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VFC 1 - And Here We Go PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan's entrance music is American Nightmare. A fine choice. Finley has chosen It's A Fight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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, Thomas Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Finley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick lands from Ryan that sends Finley to the canvas. Finley tries to scramble back to his feet but Ryan brings him back down into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan decides to stand back up. Ryan steps back and let's Finley get back to his feet.
Ryan cracks Finley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Finley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ryan finish him?
Finley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finley is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Finley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Finley seems to have recovered his senses.
Finley blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Jab from Ryan.
Finley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Finley persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Finley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Finley is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Finley which made him look bad.
Ryan stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ryan as Finley shoots in.
Dakota Finley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finley backs up against the cage.
Finley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Finley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finley is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryan has double underhooks.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finley tries for a takedown but Ryan manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finley, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryan stalls.
Finley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan lands with a nice combination. Finley backs away looking to recover.
Finley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan forces Finley back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finley is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ryan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Finley.
Finley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Finley has double underhooks.
Ryan has Finley pushed against the cage.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Finley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Finley has him pressed against the cage.
Finley wants a takedown.
Finley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryan tries to stall but Finley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryan wants a takedown but no success here.
Finley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Finley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Finley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finley uses from the top position.
Finley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Ryan is wriggling around but Finley manages to pass to half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finley's back!
Finley fending off the submission attempt from Ryan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Ryan 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.
Finley has his takedown stuffed
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finley wants to clinch.
Finley connects with a solid leg kick.
Finley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Finley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Thomas Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Finley fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finley shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Finley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Finley in a clinch.
Finley gets control of Ryan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Finley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finley is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan wants to stand but Finley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Finley is looking to stand back up but Ryan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Finley.
Finley is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Finley wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan wants to stand but Finley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Finley moves into the clinch.
Finley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Finley sees coming a mile off.
Ryan tries to clinch up
and Finley counters by clinching up.
Finley wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Finley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ryan pushes Finley off looking to stand but Finley dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Finley has control of the leg.
Ryan pushes Finley off looking to stand but Finley dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Finley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finley.
Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ryan's guard now.
Ryan looking to control.
Finley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finley controls the pace.
Finley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Finley is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.
Finley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ryan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Finley stacks Ryan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Finley!
Ryan being controlled for a moment.
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.
Finley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan trying to control but Finley flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Finley controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Finley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan trying to get back to his feet but Finley is in full control for now.
Finley controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Finley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Finley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryan for a finish.
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.
Ryan trying to control the action but Finley just sinks the hooks in.
Ryan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finley biding his time, controlling Ryan.
Ryan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Finley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Finley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finley 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristo NapNip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Armin Van Buren - Sail. 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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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kristo NapNip!
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, Kelvin Parker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NapNip drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker controls NapNip momentarily but NapNip frees himself.
NapNip gets to his feet. Parker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
NapNip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
NapNip throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
NapNip lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
NapNip throws a head kick that misses.
Parker jabs NapNip right on the nose. NapNip blinks but takes it well.
Parker takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NapNip looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
NapNip scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parker gets back to full guard.
NapNip would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NapNip is looking to stand up but Parker won't let him.
NapNip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
NapNip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! NapNip rolls with it to try and escape but Parker cranks on the arm and NapNip is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelvin Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Wolverine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carraig o Cathain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o Cathain has chosen U2 - Pride as his entrance music. Logan Wolverine had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Wolverine!
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, Carraig o Cathain !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
o Cathain has managed to clinch.
o Cathain pulls Wolverine into guard.
Wolverine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
o Cathain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolverine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolverine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolverine trying to stand up but can't free himself from o Cathain 's guard.
o Cathain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolverine passes into side control.
Wolverine is breathing heavily.
Wolverine working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolverine trying to control the action but o Cathain is working from the bottom.
o Cathain is looking to reverse the position.
o Cathain wants to control but Wolverine postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
o Cathain is looking to clinch but Wolverine is avoiding it.
o Cathain moves into range and clinches up with Wolverine.
o Cathain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wolverine is working for takedown but o Cathain is calmly controlling the position for now.
o Cathain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolverine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
o Cathain stalling in the clinch.
o Cathain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wolverine regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o Cathain tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolverine is retaining full guard.
Wolverine keeping moving, preventing o Cathain from controlling successfully.
o Cathain advances to half guard.
