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ABN 09: The Crowning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Pantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Barracuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantera comes into the arena with All the Way Turned Up blaring out of the sound system. Ace Pantera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Barracuda's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Pantera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Barracuda!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barracuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Barracuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pantera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barracuda but Barracuda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barracuda lands a jab-cross combination.
Barracuda tries to bum rush Pantera with a series of wild strikes but Pantera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barracuda throws a head kick that misses.
Barracuda looks gassed!
Pantera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barracuda is trying to maintain a safe position but Pantera gets an underhook and turns Barracuda into the cage.
Barracuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pantera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barracuda tries to clinch up
and Pantera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pantera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barracuda has a takedown stuffed.
Pantera scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Barracuda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pantera.
Pantera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pantera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pantera breaks from Barracuda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pantera with good strikes from the mount here!
Pantera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barracuda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pantera.
Pantera throwing strikes here but Barracuda is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pantera working for a guillotine from mount but Barracuda is in no mood to give up.
Barracuda really wants to buck Pantera off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantera trying to control but Barracuda is having none of it.
Barracuda tries to lock up and control but Pantera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pantera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pantera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barracuda looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pantera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Pantera.
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!
Pantera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barracuda tries to hold on but Pantera postures up.
Pantera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barracuda is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pantera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pantera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barracuda tries to reverse the position but Pantera maintains control.
Pantera looking to secure an arm triangle but Barracuda defends it well.
Pantera trying to control but Barracuda is having none of it.
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.
Barracuda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pantera throwing short punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pantera is trying to keep Barracuda in close.
Pantera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pantera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pantera tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barracuda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pantera's guard.
Pantera is looking to stand up but Barracuda isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Pantera dominated that round.
That's time! Pantera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pantera throws a head kick that Barracuda semi-blocks.
Pantera tries to close the distance and clinch but Barracuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barracuda darts in trying to clinch
and Pantera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pantera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pantera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barracuda darts in trying to clinch
and Pantera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pantera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barracuda is breathing heavily.
Pantera stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera shoots in for a takedown but Barracuda shows good takedown defense.
Pantera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barracuda sprawls well initially but Pantera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pantera stands up and beckons Barracuda to join him on the feet.
Pantera tries for a takedown but Barracuda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Barracuda misses
so Pantera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pantera stops Barracuda from standing up.
Pantera is looking to advance position but Barracuda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barracuda controlling his opponent.
Pantera working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantera trying desperately to get to his feet.
Barracuda controlling from mount.
Barracuda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pantera is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantera prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pantera wants to hold on but Barracuda pushes him away.
Barracuda tries to control but Pantera wriggling away.
Pantera wants to hold on but Barracuda pushes him away.
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.
Pantera throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barracuda. What's that going to do exactly?
Pantera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pantera throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barracuda. What's that going to do exactly?
Barracuda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pantera is looking to escape.
Pantera is desperately trying to improve his position but Barracuda has a good base and remains in mount.
Barracuda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barracuda is trying to control here but Pantera has managed to regain half guard.
Pantera is looking for a sweep. Barracuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Pantera dominated that second round.
That's time! Pantera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pantera gets a takedown into half guard.
Barracuda kicks off Pantera and gets to his feet.
Barracuda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pantera.
Pantera clinches with his opponent.
Pantera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barracuda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barracuda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pantera moves into the clinch.
Pantera breaks the clinch.
Pantera shoots and misses
and Barracuda counters with a shoot takedown. Pantera fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pantera trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pantera is trying to keep Barracuda in close.
Barracuda wants to pass the guard but Pantera is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barracuda throwing strikes from guard but Pantera blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pantera is on top in guard.
Barracuda is looking to stand up but Pantera isn't so interested in that idea.
Barracuda wants to sweep but no luck.
Barracuda wants to stand but Pantera is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pantera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barracuda trying to control the position.
Pantera wants to control from the top but Barracuda keeps moving.
Pantera preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pantera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Pantera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pantera shoots in for a takedown but Barracuda shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barracuda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pantera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pantera shoots in but no luck this time.
Barracuda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pantera gets full guard.
Pantera had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barracuda is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pantera Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barracuda's back instead.
Pantera struggling to land strikes to the head as Barracuda covers up.
