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VFC 49: Taiga vs. Pain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach vanEsselstyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Only's entrance music is Third World . A fine choice. vanEsselstyn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Day and Night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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, Lester Only!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach vanEsselstyn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Only with a nice cross.
It looks like Zach vanEsselstyn has been cut.
Only walks into a jab.
It looks like Lester Only has been cut.
vanEsselstyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Only keeps the fight on the outside.
vanEsselstyn forces Only back against the cage and clinches.
vanEsselstyn lands a nice elbow.
vanEsselstyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Only avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
vanEsselstyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Only swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
vanEsselstyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Only keeps the fight on the outside.
vanEsselstyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
vanEsselstyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Only.
vanEsselstyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
vanEsselstyn wants to clinch.
Only shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only shoots in for a takedown but vanEsselstyn shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Only. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Only keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for vanEsselstyn.
Only is breathing heavily.
vanEsselstyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Only paws at him with a jab and circles away.
vanEsselstyn moves into the clinch.
vanEsselstyn lands a nice knee to the body.
vanEsselstyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
vanEsselstyn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Only clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
vanEsselstyn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Only defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of vanEsselstyn's arms.
vanEsselstyn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Only defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Only is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Only staying busy and making it hard for vanEsselstyn to control.
vanEsselstyn is persistently looking for the submission but Only is defending it well.
vanEsselstyn doesn't have the hooks in and Only manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Only wants to control from the top but vanEsselstyn keeps moving.
vanEsselstyn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Only manages to get himself to full guard.
vanEsselstyn 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.
Only is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn stands up from Only's guard - vanEsselstyn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Only misses with a two punch combination.
Only connects with a right hand. vanEsselstyn shakes it off.
vanEsselstyn instigates a clinch.
Only is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
vanEsselstyn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Only lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Only has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. vanEsselstyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
vanEsselstyn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Only clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only tries to roll but vanEsselstyn sticks to his back.
vanEsselstyn working for a choke but Only is defending well.
vanEsselstyn is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Only trying to control but not successfully.
Only turns into vanEsselstyn and is now in his guard.
vanEsselstyn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Only gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Only drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Only jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Only throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around vanEsselstyn's waist but vanEsselstyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Only off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach vanEsselstyn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
vanEsselstyn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Only's waist but Only gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing vanEsselstyn off to one side.
vanEsselstyn defending well as Only loads up on a big left hand.
Only fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
vanEsselstyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Only swivels and escapes.
Only scores with a nice right hand.
Only connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Only slips a jab and a cross from vanEsselstyn.
Only jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Only as he connects with a hook.
vanEsselstyn darts in and clinches Only up against the cage.
Only on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
vanEsselstyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
vanEsselstyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Only circles away.
Only scores with a jab to the jaw.
Only misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only scores with a jab. vanEsselstyn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
vanEsselstyn dodges the punch combination from Only.
vanEsselstyn is looking to clinch but Only is avoiding it.
Zach vanEsselstyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
vanEsselstyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Only throws a shot to the body.
Only avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Only throws and low kick but vanEsselstyn moves out of range easily.
A jab from Only does it's job there.
vanEsselstyn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Only tries for a takedown but vanEsselstyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
vanEsselstyn checks a leg kick.
Only is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Only scores with a decent looking hook.
vanEsselstyn tries to clinch there but Only circles away.
Only throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
vanEsselstyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Only paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn tries to clinch there but Only circles away.
vanEsselstyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
vanEsselstyn tries to clinch but Only moves out of range.
vanEsselstyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Only, pushing him back against the cage.
Only gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from vanEsselstyn.
Lester Only has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach vanEsselstyn.
Nice elbow from vanEsselstyn.
Only is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
vanEsselstyn has Only pushed against the cage.
vanEsselstyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Only.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from vanEsselstyn.
Only looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Only lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
vanEsselstyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Only.
vanEsselstyn lands a knee to the body.
Only gets underhooks to prevent vanEsselstyn's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Only tries to pull guard but vanEsselstyn won't allow it.
vanEsselstyn lands an elbow inside.