Wolverine is staying active underneath o Cathain , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
o Cathain seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wolverine is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carraig o Cathain !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Le Clerc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Clerc comes to the cage accompanied by Chicane - Saltwater. Alvarez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Enemy by Godsmack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Le Clerc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Le Clerc circles away.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Le Clerc moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Clerc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Clerc circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Le Clerc pushes him off.
Le Clerc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Clerc circles away from the clinch attempt
and Le Clerc counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Clerc gets a clinch.
Alvarez jumps guard but Le Clerc stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Le Clerc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Le Clerc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Le Clerc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Le Clerc gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Le Clerc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Le Clerc counters by clinching up.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Le Clerc avoids them all with ease.
Le Clerc circles away from the clinch attempt
so Le Clerc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Le Clerc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Josh Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Le Clerc slips an elbow through the middle.
Le Clerc connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Clerc with a nice head shot there.
Le Clerc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Le Clerc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Le Clerc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Le Clerc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Le Clerc defends it easily.
Le Clerc 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.
Le Clerc is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Le Clerc trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Clerc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Le Clerc controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Le Clerc 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.
Le Clerc is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Le Clerc defends it easily.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Le Clerc defends easily.
Le Clerc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Le Clerc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Clerc tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Le Clerc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Le Clerc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez striking off his back but it's not causing Le Clerc any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Le Clerc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Alvarez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Le Clerc darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Le Clerc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Le Clerc gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Le Clerc can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Clerc as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Le Clerc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Le Clerc blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to drag Le Clerc to the mat but Le Clerc just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez closes the distance but Le Clerc moves to the side
and Le Clerc counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Le Clerc avoiding damage as Alvarez throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Clerc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Le Clerc counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Le Clerc.
Alvarez tries to work over Le Clerc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Le Clerc blocking some punches.
Alvarez stalls.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Damien Le Clerc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Alvarez.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Le Clerc keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarez works on Le Clerc's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Le Clerc fails to land.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Le Clerc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Clerc is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Le Clerc has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Clerc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Le Clerc throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Le Clerc blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Clerc as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Le Clerc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Clerc with a hook.
Josh Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Le Clerc slips to the side
and Le Clerc counters by clinching up.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Clerc fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Le Clerc counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Le Clerc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Alvarez'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. This is the final round!
Le Clerc pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Come on Le Clerc - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez wants to break free but Le Clerc has control.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Le Clerc has him pressed against the cage.
Le Clerc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Le Clerc can't break the clinch.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Le Clerc's defenses.
Le Clerc throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Le Clerc has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Le Clerc gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Le Clerc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Le Clerc in his tracks for a moment.
Le Clerc managing to block the knees to the body from Alvarez.
Le Clerc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Clerc circles away from the clinch attempt
and Le Clerc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Clerc avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez is stalling here.
Le Clerc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Le Clerc is trying to trip Alvarez. He has hold of a leg but Alvarez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Le Clerc persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Le Clerc trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Le Clerc pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Clerc.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Le Clerc pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Le Clerc moves nicely into side control.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
Le Clerc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Damien Le Clerc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez is not content to let Le Clerc control the position.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Le Clerc keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Clerc staying calm.
Alvarez wants to control but Le Clerc postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Josh Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Le Clerc.
Le Clerc slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Le Clerc counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Le Clerc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Clerc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Le Clerc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tempa T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdeno Chara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T comes into the arena with swing blaring out of the sound system. Tempa T has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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235 lbs
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255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tempa T!
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, Zdeno Chara!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Zdeno Chara has been cut.
T throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Chara.
T is looking to score with low kicks.
Chara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chara darts in and clinches T up against the cage.
T breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chara rushes T and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
T blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
T slows down the pace here.
T really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chara blocking some punches.
T manages to break the clinch.
T throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chara is looking to land body kicks.
T moves out of range as Chara throws a body kick.
T rushes Chara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chara wants to break free but T has control.
Chara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chara wants to break free but T has control.
Chara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
T pushes Chara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chara can't break the clinch.
Chara can't break the clinch.
Chara is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T breaks the clinch.
Chara clinches.
T misses with some punches.
T prevents Chara from breaking the clinch.
T managing to block the knees to the body from Chara.
Chara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chara can't break the clinch.