Barracuda manages to stand up with Pantera still on his back. Eventually Pantera drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Barracuda stuffs the takedown attempt from Pantera. Pantera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Barracuda misses.
The Barracuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barracuda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pantera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barracuda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barracuda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pantera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pantera manages to pull guard.
Barracuda throwing strikes from guard but Pantera blocks nicely.
Pantera is trying to control the position but Barracuda postures up.
Ace Pantera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Barracuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pantera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Pantera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Soor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Soor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cain Carwin's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Soor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carwin tries to avoid it but Soor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carwin to the ground. Carwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carwin scores a takedown into full mount!
Soor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soor looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Soor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Soor wants to control but Carwin is having none of it.
Soor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soor wants to control but Carwin is having none of it.
Carwin prevents Soor from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soor is working hard here to advance position.
Carwin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Carwin.
It looks like Fred Soor has been cut.
Carwin content just to control the position here.
Soor working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carwin looking to finish Soor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soor!
Soor is trying to escape the mount.
Carwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Soor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soor is breathing heavily.
Carwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soor sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soor is trying to get back to full guard.
Carwin is taking a breather. Soor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carwin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carwin controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carwin tries to stand and escape but Soor is controlling the position.
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.
Carwin trying to mount his opponent but Soor defends it.
Soor looking for submissions off his back.
Carwin trying to control the action but Soor is working from the bottom.
Soor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soor wants to control but Carwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Carwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Soor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carwin instigates a clinch.
Carwin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soor regains guard immediately.
Carwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carwin won't allow Soor to sweep him here.
Soor has his foot on Carwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carwin works his way back into a safe position though.
Carwin won't allow Soor to sweep him here.
Carwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwin trying to move into half guard but instead Soor has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carwin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carwin pulls Soor in to control the position.
Soor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soor looking to pass the guard.
Soor stops Carwin from standing up.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Soor from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carwin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin working away.
Soor is looking to reverse the position.
Carwin tries to stand but Soor is controlling his head.
Soor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carwin's best efforts.
Soor is pressing down on Carwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carwin wants to pass the guard but Soor is keeping the position.
Carwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carwin is sitting in close to Soor's body. Soor has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carwin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carwin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Soor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fred Soor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ BALLSACK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ BALLSACK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan tries to clinch but BALLSACK is having none of it.
Jordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
BALLSACK looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but BALLSACK persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but BALLSACK is just out of range.
BALLSACK closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordan circles away.
Micheal Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but BALLSACK swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan pushes BALLSACK up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan pulls BALLSACK into guard.
BALLSACK with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jordan is adopting a defensive guard.
BALLSACK postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
BALLSACK really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BALLSACK throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BALLSACK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BALLSACK throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
BALLSACK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BALLSACK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jordan tries to clinch up but BALLSACK circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt
and BALLSACK decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jordan's guard.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
BALLSACK trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for BALLSACK!
BALLSACK really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jordan wants to control the pace but BALLSACK is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BALLSACK is wriggling around trying to escape.
BALLSACK 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.
BALLSACK taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
BALLSACK taking shots to the head.
Jordan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BALLSACK working to try and regain half guard.
BALLSACK is breathing heavily.
Jordan scoring with strikes but BALLSACK is staying in there.
BALLSACK really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BALLSACK sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jordan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jordan works his way into full mount!
Jordan controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BALLSACK swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BALLSACK is looking to get to half guard.
Jordan lands a big elbow.
Jordan working the ground and pound effectively.
Jordan with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns BALLSACK that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jordan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jordan throws a body punch but BALLSACK moves out of range.
Jordan shoots and misses
and BALLSACK counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jordan won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan sneaks back into half guard.
Jordan is trying to control but can't.
Jordan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but BALLSACK pulls his head out easily.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BALLSACK. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jordan is looking to control BALLSACK's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jordan avoid being mounted?
BALLSACK throwing shots but Jordan is blocking nicely.
BALLSACK stops Jordan from getting back to his feet.
Jordan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BALLSACK will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jordan missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Jordan dominated that round.
That's time! BALLSACK's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jordan scores with a body shot.
