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VFC 8 'Valor Divides' PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miles Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Luchaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luchaton has chosen Going Under as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Luchaton!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston misses with a low kick.
Luchaton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boston throws a solid leg kick but Luchaton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boston.
Boston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luchaton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boston misses with a double jab.
Boston blocks a low kick nicely.
Boston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boston connects with a body shot.
Boston stalks Luchaton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luchaton's face. Luchaton staggers backwards, shaken.
Boston throws a combination. Luchaton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Boston.
Boston drops Luchaton with a left right combo! Boston follows him down to the ground into side control.
Luchaton is rocked!
Boston stands up.
Luchaton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boston.
Luchaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchaton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boston throws a sloppy head kick and Luchaton moves out of range easily.
Boston misses with a wild combination.
Boston looks to land a combination but Luchaton avoids it well.
Boston misses with a low kick as Luchaton jumps back.
Luchaton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Boston. That snapped Luchaton's head back.
A left and a right from Boston both land. Nice combination.
Luchaton tries to clinch but Boston moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Luchaton.
No joy there for Boston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luchaton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miles Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luchaton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Boston misses.
Luchaton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boston circles away.
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boston works over Luchaton's head and body with a nice combination.
Boston thumps Luchaton with a low kick.
Luchaton wants to clinch up but Boston keeps it at a distance.
Miles Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luchaton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boston avoids it really well and circles away.
Miles Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Luchaton.
Luchaton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boston is working the combinations to good effect here.
Luchaton scores with a jab to the head.
Boston throws a nice looking combination but Luchaton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luchaton is looking to clinch.
Boston throws a head kick that misses.
Boston swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luchaton has closed the distance and engaged Boston in a clinch.
Boston is looking to break free of the clinch but Luchaton has double underhooks.
Luchaton tries to land a knee to the head but Boston blocks with his arms.
Luchaton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luchaton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luchaton wants to clinch.
Boston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luchaton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luchaton tries to clinch up but Boston circles away and keeps his distance.
Boston misses with a head kick.
Boston throws an overhand right that lands on Luchaton's shoulder, as Luchaton tries to avoid the shot.
Boston throws a leg kick
and Luchaton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boston throws a combination. Luchaton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Luchaton tries to clinch up but Boston circles away and keeps his distance.
Boston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luchaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Luchaton throws a nice outside leg kick.
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.
Boston misses with a takedown attempt - Luchaton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boston works the jab nicely.
Luchaton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boston is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Luchaton.
Luchaton doesn't manage to clinch there - Boston circles away.
Luchaton tries to close the distance and clinch but Boston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boston throws a head kick that misses
and Luchaton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boston throws a head kick but Luchaton moves out of range.
Luchaton wants to clinch.
Luchaton tries to close the distance and clinch but Boston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luchaton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boston misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boston misses with a low kick.
Boston swats away the attempt to clinch by Luchaton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Boston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boston throws a series of punches but Luchaton avoids them all with ease.
Luchaton moves into range and clinches up with Boston.
Luchaton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luchaton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boston's calf.
Luchaton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boston.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luchaton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boston throws a series of punches but Luchaton avoids them all with ease.
Miles Boston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston throws a right hand that Luchaton ducks under and follows up with a left that Luchaton also avoids with ease.
Luchaton scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boston tests Luchaton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchaton closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luchaton obliges.
Boston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luchaton manages to break the clinch.
Luchaton avoids the head kick by Boston.
Boston throws a series of punches but Luchaton avoids them all with ease.
Boston misses with the combination.
Luchaton rushes Boston and presses him up against the cage.
Luchaton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boston's efforts to push away.
Luchaton connects with a knee to the head.
Luchaton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luchaton tries to close the distance and clinch but Boston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luchaton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luchaton.
Luchaton scores with a knee to the head.
Boston is looking to break free of the clinch but Luchaton has double underhooks.
Boston tries to break the clinch but Luchaton is controlling the position.
Boston prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luchaton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luchaton tries a knee to the head but Boston blocks it.
Boston is trying to break the clinch but Luchaton is controlling him.
Boston tries to break free but Luchaton pushes him back against the cage.
Luchaton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boston lands a jab-cross combination.
Boston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boston looks to land a combination but Luchaton avoids it well.
Luchaton misses with an uppercut. Boston saw that one coming.
Luchaton scores with a jab.
A head kick by Boston misses
and Luchaton counters with a low kick, right behind Boston 's knee.
Boston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luchaton circles away quickly and effectively.
Boston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luchaton counters with a thumping low kick.
Boston misses with a double jab
and Luchaton counters with a head kick.
Boston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luchaton tries to clinch but Boston is having none of it.
Luchaton scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston throws a combination that misses
and Luchaton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luchaton.
Boston lands with a right hand.
A combination from Boston does no damage.
Boston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luchaton counters with a thumping low kick.
Luchaton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boston throws a series of punches but Luchaton avoids them all with ease.
Boston slaps away a takedown attempt from Luchaton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miles Boston is winning the standup battle so far.
Boston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luchaton counters with a nice body kick.
Luchaton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Boston does no damage.
Luchaton wants to clinch up but Boston keeps it at a distance.
