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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Noir!
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, Frank Richlin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richlin pinned against the cage. Richlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richlin misses with a straight right.
A big right from Richlin misses.
Richlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noir.
Richlin lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
Noir shoots for a takedown but Richlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown. Richlin tries to sprawl out of it but Noir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richlin 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 Vince Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir shoots in and drives through. Richlin sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Richlin has managed to clinch.
Richlin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Noir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richlin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richlin scores with a decent looking hook.
Richlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown. Richlin tries to sprawl out of it but Noir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Noir. Noir gets slowly back to his feet.
Noir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir keeps the fight on the outside.
Richlin lands a nice hook to Noir's body. Noir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice combo by Richlin! Oh, that's hurt him - Noir falls to the canvas and Richlin follows him into side control.
Noir is rocked!
It looks like Vince Noir has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir looking for a sweep but Richlin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Oh Noir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noir wants to hold on but Richlin pushes him away.
Noir is breathing heavily.
Noir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Richlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Noir is looking to improve his position but Richlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Noir seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richlin avoids the attempt from Noir to control.
Noir working to try and regain half guard.
Richlin tries to control but Noir wriggling away.
Richlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Noir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richlin looking to control but Noir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noir is looking to get to half guard.
Noir is working hard here to advance position.
Richlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richlin controlling his opponent.
Richlin prevents Noir from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Richlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Noir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noir shoots in but Richlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank Richlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noir.
Noir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vince Noir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Noir. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Richlin misses with a wild combination.
Noir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noir momentarily.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Richlin shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frank Richlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richlin swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frank Richlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Noir. Noir gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richlin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richlin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noir, pushing him back against the cage.
Noir tries for a takedown. No joy.
Richlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richlin is fending him off so far but Noir persists. Nope, Richlin circles away and we're back to standing.
Richlin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Richlin ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Noir clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Richlin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, James Graves!
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, John Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves misses the jab.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves clinches.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graves sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson stops Graves from getting back to his feet.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson stops Graves from getting back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graves tries to get out of the position.
Graves wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Graves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
James Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Graves does no damage.
Graves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Graves sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Graves, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Graves against the cage but Graves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Graves.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Jackson shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Graves!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Graves is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Graves is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Graves really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Graves blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson has control of Graves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Graves regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Graves is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Graves wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Graves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Graves is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control but Graves is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Graves.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Graves misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson slips under a jab from Graves.
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Graves.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson keeps control of Graves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Graves's ribcage.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Graves shrugs off.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jackson.
Graves looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Graves clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Graves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Graves looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws a head kick that Graves semi-blocks.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Graves throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts.
James Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Graves.
James Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson trying to stall but Graves improves his position.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Graves tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Graves pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Graves wants to break free but Jackson has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Graves is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graves wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Graves.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Graves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Graves keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Graves, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Graves against the cage but Graves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Graves.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graves throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Graves trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Graves tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
Graves tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graves trying desperately to get to his feet.
Graves is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Graves squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson trying to control but Graves is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson punching from mount but Graves doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Graves wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jackson tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Graves holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Graves wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graves is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Graves tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control but Graves is having none of it.
Graves squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Graves is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Graves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skunk Sativa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramses Bradshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramses Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skunk Sativa!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bradshaw throws and low kick but Sativa moves out of range easily.
Bradshaw catches Sativa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sativa is rocked!
Sativa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sativa is still in real trouble! Can Bradshaw finish him?
Bradshaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sativa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradshaw's head.
Sativa seems to have recovered his senses.
Bradshaw wants to get back to his feet.
Sativa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sativa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bradshaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bradshaw manages to get to full guard.
Bradshaw working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw ducks under a wild hook from Sativa.
Bradshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bradshaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sativa gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bradshaw has passed into side control.
Bradshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sativa keeps working.
Bradshaw avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sativa.
Sativa sneaks back into half guard.
Sativa is looking to get back to full guard here but Bradshaw has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sativa can't escape the position.
Bradshaw tries to control but Sativa wriggling away.
Sativa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bradshaw has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Bradshaw has control of Sativa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sativa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sativa is working to get back to half guard.
Sativa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bradshaw has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sativa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sativa.
Sativa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sativa looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bradshaw.
Sativa shoots and misses
and Sativa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sativa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramses Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skunk Sativa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Bradshaw.
Skunk Sativa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradshaw tries to clinch up but Sativa circles away and keeps his distance.
Sativa tries to keep at a distance but Bradshaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradshaw gets underhooks to prevent Sativa's takedown attempt.
