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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Indestructible, by Disturbed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Quick!
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, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Case or perhaps it was just good defense by Quick which made him look bad.
Case avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quick fails with the takedown
and Case counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quick won't be happy with that.
Case wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quick, who protects the arm well.
Case tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Case is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Quick is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Case thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Quick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quick tries to bench press Case off him but Case keeps the position.
Case wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quick, who protects the arm well.
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.
Case working the strikes but Quick uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Quick tries to roll over but Case keeps him under control.
Case is trying for a kimura here. Quick looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Case wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Case!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Graghen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Goody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goody has chosen Go to Sleep - Eminem as his entrance music. Charles Goody has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Graghen!
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, Charles Goody!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graghen forces Goody back against the cage and clinches.
Goody wants to break free but Graghen has control.
Goody wants to get back to striking at distance but Graghen won't allow it.
Goody wants to break free but Graghen has control.
Goody breaks from the clinch.
Goody closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goody winds up and cracks Graghen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Graghen tries to roll over but Goody keeps him under control.
Goody seems to be working for a kimura but Graghen defends the submission attempt.
Graghen is trying to maintain the position but Goody is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graghen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goody is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Graghen tries to get to full guard but Goody has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goody working over Graghen with some ground and pound. Graghen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graghen trying to control from the bottom.
Goody throwing shots but Graghen is blocking nicely.
Goody wants to free his trapped foot but Graghen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goody has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goody is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graghen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goody.
Graghen trying to control but Goody postures up.
Goody missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graghen is trying to stand back up but Goody is controlling him
Goody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goody shoots in looking for a takedown. Graghen tries to sprawl out of it but Goody keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graghen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graghen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goody's sensitive parts.
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.
Graghen moves in looking to clinch but Goody pushes him off.
Goody misses with a double jab.
Goody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graghen moves in looking to clinch but Goody pushes him off.
Goody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goody throws a right and a left that Graghen avoids nicely.
Graghen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Graghen. No joy for Goody on that attempt.
Goody looks gassed!
Graghen has closed the distance and engaged Goody in a clinch.
Graghen taking a breather.
Goody wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goody has had enough of the clinch but Graghen keeps him there for the moment.
Goody wants to break free but Graghen has control.
Graghen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goody walks away with a smile on his face. Graghen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graghen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goody shoots in and drives through. Graghen sprawls well.
Steven Graghen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Goody.
Graghen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goody tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goody stalks Graghen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graghen's face. Graghen staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graghen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goody avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goody throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graghen counters with a leg kick.
Charles Goody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graghen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Graghen decides to stand back up. Graghen steps back and let's Goody get back to his feet.
Goody swats away the attempt to clinch by Graghen.
Goody throws a combination that misses
and Graghen counters with a nice leg kick.
Graghen fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graghen slips a straight right by Goody.
Graghen doesn't manage to clinch there - Goody circles away.
Goody throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graghen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graghen winds up and cracks Goody with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goody regains full guard. Nicely done.
Graghen trying to control but Goody is working from the bottom.
Graghen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goody working for a triangle but Graghen defends it easily.
Graghen passes Goody's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goody is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goody actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Graghen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Graghen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Graghen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goody misses with a double jab
and Graghen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Graghen trying to pass the guard but Goody defending well.
Graghen is looking to take a break and control but Goody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graghen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graghen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goody throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Graghen blocks the strikes from Goody.
Goody manages to get to full guard.
Goody is breathing heavily.
Graghen wants to get up but he can't break Goody's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Goody scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goody swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graghen counters with a body kick that stops Goody in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Goody lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graghen doesn't seem phased though.
Goody lands with a nice combination. Graghen backs away looking to recover.
Goody misses with a two punch combination.
Graghen tries to clinch up but Goody circles away and keeps his distance.
Goody throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graghen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Graghen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goody has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Graghen has passed into side control.
Graghen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Goody is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goody throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Graghen stops Goody from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graghen wants to control but Goody is keeping him busy.
Graghen trying to pass the guard but Goody defending well.
Goody is looking for a sweep. Graghen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graghen wants to pass to mount but Goody is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graghen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graghen feints and then cracks Goody's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goody down.
Graghen has managed to clinch.
Graghen keeps control of Goody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goody manages to break the clinch.
Graghen shoots in but no luck this time.
