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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alex Rua was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Rua!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua has a takedown stuffed.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Maia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia forces his way into half guard.
Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maia's back!
Maia is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Maia manages to turn into his guard.
Rua keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rua keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Rua manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rua cracks Maia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rua unloading with bombs!
Rua pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maia is trying to escape the mount.
Rua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maia hang on?
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Maia is bucking up trying to escape but Rua cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rua landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maia takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rua's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Rua!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by ll cool j - mamma said knock you out. 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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266 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Andre Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jenkins looks gassed!
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!
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson lands with a big right hook that stumbles Jenkins - he's out on his feet here! Tyson follows up with another monster hook that separates Jenkins from consciousness! Jenkins falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Tyson stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bo Nastie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nastie comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Bloody Roots by Sepultura. 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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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Nastie!
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, Billy Ba!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ba misses with a double jab.
Nastie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ba stuffs the takedown attempt from Nastie. Nastie gets slowly back to his feet.
Ba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nastie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nastie trying to control from half guard but Ba is working away.
Ba is trying to stand.
Nastie thows a huge punch but Ba dodges it nicely.
Nastie is pressing down on Ba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ba is holding on for now.
Nastie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nastie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nastie stops Ba from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nastie prevents Ba from improving his position.
Nastie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ba looking for submissions off his back.
Nastie winds up and cracks Ba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nastie 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.
Nastie wants to pass to mount but Ba is defending the position.
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.
Ba kicks Nastie off and gets back to his feet.
Nastie fails to land the takedown.
Nastie is breathing heavily.
Ba shoots for a double leg takedown but Nastie sprawls well. He's pushed Ba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nastie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ba to the mat! Ba manages to get full guard.
Ba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nastie.
Ba pushes Nastie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ba clinches up against the cage.
Ba turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ba manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nastie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ba lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nastie wants to control but Ba postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ba decides to stand back up. Ba steps back and let's Nastie get back to his feet.
Ba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nastie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nastie.
Nastie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nastie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nastie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ba throws a sloppy head kick and Nastie moves out of range easily.
Nastie closes the distance and clinches.
Ba decides to pull guard.
Nastie wants to control from the top but Ba keeps moving.
Ba is trying to control the position but Nastie postures up.
Ba keeping moving, preventing Nastie from controlling successfully.
Ba throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nastie!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ba lands a big elbow.
Ba avoids the attempt from Nastie to control.
Nastie is looking to get to half guard.
Ba lands a heavy elbow.
Nastie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Ba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ba throws a head kick that half lands.
Nastie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nastie's waist but Nastie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ba off to one side.
Nastie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nastie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nastie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nastie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ba is one step ahead there.
Nastie strikes from his own guard.
Ba is looking to stand up but Nastie won't let him.
Ba thows a big elbow that misses.
Nastie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nastie pushes Ba off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba misses with the combination.
Nastie tries to clinch up.
Bo Nastie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nastie throws a right and a left that Ba avoids nicely.
Ba has closed the distance and engaged Nastie in a clinch.
Nastie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Ba misses.
Horrible takedown by Nastie or perhaps it was just good defense by Ba which made him look bad.
A combination from Ba does no damage.
Nastie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nastie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nastie throws a head kick that half lands.
A combination from Ba does no damage.
Ba catches Nastie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ba misses with a looping left.
Nastie gets a clinch.
Nastie taking a breather.
Ba taking a breather.
Nastie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nastie is trying to break free.
Ba leaning against his opponent.
Nastie manages to break the clinch.
Nastie circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick from Ba lands but Nastie takes it in his stride.
Ba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nastie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ba throws a combination. Nastie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nastie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nastie doesn't manage to clinch there - Ba circles away.
Nastie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nastie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ba wants to take a breather but Nastie is having none of it.
Ba is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nastie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastie is staying active underneath Ba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nastie defends it well.
Nastie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nastie.