Only blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
vanEsselstyn is pressed up against the cage. Only has hold of a leg and is looking to drag vanEsselstyn down to the mat. vanEsselstyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
vanEsselstyn moves in looking to clinch but Only pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - vanEsselstyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Only slips a jab and a cross from vanEsselstyn.
Only misses with a leg kick
and vanEsselstyn counters with a single leg into guard. Only didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Only looking for a guillotine here but vanEsselstyn defends easily.
vanEsselstyn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 Lester Only will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
vanEsselstyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
vanEsselstyn has Only up against the cage in a clinch.
Only is working for takedown but vanEsselstyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Only on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
vanEsselstyn breaks the clinch.
vanEsselstyn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
vanEsselstyn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Only with a jab.
vanEsselstyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
vanEsselstyn is looking to clinch.
Only shoots in and drives through. vanEsselstyn sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
vanEsselstyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Only.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn tries to clinch up but Only circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by vanEsselstyn or perhaps it was just good defense by Only which made him look bad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts vanEsselstyn, as that shot connected.
Only misses with a combination
and vanEsselstyn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Only's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Only has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but vanEsselstyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
vanEsselstyn postures up.
vanEsselstyn scoring with some ground and pound.
Only working for a triangle but vanEsselstyn defends it easily.
vanEsselstyn is in close to Only's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Only is working an open guard so vanEsselstyn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
vanEsselstyn looks for a takedown but Only sprawls well.
Only tests vanEsselstyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
vanEsselstyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Only circles away.
Only cracks vanEsselstyn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Only catches vanEsselstyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Only lands a jab to the head.
Only keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from vanEsselstyn.
Only throws a hook but vanEsselstyn blocks it.
vanEsselstyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Only paws at him with a jab and circles away.
vanEsselstyn is looking to clinch.
Only cracks vanEsselstyn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Only misses with a combination
and vanEsselstyn moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Only drops to a knee looking for a takedown but vanEsselstyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Only. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vanEsselstyn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Only looking for a sweep. Not yet Only, not yet.
Only keeping full guard, as vanEsselstyn tries to pass.
Only is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
vanEsselstyn stands up from Only's guard - vanEsselstyn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Only throws a hook to the side of vanEsselstyn's head but vanEsselstyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with vanEsselstyn but vanEsselstyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
vanEsselstyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
vanEsselstyn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Only manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
vanEsselstyn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
vanEsselstyn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
vanEsselstyn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Only is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach vanEsselstyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think vanEsselstyn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach vanEsselstyn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Carlos Bryne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Maglieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trond Carlos Bryne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trond Carlos Bryne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Maglieri!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maglieri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bryne clinches up against the cage.
Maglieri jumps guard but Bryne stands there with Maglieri around his waist. Maglieri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bryne stops a takedown attempt from Maglieri.
Trond Carlos Bryne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Maglieri.
Bryne gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bryne gets to his feet - Maglieri follows without any prompting.
Bryne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maglieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maglieri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bryne's guard.
Bryne is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Maglieri frees his head nicely. Oh but Bryne has switched to an armbar! Maglieri is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Trond Carlos Bryne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Moesby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moesby has chosen Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marion Moesby!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Moesby.
A head kick misses from Russell.
Moesby moves into the clinch.
Moesby breaks from the clinch.
Moesby closes the distance and clinches.
Moesby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moesby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russell throws out the jab.
Moesby doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
Moesby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moesby lands a high kick!
Russell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moesby can pounce on him.
Moesby moves into the clinch successfully.
Moesby lands a knee to the body.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moesby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Moesby won't allow it.
Moesby keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moesby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Russell wants to break free but Moesby has control.
Moesby lands a nice knee to the body.
Moesby manages to break the clinch.
Moesby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Moesby.
Moesby landing knees to the body.
Moesby breaks the clinch.
Marion Moesby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell throws a jab when Moesby was well out of range.
Moesby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Russell throws a body punch but Moesby moves out of range.
Moesby instigates a clinch.
Moesby stalling in the clinch.
Russell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moesby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moesby breaks the clinch.