Jordan misses with a takedown
and BALLSACK counters with a shoot takedown. Jordan fights it but they end up in guard.
Jordan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jordan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BALLSACK.
Jordan trying to keep a closed guard but BALLSACK is proving a slippery customer.
BALLSACK lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt
and BALLSACK counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
BJ BALLSACK overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BALLSACK throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. BALLSACK is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
BALLSACK scoring with strikes to the body and head.
BALLSACK is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jordan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time BALLSACK.
BALLSACK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordan is positioning himself well to prevent BALLSACK advancing to mount.
Jordan moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a couple of heel strikes.
BALLSACK postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordan is on top in guard.
Jordan trying to control but BALLSACK is working from the bottom.
BALLSACK working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but BALLSACK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan stands up over BALLSACK, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jordan content to stall in guard here.
BALLSACK striking from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BALLSACK keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Jordan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt
and BALLSACK counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jordan's guard now.
BJ BALLSACK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Jordan.
Jordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
BALLSACK throws a big right hand that misses.
Jordan has his foot on BALLSACK's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. BALLSACK works his way back into a safe position though.
BALLSACK postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
BALLSACK throws a strike but Jordan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jordan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BALLSACK will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jordan trying to stand up but can't free himself from BALLSACK's guard.
BALLSACK doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jordan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jordan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at BALLSACK to see if he's OK.
Jordan advances nicely into full mount.
Jordan prevents BALLSACK from getting the reversal.
BALLSACK swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BALLSACK gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
BALLSACK is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ BALLSACK dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt
and BALLSACK counters with a nice double leg into guard.
BALLSACK lands a couple of decent looking shots.
BALLSACK thows a big elbow that misses.
BALLSACK is fighting to break Jordan's control of his arms but Jordan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jordan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BALLSACK can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BALLSACK.
BALLSACK content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordan is on top in guard.
Jordan won't allow BALLSACK to sweep him here.
BALLSACK trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BALLSACK has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BALLSACK thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jordan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
BALLSACK will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
BALLSACK looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jordan has picked BALLSACK up and slammed him! BALLSACK can't keep hold of the triangle and Jordan manages to pass to side control!
Jordan tries for a kimura but BALLSACK is defending well.
BALLSACK manages to get back to half guard.
Jordan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jordan blocks the strikes from BALLSACK.
BALLSACK wants to improve his position but Jordan is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BALLSACK misses with some strikes from the bottom.
BALLSACK is looking to improve his position.
Jordan wants to control but BALLSACK is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BALLSACK's waist but BALLSACK gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jordan off to one side.
Jordan tries to clinch
and BALLSACK counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BALLSACK.
BALLSACK is looking to work some ground and pound but Jordan has wrist control.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BALLSACK takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
BALLSACK thows a big elbow that misses.
BALLSACK preventing the sweep.
Jordan trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and BALLSACK decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jordan's guard.
Jordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
BALLSACK cracks Jordan with a solid left hand.
Jordan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. BALLSACK is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jordan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take BALLSACK's back instead.
You can see the frustration on BALLSACK's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, BALLSACK has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jordan is hanging on to BALLSACK's back as he tries to escape.
BALLSACK is working hard here to advance position.
BALLSACK is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jordan is persistently looking for the submission but BALLSACK is defending it well.
Jordan is hanging on to BALLSACK's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ BALLSACK showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BALLSACK 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ BALLSACK!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Woodring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodring comes to the cage accompanied by American bad ass. Mikel Machida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Woodring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikel Machida!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woodring circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owen Woodring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woodring lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Woodring misses with a two punch combination.
Woodring uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Woodring scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Woodring.
Woodring misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a single leg into guard. Woodring didn't expect that.
Woodring is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Woodring wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
Woodring is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodring has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Woodring on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woodring tries to get out of the position.
Woodring looking for a sweep. Not yet Woodring, not yet.
Woodring looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machida prevents Woodring from getting back to his feet.
Woodring is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woodring is on top in guard.
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.
Machida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woodring controls the pace.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woodring is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Owen Woodring just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Woodring rushes Machida with punches - Machida moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Machida goes down! Woodring follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Woodring!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bo Nastie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Resto III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nastie comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Bloody Roots by Sepultura. Bo Nastie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Nastie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Resto III!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resto III slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Nastie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Resto III thuds a left hand into Nastie's body.
