but Oliver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoos off to one side.
Oliver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oliver lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hoos fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliver drives through and clinches with Hoos against the cage.
Hoos tries to pull guard but Oliver holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoos drops back down to his feet.
Oliver can't break the clinch.
Oliver breaks from the clinch.
Oliver throws a nice looking combination but Hoos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Oliver dominated that 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.
Oliver tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoos fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliver misses with a few strikes there.
Hoos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliver is pressing down on Hoos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oliver 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.
Oliver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver keeping full guard, as Hoos tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoos being controlled here momentarily.
Oliver is trying to control the position but Hoos postures up.
Oliver has control of Hoos's left arm, preventing Hoos from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hoos fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliver tries to avoid it but Hoos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliver to the ground. Oliver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Hoos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoos circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Oliver does no damage.
Oliver tries to clinch up.
Oliver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoos drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oliver has hold of Hoos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hoos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oliver controlling his opponent.
Oliver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoos is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliver with a couple of short strikes.
Hoos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoos is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by Oliver.
Oliver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliver tries to control but Hoos wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Oliver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hoos dodges the punch combination from Oliver.
Oliver tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliver misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Hoos misses.
No joy there for Oliver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oliver counters with a left to the body.
Oliver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Oliver - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoos with a poor takedown
and Oliver counters with a series of strikes. Hoos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oliver scores with a shot to the body.
Hoos misses with a takedown
and Oliver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliver takes a swing at Hoos's ribcage but misses.
Oliver tests Hoos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoos fails with the takedown
and Oliver counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Hoos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fat Hoos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoos with a poor takedown
and Oliver counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliver keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoos misses with a double jab
and Oliver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoos is rocked!
Hoos with a poor takedown
and Oliver counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Hoos has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Oliver!
Nathan Oliver is the new middleweight champion!
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