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VFC 37: Bobbick vs. Turner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Georgeborough (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Georgeborough!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgeborough takes the fight into the clinch.
Georgeborough drags the fight down to the ground.
Beam postures up in Georgeborough's guard and throws a big left but Georgeborough blocks it.
Beam stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Georgeborough changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beam tries to avoid it but Georgeborough manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beam to the ground. Beam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Georgeborough closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beam circles away.
Beam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Georgeborough gets a clinch.
Beam tries to throw a body punch but Georgeborough avoids it by throwing Beam back against the cage.
Beam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Georgeborough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Georgeborough staying out of range there.
Beam throws a hook but Georgeborough blocks it.
Georgeborough tries to close the distance and clinch but Beam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beam looks to throw the jab but Georgeborough is out of range.
Georgeborough fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Georgeborough.
Beam cracks Georgeborough with an open hand slap.
It looks like Thomas Georgeborough has been cut.
Beam dances in with a quick combination. Georgeborough is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Beam snaps Georgeborough's head back. Georgeborough stumbles backwards against the cage. Beam steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Georgeborough's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Georgeborough just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Beam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalyan Kumar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azelja Kajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalyan Kumar!
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, Azelja Kajin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumar misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kumar misses the target.
Kajin blocks a jab.
Kajin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kumar throws a right hand that Kajin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kajin also avoids with ease.
Kajin throws a head kick but Kumar moves out of range.
Kumar lands with a nice body punch.
Kumar misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Kumar misses.
Kumar misses with an uppercut.
Kumar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kumar throws the left hand but Kajin avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kajin.
Kumar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kumar missing with a left hand there. Kajin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kajin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kumar.
Good standup being displayed there by Kumar as he connects with a hook.
Kajin is looking to clinch.
Kumar keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kajin moves away.
Kumar misses the jab.
Kumar is breathing heavily.
Kajin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kumar throws a series of punches but Kajin avoids them all with ease.
Kajin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kumar pinned against the cage. Kumar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kumar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kajin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kumar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kajin lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Kajin.
Kajin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kajin looks for a takedown but Kumar sprawls well.
Kalyan Kumar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azelja Kajin.
Kajin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kajin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kajin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kumar!
Kajin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kumar is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kajin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kumar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kajin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kajin is looking to clinch but Kumar is avoiding it.
Kalyan Kumar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kumar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kumar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kajin moves into the clinch.
Kajin goes for a takedown attempt but Kumar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kumar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kajin, as that shot connected.
Kajin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - Kumar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Kumar misses.
Kalyan Kumar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kajin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kajin dodges the punch combination from Kumar.
Kajin fakes the leg kick and cracks Kumar in the body.
Kumar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azelja Kajin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kumar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kajin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kumar misses with a straight right.
Kajin swings for the body but Kumar moves out of range.
Kajin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Kalyan Kumar has been cut.
Kumar swings for the body but Kajin moves out of range.
Kajin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kumar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kumar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kajin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kajin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kumar's guard.
Kumar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kajin.
Kumar wants to hit a switch here but Kajin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kumar there!
Kumar is in a horrible position here. Kajin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajin trying to control but Kumar is having none of it.
Kajin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Kumar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kumar tries to reverse the position but Kajin maintains control.
Kajin unloads with some shots from mount but Kumar bucks and avoids them well.
Kumar is squirming around, avoiding Kajin's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajin controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Kumar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kajin wants to control the pace but Kumar is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kajin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kajin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kumar tries to reverse the position but Kajin maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azelja Kajin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalyan Kumar'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kajin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kajin tries to land a knee to the head but Kumar blocks with his arms.
Kajin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kumar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kajin breaks the clinch.
Kumar stuffs the takedown attempt from Kajin. Kajin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kumar misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumar misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kajin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kumar.
Kumar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kajin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kumar.
Kajin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kumar is fending him off so far but Kajin persists. Nope, Kumar circles away and we're back to standing.
Kumar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kajin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajin shoots for a takedown but Kumar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalyan Kumar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azelja Kajin.
Kumar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumar misses the jab.
Kalyan Kumar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kajin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kajin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kajin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kumar.