Nastie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Resto III.
Nastie has closed the distance and engaged Resto III in a clinch.
Resto III tries to break the clinch but Nastie is controlling the position.
Resto III wants to break free but Nastie has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Resto III takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nastie jumps guard.
Resto III prevents Nastie from getting back to his feet.
Resto III wants to control from the top but Nastie keeps moving.
Nastie pushes Resto III off and gets back to his feet.
Nastie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Resto III looks to score with a jab to the body but Nastie is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Resto III darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Resto III misses with a wild combination.
Nastie clinches up with Resto III and pushes him back against the cage.
Nastie tightens his grip and picks Resto III up, before dumping him to the ground. Resto III manages to land in guard.
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!
Resto III wants to stand but Nastie is controlling the position.
Resto III utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastie being controlled here momentarily.
Resto III wants to stand and escape but Nastie is having none of it.
Nastie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Resto III is keeping the position for now.
Resto III looking to control.
Resto III wants to stand and escape but Nastie is having none of it.
Nastie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Resto III works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Resto III swings for the body but Nastie moves out of range.
Nastie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Resto III looks gassed!
Nastie moves away from the strike by Resto III.
Nastie pushes Resto III up against the cage in a clinch.
Nastie lands a nice shot to the body.
Nastie has Resto III pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Resto III manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nastie connects with a knee to the head.
Nastie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nastie clinches up with Resto III and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resto III is looking to control Nastie's arms but Nastie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Resto III has his back to the cage.
Nastie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nastie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resto III.
Nastie clinches.
Nastie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nastie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Resto III throws a lazy right hand but Nastie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nastie feints and as Resto III raises his hands in defense, Nastie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Resto III wants to stand and escape but Nastie is having none of it.
Nastie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Resto III is trying to keep Nastie in close.
Nastie stands up from Resto III's guard - Nastie perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Resto III misses.
Louis Resto III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nastie rushes Resto III and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nastie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Resto III throws a jab but it's blocked by Nastie.
Resto III misses with a straight right.
Louis Resto III is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resto III lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nastie backs up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Resto III ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Resto III tests Nastie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Resto III.
Resto III bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nastie's head.
Nastie scores with a one two! Resto III had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Resto III scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nastie shoots in for a double leg but Resto III sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nastie clinches up with Resto III and pushes him back against the cage.
Resto III wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resto III prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nastie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resto III can't break the clinch.
Nastie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nastie manages to end up in side control.
Resto III wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nastie trying to control the position but Resto III is working away.
Nastie working away.
Nastie trying to control the action but Resto III is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nastie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nastie tries to move to mount but Resto III blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nastie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nastie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Resto III.
Nastie tries to clinch up but Resto III circles away and keeps his distance.
Nastie closes the distance and clinches.
Resto III is looking to break free of the clinch but Nastie has double underhooks.
Nastie manages to break the clinch.
Resto III scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nastie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Resto III slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nastie works over Resto III's head and body with a nice combination.
Resto III connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nastie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resto III, pushing him back against the cage.
Nastie jumps guard and drags Resto III to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nastie has a closed guard, preventing Resto III from standing up.
Nastie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Resto III is one step ahead there.
Resto III wants to get up but he can't break Nastie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastie is trying to keep Resto III in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Resto III controls from within his opponent's guard.
Resto III wants to stand but Nastie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nastie has his feet on Resto III's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nastie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Resto III.
Nastie darts in and clinches Resto III up against the cage.
Nastie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nastie clinches up with Resto III and pushes him back against the cage.
Resto III is looking to break free of the clinch but Nastie has double underhooks.
Resto III is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nastie breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Resto III is trying to buck Nastie off.
Resto III managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nastie.
Nastie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Resto III keeps working.
Nastie is staying tight to Resto III's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nastie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Resto III has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Resto III to his feet.
Nastie takes the fight into the clinch.
Nastie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Resto III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resto III throws a nice looking combination but Nastie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Resto III.
Resto III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nastie.
Nastie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nastie drops his hands momentarily and Resto III takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nastie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Resto III throws a lazy right hand but Nastie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nastie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nastie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nastie breaks the clinch.
