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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Driffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chino Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Driffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chino Bandito!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driffin has a takedown stuffed.
Bandito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driffin.
Bandito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Bandito misses its intended target.
Driffin blocks a jab.
Bandito waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Driffin.
Bandito tries to clinch up but Driffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Driffin scores a takedown into full mount!
Driffin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bandito is surviving well by controlling Driffin's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driffin avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.
Bandito swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandito tries to hold on but Driffin postures up.
Bandito bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Driffin has a closed guard, preventing Bandito from standing up.
Bandito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bandito's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Driffin can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
Driffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Driffin wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Driffin is breathing heavily.
Driffin keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Driffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Driffin wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Driffin defends it.
Bandito is nestled in close to Driffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bandito is keen to just control but Driffin is a slippery customer.
Driffin looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Driffin is working away.
Ground and pound from Bandito.
Bandito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bandito prevents Driffin from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bandito connects with a nice short shot to Driffin's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bandito lands a nice short elbow.
Driffin is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount!
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Driffin is looking to escape.
Bandito controlling his opponent.
Driffin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Driffin punching from the bottom.
Bandito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Driffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Bandito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Bandito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bandito bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Driffin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Driffin is rocked!
It looks like Tyson Driffin has been cut.
Bandito pushes down on Driffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Driffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Bandito.
Bandito is nestled in close to Driffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bandito works his way into full mount!
Driffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandito with shots to the head and body - Driffin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Driffin working to try and regain half guard.
Bandito trying to control but Driffin is having none of it.
Driffin tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito cracks Driffin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chino Bandito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandito postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Driffin is out cold - huge knockout for Bandito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chino Bandito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Takeda (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Justice!
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, Kazuo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takeda.
Justice wants to get back to his feet but Takeda is dominant here and he's now got Justice's back!
Justice covering up well and avoiding damage.
Takeda is landing with strikes from the back.
Justice trying to get back to his feet but Takeda is in full control for now.
Takeda doesn't have the hooks in and Justice manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Justice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Justice is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
Takeda wants to pass to mount but Justice is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takeda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takeda wants to control the pace but Justice is squirming around nicely.
Justice flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Takeda looking to ground and pound but Justice is blocking nicely.
Takeda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeda with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Justice throwing hammer fists to the chest of Takeda. What's that going to do exactly?
Takeda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Justice can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Takeda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Justice can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Takeda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Justice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takeda swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Justice is now in Takeda's guard. A big mistake from Takeda there, giving up the dominant position!
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Justice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda working for a triangle but Justice defends it easily.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeda's guard.
Justice decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Takeda swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Justice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Takeda!
Takeda is looking to get to half guard.
Takeda looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justice.
Takeda throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Justice decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Takeda trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice wants to take a breather but Takeda is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeda defending well though.
Justice seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Justice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuo Takeda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Justice has Takeda up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Justice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeda is working for takedown but Justice is calmly controlling the position for now.
Justice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Justice decides to pull guard.
Justice working a defensive guard but Takeda passes into half guard.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Justice scores with a few weak punches.
Justice actively working from the bottom here.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Justice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Justice misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Justice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeda's guard.
Luke Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takeda.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Justice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Justice drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takeda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takeda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takeda!
Takeda working the ground and pound but Justice is defending the strikes.
Takeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Justice throws Takeda to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Justice.
Justice cracks Takeda with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Kazuo Takeda has been cut.
Luke Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Takeda!
Takeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Justice has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeda tries to control Justice's body but Justice pushes him off. Takeda squirms to his side and now Justice has his back!
Takeda tries to escape but Justice has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice gets his hands free as Takeda looks to control.
Justice controlling well, preventing Takeda from escaping the position.
Justice connects with a big shot to the side of Takeda's head.
Justice is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Takeda is defending well though. Justice let's go of the attempt for now.
Justice 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.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeda turns into Justice and is now in his guard.
Takeda is standing up over Justice. Justice looks to escape but Takeda dives into side control.
Justice is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takeda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda winds up and cracks Justice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura but Justice is defending well.
Justice has one foot on Takeda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Justice scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Justice throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeda defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Justice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Takeda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Justice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Takeda wants to hold on but Justice pushes him away.
Takeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Justice kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Luke Justice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeda trying to control but Justice postures up.
Justice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Justice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice thows a big elbow that misses.
Takeda trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
Justice lands a couple of digs.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Justice sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Takeda pulls his head out easily.
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Justice wants to control but Takeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justice actively working from the bottom here.
Justice looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is tying to control. Justice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Justice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Justice pushes Takeda up against the cage in a clinch.
Justice gets through Takeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeda goes for a takedown attempt but Justice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Justice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Justice lands with a light punch inside.
Justice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Justice.
Justice blocking some punches.
Takeda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Justice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luke Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takeda.
Justice lands an uppercut.
Justice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeda being controlled against the cage.
Justice jumps guard and drags Takeda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kazuo Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice is looking for a triangle but Takeda pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justice 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 for Luke Justice!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Luke Justice!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Luke Justice!
Luke Justice wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Duthie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Keane - Is It Any Wonder?. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Duthie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duthie. That did some damage!
Duthie misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws a hook but Duthie avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Duthie shoots in.
Jones looks to land a combination but Duthie avoids it well.
Duthie moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones lands a jab to Duthie's midsection.
Duthie looks gassed!
Duthie avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones wants to clinch up but Duthie keeps it at a distance.
Duthie tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Terry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Duthie.
Jones moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Duthie goes down! Can Jones finish him!?
Duthie is rocked!
It looks like Rick Duthie has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Duthie covers up, he's hurt! Jones keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jones and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jones can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Salizar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salizar has chosen Another One Bites the Dust as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Salizar!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Hatfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hatfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Salizar - the referee stops the clock and Hatfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Salizar. Hatfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salizar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salizar throws a head kick but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield lands a brutal head kick. Salizar looks out on his feet and Hatfield throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hannibal Hatfield!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fitch Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder. 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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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fitch Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Oliver slips a jab from Thomas.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliver moves away.
Oliver shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliver blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Oliver ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Oliver.
Oliver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Fitch Oliver has been cut.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Oliver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Oliver's shoulder, as Oliver tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Oliver.
Oliver moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas misses the jab.
Oliver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Oliver counter with a right hand.
Oliver shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doc Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitch Oliver.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Oliver throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Oliver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Thomas moves out of range as Oliver strikes.
Oliver is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thomas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Oliver.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oliver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliver moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Oliver moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Oliver slips the punch.
Thomas throws a hook but Oliver blocks it.
Doc Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliver lands with a cross.
It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Oliver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas slips under a jab from Oliver.
Oliver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliver's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliver.
A cross from Oliver lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Thomas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliver.
Doc Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Oliver counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Oliver wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Oliver working away.
Oliver trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Oliver laying and praying for a moment but Thomas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Oliver stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Oliver controlling the pace.
Oliver is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Oliver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliver.
Thomas striking from the bottom.
Thomas is controlling Oliver's trapped leg to prevent Oliver from advancing to side control.
Oliver is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Oliver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thomas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Fitch Oliver just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliver looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Oliver throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Oliver's head back.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doc Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliver shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Thomas.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliver is breathing heavily.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliver is one step ahead there.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliver thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliver preventing the sweep.
Oliver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Oliver is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliver counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Oliver is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thomas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thomas tries to hold on but Oliver pushes him away.
Oliver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oliver controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fitch Oliver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Oliver.
Oliver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliver fails with the takedown.
Oliver shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Oliver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doc Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliver shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doc Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitch Oliver.
Oliver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oliver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliver is rocked!
Thomas drops Oliver with a huge uppercut! Oliver drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Thomas is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doc Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kenyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issac CyMike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenyon comes to the cage accompanied by The Illinois Enema Bandit. Issac CyMike will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kenyon!
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, Issac CyMike!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CyMike lands a slapping body shot.
CyMike loads up on a big right hand but Kenyon slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenyon.
CyMike scores with a jab to the jaw.
CyMike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenyon.
CyMike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
CyMike thuds his right hand into Kenyon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenyon throws a lazy right hand but CyMike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenyon darts in and clinches CyMike up against the cage.
CyMike breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from CyMike finds it's target.
CyMike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenyon.
CyMike checks a leg kick nicely.