Kumar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kajin feints and then cracks Kumar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kumar down.
Kajin connects with a single shot there.
Kajin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kumar keeping moving, preventing Kajin from controlling successfully.
Kalyan Kumar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kajin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kajin slips nicely into half guard.
Kajin is stalling here. Kumar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kajin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kumar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kumar off and has taken his back!
Kumar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kajin is riding his opponent, not letting Kumar buck him off.
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.
Kajin scores with punches from the back.
Kajin controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kumar wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azelja Kajin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kajin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azelja Kajin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hushing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Sam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hushing comes to the cage accompanied by PAUL VAN DYK "For An Angel" . Uncle Sam told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Hushing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Sam!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sam ducks under a wild hook from Hushing.
Sam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Sam with that takedown attempt.
Sam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hushing.
Hushing is staying tight to Sam's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hushing trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam is being controlled here.
Hushing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hushing trying to control the position but Sam is working away.
Sam is pushing Hushing's head away, looking to escape. Hushing manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hushing tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sam is not content to let Hushing control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hushing takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hushing throws a hook to the side of Sam's head but Sam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hushing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hushing throws a looping overhand right but Sam ducks down to avoid it.
Hushing sizes up Sam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Uncle Sam has been cut.
Hushing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Hushing misses.
The fighters circling - Hushing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hushing loads up on a big right hand but Sam slips the punch.
Hushing is breathing heavily.
Hushing loads up on a big right hand but Sam slips the punch.
Sam throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Hushing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hushing is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hushing's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hushing drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hushing stops Sam from standing up.
Sam keeping full guard, as Hushing tries to pass.
Hushing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sam's guard.
Sam tries to kick Hushing off but Hushing keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hushing wants to take a breather but Sam is having none of it.
Sam pushes Hushing off looking to stand but Hushing dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Sam is looking to land body kicks.
Hushing darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Sam misses.
Hushing avoids the body shot from Sam.
Hushing scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hushing trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam is pushing Hushing's head away, looking to escape. Hushing manages to hold on to the position though.
Hushing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hushing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam is trying to buck Hushing off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hushing controlling the position.
Hushing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hushing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hushing moves into full mount!
Hushing trying to control but Sam is having none of it.
Sam trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hushing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uncle Sam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sam slips a jab and a cross from Hushing.
Sam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sam moves out of range of the strikes.
Hushing throws the left hand but Sam avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Sam does no damage.
A combination from Sam does no damage.
Uncle Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hushing drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hushing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hushing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hushing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam pushes Hushing away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hushing gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hushing is trying to get an arm triangle but Sam is defending well.
Hushing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hushing asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hushing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sam has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hushing throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sam works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hushing misses with a hook. Sam ducked under it nicely.
Matt Hushing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hushing.
Hushing throws out a loose jab but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hushing is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hushing feints and as Sam raises his hands in defense, Hushing changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hushing looking to sit in guard and control but Sam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hushing is proving hard to escape from.
Sam wants to stand and escape but instead Hushing has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hushing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sam stops Hushing from passing to mount.
Sam is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hushing has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hushing is trying to get an arm triangle but Sam is defending well.
Hushing tries to advance to mount but Sam denies him.
Hushing wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
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.
Hushing controlling the position.
Hushing is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Hushing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam digs a good hook to Hushing's body.
Hushing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hushing circles away.
Hushing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sam.
Hushing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hushing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uncle Sam'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!
Hushing darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sam is trying to stand.
Sam is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hushing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hushing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hushing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sam's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Hushing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hushing is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sam!
Hushing wants to take Sam's back but he can't do it this time.
Hushing jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sam manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hushing trying to control the position but Sam is working away.
Hushing tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sam wants to get back to his feet but Hushing drags him back down.
That's two 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.
Hushing tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sam's legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hushing shoots in but no luck this time.
Sam lands a nice shot that snaps Hushing's head back.
Hushing throws a big shot that misses.
Hushing looks for a takedown but Sam sprawls well.
Hushing avoids the head kick by Sam.
Hushing shoots in looking for a takedown. Sam tries to sprawl out of it but Hushing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hushing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to de liver by Sam. Beautiful body shot.