Resto III misses with a wild body shot.
Resto III throws a one two combo.
Nastie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nastie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nastie has managed to clinch.
Resto III breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Resto III.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Resto III throws a right and a left that both miss.
Resto III fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nastie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Resto III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Resto III misses with an uppercut.
Nastie moves into the clinch.
Resto III is trying to break the clinch but Nastie has him pressed against the cage.
Nastie manages to break the clinch.
Nastie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Resto III.
Nastie defending well as Resto III loads up on a big left hand.
Nastie clinches up with Resto III and pushes him back against the cage.
Nastie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Resto III uses from the top position.
Nastie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Resto III really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nastie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nastie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Resto III!
Resto III defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nastie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nastie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Resto III misses with a straight right.
Resto III looks to land a combination. Nastie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nastie gets the takedown into side control.
Resto III can't do much from the bottom here.
Nastie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Resto III's legs.
You can see the frustration on Resto III's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nastie slows the pace down.
Resto III is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nastie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Resto III keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Resto III is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Resto III lands a nice shot to the body.
Nastie darts in and clinches Resto III up against the cage.
Nastie wants a takedown.
Resto III wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Resto III tries to break the clinch but Nastie is controlling the position.
Nastie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Resto III's face.
Nastie leaning against his opponent.
Nastie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nastie slips under a jab from Resto III.
Resto III cracks Nastie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Resto III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nastie misses with a double jab.
Bo Nastie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nastie slips a straight right by Resto III.
Resto III lunges at Nastie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nastie's hand.
Resto III misses with a hook. Nastie ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Resto III cracks Nastie with a good jab.
Nastie clinches up against the cage.
Nastie keeps control of Resto III as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nastie keeps control of Resto III as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Resto III can't break the clinch.
Nastie fails to pull guard.
Nastie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nastie has Resto III up against the cage in a clinch.
Resto III is trying to break the clinch but Nastie has him pressed against the cage.
Nastie successfully pulls guard.
Resto III trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nastie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Resto III takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nastie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resto III, pushing him back against the cage.
Resto III is trying to break the clinch but Nastie has him pressed against the cage.
Nastie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Resto III has had enough of the clinch but Nastie keeps him there for the moment.
Nastie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nastie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nastie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Resto III uses from the top position.
Nastie working a defensive guard here.
Nastie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Resto III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Resto III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Resto III is looking to stand up but Nastie won't let him.
Resto III controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Resto III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nastie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nastie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Resto III!
Nastie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastie wants to control the pace but Resto III is squirming around nicely.
Resto III gets back to half guard.
Nastie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nastie is looking to advance position but Resto III won't allow it.
Nastie trying to control the action but Resto III is working from the bottom.
Resto III is trying to stand back up but Nastie is controlling him
Nastie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Resto III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Louis Resto III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Nastie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nastie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Nastie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nastie, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Nastie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Kildahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Castiglione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kildahl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sound of Madness. Francis Castiglione is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Kildahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Castiglione!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kildahl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kildahl fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Castiglione can't escape the position.
BOOM! Kildahl connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kildahl throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Castiglione has his hands clasped together but Kildahl breaks the hold and Castiglione is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kildahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Kildahl!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Broffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by ll cool j - mamma said knock you out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Broffy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broffy throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Tyson drops Broffy with a left right combo! Tyson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Broffy is rocked!
It looks like Craig Broffy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Broffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson drops Broffy with a big left hand! Broffy is injured, injured bad! Tyson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Dred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dred has chosen No Easy Way Out as his entrance music. Joey Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judge Dred!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dred moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Joey Jones has been cut.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Dred pushes him off.
Dred misses with an uppercut.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dred.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dred throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dred paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dred misses with an uppercut.
Dred getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dred.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dred lands with a right and another and another! Jones is in big trouble! Dred lands again and this time it's lights out for Jones! A quality knockout there for Dred.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Judge Dred!
Judge Dred is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Lagman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Malians (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ben Lagman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Lagman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Malians!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malians throws a head kick that misses.
Lagman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malians paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lagman throws a head kick but Malians moves out of range.
Matthew Malians seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malians throws a head kick that misses.