CyMike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
CyMike tries to bum rush Kenyon with a series of wild strikes but Kenyon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
CyMike scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from CyMike.
CyMike checks a low kick from Kenyon.
CyMike digs a good hook to Kenyon's body.
CyMike lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CyMike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenyon manages to avoid it.
Kenyon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but CyMike circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CyMike connects with a right hand. Kenyon shakes it off.
CyMike keeps the fight on the outside.
CyMike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenyon throws a series of punches but CyMike avoids them all with ease.
CyMike connects with a single shot there.
CyMike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
CyMike moves away from the strike by Kenyon.
Kenyon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenyon is breathing heavily.
Kenyon tries to score with some ground and pound. CyMike controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
CyMike is looking to regain half guard here but Kenyon keeps moving and retains side control.
CyMike managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kenyon.
CyMike is trying to control Kenyon's posture but Kenyon avoids it.
CyMike is not content to let Kenyon control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CyMike gets back to half guard.
CyMike is looking for a sweep. Kenyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
CyMike lands a head shot.
CyMike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
CyMike tests Kenyon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
CyMike lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by CyMike.
CyMike lands with a nice body punch.
CyMike throws a right and a left that Kenyon avoids nicely.
Kenyon misses with a body kick.
Kenyon misses with an uppercut.
Kenyon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
CyMike goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Kenyon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
CyMike cracks Kenyon with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon misses with the combination.
CyMike is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Kenyon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kenyon takes a jab right on the kisser.
CyMike lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for CyMike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
CyMike looks to land a combination. Kenyon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
CyMike scores with a nice right hand.
CyMike lands a nice shot that snaps Kenyon's head back.
CyMike connects with a jab.
CyMike scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
CyMike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
CyMike thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenyon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
CyMike lands with a cross.
A jab from CyMike does it's job there.
CyMike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenyon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
CyMike scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon misses with a low kick.
Kenyon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kenyon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kenyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CyMike jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
CyMike cracks Kenyon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
CyMike scores with a nice head shot.
Kenyon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from CyMike.
Kenyon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and CyMike counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for CyMike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
CyMike lands a nice shot to the body.
CyMike shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. CyMike showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
CyMike is looking for a kimura but Kenyon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for CyMike to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenyon trying to control but CyMike postures up.
CyMike slips a nice elbow through Kenyon's hands, connecting with Kenyon's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac CyMike dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kenyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
CyMike uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenyon has time to react.
CyMike stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kenyon walks into a stiff left hand from CyMike.
Kenyon takes a jab right on the kisser.
CyMike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CyMike's waist but CyMike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenyon off to one side.
Kenyon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CyMike.
CyMike connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by CyMike.
CyMike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenyon at a distance.
Kenyon tries to clinch but CyMike is having none of it.
Jab by CyMike.
CyMike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenyon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
CyMike slips a jab from Kenyon.
CyMike moves out of range as Kenyon strikes.
CyMike throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenyon on the side of the head.
Issac CyMike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CyMike swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenyon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon scores with a takedown into CyMike's guard.
CyMike trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
CyMike 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.
Kenyon is in close to CyMike's body, working some short punches and elbows.
CyMike looking for a guillotine here but Kenyon defends easily.
CyMike looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kenyon passes into side control.
Kenyon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
CyMike takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CyMike sneaks back into half guard.
CyMike is looking to improve his position.
CyMike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kenyon is trying to control the action in half guard but CyMike is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
CyMike on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kenyon there.
Kenyon working over CyMike with some ground and pound. CyMike looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kenyon prevents CyMike from improving his position.
Kenyon is tying to control. CyMike wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
CyMike scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kenyon has his takedown stuffed
and CyMike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from CyMike.
CyMike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
CyMike is working the combinations to good effect here.
CyMike scores with a three punch combo!
Kenyon looks to land a combination but CyMike avoids it well.
CyMike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenyon.
Kenyon throws an overhand right that lands on CyMike's shoulder, as CyMike tries to avoid the shot.
Kenyon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
CyMike scores with a jab. Kenyon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenyon slips a jab and a cross from CyMike.
CyMike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenyon was well out of range. Poor timing from CyMike.
Kenyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
CyMike walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michael Kenyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CyMike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kenyon.
CyMike scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kenyon misses.
A right-left combo lands from CyMike.
Issac CyMike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
CyMike lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by CyMike!
CyMike misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenyon counters with a series of strikes. CyMike will be more careful next time no doubt.
CyMike throws a combination. Kenyon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kenyon misses with a jab, cross combination.
CyMike lunges at Kenyon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenyon's hand.
CyMike throws a series of punches but Kenyon moves out of range.
CyMike thows a left - swing and a miss!
CyMike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
CyMike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenyon moves away.
Kenyon throws a head kick but CyMike moves out of range.
Kenyon misses with an uppercut. CyMike saw that one coming.
CyMike cracks a nice hook into Kenyon's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenyon misses the target.
CyMike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CyMike lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac CyMike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
CyMike throws a series of strikes that have Kenyon backpedaling.
Kenyon throws a right and a left that both miss.
CyMike misses with a two punch combination.
CyMike lands with a hook. Kenyon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenyon jabs CyMike right on the nose. CyMike blinks but takes it well.
CyMike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenyon momentarily.
Kenyon moves out of range as CyMike strikes.
CyMike misses with a few strikes there.
CyMike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
CyMike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenyon ducks under a wild hook from CyMike.
Nice straight punches there by Kenyon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenyon.
Kenyon drops his hands momentarily and CyMike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
CyMike goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenyon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to CyMike's calf.
Kenyon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
CyMike looks like he's trying to stand up.
CyMike punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kenyon is nestled in close to CyMike, 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.
CyMike is looking to improve his position.
CyMike pushes Kenyon off looking to stand but Kenyon dives back in and keeps control.
CyMike tries to get to full guard but Kenyon has control of the leg.
CyMike has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenyon is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kenyon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
CyMike lands an uppercut.
Kenyon prevents CyMike from breaking the clinch.
CyMike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
CyMike is trying to break free.
Kenyon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenyon breaks the clinch.
CyMike misses with an uppercut.
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.
CyMike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenyon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenyon, as that shot connected.
Kenyon scores a takedown into full mount!
CyMike keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kenyon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
CyMike is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
CyMike working to try and regain half guard.
CyMike is squirming around, avoiding Kenyon's attempts to control the action.
CyMike swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kenyon scoring with strikes but CyMike is staying in there.
CyMike tries to get back to half guard but can't.
CyMike throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kenyon. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon looking to secure an arm triangle but CyMike defends it well.
CyMike is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
CyMike tries to hold on but Kenyon postures up.
Kenyon 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.
Kenyon landing strikes from the mount and CyMike is in trouble!
Kenyon working the ground and pound effectively.
Kenyon lands a big elbow.
CyMike is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenyon lands a heavy elbow.
CyMike is in all sorts of trouble here.
CyMike bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kenyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
CyMike thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kenyon keeping moving, preventing CyMike from controlling successfully.
CyMike preventing the sweep.
Kenyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
CyMike trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenyon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kenyon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think CyMike 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Issac CyMike!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Issac CyMike!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Issac CyMike!
Issac CyMike wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Vedorovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldorf Astoria!
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, Seppo Vedorovi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vedorovi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astoria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vedorovi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Astoria's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vedorovi wants to control from the top but Astoria keeps moving.
Astoria working for a triangle but Vedorovi defends it easily.
Vedorovi throws a big right hand that misses.
Vedorovi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vedorovi is in close to Astoria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Astoria thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vedorovi trying to control but Astoria is working from the bottom.
Astoria trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Astoria scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Astoria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vedorovi looks gassed!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Astoria and Vedorovi goes tumbling to the canvas! Astoria follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Seppo Vedorovi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astoria trying to control the pace.
Astoria stands up out of the half guard.
A lazy left from Astoria finds it's target.
Astoria lands with an uppercut that bounces Vedorovi off the cage and back into rage.
Astoria lands with a right that hurts Vedorovi. Vedorovi looks to clinch but Astoria throws a short knee that drops Vedorovi. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Waldorf Astoria!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Knights of Cydonia. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dengel's choice of entrance music: Godlike. Steve Dengel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Dengel tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dengel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dengel wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Dengel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dengel's guard.