Bradshaw has hold of one of Sativa's legs. Sativa is fighting the takedown attempt but Bradshaw gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bradshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Sativa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw stands up from Sativa's guard - Bradshaw perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bradshaw slips under a jab from Sativa.
Bradshaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradshaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bradshaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sativa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradshaw swivels and escapes.
Bradshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sativa wants the takedown. Bradshaw is fighting it off but Sativa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bradshaw's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sativa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sativa throwing strikes but missing.
Bradshaw working a defensive guard here.
Sativa distracts Bradshaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bradshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sativa throwing strikes from guard but Bradshaw blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradshaw controls Sativa momentarily but Sativa frees himself.
Sativa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Bradshaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sativa fails with the takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradshaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sativa pinned against the cage. Sativa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sativa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bradshaw pinned against the cage. Bradshaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sativa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bradshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramses Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skunk Sativa.
Sativa takes one on the button.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Sativa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradshaw prevents it.
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradshaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bradshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradshaw manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands with a nice combination. Sativa backs away looking to recover.
Sativa misses with a takedown
and Bradshaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Bradshaw does no damage.
Sativa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bradshaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradshaw.
Bradshaw is trying to control the position but Sativa postures up.
Sativa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sativa postures up.
Sativa working some strikes from top position.
Sativa is in close to Bradshaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sativa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bradshaw manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sativa's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw wants to improve his position but Sativa is controlling well.
Sativa lands strikes from half guard.
Sativa winds up and cracks Bradshaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sativa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sativa's back!
Sativa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bradshaw is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sativa is defending well though. Bradshaw let's go of the attempt for now.
Even with his hooks in, Bradshaw manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bradshaw is trying to stick to Sativa's back but Sativa is turning into Bradshaw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bradshaw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sativa.
Sativa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sativa manages to get himself to full guard.
Bradshaw preventing the sweep.
Sativa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bradshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sativa is keeping the position for now.
Sativa striking from the bottom here.
Sativa 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.
Sativa is working an open guard so Bradshaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sativa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sativa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sativa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bradshaw!
Sativa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bradshaw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sativa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sativa avoids the attempt from Bradshaw to control.
Sativa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sativa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bradshaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sativa with a couple of short strikes.
Bradshaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bradshaw really wants to buck Sativa off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sativa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sativa with the ground and pound from mount.
Sativa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bradshaw?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramses Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bradshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Bradshaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bradshaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bradshaw clinches with his opponent.
Bradshaw gets underhooks to prevent Sativa's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bradshaw moves nicely into side control.
Bradshaw is looking to take a break and control but Sativa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bradshaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sativa is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sativa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sativa regains half guard.
Sativa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sativa throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Sativa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bradshaw puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bradshaw passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sativa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bradshaw stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Sativa's head but Sativa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sativa with a poor takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bradshaw.
Ramses Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skunk Sativa.
Bradshaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bradshaw blocks the strikes from Sativa.
Bradshaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sativa is just riding it out for now. Bradshaw eventually gives up the hold.
Bradshaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Sativa is looking to improve his position.
Bradshaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sativa is just riding it out for now. Bradshaw eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sativa gets full guard.
Sativa wants to sweep here but Bradshaw controlling him for the moment.
Sativa has a closed guard, preventing Bradshaw from standing up.
Sativa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sativa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ramses Bradshaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sativa throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Bradshaw looking to pass the guard.
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.
Bradshaw won't allow Sativa to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sativa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw tries to avoid it but Sativa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradshaw to the ground. Bradshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bradshaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bradshaw has closed the distance and engaged Sativa in a clinch.
Sativa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bradshaw decides to pull guard.
Sativa tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradshaw is retaining full guard.
Sativa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradshaw has wrist control.
Bradshaw had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sativa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bradshaw Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sativa's back instead.
Sativa is trying to break free.
Skunk Sativa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sativa staying busy and making it hard for Bradshaw to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradshaw 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Bradshaw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Carey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Brandon Jacobs!
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, Xavier Carey!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carey takes the fight into the clinch.
Carey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Carey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jacobs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carey landing some decent shots from guard.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carey!
Jacobs fails to advance to Carey's back.
Jacobs prevents Carey from getting the reversal.
Jacobs landing punches.
Jacobs takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Carey tries to escape but Jacobs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tightening his grip on Carey, looking for the choke.
Carey tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Carey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacobs stands up from mount. Strange move.
Carey stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Carey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carey manages to end up in side control.
Jacobs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carey landing a few strikes.
Carey tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jacobs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carey off and has taken his back!