Goody shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graghen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graghen in particular looking to stall.
Goody slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goody bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graghen's guard.
Graghen wants to stand but Goody is controlling the position.
Goody pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graghen is keeping the position for now.
Goody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goody thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graghen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graghen keeps control of Goody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goody is trying to break free.
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.
Goody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graghen wants to stall.
Goody breaks from the clinch.
Graghen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graghen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goody swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graghen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goody looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graghen is fending him off so far but Goody persists. Nope, Graghen circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven Graghen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Goody.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goody steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Graghen. That one must have hurt.
Graghen tries to clinch up but Goody circles away and keeps his distance.
Graghen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goody cracks a nice hook into Graghen's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Graghen 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!
Graghen is looking to clinch but Goody is avoiding it.
Goody misses with a combination
and Graghen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goody has a closed guard, preventing Graghen from standing up.
Graghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Goody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graghen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goody is looking to stand up but Graghen isn't so interested in that idea.
Goody keeping moving, preventing Graghen from controlling successfully.
Graghen won't allow Goody to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goody is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graghen stands up and waves to Goody to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graghen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goody but Goody pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goody works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goody misses with a takedown attempt
and Graghen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goody!
Goody tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graghen trying to control but Goody is having none of it.
Goody slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goody manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Goody stalks Graghen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graghen's face. Graghen staggers backwards, shaken.
Goody shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graghen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goody won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graghen is staying tight to Goody's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goody gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goody tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Goody looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goody wants to get back to full guard.
Goody is trying to stand back up but Graghen is controlling him
Graghen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goody does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goody is looking for a sweep. Graghen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goody tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Graghen scores with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Goody.
Goody misses with a combination
and Graghen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goody!
Goody throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Graghen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goody bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goody accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graghen is on top in guard.
Goody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graghen advances position into side control!
Graghen is chipping away with strikes.
Goody manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graghen's best efforts.
Goody moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graghen trying to control but Goody is working from the bottom.
Charles Goody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goody is looking for a triangle but Graghen pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graghen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goody looking for a guillotine here but Graghen defends easily.
Goody throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Graghen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graghen, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Graghen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machine Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Boyle (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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machine Man!
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, Lance Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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Boyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Man off and has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Man as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Boyle!
Boyle is trying to control but Man is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Man is looking to get to half guard.
Man wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Man breaks Boyle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to pass the guard but Boyle is keeping the position.
Boyle controlling the position.
Man won't allow Boyle to get back to his feet.
Boyle keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boyle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boyle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boyle!
Man is breathing heavily.
Boyle advances to full mount.
Man is in a horrible position here. Boyle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boyle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Boyle has a good base and remains in mount.
Boyle wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Boyle lands with some strikes.
Boyle content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boyle unloading with bombs!
Boyle avoids the attempt from Man to control.
Boyle tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Boyle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boyle controlling from mount.
Boyle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boyle looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
Man is trying to escape the mount.
Boyle wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Boyle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Boyle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man tries to clinch but Boyle moves out of range.
Man looks for a takedown but Boyle sprawls well.
Boyle feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, Boyle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man has an active guard here but Boyle has managed to pass into half guard.
Man wants to sweep but Boyle has passed to side control!
Boyle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boyle is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Man is in trouble now - Boyle has advanced to mount!
Boyle takes Man's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Man is in trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Despite being in the dominant position, Lance Boyle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Man looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boyle in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man wants to control but Boyle postures up.
Boyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle landing a few strikes.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boyle stands up from half guard.
Boyle misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyle throws a combination. Man tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boyle is looking to clinch.
Machine Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man throws a right and a left that Boyle avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle with a poor takedown
so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boyle wants to get back to his feet but Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Boyle looking for a guillotine here but Man defends easily.
Boyle is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Boyle 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Man gets the takedown into side control.
Boyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Man tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Boyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boyle tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Boyle is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyle has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man keeping moving, preventing Boyle from controlling successfully.
Boyle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard.
Man trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Boyle manages to pass to mount!
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Man is squirming around, avoiding Boyle's attempts to control the action.
Boyle controlling the pace for now.
Boyle looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machine Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Boyle landing shots from mount.
Boyle prevents Man from getting the reversal.
Boyle landing shots from mount.