Dengel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dengel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas advances to half guard.
Thomas stops Dengel from getting back to his feet.
Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Dengel is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dengel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas is thwarting Dengel's attempts to control the position.
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.
Dengel pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Dengel looks gassed!
Dengel is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dengel avoid being mounted?
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dengel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dengel is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel wants to get back to full guard but Thomas has mounted him!
Thomas is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Dengel is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Thomas!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Mankiw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin has chosen Six Million Dollar Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Gregory Mankiw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankiw tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
Mankiw throws a low kick, looking for Austin's leg but Austin calmly moves out of range.
Austin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Austin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Austin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Austin dodges the punch combination from Mankiw.
Austin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mankiw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mankiw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Austin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mankiw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Austin momentarily.
Mankiw throws a leg kick that misses.
Mankiw misses with a straight right.
Mankiw stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Austin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mankiw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mankiw lands with a shot to the body.
Austin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Austin is rocked!
Mankiw measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Austin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gregory Mankiw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ana Conda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sprinkle Sprinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conda comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Sprinkle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Outkast-Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Sprinkle Sprinkle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ana Conda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sprinkle Sprinkle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conda throws a sloppy head kick and Sprinkle moves out of range easily.
Sprinkle gets caught flat footed, as Conda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Conda prevents Sprinkle from getting back to his feet.
Sprinkle 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.
Sprinkle wants to stand but Conda is controlling the position.
Conda looking to pass the guard.
Conda won't allow Sprinkle to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprinkle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Conda is controlling him.
Conda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprinkle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conda clinches up against the cage.
Conda successfully pulls guard.
Sprinkle wants to stand but Conda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sprinkle preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sprinkle wants to pass the guard but Conda is keeping the position.
Sprinkle scoring with some ground and pound.
Conda wants to sweep here but Sprinkle controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sprinkle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Conda misses with a head kick.
Conda throws a nice head kick!
Sprinkle blocks a head kick by Conda.
Sprinkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conda moves away.
Conda gets the takedown into side control.
Sprinkle is looking for a sweep.
Conda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprinkle tries to escape but Conda is in control.
Sprinkle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkle tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sprinkle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Conda.
Sprinkle is trying desperately to improve position.
Sprinkle is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sprinkle is looking to get to half guard.
Conda working for a guillotine from mount but Sprinkle is in no mood to give up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprinkle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sprinkle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sprinkle is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sprinkle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sprinkle tries to reverse the position but Conda maintains control.
Conda looking to secure an arm triangle but Sprinkle defends it well.
Conda is breathing heavily.
Sprinkle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Conda won't let Sprinkle get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sprinkle working to try and regain half guard.
Conda has control of Sprinkle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sprinkle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sprinkle working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkle is trying to stand.
Sprinkle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Conda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sprinkle stops Conda from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Conda throwing strikes here but Sprinkle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Conda trying to control but Sprinkle is having none of it.
Sprinkle can't escape the position.
Sprinkle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Conda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sprinkle trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ana Conda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sprinkle throws a low kick but Conda avoids it.
Conda connects with a high kick.
Conda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sprinkle is trying to control but can't.
Sprinkle wants to get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Conda here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Conda is nestled in close to Sprinkle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Conda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sprinkle tries to kick Conda off but Conda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Conda seems to be looking for submissions.
Sprinkle wants to get back to his feet.
Conda is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sprinkle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sprinkle defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sprinkle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conda's back!
Sprinkle trying to control momentarily.
Sprinkle keeps control of the position as Conda tries to break free.
Conda turns into Sprinkle and is now in his guard.
Sprinkle 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.
Sprinkle wants to stand up but Conda is controlling him.
Sprinkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Sprinkle, not yet.
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.
Conda stops Sprinkle from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Sprinkle as Conda shoots in.
Conda throws a leg kick which misses Sprinkle's front leg but catches the back leg as Sprinkle tries to avoid it.
Sprinkle looks to land a combination but Conda avoids it well.
Conda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sprinkle is pushing Conda's head away, looking to escape. Conda manages to hold on to the position though.
Sprinkle gets back to half guard.
Sprinkle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Conda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ana Conda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conda is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sprinkle is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ana Conda!
Ana Conda retains his heavyweight title!
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