Nastie lands a head kick. Ba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nastie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ba counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nastie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nastie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Ba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Nastie. No joy for Ba on that attempt.
Nastie has closed the distance and engaged Ba in a clinch.
Nastie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nastie has Ba up against the cage in a clinch.
Ba fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Nastie.
Nastie tries to pull guard but Ba holds him up against the cage and eventually Nastie drops back down to his feet.
Ba fails to pull guard.
Bo Nastie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Ba.
Ba tries to pull guard but Nastie holds him up against the cage and eventually Ba drops back down to his feet.
Nastie prevents Ba from breaking the clinch.
Nastie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nastie jumps into guard, dragging Ba to the mat.
Nastie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba is looking to improve his position but Nastie isn't that keen on the idea.
Nastie lands with some strikes.
Nastie raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Nastie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ba is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastie with good strikes from the mount here!
Nastie looking to control but Ba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nastie is thwarting Ba's attempts to control the position.
Nastie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ba trying to control but Nastie postures up.
Ba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nastie is stalling here. Ba is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nastie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ba has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ba passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nastie!
Bo Nastie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ba unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ba wants to control the pace but Nastie is squirming around nicely.
Ba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ba looking to finish Nastie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nastie!
Nastie gets back to half guard.
Ba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ba wants to control but Nastie is keeping him busy.
Ba is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ba passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nastie!
Ba looking to control but Nastie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Nastie tries to lock up and control but Ba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nastie is desperately trying to improve his position but Ba has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastie is squirming around, avoiding Ba's attempts to control the action.
Nastie is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nastie tries to hold on but Ba postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ba throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nastie has his hands clasped together but Ba breaks the hold and Nastie is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Ba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Tilberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Braddock acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Tilberg!
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, James Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilberg feints and as Braddock raises his hands in defense, Tilberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Braddock working a defensive guard here.
Braddock has his feet on Tilberg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tilberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Braddock wants to hold on but Tilberg pushes him away.
Tilberg wants to control the pace but Braddock is squirming around nicely.
Braddock wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock is looking to improve his position but Tilberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Braddock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tilberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Braddock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tilberg wants to control but Braddock is keeping him busy.
Tilberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Braddock!
Braddock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock is trying to stand.
Tilberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Braddock is squirming around, avoiding Tilberg's attempts to control the action.
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.
Braddock tries to lock up and control but Tilberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tilberg trying to control but Braddock is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tilberg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Braddock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tilberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Braddock tries to keep at a distance but Tilberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Braddock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tilberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tilberg jumps into guard, dragging Braddock to the mat.
Braddock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tilberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Braddock sprawls well. He's pushed Tilberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Braddock keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tilberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tilberg off and has taken his back!
Braddock is hanging on to Tilberg's back as he tries to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braddock lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tilberg covers up after that shot from Braddock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tilberg just trying to survive but Braddock is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Tilberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tilberg prevents Braddock from getting a body triangle.
Braddock is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tilberg is defending well though. Braddock let's go of the attempt for now.
Tilberg tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock is trying to stick to Tilberg's back but Tilberg is turning into Braddock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Braddock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tilberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braddock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tilberg looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Braddock tries for a takedown but Tilberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it 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.
Tilberg throws a combination. Braddock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tilberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tilberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Braddock sprawls well initially but Tilberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tilberg is working for a kimura but Braddock is defending it quite comfortably.
Tilberg trying to pass the guard but Braddock defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tilberg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tilberg shoots and misses
and Braddock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Braddock.
Braddock throws a strike but Tilberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Braddock looking for a sweep. Not yet Braddock, not yet.
Tilberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tilberg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Braddock, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock walks into a jab.
Tilberg scores a takedown into full mount!
Matt Tilberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Braddock tries to hold on but Tilberg pushes him away.
Tilberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Braddock is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock wants to control but Tilberg is having none of it.
Tilberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tilberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Braddock is working to get back to half 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.
Braddock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tilberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Braddock is looking to get to half guard.