Hushing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hushing counters with a shoot takedown. Sam fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam keeping full guard, as Hushing tries to pass.
Hushing postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sam is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hushing, into his guard.
Hushing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matt Hushing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hushing wants to improve his position but instead Sam has moved into half guard.
Hushing trying to control here.
Sam wants to stand up but Hushing is controlling the position.
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.
Hushing works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hushing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hushing wants to sweep but no luck.
Hushing trying to keep a closed guard but Sam is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hushing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sam.
Uncle Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hushing fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hushing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hushing, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hushing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davor Sakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad News (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hail mary Tupac Shakur. Bad News will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davor Sakic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad News!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
News drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
News trying to control the action but Sakic is working from the bottom.
Sakic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakic wants to control but News postures up.
Sakic parries the strikes from News easily there. News is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sakic to escape.
News trying to control the action but Sakic is working from the bottom.
Sakic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
News wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakic keeps working.
News throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
News looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
News fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakic sprawls well initially but News persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakic trying to control here.
News takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakic is looking for a sweep. News is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakic moves into full guard.
News is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sakic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sakic has escaped and now he's on top!
Sakic tries to free his leg and advance position but News is retaining full guard.
News has his foot on Sakic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakic works his way back into a safe position though.
News looks gassed!
Sakic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
News is looking for a triangle but Sakic pushes his legs off easily.
News keeping moving, preventing Sakic from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakic chips away with some ground and pound.
Sakic stands and throws News's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sakic stands up.
News shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakic as he jumps to the side.
Sakic rushes News and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
News is trying to break free.
Sakic gets through News's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakic wants the takedown. News is fighting it off but Sakic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in News's guard against the cage.
Sakic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of News's head.
Sakic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakic wants to control from the top but News keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
News working for a triangle but Sakic defends it easily.
Sakic pushes down on News's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sakic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ground and pound from Sakic.
Sakic winds up and cracks News with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
News wants to control but Sakic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
News wants to get back to full guard.
Sakic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Sakic.
Sakic passes to full mount!
News is trying desperately to improve position.
Sakic controlling the pace for now.
News is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sakic looking to control but News is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sakic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
News is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakic has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Sakic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sakic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakic lands in his opponent's guard.
News has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakic postures up and lands a big shot to News's brow.
News is breathing heavily.
News can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
News wants to control but Sakic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
News wants to get back to full guard.
News is not content to let Sakic control the position.
Sakic prevents News from improving his position.
Davor Sakic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakic working the head and body with strikes.
Sakic lands strikes from half guard.
Sakic blocks the strikes from News.
News is staying active underneath Sakic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
News shoots and misses
and Sakic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sakic.
News can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
News looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but News does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakic lands strikes from half guard.
Sakic decides to stand and escape the position.
News tries to clinch but Sakic moves away
and Sakic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sakic pulls guard effortlessly.
News wants to control from the top but Sakic keeps moving.
News tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakic is retaining full guard.
Sakic looking to hit a scissor sweep but News is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
News with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
News wants to control from the top but Sakic keeps moving.
Sakic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakic is looking to take a break and control but News is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
News is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sakic pulls his head out easily.
News is looking for a sweep. Sakic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
News looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakic wants to stand but News has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
News with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in News's guard.
Sakic lands a couple of digs.
Sakic throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakic chips away with some ground and pound.
News punching from the bottom.
News looking to control.
Sakic trying to control the position from guard on top but News is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now News is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Sakic 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. This is the final round!
News darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sakic tries to get to full guard but News has control of the leg.
News trying to control the action but Sakic is working from the bottom.
Sakic is controlling News's trapped leg to prevent News from advancing to side control.
Sakic pushes News off looking to stand but News dives back in and keeps control.
Sakic is looking for a sweep. News is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
News is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakic is looking to improve his position.
News trying to control the action but Sakic is working from the bottom.
Sakic wants to get back to full guard.
Sakic is trying to stand back up but News is controlling him
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sakic keeps the fight on the outside.
News moves into the clinch.
Sakic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
News closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakic circles away.
Davor Sakic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakic clinches.