Chara tries to break the clinch but T is controlling the position.
T breaks from the clinch.
Chara tries to keep at a distance but T has taken the fight into the clinch.
T breaks from the clinch.
Chara has managed to clinch.
Chara wants to get back to striking at distance but T won't allow it.
T struggles to land a body shot inside as Chara controls his hands.
T doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
T lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chara looks gassed!
T manages to break the clinch.
Chara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chara misses with a kick to the body.
T scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
T takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T takes a swing at Chara's ribcage but misses.
T drops Chara with a big left hand and mounts him. Chara is in big trouble!
Chara is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
T takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
T cracks Chara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chara tries to hold on but T pushes him away.
T won't let Chara get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
T controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chara is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chara wants to hold on but T pushes him away.
T will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chara working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
T can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chara is looking to escape.
Chara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chara tries to lock up and control but T gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tempa T dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdeno Chara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
T takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Chara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tempa T is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chara tries a head kick but it misses.
Chara lands a high kick!
Chara throws a body kick that misses.
Chara tries a head kick but it misses.
Tempa T seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
T takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chara misses with a low kick.
T lands a jab to the head.
Chara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by T.
Chara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
T gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
T breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
T avoids a kick to the body.
T tries to bum rush Chara with a series of wild strikes but Chara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
T blocks a head kick by Chara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
T closes the distance and clinches.
Chara trying to control the position but instead, T has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chara into the cage.
Chara has had enough of the clinch but T keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chara throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for T.
A clash of legs there as T blocks the low kick.
T avoids the head kick by Chara.
T blocks a head kick by Chara.
No joy there for T, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
T circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chara looks to land a body kick but T moved away.
T cracks a nice hook into Chara's ribs.
T avoids a kick to the body.
T is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
T thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chara throws a sloppy head kick and T moves out of range easily.
T fails to land with a series of punches.
T moves out of range as Chara throws a body kick.
Chara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chara tries to land a front kick but T steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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.
T works Chara's body with a nice hook.
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
T lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chara will feel that in the morning.
Chara misses with a body kick.
T blocks a head kick by Chara.
T avoids the head kick by Chara.
Donk. T catches Chara right on the button with a cross.
Chara throws a head kick but T moves out of range.
Chara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chara throws a body kick that misses.
T misses with a low kick.
Chara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chara misses with a head kick.
T avoids the head kick by Chara.
T has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
T takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for T, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
T throws a front kick that sends Chara stumbling back into the cage.
Chara tries to clinch there but T circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T connects with a single shot there.
T misses with a body kick.
Chara tries a head kick but it misses.
T lands with an overhand left.
Chara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chara throws a sloppy head kick and T moves out of range easily.
Chara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but T is out of range.
T fails with an attempt to clinch.
T thows a body shot but no joy.
T avoids the head kick by Chara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chara throws a head kick that misses.
T rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
T fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from T.
Chara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Chara tries to close the distance and clinch but T swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
T moves out of range as Chara throws a body kick.
Chara swats away the attempt to clinch by T.
Chara is looking to land body kicks.
T wants to clinch up but Chara keeps it at a distance.
Chara tries a head kick but it misses.
Chara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chara is looking to clinch but T is avoiding it.
Chara throws a sloppy head kick and T moves out of range easily.
T fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chara misses with a body kick.
Chara misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by T.
Chara looks for the body kick but T saw that one coming.
T throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chara counters with a good, hard body kick but T shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
T blocks a head kick by Chara.
Chara tries a head kick but it misses.
Chara throws a sloppy head kick and T moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tempa T dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdeno Chara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
T avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
T blocks a head kick by Chara.
Chara tries to clinch up but T circles away and keeps his distance.
Chara throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from T does no damage.
T scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
T looks to land a combination but Chara avoids it well.
Chara throws a head kick that half lands.
T avoids the head kick by Chara.
Chara throws a head kick but T moves out of range.
Chara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
T swats away the attempt to clinch by Chara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Chara.
A chopping leg kick lands by T.
T misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
T blocks a head kick by Chara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
T blocks a head kick by Chara.
T lands a head kick. Chara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tempa T is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Chara.
T gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chara is trying to break free.
Chara is looking to break free of the clinch but T has double underhooks.
T has a couple of punches blocked by Chara.
Chara wants to break free but T has control.