James Braddock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tilberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Tilberg.
Well Tilberg 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Tilberg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oli Bobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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275 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
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284 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Oli Bobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Borg!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bobo throws a right and a left that Borg avoids nicely.
Borg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bobo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borg.
Borg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bobo has wrist control.
Borg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bobo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Borg has Bobo in his guard.
Borg wants to sweep but no luck.
Borg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bobo has passed into side control.
Borg tries to bench press Bobo off him but Bobo keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg looks to move to half guard but instead Bobo has passed into mount! Damn!
Bobo controlling his opponent.
Borg is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Borg is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bobo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bobo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Borg is looking to improve his position but Bobo isn't that keen on the idea.
Bobo tries to control but Borg wriggling away.
Borg wants to control but Bobo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg can't escape the position.
Borg swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Borg blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borg is looking to improve his position but Bobo isn't that keen on the idea.
Bobo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Borg is squirming around, avoiding Bobo's attempts to control the action.
Borg is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Bobo looking to control but Borg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bobo is really struggling to control Borg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Borg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Borg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobo controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oli Bobo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Borg throws a head kick but Bobo moves out of range.
Bobo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bobo defending well as Borg loads up on a big left hand.
Borg fails to land the takedown.
Bobo looks for a takedown but Borg sprawls well.
Bobo takes a swing at Borg's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borg.
Bobo blocks a head kick by Borg.
Bobo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borg doesn't seem bothered though.
Bobo tries to close the distance and clinch but Borg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Borg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bobo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bobo shoots in but Borg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oli Bobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo misses with a two punch combination.
Bobo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borg throws out the jab.
Oli Bobo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borg swings for the body but Bobo moves out of range.
Bobo misses with a two punch combination.
Bobo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Borg pushes Bobo away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Borg!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bobo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Borg.
Borg staying out of range there.
Bobo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borg is fending him off so far but Bobo persists. Nope, Borg circles away and we're back to standing.
Borg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bobo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bobo misses with a double jab.
Bobo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borg lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Borg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bobo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bobo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Borg but great work by Bobo.
Borg looks to move to half guard but instead Bobo has passed into mount! Damn!
Borg tries to reverse the position but Bobo maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borg is trying to escape the mount.
Bobo unloads with some shots from mount but Borg bucks and avoids them well.
Borg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bobo tries to control but Borg wriggling away.
Borg is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Borg wants to hold on but Bobo pushes him away.
Borg is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Borg 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bobo fails to land the takedown.
Borg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobo swivels and escapes.
A combination from Bobo does no damage.
Borg lands a nice looking body kick.
Borg misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Bobo misses.
Bobo looks for a takedown but Borg sprawls well.
Borg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Borg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobo swivels and escapes.
Bobo tries to clinch up.
Bobo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borg looking for a sweep. Not yet Borg, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobo postures up.
Bobo stopping the sweep attempt from Borg.
Borg wants to hit a switch here but Bobo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borg there!
Bobo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Borg swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bobo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borg is looking to escape.
Borg taking shots to the head.
Bobo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Borg hang on?
Borg tries to hold on but Bobo postures up.
Bobo trying to control but Borg is having none of it.
Bobo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Borg wants to control but Bobo is having none of it.
Bobo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borg is looking to escape.
Borg can't escape the position.
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.
Bobo blocks Borg's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bobo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Borg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bobo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Borg's face.
Borg is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobo wants to control the pace but Borg is squirming around nicely.
Bobo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oli Bobo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bobo 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oli Bobo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (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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22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denis Kang!
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, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang thows a body shot but no joy.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches.
Kang goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wayne tries to clinch there but Kang circles away.
Kang tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Kang clinches up with Wayne and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kang blocks an elbow strike.
Kang dodges an elbow strike from Wayne.
Wayne misses with an elbow over the top.
Kang pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang has a closed guard, preventing Wayne from standing up.
Wayne stays in close to Kang's body and controls the position.