Moesby throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Russell's head.
Moesby tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moesby momentarily.
Moesby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moesby unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moesby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moesby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Russell.
Moesby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moesby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Moesby.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Moesby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moesby forces Russell back against the cage and clinches.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Moesby keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moesby with a knee to the head.
Moesby is struggling to control the position.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
Russell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Moesby won't allow it.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russell has Moesby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moesby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moesby breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Russell misses the target.
Russell misses the jab.
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.
Moesby takes one to the side of the head.
Russell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moesby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moesby lands with a slapping head kick.
Moesby moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Moesby.
A short body shot lands from Moesby as the two fighters clinch.
Moesby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell looks to throw the jab but Moesby is out of range.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Moesby ducks down to avoid it.
Moesby tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moesby clinches up against the cage.
Moesby lands a nice knee to the body.
Moesby with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Moesby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Russell misses the target.
Russell throws a jab but it's blocked by Moesby.
Moesby moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Russell with a hook.
Russell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moesby lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Russell wants to break free but Moesby has control.
Moesby unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
Moesby unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russell is trying to break free.
Moesby lands an elbow inside.
Moesby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Russell misses
and Moesby counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moesby throws a nice head kick!
Moesby moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Russell misses the target.
Russell walks into a jab.
Moesby drops his hands momentarily and Russell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick from Moesby lands but Russell takes it in his stride.
Moesby missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moesby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Russell missing with a left hand there. Moesby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a sloppy head kick
and Moesby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moesby lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moesby landing knees to the body.
Moesby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moesby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moesby.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moesby instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Moesby.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Moesby won't allow it.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Moesby is controlling the position.
Russell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moesby unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moesby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moesby landing knees to the head.
Moesby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Moesby is controlling the position.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moesby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moesby is looking to clinch.
Moesby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russell manages to avoid it.
Moesby clinches up with Russell and pushes him back against the cage.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moesby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marion Moesby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell throws a shot from downtown. Moesby moves away and avoids it.
Moesby defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
Russell misses with an uppercut.
Russell throws a jab but it's blocked by Moesby.
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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Russell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moesby - the referee stops the clock and Russell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moesby. Russell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Russell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moesby moves away.
Moesby moves into the clinch.
Moesby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moesby connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russell's face.
Moesby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moesby scores with a leg kick.
Moesby closes the distance and pushes Russell back into the cage.
Moesby slowing the pace effectively.
Moesby lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moesby with a knee to the head.
Moesby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell lands an overhand right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Moesby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Russell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Moesby.
Moesby has closed the distance and engaged Russell in a clinch.
Moesby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moesby drives through and clinches with Russell against the cage.
Moesby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Moesby.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
Moesby breaks the clinch.
Moesby clinches.
Moesby leaning against his opponent.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Moesby is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moesby.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moesby with a knee to the head.
Moesby lands an elbow inside that Russell shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Moesby keeps him there for the moment.
Russell takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Moesby as the two fighters clinch.
Moesby landing knees to the body.
Moesby gets underhooks to prevent Russell's takedown attempt.
Marion Moesby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moesby crunches a lovely knee into Russell's ribcage.
Moesby breaks the clinch.
Moesby tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moesby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Moesby.
Moesby connects with a knee to the head.
Moesby stops a takedown attempt from Russell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moesby landing knees to the head.
Moesby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Moesby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moesby throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Russell coming out on top.
Moesby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moesby avoiding damage.
Moesby prevents Russell from breaking the clinch.
Moesby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moesby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Russell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moesby lands a knee to the body.
Moesby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moesby lands an elbow inside that Russell shrugs off.
Moesby pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moesby prevents Russell from breaking the clinch.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Moesby.
Russell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moesby slowing the pace effectively.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moesby blocks an uppercut.
Moesby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Moesby scores with a shot to the side of Russell's head.
Moesby lands an elbow inside.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moesby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Russell's defenses.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
Moesby will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Russell up against the cage.
Moesby manages to break the clinch.
Moesby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moesby instigates a clinch.
Moesby scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moesby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Moesby keeps him there for the moment.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
Moesby has Russell pressed against the cage.