Chara is trying to break the clinch but T has him pressed against the cage.
T misses with some punches.
Chara wants to break free but T has control.
T manages to break the clinch.
Chara throws a head kick that misses.
Chara misses with an attempted mid kick.
T tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chara throws a wild body kick that T sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick misses from Chara.
Chara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chara throws a head kick that misses.
Chara misses with a head kick.
Chara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
T takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
T moves out of range of the body kick from Chara.
T throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chara throws a head kick but T moves out of range.
Chara lands a high kick!
Chara throws a head kick but T moves out of range.
Chara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by T.
Chara throws a head kick but T moves out of range.
Good leg kick by T there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
T blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by T.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chara misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from T misses.
Chara throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Chara.
T cracks Chara with an open hand slap.
T avoids the head kick by Chara.
Chara tries to clinch up.
T lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Chara.
Chara tries to clinch but T is having none of it.
T's corner calls for a 1-2. T obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chara throws a body kick that misses.
Chara has closed the distance and engaged T in a clinch.
T misses with some punches.
T breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chara throws a head kick but T moves out of range.
T misses with a low kick.
Chara throws a head kick but T moves out of range.
T pulls out of a head kick attempt.
T is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
T misses with a leg kick.
T avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chara misses with a body kick.
Chara throws a push kick but T slaps the foot to one side.
Chara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
T lands a nice looking body shot.
Chara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zdeno Chara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chara moves in looking to clinch but T pushes him off.
Chara tries to close the distance and clinch up but T swats him away and circles back towards the center.
T misses the jab.
T moves out of range of the body kick.
T swings for the body but Chara moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
T avoids the head kick by Chara.
T closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
T breaks the clinch.
Chara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tempa T showed his dominance in that final round.
Well T 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tempa T!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cumhaill comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsword. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Jardine!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardine fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jardine.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to control Jardine's posture but Jardine avoids it.
Jardine throws an elbow but Mac Cumhaill slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jardine working away.
Jardine grinds an elbow into Mac Cumhaill 's temple.
Mac Cumhaill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mac Cumhaill actively working from the bottom here.
Jardine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mac Cumhaill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jardine thows a huge punch but Mac Cumhaill dodges it nicely.
Mac Cumhaill actively working from the bottom here.
Jardine trying to mount his opponent but Mac Cumhaill defends it.
Mac Cumhaill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jardine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mac Cumhaill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mac Cumhaill won't allow Jardine to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to stand back up but Jardine is controlling him
Jardine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mac Cumhaill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jardine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mac Cumhaill . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
Mac Cumhaill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mac Cumhaill .
Jardine wants to pass the guard but Mac Cumhaill is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jardine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jardine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac Cumhaill is keeping the position for now.
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a triangle but Jardine pushes his legs off easily.
Mac Cumhaill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jardine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jardine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jardine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac Cumhaill is keeping the position for now.
Jardine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jardine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Cumhaill looking for a guillotine here but Jardine defends easily.
Jardine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Cumhaill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jardine wants to pass the guard but Mac Cumhaill is keeping the position.
Jardine works over Mac Cumhaill with some ground and pound from guard.
Jardine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Cumhaill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac Cumhaill pushes a forearm under Jardine's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jardine is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Exterme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lee comes into the arena with Enter the Dragon blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce lee!
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, Josh Exterme!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Exterme is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lee tries for a kimura but Exterme is defending well.
Exterme is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but lee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Exterme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exterme is trying to buck lee off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Exterme is trying to get back to his feet.
lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Exterme has eaten all the pies!
Exterme is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Exterme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
lee is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exterme wants to control but lee postures up.
Exterme is trying to buck lee off.
lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Exterme, who protects the arm well.
Exterme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Exterme is looking to work his way out of this bad position but lee is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exterme is looking to regain half guard here but lee keeps moving and retains side control.
lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Exterme is defending well.
Exterme pushes lee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, lee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Exterme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Exterme wants to control but lee postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Exterme is trying to buck lee off.
Exterme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Exterme tries to escape but lee is in control.
lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exterme is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
lee prevents Exterme from escaping the position.
Exterme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
lee moves into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Exterme can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exterme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
lee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Exterme can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Exterme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
lee working for a submission but Exterme is keeping him at bay.
Exterme wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Exterme defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Exterme is desperately trying to improve his position but lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Exterme wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Exterme circles away.