Boston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luchaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Boston fails to land with a series of punches.
Luchaton tries to clinch there but Boston circles away.
Boston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luchaton circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boston scoring well with a low kick there.
Boston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luchaton.
Luchaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miles Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Luchaton.
Luchaton tries to clinch up but Boston circles away and keeps his distance.
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boston tries to bum rush Luchaton with a series of wild strikes but Luchaton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boston fails to land with a series of punches.
Boston throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Luchaton counter with a right hand.
Luchaton doesn't manage to clinch there - Boston circles away.
Luchaton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boston.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boston throws a right and a left that Luchaton avoids nicely.
Luchaton shoots for a takedown but Boston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luchaton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boston defends it nicely.
Boston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luchaton counters with an inside leg kick.
Boston misses with a double jab
and Luchaton counters with a good low kick that Boston was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Luchaton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luchaton forces Boston back against the cage and clinches.
Luchaton connects with a knee to the head.
Boston is looking to break free of the clinch but Luchaton has double underhooks.
Luchaton tries to stall but Boston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boston breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Boston misses
and Luchaton counters with a thumping low kick.
Luchaton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boston.
Boston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luchaton is out of range and Boston settles back down.
Luchaton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boston misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luchaton slips a jab and a cross from Boston.
Luchaton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luchaton is looking to clinch but Boston is avoiding it.
Boston misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston tries to keep at a distance but Luchaton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luchaton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boston's efforts to push away.
Boston working hard to break the clinch.
Luchaton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boston blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Boston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boston can't break the clinch.
Boston is looking to break free of the clinch but Luchaton has double underhooks.
Boston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luchaton has him pressed against the cage.
Luchaton lands a knee to the head.
Boston is trying to break the clinch but Luchaton is controlling him.
Luchaton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boston blocks it with crossed arms.
Boston breaks from the clinch.
Luchaton is looking to clinch but Boston is avoiding it.
Boston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Luchaton tries to clinch up but Boston circles away and keeps his distance.
Boston throws a low kick, looking for Luchaton's leg but Luchaton calmly moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Luchaton scores with a four punch combination!
Luchaton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luchaton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luchaton wants to clinch.
Boston misses with a double jab.
Boston misses with a two punch combination.
Boston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luchaton tries to clinch but Boston is having none of it.
Luchaton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luchaton is looking to clinch but Boston is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Boston.
Luchaton tries to clinch but Boston moves out of range.
Boston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luchaton counters with a good low kick that Boston was not able to check.
Some wild striking there from Boston.
Luchaton tries to clinch but Boston is having none of it.
Boston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luchaton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boston misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boston.
Luchaton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Boston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boston lands a really nice looking cross but Luchaton seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Boston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luchaton doesn't seem phased though.
Luchaton doesn't manage to clinch there - Boston circles away.
Boston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luchaton swivels and escapes.
Boston misses with a double jab
and Luchaton counters with a left and a right that stings Boston.
Donk. Boston catches Luchaton right on the button with a cross.
A head kick by Boston misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luchaton counters with a leg kick.
Boston catches Luchaton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Boston.
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.
Boston keeps the fight on the outside.
Boston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boston keeps the fight on the outside.
Boston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luchaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boston misses with the combination.
Luchaton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boston scoring well with a low kick there.
Luchaton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Luchaton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boston.
Boston swinging wilding here.
Luchaton clobbers Boston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luchaton tries to clinch up but Boston circles away and keeps his distance.
Boston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boston.
Luchaton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luchaton is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Luchaton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luchaton 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Luchaton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Oneill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Sanchez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Oneill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneill fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Oneill shoots in.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneill misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oneill shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oneill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oneill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Oneill avoids them all with ease.
Oneill blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneill avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oneill is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oneill wants to get back to his feet.
Oneill looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sanchez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Oneill can't escape the position.
Oneill is breathing heavily.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Oneill to control.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oneill can't escape the position.
Oneill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneill wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oneill actively working from the bottom here.
Oneill is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez tries to stand and escape but Oneill is controlling the position.
Oneill manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oneill is on top in guard.
Oneill wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oneill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanchez dives on top into guard.
Oneill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oneill is proving hard to escape from.
Oneill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oneill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneill trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oneill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Oneill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Oneill.
Oneill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Oneill dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oneill dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hugh Oneill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oneill misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneill gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oneill.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Oneill moved away.
Oneill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oneill is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Oneill looking for a submission but Sanchez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneill drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Oneill off! Oneill jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Oneill trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneill 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Oneill is having none of it.
Oneill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hugh Oneill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oneill trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oneill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Oneill is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oneill is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oneill to get the leverage.
Oneill is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oneill to get the leverage.
Oneill wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oneill trying to advance position but Sanchez counters by regaining guard.
Oneill 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.
Oneill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oneill stops Sanchez from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Oneill dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oneill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Oneill moves out of range.
Oneill tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Oneill shoots in.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oneill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Oneill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oneill working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sanchez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Oneill! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hugh Oneill!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Evans!
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, Nick Green!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Green crashes against the mat.
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Green lands some shots froms side control.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Green's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Evans is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green landing with the ground and pound.