Lance Boyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
Lance Boyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyle breaks from Man's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Boyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boyle 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Boyle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes into the arena with Welcome to the Jungle blaring out of the sound system. Kendall has chosen I Go To Work as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Kendall!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice looks to land a combination but Kendall avoids it well.
Slice moves into the clinch.
Kendall tries to pull guard but Slice holds him up against the cage and eventually Kendall drops back down to his feet.
Kendall is working for takedown but Slice is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slice manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice keeping full guard, as Kendall tries to pass.
Slice wants to stand but Kendall is controlling the position.
Kendall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendall being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kendall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slice dives on top into guard.
Slice stops Kendall from standing up.
Kendall is looking to sweep but instead, Slice has passed into half guard.
Kendall is looking to improve his position.
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.
Kendall trying to hold on to Slice's head to control him but Slice postures up.
Kendall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slice kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kendall tries to roll over but Slice keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall is pressing down on Slice's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slice decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kendall, up you get!
Kendall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Don Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Kendall.
Kendall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kendall looks gassed!
Slice is looking to clinch.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kendall blocks a head kick by Slice.
Kendall throws a low kick, looking for Slice's leg but Slice calmly moves out of range.
Slice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slice drops Kendall with a beautiful combination! Kendall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slice is looking for the KO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice swinging wilding here.
Kendall misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kendall blocks the leg kick.
Kendall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slice counters by clinching up.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kendall fails with a takedown attempt.
Kendall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kendall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Slice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Slice scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice is looking to clinch.
Slice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Don Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Slice does it's job there.
Slice has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kendall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice misses with a head kick.
Kendall throws a head kick that misses
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slice is looking to wear down Kendall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Kendall dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kendall can do to turn this around?
Slice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slice darts in trying to clinch
and Kendall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kendall throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.
Slice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is working hard here to advance position.
Slice controls Kendall momentarily but Kendall frees himself.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kendall is controlling him.
Kendall trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Kendall wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall passes Slice's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kendall is stalling here. Slice is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kendall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slice has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kendall is trying to improve his position.
Slice trying to control the position but Kendall is working away.
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.
Slice working away.
Kendall controls the position for a moment.
Slice has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kendall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slice throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Slice dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kendall is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Kendall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kendall is working for a kimura but Slice is defending it quite comfortably.
Slice pushes Kendall off looking to stand but Kendall dives back in and keeps control.
Slice trying to control from the bottom.
Slice is trying to stand back up but Kendall is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall with the ground and pound but Slice uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Kendall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kendall trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Kendall preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kendall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kendall showed some decent athleticism there.
Slice is not content to let Kendall control the position.
Don Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall with the ground and pound but Slice uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kendall trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Kendall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kendall trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice wants to stand up but Kendall is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kendall misses with a takedown attempt
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
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.
Kendall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slice.
Slice lands a head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slice.
Slice checks a leg kick.
Kendall with a poor takedown
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Kendall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slice scores with a shot to the body.
Kendall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Slice misses.
Kendall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kendall there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Slice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slice, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Slice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Par Dough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Par Dough!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dough.
Cullen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cullen lands in his opponent's guard.
Cullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cullen looking to pass the guard.
Dough escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cullen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cullen is stalling in the full guard.
Dough throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dough looking to control.
Cullen wants to get up but he can't break Dough'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.
Dough is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dough throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dough is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Dough as Cullen shoots in.
Dough misses with a looping left.
Dough with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cullen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cullen is trying to control. Dough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cullen blocks the strikes from Dough.
Dough throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cullen is trying to control. Dough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Cullen is taking a breather. Dough 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen blocks the strikes from Dough.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen wants to stand up but Dough is controlling the position.
Dough is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cullen ducks under a wild hook from Dough.
Dough looks to land a right hand but Cullen moved out of range.
Dough throws a looping overhand right but Cullen ducks down to avoid it.
Dough shoots and misses
and Cullen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dough!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dough really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dough is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dough holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cullen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cullen misses with a head shot.
Dough is desperately trying to improve his position but Cullen has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dough regains half guard.
Dough has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dough is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cullen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cullen's back!
Even with his hooks in, Dough manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cullen avoids the strikes from Dough.
I really don't envy Cullen right now.
Cullen is covering up but some of the strikes from Dough are getting through and doing damage.
Dough has the hooks in. Cullen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dough on the ground.