Exterme throws a sloppy head kick and lee moves out of range easily.
Exterme tries a head kick but it misses.
lee shoots in for a double leg but Exterme sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Exterme sprawls well. He's pushed lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lee shoots in for a double leg but Exterme sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Exterme throws a sloppy head kick and lee moves out of range easily.
lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Exterme looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Exterme is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Exterme is trying to improve his position.
lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exterme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
lee in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Exterme is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Savs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Savs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savs misses with a low kick.
Steele scores a takedown into full mount!
Savs throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Savs squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Savs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steele controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savs really wants to buck Steele off and get back to his feet.
Steele controlling from mount.
Steele has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savs looks gassed!
Steele tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savs can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rex Steele just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele has Savs up against the cage in a clinch.
Savs tries to score a body lock takedown but Steele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steele has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Savs uses from the top position.
Steele trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele pushes Savs off and scrambles back to his feet.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savs as he avoids it easily.
Bob Savs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steele.
Savs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown. Savs fights it but they end up in guard.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Savs is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savs wants to get back to his feet but Steele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steele pushing down on Savs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steele controlling the action here.
Steele stands up and beckons Savs to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Steele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steele decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steele stands up and beckons Savs to join him on the feet.
Steele shoots in and bounces Savs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Savs, up you get!
Steele clinches.
Steele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savs.
Savs is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savs's guard.
Steele controlling from the top position.
Savs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steele is controlling him.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
Savs is looking to sweep but instead, Steele has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele not doing much here.
Savs kicks off Steele and gets to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savs pinned against the cage. Savs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steele passes into half guard.
Steele works his way into full mount!
Savs trying desperately to get to his feet.
Steele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rex Steele just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Steele dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Steele content just to control the position here.
Savs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele prevents Savs from getting the reversal.
Steele controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rex Steele just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steele.
Steele is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Savs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Steele has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rex Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele just leaning against Savs, taking a breather.
Steele lands a takedown into guard.
Steele stands and steps away. Savs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Steele darts in and clinches Savs up against the cage.
Steele jumps guard.
Savs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steele manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steele.
Steele controlling the position.
Rex Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Savs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Steele!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Marianos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marianos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duran Duran - Wildboys. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Marianos!
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, Nick Green!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marianos throws a head kick that misses.
Green tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marianos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Green looks gassed!
Marianos misses with a head kick.
Marianos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Green backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Arturo Marianos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Green.
Marianos wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Marianos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Marianos misses with a low kick.
Marianos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marianos misses with a head kick.
Marianos misses with a kick to the body.
Marianos throws a head kick that misses.
Marianos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Marianos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marianos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marianos throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marianos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Green if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Marianos.
Marianos misses with a low kick.
Arturo Marianos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Green thows a huge punch but Marianos dodges it nicely.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marianos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marianos defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working for a kimura but Marianos is defending it quite comfortably.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Green is keen to just control but Marianos is a slippery customer.
Marianos tries to kick Green off but Green keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marianos is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Green working for a guillotine from mount but Marianos is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Marianos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marianos gets caught flat footed, as Green shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marianos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Green trying to control the action but Marianos is working from the bottom.
Green lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is pressing down on Marianos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marianos is holding on for now.
Marianos is not content to let Green control the position.
Green thows a huge punch but Marianos dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is looking for a kimura here.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marianos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marianos is not content to let Green control the position.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Marianos defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marianos throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marianos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Green frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Green trying to control but Marianos is having none of it.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green landing strikes from the mount and Marianos is in trouble!
Green trying to control but Marianos is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marianos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marianos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Green.
Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marianos is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
Green controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marianos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Marianos misses with a few strikes there.
Marianos cracks the inside of Green's front leg.
Marianos throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Marianos misses.
Marianos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marianos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green punishing his opponent with strikes.
Green sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marianos wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Arturo Marianos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marianos misses with a body kick.
Marianos misses with a leg kick.
Green scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marianos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Green just content to control the position.
Green cracks Marianos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marianos is trying to get back to his feet.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Green tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Green has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Green wants to control but Marianos is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marianos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Green has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Green takes a little break here. Marianos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Green tries for a kimura but Marianos is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Green 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Green!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson McGruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mike Tyson Tupac Remix. The key to victory for Mike Tyson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson McGruder!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a one two combo.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice jab there from Tyson.