Sakic prevents the takedown attempt.
News tries to score a body lock takedown but Sakic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davor Sakic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad News.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sakic tries a knee to the head but News blocks it.
Sakic stops a takedown attempt from News.
Sakic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
News jumps into guard, dragging Sakic to the mat.
Sakic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sakic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
News throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bad News has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakic wants to control from the top but News keeps moving.
News is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakic cracks News with a solid left hand.
Sakic trying to control the position from guard on top but News is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
News is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakic wants to improve his position but News is controlling well.
Davor Sakic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
News lands strikes from half guard.
Sakic trying to control but News postures up.
News drops an elbow to the side of Sakic's head.
Sakic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. News is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakic tries to get to full guard but News has control of the leg.
Sakic gets back to full guard.
Sakic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sakic pushes News up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakic is looking to control News's arms but News gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakic has his back to the cage.
News gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sakic trying to control from the bottom.
News is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sakic is pressing down on News's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad News comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakic 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Sakic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Carlos Bryne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trond Carlos Bryne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad Boy Bernie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryne swivels and escapes.
Bernie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Bad Boy Bernie has been cut.
Bryne knocks Bernie to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Bernie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bernie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bernie is still in real trouble! Can Bryne finish him?
Bryne is trying to get an arm triangle but Bernie is defending well.
Bernie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bernie seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryne tries for a kimura but Bernie is defending well.
Bryne creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bernie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bryne 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.
Bernie is looking to regain half guard here but Bryne keeps moving and retains side control.
Bryne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernie, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bryne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bryne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bryne is breathing heavily.
Bernie can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bernie tries to buck Bryne off but Bryne is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bryne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bernie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bryne lands an elbow.
Bryne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bernie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bernie can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Bryne crashes against the mat.
Bryne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernie, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Bernie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernie wants to get back to his feet.
Bryne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernie, who protects the arm well.
Bryne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bernie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernie can't do much from the bottom here.
Bryne landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bryne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bryne throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bernie works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryne is thwarting Bernie's attempts to control the position.
Bernie wants to sweep but Bryne has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Carlos Bryne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bad Boy Bernie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bryne swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernie.
Bryne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trond Carlos Bryne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryne misses with a wild combination.
Bryne misses with a head kick.
Bryne is looking to slow Bernie down with leg kicks.
Bernie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernie is breathing heavily.
Bryne throws a series of punches but Bernie moves out of range.
Bryne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bryne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Bernie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryne looking for a guillotine from mount but Bernie is having none of it.
Bryne seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bernie is holding on tight.
Bernie can't escape the position.
Bernie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bryne has hold of Bernie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bernie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bernie wants to hold on but Bryne pushes him away.
Bryne working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bryne jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bernie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bernie and Bryne has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryne working away.
Bernie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bryne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernie, who protects the arm well.
Bernie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bryne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bryne tries for a kimura but Bernie is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bernie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bryne is looking for a kimura here.
Bernie is looking to control Bryne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernie avoid being mounted?
Bernie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bryne pulls his head out easily.
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.
Bryne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bernie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bryne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryne lands a nice short elbow.
Bryne seems to be working for a kimura but Bernie defends the submission attempt.
Bernie is looking to escape.
Bryne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernie defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bryne stuffs the takedown attempt from Bernie. Bernie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Carlos Bryne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bad Boy Bernie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bryne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryne throws a sloppy head kick and Bernie moves out of range easily.
Bernie fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryne throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Bryne misses.
Bryne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bernie slips under a jab.
Trond Carlos Bryne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bryne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernie can do to turn this around?
Bryne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernie misses with a takedown attempt - Bryne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernie wants to clinch.
Bryne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryne throws a head kick that Bernie semi-blocks.
Bryne throws a head kick that misses.
Bernie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bernie fails to land with a series of punches.
Bernie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bernie throws a series of punches but Bryne moves out of range.
Bernie looks for a takedown but Bryne sprawls well.
Trond Carlos Bryne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Boy Bernie.
Bryne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernie wants to clinch.
Bryne throws a head kick that misses.
Bryne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernie avoids the head kick by Bryne.