Lagman blocks a head kick by Malians.
Lagman avoids the head kick by Malians.
Lagman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malians swivels and escapes.
Malians tries to close the distance and clinch but Lagman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lagman has closed the distance and engaged Malians in a clinch.
Lagman is leaning against Malians and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malians tries a knee to the head but Lagman blocks it.
Malians pushes off an throws an elbow but Lagman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lagman can't get the takedown.
Lagman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malians has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lagman dodges the punch combination from Malians.
Malians throws a nice looking combination but Lagman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lagman!
Lagman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lagman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malians is pushing Lagman's head away, looking to escape. Lagman manages to hold on to the position though.
Malians looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malians tries to improve position but can't.
Lagman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lagman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malians, who protects the arm well.
Lagman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lagman 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.
Lagman grinds an elbow into Malians's temple.
Malians throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lagman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Malians taking a bit of punishment here - Lagman scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malians gets back to half guard.
Malians wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lagman is looking for a kimura here.
Malians has one foot on Lagman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malians.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Malians misses.
Malians throws a combination that misses
and Lagman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malians manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lagman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Malians there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Malians throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Malians thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lagman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lagman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Malians. What's that going to do exactly?
Lagman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Malians tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lagman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lagman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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.
Lagman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Malians tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Malians blocks Lagman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Malians looking to ground and pound but Lagman is blocking nicely.
Lagman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malians thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malians misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Malians sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lagman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malians clinches up with Lagman and pushes him back against the cage.
Malians scores with a shoulder strike.
Malians throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lagman blocks it with crossed arms.
Lagman can't break the clinch.
Malians effectively controlling the action here.
Lagman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lagman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malians tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lagman is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Lagman.
Malians prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malians misses with a knee to the head.
Malians is pushing Lagman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malians tries to land a knee to the head but Lagman blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malians looking to stall.
Lagman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malians pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lagman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malians is fending him off so far but Lagman persists. Nope, Malians circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lagman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malians turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lagman throws a right and a left that Malians avoids nicely.
Malians misses with a combination
and Lagman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lagman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malians is keeping the position for now.
Lagman thows a big elbow that misses.
Lagman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malians thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lagman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malians is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lagman, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malians has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lagman is proving hard to escape from.
Lagman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malians throwing strikes from guard but Lagman blocks nicely.
Lagman is working an open guard so Malians takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lagman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malians scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malians decides to stand and escape the position.
Malians rushes Lagman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagman is trying to break free.
Malians misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malians.
A shot in the inside from Malians.
Malians lands a hook that snaps the head of Lagman backwards.
Malians's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lagman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malians.
Lagman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lagman throws a leg kick but Malians checks it.
Malians falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lagman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malians scores with a head kick.
Lagman connects with a nice looking jab.
Lagman scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Malians really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagman working for a submission but Malians is keeping him at bay.
Lagman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Malians blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Malians squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lagman goes for an armbar but Malians turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Malians.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagman is striking but Malians is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Malians showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lagman swats away the attempt to clinch by Malians.
Malians throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ben Lagman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malians misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lagman scores a takedown into full mount!
Lagman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lagman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Malians has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Malians!
Malians must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lagman has a closed guard, preventing Malians from standing up.
Malians avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malians stands up and waves to Lagman to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malians tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lagman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malians misses with a series of wild punches.
Malians tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lagman misses with a low kick as Malians jumps back.
Malians misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lagman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lagman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Malians is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lagman off and has taken his back!
Lagman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malians's guard. Nice work there by Lagman.
Lagman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagman throws a strike but Malians rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malians gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lagman scores with a takedown into Malians's guard.
Malians preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lagman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malians is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lagman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malians!
Lagman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Malians stuffs the takedown attempt from Lagman. Lagman gets slowly back to his feet.
Malians lands with a slapping head kick.
Malians lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lagman circles away quickly and effectively.
Malians stalks Lagman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lagman's face. Lagman staggers backwards, shaken.
Lagman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malians misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malians gets caught flat footed, as Lagman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Malians is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagman.
Malians tries to land a knee to the head but Lagman blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagman is working Malians over against the cage.
Malians gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lagman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lagman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malians misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lagman.