Carey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jacobs's guard. Nice work there by Carey.
Jacobs is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Carey rolls with it to try and escape but Jacobs cranks on the arm and Carey is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Mashdein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madden Rush 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Madden Rush!
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, Vinny Mashdein!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush moves into the clinch.
Rush ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rush no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mashdein is defending well. Rush quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mashdein has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rush celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Madden Rush!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jessy James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Hogan!
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, Jessy James!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James gets caught flat footed, as Hogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hogan has passed into side control.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Hogan keeps moving and retains side control.
Hogan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hogan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James throws Hogan to one side and escapes!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hogan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hogan.
Hogan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… James is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by James and Hogan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hogan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hogan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James is trying to escape the position but Hogan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hogan has ideas of his own. He's got hold of James's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! James is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh Hogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Resetivus Morkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morkevicius is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Don't Trust Me" by 3 Oh! 3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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232 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Resetivus Morkevicius!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Clegane. No joy for Morkevicius on that attempt.
Clegane misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a series of wild punches.
Morkevicius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morkevicius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morkevicius wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Morkevicius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morkevicius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clegane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morkevicius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morkevicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clegane is keeping the position for now.
Morkevicius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clegane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clegane has escaped and now he's on top!
Clegane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morkevicius seems keen to control Clegane's posture.
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Morkevicius is keeping the position.
Morkevicius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clegane's guard.
Morkevicius wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Clegane seems keen to control Morkevicius's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clegane throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Clegane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morkevicius on the ground.
Morkevicius postures up in Clegane's guard and throws a big left but Clegane blocks it.
Clegane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clegane 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.
Morkevicius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clegane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morkevicius has Clegane in his guard.
Clegane trying to control the position from guard on top but Morkevicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morkevicius working for a triangle but Clegane defends it easily.
Morkevicius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morkevicius is looking for a triangle but Clegane pushes his legs off easily.
Morkevicius looks gassed!
Morkevicius looking for a sweep. Not yet Morkevicius, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane trying to control but Morkevicius is working from the bottom.
Morkevicius wants to improve his position but instead Clegane has moved into half guard.
Clegane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clegane tries to stand and escape but Morkevicius is controlling the position.
Morkevicius looking for submissions off his back.
Clegane is keen to just control but Morkevicius is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clegane is keen to just control but Morkevicius is a slippery customer.
Clegane is nestled in close to Morkevicius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morkevicius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clegane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clegane's back!
Morkevicius is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Morkevicius is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Clegane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Clegane is trying to stand back up.
Morkevicius is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clegane defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clegane wants to get back to his feet.
Morkevicius looking to break Clegane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clegane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morkevicius will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Resetivus Morkevicius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clegane throws a right and a left that Morkevicius avoids nicely.
Morkevicius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morkevicius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clegane.
A punch combination from Clegane misses.
Morkevicius throws a head kick that misses
and Clegane counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Clegane misses.
Morkevicius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morkevicius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clegane counters with a straight right hand.
Clegane misses with a wild combination.
Morkevicius is breathing heavily.
Clegane throws a hook but Morkevicius avoids it easily.
Morkevicius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clegane swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clegane as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Clegane finds it's way through Morkevicius's defenses.
Clegane scores with a one two! Morkevicius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morkevicius, as that shot connected.
Clegane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morkevicius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Resetivus Morkevicius.
Clegane lands with an overhand left.
Morkevicius with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Clegane counter with a right hand.
Clegane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morkevicius.
Clegane looks to land a combination but Morkevicius avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Clegane misses.
Clegane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morkevicius fails with the takedown.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clegane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clegane loads up on a big right hand but Morkevicius slips the punch.
Morkevicius fails to land with a series of punches.
Morkevicius defending well as Clegane loads up on a big left hand.
Clegane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morkevicius. Morkevicius obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Morkevicius lands but Clegane takes it in his stride.
Gregor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morkevicius with a poor takedown
and Clegane counters with a series of strikes. Morkevicius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morkevicius tries to clinch up but Clegane circles away and keeps his distance.
Morkevicius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clegane as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius feints and as Clegane raises his hands in defense, Morkevicius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morkevicius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clegane's guard.
Morkevicius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clegane is looking to control Morkevicius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clegane avoid being mounted?
Morkevicius is tying to control. Clegane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clegane wants to control the action here but instead Morkevicius manages to pass to full mount!
Clegane wants to hold on but Morkevicius pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius controlling his opponent.
Clegane is trying to reverse the position but instead Morkevicius has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morkevicius missing with strikes.