Bryne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bryne tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bernie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bryne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernie stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bryne throws a head kick but Bernie moves out of range.
Bryne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trond Carlos Bryne is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Bernie with that takedown attempt.
Bryne misses with a head kick.
Bernie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bernie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bryne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bryne has escaped and now he's on top!
Bernie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bryne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bryne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bad Boy Bernie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryne drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bernie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bernie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bernie!
Trond Carlos Bryne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernie tries for a kimura but Bryne is defending well.
Bernie throws an elbow but Bryne slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bad Boy Bernie.
Well Bryne 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Carlos Bryne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rigor Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rigor Mortis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Murder!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murder is fending him off so far but Mortis persists. Nope, Murder circles away and we're back to standing.
Murder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Murder.
No luck for Mortis with that takedown attempt.
Mortis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murder swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigor Mortis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murder tries to clinch up.
Mortis avoids the head kick by Murder.
Mortis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mortis closes the distance and pushes Murder back into the cage.
Mortis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mortis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murder 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.
Mortis manages to break the clinch.
Mortis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murder wants to clinch but Mortis slips to the side
and Mortis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murder is trying to break the clinch but Mortis has him pressed against the cage.
Mortis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murder tries to break the clinch but Mortis is controlling the position.
Mortis prevents Murder from breaking the clinch.
Murder is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortis has double underhooks.
Murder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mortis has him pressed against the cage.
Murder wants to get back to striking at distance but Mortis won't allow it.
Murder has had enough of the clinch but Mortis keeps him there for the moment.
Mortis is looking to break free of the clinch but Murder has double underhooks.
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.
The referee calls for Mortis to work.
Mortis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Frank Murder has been cut.
Murder scores with a hook to the body.
Murder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mortis throws a shot to the body.
Murder misses with a hook.
Mortis tries to clinch but Murder is having none of it.
Mortis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murder throws a lazy head kick
and Mortis counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Murder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mortis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murder as he avoids it easily.
Murder loads up on a big right hand but Mortis slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis has managed to clinch.
Mortis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murder walks away with a smile on his face. Mortis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mortis.
Murder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mortis counters with a left and a right that stings Murder.
Mortis is breathing heavily.
Mortis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murder but Murder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mortis moves away from the strike by Murder.
Murder closes the distance but Mortis moves to the side
and Mortis counters with a series of strikes. Murder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murder throws a head kick that misses
and Mortis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mortis drops an elbow to the side of Murder's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murder scores with a few weak punches.
Murder tries to get to full guard but Mortis has control of the leg.
Mortis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murder is doing well to control the position and prevent Mortis from advancing to side control.
Mortis slips a nice elbow through Murder's hands, connecting with Murder's forehead.
Murder actively working from the bottom here.
Mortis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mortis avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigor Mortis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Murder'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.
Mortis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murder is fending him off so far but Mortis persists. Nope, Murder circles away and we're back to standing.
Murder throws a sloppy head kick
and Mortis counters with a shoot takedown. Murder fights it but they end up in guard.
Murder will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mortis advances position into side control!
Murder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mortis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mortis throwing shots but Murder is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mortis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mortis working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis trying to control but Murder is having none of it.
Murder wants to control but Mortis is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Mortis.
Murder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murder manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Murder trying to control but Mortis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mortis trying to pass the guard but Murder defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mortis connects with a nice short shot to Murder's temple.
Mortis lands with a punch from half guard.
Murder wants to get back to his feet.
Mortis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mortis lands a big shot there that rocks Murder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mortis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murder can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mortis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder gets back to half guard.
Murder is looking for a sweep. Mortis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mortis winds up and cracks Murder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortis thows a huge punch but Murder dodges it nicely.
Mortis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murder gets full guard.
Murder wants to sweep here but Mortis controlling him for the moment.
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.
Mortis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murder's head.
Mortis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murder is keeping the position for now.
Murder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mortis 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.
Murder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mortis won't allow Murder to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigor Mortis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Murder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Murder tries to clinch up
and Mortis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mortis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murder trying to control the position here.
Mortis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murder is looking for a triangle but Mortis pushes his legs off easily.