Malians looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lagman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lagman manages to end up in side control.
Malians is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lagman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malians wants to get back to his feet.
Lagman is pressing down on Malians's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malians is holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lagman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malians kicks Lagman off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lagman clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lagman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malians pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malians misses with a double jab
and Lagman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malians throws a sloppy head kick and Lagman moves out of range easily.
Lagman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Malians misses.
Malians throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lagman.
Lagman shoots in for a double leg but Malians sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malians tries to clinch but Lagman moves out of range.
Lagman avoids the head kick by Malians.
Lagman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lagman throwing shots but Malians is blocking nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lagman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malians defends it well.
Malians wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagman lands strikes from half guard.
Malians pushes Lagman off looking to stand but Lagman dives back in and keeps control.
Lagman working Malians over with strikes.
Lagman is looking for a kimura here.
Lagman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malians misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lagman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malians stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lagman misses with a takedown attempt - Malians sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lagman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malians tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lagman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malians misses with the combination.
Lagman blocks a head kick by Malians.
Good exchange - Lagman coming out on top.
Lagman scores with a hook to the body. Malians takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lagman scores with a takedown into Malians's guard.
Lagman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lagman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lagman throwing strikes from guard but Malians blocks nicely.
Malians preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malians wants to stand and escape but Lagman is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lagman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lagman thows a big elbow that misses.
Lagman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malians dives on top into guard.
Ben Lagman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lagman looking for a guillotine here but Malians defends easily.
Malians stands up from Lagman's guard - Malians perhaps looking for a knockout.
Malians moves in looking to clinch but Lagman pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagman avoids the head kick by Malians.
Malians misses the jab.
Lagman closes the distance and pushes Malians back into the cage.
Lagman managing to block the knees to the body from Malians.
Malians misses with a knee to the head.
Malians swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malians using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lagman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malians throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malians.
Lagman stalling in the clinch but Malians improves position.
Malians wants to break free but Lagman has control.
Lagman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malians is pressed up against the cage. Lagman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malians down to the mat. Malians avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lagman dodges the punch combination from Malians.
Malians looks to land a combination but Lagman avoids it well.
Lagman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lagman had his way with Matthew Malians in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lagman lands with a nice combination. Malians backs away looking to recover.
Lagman tries for a takedown but Malians sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malians tries to clinch but Lagman moves out of range.
Malians misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lagman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malians throws a head kick but Lagman moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malians.
Matthew Malians seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lagman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lagman showed some decent athleticism there.
Lagman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lagman seems to be working for a kimura but Malians defends the submission attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lagman looks to land a strike but Malians avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malians wants to stand up but Lagman is controlling him.
Malians will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lagman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malians scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lagman throws a head kick but Malians moves out of range.
Malians lands a head kick!
Malians misses with a few strikes there.
Lagman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malians, pushing him back against the cage.
Lagman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Malians is trying to keep an underhook but Lagman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Malians is looking to escape.
Lagman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malians with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagman trying to pass the guard but Malians defending well.
Lagman thows a huge punch but Malians dodges it nicely.
Lagman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malians is trying to stand back up but Lagman is controlling him
Lagman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malians defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lagman shoots in looking for a takedown. Malians tries to sprawl out of it but Lagman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malians manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Malians.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malians throws a head kick that Lagman semi-blocks.
Lagman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malians tries to close the distance and clinch but Lagman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lagman wants to clinch up but Malians keeps it at a distance.
Malians swinging wilding here.
Malians moves in looking to clinch but Lagman pushes him off.
Lagman gets a takedown into half guard.
Lagman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lagman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malians wants to get back to his feet.
Lagman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lagman throwing shots but Malians is blocking nicely.
Malians tries to kick Lagman off but Lagman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lagman misses with a head shot. Malians uses the momentum to regain guard.
Matthew Malians has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lagman throwing strikes from guard but Malians blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malians throws a right hand that Lagman ducks under and follows up with a left that Lagman also avoids with ease.
Ben Lagman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Malians, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lagman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malians to the mat! Malians manages to get full guard.
Lagman trying to control the position from guard on top but Malians is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Lagman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lagman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Lagman!
Ben Lagman is the new welterweight champion!
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