Dough lands punches and elbows.
Dough throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dough looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Cullen taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Par Dough!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaedomach Grendle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gram comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Grendle has chosen THIS IS SPARTA!!! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Decent 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Gram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaedomach Grendle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gram shoots in for a double leg but Grendle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gram shoots for a takedown but Grendle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gram misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Gram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grendle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gram closes the distance and clinches up with Grendle, looking for a takedown. Gram pushes Grendle against the cage but Grendle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gram shoots in and bounces Grendle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grendle pulls Gram in to control the position.
Grendle keeping full guard, as Gram tries to pass.
Gram advances position into side control!
Gram throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gram 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gram throws an elbow but Grendle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grendle regains half guard.
Grendle is concentrating on defense, preventing Gram from advancing position.
Grendle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gram 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.
Grendle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gram preventing the sweep.
Grendle trying to control the position.
Grendle pulls Gram in close to his closed guard and prevents Gram from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grendle is on top in guard.
Gram wants to sweep but no luck.
Gram working for a triangle but Grendle defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gram being controlled here, momentarily.
Gram looking for a sweep. Not yet Gram, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gram striking off his back but it's not causing Grendle any problems.
Grendle is looking to stand up but Gram won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grendle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grendle misses with a two punch combination.
Gram walks into a jab.
Gram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grendle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram shoots in but Grendle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grendle swinging wilding here.
Gram shoots in for a double leg but Grendle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaedomach Grendle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gram gets a takedown into half guard.
Grendle is looking to control Gram's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grendle avoid being mounted?
Gram is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vaedomach Grendle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grendle looks to land a combination. Gram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vaedomach Grendle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grendle misses with a hook. Gram ducked under it nicely.
Grendle throws a hook but Gram blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Grendle as Gram shoots in.
A big left from Grendle misses.
Grendle keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grendle pinned against the cage. Grendle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gram shoots for a double leg takedown but Grendle sprawls well. He's pushed Gram's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Gram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gram shoots for a takedown but Grendle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grendle tries to clinch
and Gram counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gram looking to pass the guard.
Grendle has Gram pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gram postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gram advances position into side control!
Gram looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grendle dodges the ground and pound from Gram.
Grendle wants to control but Gram postures up.
Grendle keeps Gram under control for a moment.
Gram fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grendle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gram wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grendle keeps Gram under control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Grendle but he's now mounted!
Gram looking to ground and pound but Grendle is blocking nicely.
Gram thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grendle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gram throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Grendle is desperately trying to improve his position but Gram has a good base and remains in mount.
Gram postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grendle looks a forlorn figure.
Gram swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grendle is now in Gram's guard. A big mistake from Gram there, giving up the dominant position!
Grendle is looking to stand up but Gram won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram has his foot on Grendle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grendle works his way back into a safe position though.
Grendle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gram keeping moving, preventing Grendle from controlling successfully.
Grendle is breathing heavily.
Gram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gram has a closed guard, preventing Grendle from standing up.
Gram trying to keep a closed guard but Grendle is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Gram will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Grendle misses the target.
Grendle looks to land a right hand but Gram moved out of range.
Grendle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gram counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grendle is defending against the submission attempts here by Gram.
Gram thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grendle's head.
Gram wants to free his trapped foot but Grendle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grendle wants to control but Gram is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grendle is refusing to be controlled, as Gram sits in half guard.
Grendle wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grendle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gram pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grendle is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grendle throws a hook but Gram avoids it easily.
Grendle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gram looks for a takedown but Grendle sprawls well.
Gram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grendle as he avoids it easily.
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.
Gram takes one to the side of the head.
Grendle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gram counters with a single leg into guard. Grendle didn't expect that.
Gram trying to control but Grendle is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gram's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grendle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gram is looking to improve his position but Grendle isn't that keen on the idea.
Grendle stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grendle misses with a hook. Gram ducked under it nicely.
Grendle throws a hook but Gram avoids it easily.
Gram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grendle pinned against the cage. Grendle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Gram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grendle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grendle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gram counters with a shoot takedown. Grendle fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram with a nice head shot there.
Gram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gram postures up.
Gram throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grendle has momentary wrist control but Gram slips an elbow through the middle.
Grendle keeping full guard, as Gram tries to pass.