Tyson drops McGruder with a left right combo! Tyson follows him down to the ground into side control.
McGruder is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson working the ground and pound but McGruder is defending the strikes.
McGruder is still in real trouble! Can Tyson finish him?
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGruder on the ground.
Tyson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McGruder seems to have recovered his senses.
McGruder sneaks back into half guard.
McGruder striking from the bottom.
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyson blocks the strikes from McGruder.
Tyson decides to stand up.
McGruder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson misses with a double jab
and McGruder counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
McGruder misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGruder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard.
McGruder with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruder with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGruder landing some decent shots from guard.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGruder.
McGruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGruder looks gassed!
McGruder lands a couple of digs.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGruder throws a strike but Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGruder will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGruder is on top in guard.
McGruder landing some decent shots from guard.
Tyson wants to stand up but McGruder is controlling him.
Tyson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGruder thows a big elbow that misses.
Tyson 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.
McGruder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGruder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGruder.
McGruder prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGruder counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at McGruder to acknowledge the strikes.
McGruder throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
McGruder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from McGruder.
McGruder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
McGruder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGruder counters with a one-two to the body.
McGruder scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGruder's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McGruder duly obliges.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson throws a series of punches but McGruder moves out of range.
Jab from McGruder.
Tyson takes one to the side of the head.
McGruder has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson tries to bum rush McGruder with a series of wild strikes but McGruder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by McGruder - just one landing.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from McGruder both land. Nice combination.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McGruder counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGruder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGruder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGruder scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilson McGruder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyson gets caught flat footed, as McGruder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGruder is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
McGruder scoring with some ground and pound.
McGruder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGruder.
McGruder postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson wants to stand up but McGruder is controlling him.
McGruder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGruder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
McGruder throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson swinging wilding here.
McGruder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGruder shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGruder misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGruder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGruder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson pushes McGruder off and gets back to his feet.
Tyson throws a right hand that McGruder ducks under and follows up with a left that McGruder also avoids with ease.
McGruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
McGruder throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as McGruder shoots in.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson McGruder.
Tyson throws a series of punches but McGruder moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGruder stalks Tyson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyson's face. Tyson staggers backwards, shaken.
McGruder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGruder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGruder takes one on the button.
McGruder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGruder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tyson parries the strikes from McGruder easily there. McGruder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tyson to escape.
Tyson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tyson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McGruder drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson pushes McGruder off looking to stand but McGruder dives back in and keeps control.
McGruder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
McGruder winds up and cracks Tyson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGruder is working away from the top position though.
McGruder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGruder throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGruder.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGruder takes one on the button.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGruder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGruder counters with a single leg into guard. Tyson didn't expect that.
Tyson wants to stand but McGruder is controlling the position.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGruder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGruder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but McGruder is having none of it.
McGruder stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyson looks to land a combination but McGruder avoids it well.
McGruder scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson McGruder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Tyson.
Tyson throws a right and a left that McGruder avoids nicely.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGruder circles away quickly and effectively.
McGruder throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
McGruder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGruder counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGruder.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but McGruder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson throws a series of punches but McGruder moves out of range.
McGruder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGruder misses with the combination.
McGruder shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGruder.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruder swinging wilding here.
Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson swinging wilding here.
McGruder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGruder momentarily.
McGruder loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
McGruder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGruder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGruder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGruder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGruder is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Wilson McGruder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyson wants to stand but McGruder is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGruder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGruder circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGruder lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
McGruder staying out of range there.
McGruder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for McGruder with that takedown attempt.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson McGruder.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGruder counters with a straight right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Tyson.
McGruder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McGruder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGruder unloading with bombs!
Tyson taking shots to the head.
McGruder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McGruder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyson?
McGruder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGruder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGruder with good strikes from the mount here!
McGruder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGruder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGruder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tyson's face.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson is trying to stand.
McGruder breaks from Tyson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGruder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tyson's face.
McGruder lands a heavy elbow.
McGruder punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tyson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McGruder lands with some strikes.
Wilson McGruder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BOOM! McGruder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson McGruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGruder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson McGruder!
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FIGHT
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