Mortis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mortis, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murder walks away with a smile on his face. Mortis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mortis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murder wants to clinch but Mortis slips to the side
and Mortis counters by moving into the clinch.
Mortis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mortis blocking some punches.
Murder manages to break the clinch.
Murder throws out a loose jab but Mortis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mortis counters with a shoot takedown. Murder fights it but they end up in guard.
Mortis trying to control but Murder is working from the bottom.
Murder looking for a sweep. Not yet Murder, not yet.
Murder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mortis 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortis is in close to Murder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mortis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mortis trying to control but Murder is working from the bottom.
Murder had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mortis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Murder Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mortis's back instead.
Murder doesn't have the hooks in and Mortis manages to turn into his guard.
Murder has his foot on Mortis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mortis works his way back into a safe position though.
Murder wants to control but Mortis passes easily into half guard.
Murder tries to roll over but Mortis keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis trying to control the action but Murder is working from the bottom.
Murder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murder trying to control but Mortis postures up.
Mortis moves into full mount! Murder won't be happy about that!
Murder tries to lock up and control but Mortis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rigor Mortis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mortis working the ground and pound effectively.
Murder wants to hold on but Mortis pushes him away.
Mortis goes for an armbar but Murder turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Murder.
Murder stopping the sweep attempt from Mortis.
Murder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mortis can't keep his opponent in guard - Murder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frank Murder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rigor Mortis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mortis, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigor Mortis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Bleekwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). R J MacReady acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Bleekwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleekwood shoots in but MacReady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bleekwood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for MacReady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Bleekwood with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Bleekwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacReady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bleekwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacReady's waist but MacReady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bleekwood off to one side.
Bleekwood moves into the clinch.
Bleekwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacReady is trying to break free.
MacReady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleekwood unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacReady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bleekwood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacReady walks away with a smile on his face. Bleekwood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bleekwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacReady's waist but MacReady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bleekwood off to one side.
Bleekwood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacReady swivels and escapes.
MacReady misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleekwood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bleekwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Bleekwood fails to land the takedown.
Bleekwood is breathing heavily.
Bleekwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bleekwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacReady misses with a wild combination.
MacReady decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacReady trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleekwood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacReady decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bleekwood misses with a takedown attempt
and MacReady counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MacReady.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleekwood has a closed guard, preventing MacReady from standing up.
MacReady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacReady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacReady throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady wants to control from the top but Bleekwood keeps moving.
MacReady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacReady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bleekwood is looking for a triangle but MacReady pushes his legs off easily.
MacReady wants to get up but he can't break Bleekwood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacReady is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bleekwood looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacReady puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacReady wants to stand up but Bleekwood has a hold of him and won't allow it.
MacReady is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
MacReady is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bleekwood trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacReady scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
R J MacReady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bleekwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacReady counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bleekwood won't be happy with that.
Bleekwood is looking to reverse the position.
MacReady stands up.
MacReady fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacReady throws a right hand that Bleekwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Bleekwood also avoids with ease.
MacReady drops his shoulder and cracks Bleekwood with a huge uppercut! Bleekwood goes down! Can MacReady finish him?
Bleekwood is rocked!
It looks like Curtis Bleekwood has been cut.
MacReady gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Bleekwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacReady connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bleekwood - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). R J MacReady!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mamma Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chase tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Chase clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is looking to control Chase's arms but Chase gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Chase lands a knee to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chase misses with a knee strike.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chase prevents it.
Chase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Quinton Johnson has been cut.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Johnson.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Johnson looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chase lands a knee to the head.
Chase comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chase with a knee to the head.
Chase lands an elbow inside.
Chase with a knee to the head.
Chase landing knees to the body.
Chase lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Chase lands a nice knee to the body.
Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chase lands a shot to the body.
Chase lands a knee to the body.
Chase lands a nice elbow.
Chase lands a nice knee to the body.
Chase lands a knee to the head.
Chase lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chase lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chase lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chase.
Chase prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Chase lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chase lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Chase won't allow it.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chase has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Chase connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Chase looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Chase lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chase blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chase just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Chase is blocking nicely.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chase lands a nice elbow.