Moesby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Moesby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moesby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moesby unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jay Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marion Moesby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moesby keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Moesby landing knees to the head.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Moesby.
Russell misses with some punches.
Moesby effectively controlling the action here.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Moesby has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marion Moesby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moesby 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marion Moesby!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pabst Ribbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad News (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pabst Ribbon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pabst Ribbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad News!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbon tries to bum rush News with a series of wild strikes but News uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribbon circles away from the clinch attempt.
News looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribbon is fending him off so far but News persists. Nope, Ribbon circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribbon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribbon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
News fails with a takedown attempt.
News shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribbon sprawls well. He's pushed News's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pabst Ribbon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad News.
Ribbon lands a nice hook to News's body. News takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
News misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
News looks gassed!
Ribbon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Ribbon clobbers News with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Ribbon.
News shoots in for a double leg but Ribbon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ribbon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribbon sizes up News with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribbon lands with a nice body punch.
Ribbon grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! News takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Ribbon cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pabst Ribbon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alkan Jemil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Undertaker 5th. Kevin Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alkan Jemil!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jemil sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jemil.
Jackson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jemil.
Jemil ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jemil moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jemil manages to avoid it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jemil manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jemil moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Kevin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jemil manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jemil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Jemil didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Alkan Jemil has been cut.
Jemil tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jemil lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jemil looks gassed!
A nice combination there by Jemil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemil doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jemil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Jemil is out of range.
Jemil slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jemil tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jemil is just out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson cracks Jemil with a good jab.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Jemil, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Jemil against the cage but Jemil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Jemil seems unphased.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Jemil's head but Jemil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jemil has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jemil tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jemil is trying to break free.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson has Jemil pushed against the cage.
Jemil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson is working Jemil over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jemil!
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jemil can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks from Jemil's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That has opened up Alkan Jemil's cut even more.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The cut above Alkan Jemil's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alkan Jemil's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Busch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunecke has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harry Busch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Busch!
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, Kyle Hunecke!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunecke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Busch misses with an uppercut. Hunecke saw that one coming.
Hunecke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunecke wants to clinch up but Busch keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hunecke. No joy for Busch on that attempt.
Busch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunecke moves away.
Busch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunecke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Busch moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunecke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Harry Busch has been cut.
Busch jabs Hunecke right on the nose. Hunecke blinks but takes it well.
Hunecke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Busch circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Hunecke. No joy for Busch on that attempt.
Busch throws a combination that misses
and Hunecke counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Busch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Busch tries to clinch but Hunecke is having none of it.
Hunecke throws a hook to the side of Busch's head but Busch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyle Hunecke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunecke connects with a right hand. Busch shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunecke avoids the body shot from Busch.
Hunecke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Busch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hunecke!
Hunecke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Busch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunecke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunecke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Busch tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Busch wants to control the pace but Hunecke is squirming around nicely.
Hunecke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Busch lands a big shot there that rocks Hunecke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Busch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunecke looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Kyle Hunecke has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Busch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hunecke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Busch working Hunecke over with strikes here.
Hunecke tries to lock up and control but Busch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Busch with shots to the head and body - Hunecke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Busch in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hunecke is bucking up trying to escape but Busch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hunecke tries to hold on but Busch pushes him away.
Busch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hunecke can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Busch working Hunecke over with strikes here.
Busch lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Hunecke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Busch 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.
Hunecke looks gassed!
Busch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunecke?
Busch in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hunecke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busch lands a nice shot to the head.
Hunecke is trying desperately to improve position.
Busch with shots to the head and body - Hunecke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Busch with the ground and pound from mount.
Busch has control of Hunecke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hunecke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Busch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Busch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busch in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Busch lands a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunecke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunecke can't escape the position.
Busch breaks from Hunecke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Hunecke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Busch lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Busch wants to control the pace but Hunecke is squirming around nicely.
Busch landing strikes from the mount and Hunecke is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Busch landing strikes from the mount and Hunecke is in trouble!
Busch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hunecke taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Busch dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Busch lands a body shot.