Gram is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grendle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grendle misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Gram showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gram 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Gram!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Better Think Again. Leshley has chosen I am the Dominator as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Chris Carwin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chris Carwin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Leshley!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin throws a series of punches but Leshley moves out of range.
Carwin moves out of range of the body kick.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Leshley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Leshley avoids nicely.
Carwin tries to clinch up but Leshley circles away and keeps his distance.
Carwin avoids the head kick by Leshley.
Carwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carwin tries to clinch up but Leshley circles away and keeps his distance.
Carwin is looking to clinch but Leshley is avoiding it.
Carwin is looking to clinch but Leshley is avoiding it.
Leshley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carwin blocks a head kick by Leshley.
Carwin avoids the head kick by Leshley.
Leshley drops Carwin with a nice combination! Leshley dives into Carwin's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Chris Carwin has been cut.
Leshley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leshley thows a big elbow that misses.
Leshley wants to pass the guard but Carwin is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leshley postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley chips away with some ground and pound.
Leshley stands and throws Carwin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carwin is not content to let Leshley control the position.
Leshley working the body and head with strikes.
Leshley slows the pace down.
Leshley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwin keeps working.
Leshley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Leshley working away.
Carwin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leshley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Carwin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Leshley working the body and head with strikes.
Leshley is trying to get an arm triangle but Carwin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin taking a bit of punishment here - Leshley scoring with strikes.
Leshley is trying to get an arm triangle but Carwin is defending well.
Leshley cracks Carwin with a big right hand but Carwin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leshley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwin keeps working.
Leshley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carwin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carwin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leshley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Leshley scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley wants to control but Carwin is keeping him busy.
Carwin is looking to regain half guard here but Leshley keeps moving and retains side control.
Leshley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Carwin prevents Leshley from improving position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leshley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leshley drops Carwin with a left right combo! Leshley follows him down to the ground into side control.
Leshley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Carwin is rocked!
Carwin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Carwin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carwin tries to bench press Leshley off him but Leshley keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin tries to control but Leshley manages to take his back.
Carwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Leshley lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Leshley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leshley is raining down hard shots and and Carwin has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bobby Leshley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill McBrody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Alestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBrody comes into the arena with Get Back blaring out of the sound system. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill McBrody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dre Alestorm!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrody checks a low kick from Alestorm.
Alestorm fails to land the takedown.
Alestorm connects with a solid leg kick.
Alestorm throws a solid leg kick but McBrody takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alestorm.
Alestorm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBrody keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alestorm misses with a hook.
Alestorm connects with a jab.
McBrody tests Alestorm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Dre Alestorm has been cut.
McBrody avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alestorm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alestorm throws a nice looking combination but McBrody bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alestorm tries to score with a low kick but McBrody moves his leg out of the way.
McBrody checks a low kick from Alestorm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alestorm ducks right into an uppercut from McBrody.
McBrody keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alestorm throws a hook but McBrody blocks it.
Alestorm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBrody displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alestorm throws out the jab.
Alestorm misses with a leg kick.
McBrody lands a jab to Alestorm's midsection.
McBrody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alestorm looks gassed!
Alestorm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alestorm tries a low kick but McBrody avoids it.
Alestorm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dre Alestorm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBrody looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alestorm is fending him off so far but McBrody persists. Nope, Alestorm circles away and we're back to standing.
Dre Alestorm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from McBrody.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alestorm is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrody misses with a few strikes there.
McBrody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for McBrody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alestorm keeps McBrody at a distance using the push kick.
McBrody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McBrody tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alestorm swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill McBrody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alestorm pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBrody is out of range and Alestorm settles back down.
Good leg kick by McBrody there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McBrody connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McBrody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McBrody looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alestorm!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alestorm defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McBrody.
McBrody works his way to his opponent's back.
I would not like to be Alestorm right now.
Alestorm is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McBrody gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill McBrody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dre Alestorm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alestorm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Alestorm misses
letting McBrody counter with a right hand.
McBrody closes the distance and clinches up with Alestorm, looking for a takedown. McBrody pushes Alestorm against the cage but Alestorm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from McBrody does no damage.
Alestorm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBrody looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Alestorm is predictable there
and McBrody counters with a straight right hand.
Dre Alestorm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alestorm misses with a double jab
and McBrody counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alestorm throws a leg kick
and McBrody counters with a thumping low kick.