Morkevicius is persistently looking for the submission but Clegane is defending it well.
Morkevicius working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morkevicius misses with punches from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane trying to control the hands but Morkevicius breaks the grip.
Morkevicius is hanging on to Clegane's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Resetivus Morkevicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clegane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morkevicius counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clegane moves out of range of the strikes.
Clegane misses with a combination
and Morkevicius counters with a body kick that stops Clegane in his tracks momentarily.
Morkevicius has his takedown stuffed
and Clegane counters with a one-two to the body.
Clegane keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Clegane.
Morkevicius slips under a jab.
Morkevicius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morkevicius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morkevicius looking to secure an arm triangle but Clegane defends it well.
Clegane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Morkevicius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius has hold of Clegane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clegane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morkevicius has hold of Clegane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clegane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morkevicius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morkevicius won't let Clegane get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Clegane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Morkevicius.
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.
Clegane is desperately trying to improve his position but Morkevicius has a good base and remains in mount.
Clegane looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Clegane trying to control but not successfully.
Clegane rolls, trying to escape but Morkevicius keeps control of the position.
Morkevicius looking to break Clegane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clegane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morkevicius will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morkevicius wants to control but Clegane is keeping busy.
Morkevicius has the hooks in. Clegane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clegane is keeping busy.
Clegane holding both Morkevicius 's hands and preventing any damage.
Morkevicius is looking for the choke from the back position but Clegane is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Morkevicius is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Clegane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morkevicius tightening his grip on Clegane, looking for the choke.
Morkevicius looking for the choke from the back.
Clegane rolls, trying to escape but Morkevicius keeps control of the position.
Gregor Clegane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius is looking for the choke from the back position but Clegane is controlling his hands well.
Clegane breaks Morkevicius's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Clegane postures up and lands a big shot to Morkevicius's brow.
Morkevicius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morkevicius working for a triangle but Clegane defends it easily.
Clegane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morkevicius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clegane!
Morkevicius looking to ground and pound but Clegane is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Resetivus Morkevicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morkevicius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Resetivus Morkevicius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Grasshopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Grasshopper!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grasshopper but Grasshopper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogan wants to clinch.
Rogan throws a head kick but Grasshopper moves out of range.
A combination from Grasshopper does no damage.
Grasshopper throws a nice looking combination but Rogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogan ducks under a wild hook from Grasshopper.
Grasshopper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogan.
Rogan tries to clinch but Grasshopper is having none of it.
Rogan misses with a head kick.
Grasshopper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogan throws a right hand that Grasshopper ducks under and follows up with a left that Grasshopper also avoids with ease.
Grasshopper just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogan slips a jab from Grasshopper.
Rogan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rogan connects with a high kick.
Rogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grasshopper keeps the fight on the outside.
Grasshopper throws a big shot that misses.
Rogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasshopper throws a hook but Rogan avoids it easily.
Rogan dodges the punch combination from Grasshopper.
Rogan feints and then cracks Grasshopper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grasshopper down.
Rogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grasshopper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt - Grasshopper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogan throws a head kick but Grasshopper moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grasshopper looks to land a right hand but Rogan moved out of range.
Rogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grasshopper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grasshopper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grasshopper throws a series of punches but Rogan moves out of range.
Grasshopper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogan counters with an inside leg kick.
Rogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Rogan dodges the punch combination from Grasshopper.
Rogan takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grasshopper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogan has Grasshopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogan lands a nice knee to the body.
Rogan misses with a knee to the head.
Rogan trying to land knees to the body.
Grasshopper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogan missing with knees to the body.
Rogan throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rogan throws an elbow but misses.
Grasshopper breaks from the clinch.
Rogan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogan moves in looking to clinch but Grasshopper pushes him off.
Rogan shoots in but Grasshopper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Grasshopper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grasshopper drops Rogan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Grasshopper follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Grasshopper!
Little Grasshopper is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by Prayer. Power is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fabolous, 50cent, Big L - Breathe Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power wants to work for an arm triangle but Cole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Power landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Power is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Power has gone for a leg lock! Cole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Power's guard.
Power wants to hit a switch here but Cole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Power there!
Cole is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Power bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Power drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cole looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cole looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cole!
Power is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Power moves into full guard.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Power wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Power looks gassed!
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Power trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Power is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cole is in trouble now - Power has advanced to mount!
Cole regains half guard.
Power prevents Cole from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power 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.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Power sprawls well initially but Cole persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Power makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Power.
Power pushes a forearm under Cole's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cole is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Power!
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