Busch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That has opened up Kyle Hunecke's cut even more.
Hunecke throws a right hand that Busch ducks under and follows up with a left that Busch also avoids with ease.
Busch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunecke is looking for a sweep.
Busch trying to control the action but Hunecke is working from the bottom.
Busch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Busch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Busch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunecke keeps working.
Hunecke is breathing heavily.
Busch landing a few strikes.
Busch working away.
Busch landing strikes.
Busch scores with punches from side control.
Busch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hunecke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Busch has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Busch lands a head shot.
Busch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Busch misses.
Hunecke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The cut above Kyle Hunecke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Busch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunecke circles away.
Busch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Busch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunecke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Busch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunecke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Busch lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Busch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Busch with a jab.
Busch lands a jab to Hunecke's midsection.
Busch thuds his right hand into Hunecke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Busch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunecke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Busch scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busch lands a nice forearm strike.
Busch wants to control but Hunecke is keeping him busy.
Hunecke wants to control but Busch postures up.
Hunecke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hunecke throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Busch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hunecke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hunecke tries to improve position but can't.
Busch scoring with punches from side control.
Busch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hunecke some visible discomfort.
Busch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Busch working the body and head with strikes.
Busch is looking to take a break and control but Hunecke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Busch lands a few punches from side control.
Busch scoring with punches from side control.
Busch controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Busch scoring with punches from side control.
Busch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hunecke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Busch dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Busch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hunecke misses with a double jab
and Busch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Busch sizes up Hunecke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Busch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Busch connects with a jab.
Busch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kyle Hunecke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunecke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Busch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunecke misses with a combination
and Busch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kyle Hunecke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Busch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furstenfeld has chosen Say It - Blue October as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Klubber Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klubber Lang!
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, Charlie Furstenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furstenfeld slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Furstenfeld changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Furstenfeld is controlling him well.
Lang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lang tries to get out of the position.
Furstenfeld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lang, who protects the arm well.
Lang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Furstenfeld tries for a kimura but Lang is defending well.
Furstenfeld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furstenfeld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furstenfeld thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang pushes Furstenfeld away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Furstenfeld gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Furstenfeld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furstenfeld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furstenfeld trying to control the position but Lang is working away.
Lang is pushing Furstenfeld's head away, looking to escape. Furstenfeld manages to hold on to the position though.
Furstenfeld has hold of Lang's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lang tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Furstenfeld cranks the arm and Lang screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lang, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charlie Furstenfeld!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. Christmas has chosen Mocking Bird as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
194 lbs
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20
189 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lloyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dakota Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wolfe tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolfe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas managing to control the position.
Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wolfe works over Christmas's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Lloyd Christmas has been cut.
Wolfe takes one on the button.
Wolfe misses with a few strikes there.
Wolfe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christmas tries to avoid it but Wolfe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christmas to the ground. Christmas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christmas blocks a jab.
Christmas throws a big shot that misses.
Wolfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Christmas.
Christmas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfe moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe just misses with a punch to the body.
Christmas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christmas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christmas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolfe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Wolfe does no damage.
Wolfe takes a swing at Christmas's ribcage but misses.
Christmas lands with a right hand.
Christmas misses with a wild combination.
Wolfe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christmas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas misses with a wild body shot.
Christmas misses with a double jab
and Wolfe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Christmas!
Christmas is squirming around, avoiding Wolfe's attempts to control the action.
Wolfe looking to finish Christmas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Christmas!
Christmas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wolfe.
Christmas tries to reverse the position but Wolfe maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas is squirming around, avoiding Wolfe's attempts to control the action.
Wolfe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wolfe misses with a head shot.
Christmas is looking to get to half guard.
Wolfe wants to control the pace but Christmas is squirming around nicely.
Wolfe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Wolfe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Christmas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christmas throws a series of punches but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolfe connects with a single shot there.
Christmas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dakota Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christmas throws a looping overhand right but Wolfe ducks down to avoid it.
Christmas throws a series of punches but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe misses with a straight right.
Christmas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Christmas misses.
Wolfe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Christmas.