McBrody avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McBrody shoots in but Alestorm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill McBrody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Alestorm is predictable there
and McBrody counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alestorm misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McBrody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alestorm needs to keep his hands up - McBrody had a free shot at his head there.
Alestorm throws a leg kick that is checked
and McBrody counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McBrody.
Alestorm is breathing heavily.
McBrody is stalling in the full guard.
Alestorm striking off his back but it's not causing McBrody any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrody passes Alestorm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McBrody prevents Alestorm from improving his position.
McBrody content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alestorm looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrody stalling.
McBrody passes to full mount!
McBrody controlling his opponent.
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.
McBrody prevents Alestorm from getting the reversal.
McBrody tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McBrody moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alestorm has worked his arm free - good work by Alestorm!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill McBrody dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dre Alestorm'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!
McBrody connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alestorm throws a leg kick
and McBrody counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McBrody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McBrody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alestorm can do to turn this around?
McBrody punishes Alestorm's body with a nice straight punch.
McBrody cracks Alestorm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alestorm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McBrody fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alestorm on the side of the head.
Alestorm walks into a jab.
That has opened up Dre Alestorm's cut even more.
Alestorm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bill McBrody is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by McBrody.
McBrody scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrody dips to his left and cracks Alestorm with an uppercut!
The cut above Dre Alestorm's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alestorm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBrody cracks Alestorm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alestorm is rocked!
Alestorm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alestorm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McBrody closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McBrody lands in his opponent's guard.
McBrody is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrody seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alestorm for as long as he can get away with.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrody stands and throws Alestorm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrody tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McBrody has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McBrody wants to control but Alestorm is keeping him busy.
Bill McBrody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Alestorm is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Alestorm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill McBrody showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McBrody 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill McBrody!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance Taken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Blower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chance Taken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Blower!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blower lands with a kick to the temple. Taken shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Chance Taken has been cut.
Blower clinches with his opponent.
Taken pulls guard effortlessly.
Taken controls Blower momentarily but Blower frees himself.
Taken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blower defending well though.
Taken working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taken 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blower is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Taken pulls his head out easily.
Taken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blower with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Taken connects with a nice short shot to Blower's temple.
Taken working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blower with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taken seems to be working for a kimura but Blower defends the submission attempt.
Blower is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blower sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taken thows a huge punch but Blower dodges it nicely.
Taken is keen to just control but Blower is a slippery customer.
Taken 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.
Blower is trying to get back to full guard.
Blower slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taken is pushing down on Blower's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blower is fighting to maintain full guard but Taken has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taken blocks the strikes from Blower.
Ground and pound from Taken.
Taken lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taken lands strikes from half guard.
Taken lands strikes from half guard.
Blower is refusing to be controlled, as Taken sits in half guard.
Taken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blower is staying active underneath Taken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Taken there.
Blower landing a few short strikes.
Taken working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blower sees it coming and defends easily.
Blower wants to get back to his feet.
Blower looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taken lands strikes from half guard.
Taken lands with a punch from half guard.
Blower is trying to stand back up but Taken is controlling him
Taken lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blower is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taken scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taken lands a nice short elbow.
Taken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taken working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taken keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blower has hold of Taken's hands but Taken slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taken lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taken trying to control from half guard but Blower is working away.
Blower has hold of Taken's hands but Taken slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blower is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taken scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blower throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Taken manages to pass to side control.
Taken cracks Blower with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taken scoring with punches from side control.
Taken scoring with punches and elbows.
Blower taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taken cracks Blower with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Taken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chance Taken'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.
Taken throws a head kick that half lands.
Taken throws a jab when Blower was well out of range.
Taken scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taken wants to control but Blower is keeping him busy.
Taken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taken trying to control the action but Blower is working from the bottom.
Blower sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taken working Blower over with strikes.
Blower is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blower is trying to get back to full guard.
Taken is looking to take a break and control but Blower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blower really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blower is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taken lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taken lands a nice short elbow.
Taken prevents Blower from improving his position.
Taken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Taken.
Blower is looking to control Taken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blower avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taken connects with a nice short shot to Blower's temple.
Blower strikes from the bottom but Taken uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Taken works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blower tries to improve position but can't.
Blower on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Taken in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Blower is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance Taken!
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pop
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