Wayne preventing the sweep.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Wayne is in close to Kang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne with a nice head shot there.
Kang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kang is really struggling to control Wayne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Wayne preventing the sweep.
Kang has his foot on Wayne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wayne works his way back into a safe position though.
Kang wants to sweep here but Wayne controlling him for the moment.
Kang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kang clinches up with Wayne and pushes him back against the cage.
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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wayne throws an elbow but misses.
Wayne lands a damaging elbow.
Wayne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kang blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wayne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kang's brow.
Wayne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kang jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Kang around his waist. Kang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kang lands with a right to the head.
Wayne pushes off an throws an elbow but Kang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wayne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wayne throws an elbow but misses.
Kang dodges an elbow strike from Wayne.
Kang blocks an elbow strike from Wayne.
Wayne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wayne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kang dodges an elbow strike from Wayne.
Wayne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kang 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 Denis Kang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kang wants to break free but Wayne has control.
Wayne throws an elbow that misses.
Kang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wayne is trying to maintain a safe position but Kang gets an underhook and turns Wayne into the cage.
Kang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wayne regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kang off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kang moves into the clinch.
Wayne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Denis Kang has been cut.
Wayne pushes off an throws an elbow but Kang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wayne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kang tries to pull guard but Wayne holds him up against the cage and eventually Kang drops back down to his feet.
Wayne lands an elbow just above Kang 's eye.
Kang connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wayne throws an elbow but misses.
Wayne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wayne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kang's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wayne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kang's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wayne.
Wayne looks gassed!
Nice elbow from Wayne.
Wayne throws an elbow but it misses.
Kang fails to pull guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wayne throws an elbow but misses.
Kang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kang dodges an elbow strike from Wayne.
Kang pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wayne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kang manages to break the clinch.
Wayne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kang breaks the clinch.
Kang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Kang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kang shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denis Kang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Kang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wayne darts in trying to clinch
and Kang counters by clinching up.
Kang blocks an elbow strike from Wayne.
Kang blocks an elbow strike.
Wayne trying to stall but Kang improves his position.
Wayne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wayne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kang avoids the elbow strike from Wayne, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wayne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kang's brow.
Kang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws an elbow that misses.
Wayne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wayne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kang avoids the elbow strike from Wayne, against the cage.
Come on Wayne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne slips nicely into half guard.
Wayne is trying to control the action in half guard but Kang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wayne lands a nice short elbow.
Kang looking for submissions off his back.
Kang wants to get back to his feet.
Wayne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wayne is keen to just control but Kang is a slippery customer.
Wayne stops Kang from getting back to his feet.
Kang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kang tries to get out of the position.
Wayne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wayne controlling the pace.
Wayne is stalling here. Kang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wayne seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kang laying and praying for a moment but Wayne takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wayne punching from the bottom.
Wayne is looking to escape.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
Kang working over Wayne with some ground and pound. Wayne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne pushes Kang off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Kang or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne which made him look bad.
Kang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wayne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wayne lands an elbow that stopped Kang in his tracks for a moment.
Kang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wayne uses from the top position.
Kang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kang wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Kang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denis Kang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wayne's waist but Wayne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kang off to one side.
Kang shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Kang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denis Kang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Kang circles away and keeps his distance.
Kang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wayne is fending him off so far but Kang persists. Nope, Wayne circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Kang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kang as he jumps to the side.
Wayne rushes Kang and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wayne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kang has had enough of the clinch but Wayne keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wayne.
Kang blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.
Wayne throws an elbow but it misses.
Wayne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne lands an elbow inside.
Wayne misses with an elbow over the top.
Kang blocks an elbow strike from Wayne.
Kang is trying to trip Wayne. He has hold of a leg but Wayne is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kang wanted to stand there but Wayne had control of the position.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Wayne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kang's guard.
Kang working for submissions but it's allowed Wayne to get to half guard.
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Kang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kang regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang tries to strike from the bottom.