Christmas avoids the body shot from Wolfe.
Wolfe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christmas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolfe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Christmas.
Christmas misses with a double jab.
Wolfe looks to land a left hand but Christmas moved out of range nicely.
Christmas fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolfe throws a combination that misses
and Christmas counters with a takedown into side control.
Christmas wants to control but Wolfe is keeping him busy.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep.
Christmas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wolfe misses with a jab to the body
and Christmas counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wolfe misses.
Wolfe throws a jab when Christmas was well out of range.
Wolfe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christmas's waist but Christmas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolfe off to one side.
Wolfe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Wolfe misses.
Christmas looks to land a combination but Wolfe avoids it well.
Wolfe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christmas.
Wolfe tries for a takedown but Christmas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wolfe cracks Christmas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christmas throws a series of punches but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe slips a jab from Christmas.
Christmas misses with a hook to the body
and Wolfe counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolfe misses with a takedown
and Christmas counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas stuffs the takedown.
Christmas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christmas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfe throws the left hand but Christmas avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by Wolfe misses
and Christmas counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfe throws the left hand but Christmas avoids the punch easily.
Wolfe has his takedown stuffed
and Christmas counters with a one-two to the body.
Christmas swinging wilding here.
Wolfe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christmas counters with a series of strikes. Wolfe will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas misses with a few strikes there.
Christmas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Christmas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wolfe misses with a straight left.
Christmas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfe.
Wolfe looks to land a combination. Christmas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wolfe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christmas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christmas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lloyd Christmas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christmas misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt
and Christmas counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christmas manages to avoid it.
Christmas scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe misses with a double jab
and Christmas counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Christmas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Christmas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Christmas misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfe throws a body punch but Christmas moves out of range.
Christmas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfe cracks a nice hook into Christmas's ribs.
Wolfe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christmas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christmas throws a series of punches but Wolfe moves out of range.
A combination from Christmas does no damage.
Wolfe misses with a wild combination.
Christmas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Christmas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Christmas. No joy for Wolfe on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Christmas.
Christmas misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christmas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wolfe to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolfe thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolfe takes one to the side of the head.
Wolfe thuds his right hand into Christmas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolfe slips under a jab from Christmas.
Wolfe looks to score with a jab to the body but Christmas is just out of range.
Wolfe throws out a loose jab but Christmas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Christmas moves out of range easily.
Wolfe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christmas misses with a double jab
and Wolfe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe misses with a takedown
and Christmas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christmas misses with a two punch combination.
Christmas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolfe.
Wolfe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christmas counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christmas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Wolfe as Christmas shoots in.
Christmas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Christmas slips a jab from Wolfe.
Christmas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Wolfe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Christmas to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolfe throws a sloppy body shot
and Christmas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christmas misses the jab.
Christmas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolfe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Christmas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christmas lands a two punch combo.
Wolfe missing with a left hand there. Christmas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolfe dodges the punch combination from Christmas.
Christmas lands with a right hand.
Wolfe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas throws a big shot that misses.
Christmas throws a one two combo.
Christmas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christmas throws a jab when Wolfe was well out of range.
Christmas cracks Wolfe with an open hand slap.
Wolfe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolfe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christmas counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolfe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christmas counters with a series of strikes. Wolfe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wolfe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Christmas misses.
Christmas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolfe counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christmas lands a slapping body shot.
Wolfe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolfe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christmas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Christmas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Christmas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Christmas!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jzk Crock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crock comes to the cage accompanied by raaah Crock-time!. Prime has chosen The Last Prime as his entrance music. 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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20
269 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
282 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jzk Crock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crock throws out the jab.
Prime changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crock tries to avoid it but Prime manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crock to the ground. Crock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prime drops Crock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crock looks back up at him and smiles so Prime waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Jzk Crock has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Prime.
Crock misses with a few strikes there.
Crock throws a big shot that misses.
Crock swings for the body but Prime moves out of range.
Crock misses with a combination
and Prime counters with a nice body shot.
Crock is breathing heavily.
Prime is looking to land body kicks.