Chase crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chase landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase blocks an uppercut.
Chase lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chase crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Chase lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson pulls guard.
Chase is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chase avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Chase pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Chase defends easily.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chase doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chase manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Chase from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chase lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Chase.
A knee to the head by Chase.
Chase creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chase pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chase drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Chase crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Chase lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Chase crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chase.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Chase is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Chase.
Chase lands a knee to the body.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Chase blocks it.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Chase has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Chase scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Knees to the body from Chase.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson avoiding damage as Chase throws knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chase using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Chase shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Chase scores with a knee to the head.
Chase avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chase dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chase rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chase crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Chase.
Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chase lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Chase lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnny Chase has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chase scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson wants to stall.
Chase prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chase is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Chase.
Chase scores with a knee to the head.
Chase doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chase has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Chase.
Chase lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Chase connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chase won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chase smiles and moves away.
Johnny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Johnson.
Chase swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Chase is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Chase circles away.
Quinton Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase moves into the clinch.
Chase lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Chase.
Chase managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Chase is blocking nicely.
Chase comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Chase lands an elbow inside.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Chase missing with knees to the body.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Chase lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Chase improves position.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Chase blocks it.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Chase blocks it.
A knee to the head by Chase.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chase landing knees to the body.
Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson jumps guard but Chase stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chase lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Chase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chase connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Chase lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Chase.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chase smiles and moves away.
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has picked Chase up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chase is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chase defends it well.
Chase trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chase is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is thwarting Chase's attempts to control the position.
Chase is looking to improve his position.
Chase is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnny Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chase is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Chase circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase lands a head kick!
Chase takes the fight into the clinch.
Chase landing knees to the head.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Chase to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chase is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chase dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chase rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chase is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chase walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Johnson.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chase fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Chase landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Chase.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Chase.
Chase lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chase lands a knee to the head.
Chase lands a nice knee to the body.
Chase lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chase lands a knee to the head.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chase pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson gets control of Chase's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Chase any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chase is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chase's back instead.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chase rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chase manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Chase is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chase manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Chase's guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Chase has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Chase trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chase takes the fight into the clinch.
Chase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Chase is blocking nicely.
Chase lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chase missing with knees to the body.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Chase blocks it.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chase pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Chase keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Chase gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chase lands a knee to the body.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chase scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Chase is controlling the position.
Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Chase.
Chase throws an elbow that misses.
Chase connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chase lands a damaging elbow.
Chase with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chase lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chase lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chase won't allow it.
Johnson taking a breather.
Chase lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chase lands a damaging elbow.
Chase scores with a knee to the head.
Chase using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chase using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chase lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson gets control of Chase's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chase stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chase is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chase's back instead.
Chase turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Chase slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chase gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quinton Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase controlling from the top position.
Johnson working for a triangle but Chase defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Chase showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chase, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Chase!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Burgemeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerns's entrance music is Johnny Cash - Hurt. A fine choice. Burgemeister has chosen Lil Scrappy - Head Bussa as his entrance music. Daniel Burgemeister is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Burgemeister!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerns looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgemeister is just out of range.
Kerns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgemeister's waist but Burgemeister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerns off to one side.
Burgemeister attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burgemeister lands the left hand.
It looks like Jack Kerns has been cut.
Kerns moves out of range of the leg kick from Burgemeister.
Burgemeister fails to land with a series of punches.
Burgemeister throws a series of punches but Kerns moves out of range.
Burgemeister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgemeister misses with a few strikes there.
Kerns shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgemeister tries to sprawl out of it but Kerns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgemeister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerns looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burgemeister can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerns wants to control the pace but Burgemeister is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Kerns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns avoids the attempt from Burgemeister to control.
Kerns throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Burgemeister doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Kerns tries to control but Burgemeister wriggling away.
Kerns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kerns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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.
Burgemeister working to try and regain half guard.
Kerns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Burgemeister wants to hold on but Kerns pushes him away.
Burgemeister is trying desperately to improve position.
Burgemeister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kerns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burgemeister is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Burgemeister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burgemeister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerns wants to control the pace but Burgemeister is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgemeister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kerns.