Wayne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayne postures up in Kang's guard and throws a big left but Kang blocks it.
Kang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wayne has passed into side control.
Wayne working away.
Kang is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Kang is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wayne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wayne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kang's guard now.
Kang is trying to keep Wayne in close.
Kang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wayne is controlling him.
Wayne postures up and lands a big shot to Kang's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang wants to control the position but Wayne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wayne wants to control but Kang is keeping him busy.
Wayne throwing shots but Kang is blocking nicely.
Kang has hold of Wayne's hands but Wayne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Denis Kang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruce Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kang 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Kang!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jae Deagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McQueen (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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199 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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23
197 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jae Deagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve McQueen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deagle misses with a wild body shot.
McQueen looks for the body kick but Deagle saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Deagle.
It looks like Steve McQueen has been cut.
McQueen clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQueen.
Deagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McQueen throws a push kick but Deagle slaps the foot to one side.
McQueen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deagle misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQueen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Deagle.
Deagle lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - McQueen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Deagle and McQueen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Deagle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jae Deagle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spenser May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speck Trum (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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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spenser May!
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, Speck Trum!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by May.
May rushes Trum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trum tries to score a body lock takedown but May shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
May has Trum pressed against the cage.
May using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trum letting May take a breather here.
May tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
May connects with a knee to the head.
Trum tries to stall but May uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
May misses with a knee to the head.
May using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but May gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trum jumps guard and drags May to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
May has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trum is proving hard to escape from.
May postures up.
May is looking to stand up but Trum won't let him.
May stands up from guard. Let's bang!
May swats away the attempt to clinch by Trum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trum moves into the clinch.
May misses with a knee strike.
May tries to land a knee to the head but Trum blocks with his arms.
Trum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but May pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spenser May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speck Trum.
Trum looks gassed!
May looking to throw knees to the head but Trum is blocking nicely.
Trum looking for a takedown.
Trum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. May just stands there and leans against the cage.
Trum tries to work over May's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
May avoiding damage.
May throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trum blocks it with crossed arms.
Trum is trying to stall.
May with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. May smiles and moves away.
Trum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May lands with a short shot to the head.
Trum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
May looking to control.
May is looking to stand up but Trum isn't so interested in that idea.
May utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trum postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
May is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
May is wriggling around but Trum manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trum is trying to work for a kimura but May is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
May scores with a takedown into Trum's guard.
May wanted to stand there but Trum had control of the position.
Trum looking for a guillotine here but May defends easily.
May works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trum trying to control here.
Trum is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute May jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May decides to stand up, so the ref orders Trum to his feet.
May tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trum counters with a nice double leg into side control. May won't be happy with that.
May is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Trum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
May is not content to let Trum control the position.
May tries to bench press Trum off him but Trum keeps the position.
Trum working away.
Trum tries to move into full mount but can't pass May's legs.
Trum has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
May tries to clinch
and Trum counters with a low kick, right behind May 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
May wants to clinch but Trum slips to the side
and Trum moves into the clinch.
Trum lands a body shot.
May gets underhooks to prevent Trum's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Spenser May will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
May tries to clinch up
and Trum counters with a left and a right that stings May.
May takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trum moves into the clinch.
May throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Trum as the two fighters clinch.
May connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
May throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The is referee keeping an eye on Trum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trum decides to pull guard.
Trum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. May doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. May manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
May gets to his feet - Trum follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May clinches but Trum breaks the clinch
and Trum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
May connects with a knee to the head.
May throws a knee to the head but misses.
May using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
May tries to land a knee to the head but Trum blocks with his arms.
Trum pulls guard.
Trum working a defensive guard here.
May trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trum's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trum has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trum is trying to keep May in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
May is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
May decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trum, up you get!
May throws a sloppy head kick and Trum moves out of range easily.
Trum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - May looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
May tries to clinch up but Trum circles away and keeps his distance.
Trum clinches up with May and pushes him back against the cage.