Prime cracks Crock on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Crock falls backwards against the cage. Prime follows up with more strikes that drop Crock to his knees. Prime keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Crock! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starship Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga comes to the cage accompanied by Bukkake Tsunami by Cattle Decapitation. Alexi Taiga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Starship Pain's chin.
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266 lbs
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270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Starship Pain!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taiga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Taiga slips a nice elbow through Pain's hands, connecting with Pain's forehead.
Taiga is keen to just control but Pain is a slippery customer.
Pain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taiga is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain manages to get to full guard.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taiga is one step ahead there.
Pain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pain working for a triangle but Taiga defends it easily.
Taiga preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is trying to control the position but Taiga postures up.
Taiga wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Taiga passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Taiga from controlling successfully.
Taiga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taiga won't allow Pain to sweep him here.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Taiga from controlling successfully.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taiga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Taiga lands strikes from half guard.
Taiga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pain's head.
Taiga is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taiga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taiga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taiga throwing shots but Pain is blocking nicely.
Taiga is just content to waste time from the top position. Pain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga looking to sit in guard and control but Pain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taiga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taiga controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Pain preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain avoids the head kick by Taiga.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Taiga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pain swings for the body but Taiga moves out of range.
Alexi Taiga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taiga's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Taiga duly obliges.
Pain scores with a nice strike.
Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Taiga is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taiga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taiga throws a front kick aimed at Pain's knee but Pain avoids it well.
Taiga clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Pain is trying to stall.
Pain is leaning against Taiga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taiga missing with knees to the body.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taiga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taiga is breathing heavily.
Pain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taiga backwards.
Pain trying to control the position but instead, Taiga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pain into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain managing to block the knees to the body from Taiga.
Pain has hold of one of Taiga's legs. Taiga is fighting the takedown attempt but Pain gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pain passes into half guard.
Pain working over Taiga with some ground and pound. Taiga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Starship Pain will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pain takes a swing at Taiga's ribcage but misses.
Taiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taiga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pain counters with a straight right hand.
Pain steps into range and cracks Taiga with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Taiga flops backwards and Pain dives into his guard looking to finish!
Taiga is rocked!
It looks like Alexi Taiga has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taiga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oh Taiga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taiga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
Taiga seems to have got his legs back now.
Pain trying to control but Taiga is working from the bottom.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taiga throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pain advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taiga tries to bench press Pain off him but Pain keeps the position.
Pain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pain scores with punches from side control.
Pain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taiga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Starship Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taiga, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiga tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Taiga wants to control but Pain postures up.
Taiga taking a bit of punishment here - Pain scoring with strikes.
Taiga misses with a strike from the bottom.
Pain lands a nice forearm strike.
Pain grinds an elbow into Taiga's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taiga is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pain throws a strike aimed at the side of Taiga's head but Taiga avoids it well.
Taiga is trying to work for a sweep but Pain has mounted him!
Pain controlling the pace for now.
Pain looking to finish Taiga with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taiga!
Taiga tries to hold on but Pain pushes him away.
Taiga in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pain in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taiga wants to control but Pain is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pain scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pain lands a heavy elbow.
Taiga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taiga manages to get himself to full guard.
Pain works over Taiga with some ground and pound from guard.
Pain postures up and lands a big shot to Taiga's brow.
Taiga 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taiga wants to improve his position but instead Pain has moved into half guard.
Pain is nestled in close to Taiga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starship Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexi Taiga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taiga tries to clinch but Pain moves away
and Pain counters with a one-two to the body.
Taiga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Pain counter with a right hand.
Pain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pain wants to pass to mount but Taiga is defending the position.
Pain trying to control the action but Taiga is working from the bottom.
Pain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taiga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taiga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taiga is looking for a triangle here but Pain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain landing a few strikes.
Pain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Taiga is looking for a sweep.
Pain gets to mount! Taiga was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pain landing strikes, looking to finish!
Taiga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pain is landing with some decent strikes but Taiga is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taiga tries to hold on but Pain postures up.
Pain scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain with a couple of short strikes.
Taiga is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Pain! Taiga is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Starship Pain!
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