Kerns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kerns tries to control but Burgemeister wriggling away.
Kerns raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kerns unloads with some shots from mount but Burgemeister bucks and avoids them well.
Burgemeister is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kerns wants to finish this one by submission but Burgemeister is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kerns.
Kerns throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burgemeister because Kerns loaded up on that one.
Kerns misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Burgemeister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kerns lands with a straight right. Burgemeister didn't see that one coming.
Burgemeister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burgemeister is looking to control Kerns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burgemeister avoid being mounted?
Kerns trying to mount his opponent but Burgemeister defends it.
Burgemeister wants to get back to his feet.
Kerns moves into full mount! Burgemeister won't be happy about that!
Burgemeister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kerns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns unloads with some shots from mount but Burgemeister bucks and avoids them well.
Burgemeister wants to control but Kerns is having none of it.
Kerns throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burgemeister because Kerns loaded up on that one.
Burgemeister is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kerns with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kerns looking to finish Burgemeister with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burgemeister!
Burgemeister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kerns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Burgemeister tries to hold on but Kerns postures up.
Kerns looking for a guillotine from mount but Burgemeister is having none of it.
Kerns working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgemeister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kerns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister tries to lock up and control but Kerns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burgemeister tries to buck Kerns off but he can't manage it.
Kerns dominating with strikes here.
Burgemeister tries to hold on but Kerns pushes him away.
Kerns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kerns unloads with some shots from mount but Burgemeister bucks and avoids them well.
Kerns throwing strikes here but Burgemeister is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burgemeister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister is trying to stand up.
Kerns controlling from the full mount.
Kerns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burgemeister is looking to improve his position but Kerns isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Burgemeister misses with a hook to the body
and Kerns counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Burgemeister throws a right and a left that Kerns avoids nicely.
Burgemeister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerns manages to avoid it.
Kerns moves out of range as Burgemeister throws a body kick.
A low kick from Burgemeister misses
and Kerns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kerns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns lands a right hand.
Kerns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns crunches a lovely knee into Burgemeister's ribcage.
Kerns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burgemeister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kerns digs a right hand underneath Burgemeister's ribcage. Burgemeister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kerns landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerns lands a body shot.
Kerns lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kerns as Burgemeister tries to tie him up.
Kerns pushes Burgemeister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burgemeister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burgemeister backwards.
Kerns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kerns lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgemeister has a couple of punches blocked by Kerns.
Burgemeister throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerns.
Kerns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kerns lands a body shot.
Kerns pushes Burgemeister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burgemeister avoiding damage as Kerns throws knees to the body.
Kerns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerns is working Burgemeister over against the cage.
Kerns wants a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Kerns.
Kerns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kerns presses Burgemeister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerns lands a right hand.
Kerns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgemeister backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerns.
Kerns lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Kerns.
A body shot lands from Kerns.
Knees to the body from Kerns.
Kerns lands a shoulder strike.
Kerns wants the takedown. Burgemeister is fighting it off but Kerns persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burgemeister's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister keeping full guard, as Kerns tries to pass.
Burgemeister is trying to keep Kerns in close.
Kerns stays in close to Burgemeister's body and controls the position.
Kerns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burgemeister for as long as he can get away with.
Burgemeister has his hands on Kerns's head, controlling the position.
Kerns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgemeister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws a strike but Burgemeister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burgemeister won't allow Kerns to sweep him here.
Kerns working for submissions but it's allowed Burgemeister to get to half guard.
Burgemeister tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kerns controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kerns missing with punches from the bottom.
Kerns gets full guard.
Kerns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burgemeister trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kerns's guard.
Kerns 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burgemeister looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kerns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kerns!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Bobbick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbick's entrance music is Indestructable. A fine choice. Turner has chosen Stale Thoughts by Ground Components as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Duane Bobbick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Bobbick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Turner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobbick stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobbick lands with a big right hook that stumbles Turner - he's out on his feet here! Bobbick follows up with another monster hook that separates Turner from consciousness! Turner falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Bobbick stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duane Bobbick!
Duane Bobbick retains his heavyweight title!
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