Trum tries to pull guard but May holds him up against the cage and eventually Trum drops back down to his feet.
May prevents the takedown attempt.
May throws a knee to the head but misses.
May tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
May lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trum blocks it with crossed arms.
Trum tries to land a knee to the head but May blocks with his arms.
May trying to land knees to the body.
May unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trum pulls May into guard.
May stands up and waves to Trum to follow him.
Trum misses with a wild body shot.
May tries to clinch
and Trum counters with an inside leg kick.
Trum lands a two punch combo.
May tries to clinch but Trum moves away
and Trum counters by moving into the clinch.
Trum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spenser May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speck Trum.
May tries to land a knee to the head but Trum blocks with his arms.
May manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trum connects with a nasty looking knee right to May's face.
May lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trum.
Trum tries to score a body lock takedown but May shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
May with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics May uses from the top position.
May wants to control from the top but Trum keeps moving.
Trum trying to control the position.
Trum wants to sweep here but May controlling him for the moment.
Trum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trum wants to sweep here but May controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speck Trum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! May's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
May looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trum is fending him off so far but May persists. Nope, Trum circles away and we're back to standing.
May drives through and clinches with Trum against the cage.
May prevents the takedown attempt.
Trum has May pushed against the cage.
May lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
May using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but May pulls him back up using the underhooks.
May comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
May tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
May with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trum blocks an elbow strike from May.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trum manages to break the clinch.
May closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trum counters with a takedown into side control.
Trum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by May, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trum tries to move into full mount but can't pass May's legs.
Trum wants to lay and pray for a moment but May keeps working.
Trum working the strikes but May uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
May has one foot on Trum's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
May darts in and clinches Trum up against the cage.
May digs a right hand underneath Trum's ribcage. Trum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
May stops a takedown attempt from Trum.
Spenser May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speck Trum.
May with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from May.
Trum is trying to maintain a safe position but May gets an underhook and turns Trum into the cage.
Trum goes for a takedown in the clinch but May prevents it.
Trum jumps guard but May stands there with Trum around his waist. Trum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trum tries for a takedown. No joy.
May throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trum blocks it with crossed arms.
Trum tries to land knees in the clinch but May avoids the damage to the body.
Trum fails to pull guard.
Trum turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Trum wants to control for a moment but May uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Trum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trum gets back to full guard.
Trum wants to sweep here but May controlling him for the moment.
May is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trum looking to hit a scissor sweep but May is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trum will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
May trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
May tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
May misses with a knee to the head.
May looking to stall.
Trum wants a takedown but no success here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
May using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
May stops a takedown attempt from Trum.
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.
May scores with a knee to the head.
May with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Trum.
May managing to block the knees to the body from Trum.
May lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by May.
Trum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
May closes the distance looking to clinch
so Trum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
May wants to get back to his feet but Trum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
May preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trum wants to control from the top but May keeps moving.
May is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
May has his feet on Trum's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speck Trum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speck Trum!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hambukoo has chosen Sex change shake as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nag Hambukoo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hambukoo tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hambukoo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tucker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hambukoo.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tucker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tucker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tucker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hambukoo tries to move to mount but Tucker blocks the move with his legs.
Hambukoo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tucker is avoiding damage well.
Hambukoo working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker isn't going anywhere.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hambukoo counters with a single leg into guard. Tucker didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hambukoo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tucker's guard.
Hambukoo is looking to advance position but Tucker won't allow it.
Tucker taking some punishment here, with Hambukoo in his half guard.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Hambukoo is controlling well.
Tucker is in trouble now - Hambukoo has advanced to mount!
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Hambukoo with shots to the head and body - Tucker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hambukoo with a couple of short strikes.
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Oh Tucker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hambukoo landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker wants to control but Hambukoo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker taking shots to the head.
Tucker tries to reverse the position but Hambukoo maintains control.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Hambukoo! Tucker is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nag Hambukoo!
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