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans is looking to stand up but Green isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Green is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Evans has locked up a guillotine! Evans's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Green is holding on here and Evans must be using up a lot of energy. Green has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Evans gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Logan Evans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micka Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Matt Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micka Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parks is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parks counters by clinching up.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wallace as Parks tries to tie him up.
Parks lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Micka Wallace has been cut.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Parks misses with a knee strike.
Parks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Parks has the dominant position.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Parks has the dominant position.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
Parks wants to stall.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks missing with knees to the body.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parks is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Parks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Parks prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Parks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Parks looking to slow down the pace here.
Parks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Parks lands an elbow inside that Wallace shrugs off.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Parks.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Parks obliges.
Parks slowing the pace effectively.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Parks won't allow it.
Wallace tries to break free but Parks pushes him back against the cage.
Parks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wallace's face.
Parks throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wallace in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Parks prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Parks is looking to control Wallace's arms but Wallace gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parks has his back to the cage.
Parks is pressed up against the cage. Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parks down to the mat. Parks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parks tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matt Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parks clinches.
Wallace has Parks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wallace looks gassed!
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wallace missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parks.
Parks crunches a lovely knee into Wallace's ribcage.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace tries to score a body lock takedown but Parks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matt Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micka Wallace.
Parks lands an elbow inside.
Parks tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
Parks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wallace's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks scores with a knee to the head.
Parks lands a nice elbow.
Parks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parks goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parks moves into the clinch.
Parks scores a nice knee to the body.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parks just leaning against Wallace, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parks.
Parks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Parks prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Wallace avoiding damage as Parks throws knees to the body.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Parks lands an elbow inside.
Wallace takes a knee right on the jaw!
Parks is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks is controlling him.
Parks keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parks'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.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Parks tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
Parks throws an elbow that misses.
Parks lands a good knee to the midsection. Wallace won't want to take too many of those.
Parks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wallace's face.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parks prevents the takedown attempt.
Parks lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Parks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micka Wallace's cut.
That's time! Parks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parks tries to clinch up.
Parks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parks wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Parks tries to clinch up.
Wallace tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wallace tries to break free but Parks pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Parks keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wallace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wallace is trying to maintain a safe position but Parks gets an underhook and turns Wallace into the cage.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Parks tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Parks.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks connects with a knee to the head.
Parks tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace tries to circle away but Parks has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace misses with a knee strike.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parks taking a breather.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parks lands an elbow that stopped Wallace in his tracks for a moment.
Parks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Parks has the dominant position.
Come on Parks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parks misses with a knee to the head.
Parks tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Parks missing with knees to the body.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
Parks lands a knee to the body.
Parks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks is controlling him.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parks looking to throw knees to the head but Wallace is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parks.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Parks won't allow it.
Parks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
Wallace tries to circle away but Parks has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
Wallace tries to break free but Parks pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace tries to break free but Parks pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
Parks crunches a lovely knee into Wallace's ribcage.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace is trying to drag Parks to the mat but Parks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parks taking a breather.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Parks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallace lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Parks tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Parks misses with a knee strike.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Parks avoiding damage as Wallace throws knees to the body.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Parks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parks lands a knee to the head.
Parks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wallace is defending well for now.
Parks prevents the takedown attempt.
Matt Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micka Wallace.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parks keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks is controlling him.
Parks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
Parks lands a good knee to the midsection. Wallace won't want to take too many of those.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Parks misses with a knee strike.
Parks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Parks tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Wallace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parks prevents it.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parks looking to throw knees to the head but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Parks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wallace's face.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Parks stalling in the clinch but Wallace improves position.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Parks won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Parks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Micka Wallace's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace darts in trying to clinch
and Parks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parks.
Parks misses with a knee to the head.
Parks trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parks into the cage.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace has Parks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace tries to break free but Parks pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parks lands an elbow inside that Wallace shrugs off.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Parks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
Parks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallace lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
Wallace prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Parks working Wallace over with knees to the body.
Parks has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parks prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Parks scores with a knee to the head.
Parks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wallace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parks managing to block the knees to the body from Wallace.
Parks misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Parks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Parks won't allow it.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Parks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallace lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Parks has the dominant position.
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.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Parks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Parks has the dominant position.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown by Parks or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Parks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Parks circles away.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parks is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace tries to clinch
and Parks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wallace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Parks misses with a knee strike.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Parks is controlling him.
Parks trying to land knees to the body.
Matt Parks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
Parks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Parks is looking to clinch.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parks wants to clinch.
Wallace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parks.
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.
Wallace drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parks tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Wallace tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parks.
Wallace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parks.
Parks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wallace is defending well for now.
Matt Parks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Parks stalls.
Wallace wants to break free but Parks has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Parks is controlling the position.
Micka Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Parks keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Parks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Parks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between tommy gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saero Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tommy gunn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, tommy gunn!
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, Saero Sar!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sar looks for a takedown but gunn sprawls well.
gunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
gunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sar tries to get to full guard but gunn has control of the leg.
gunn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
gunn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
gunn seems to be working for a kimura but Sar defends the submission attempt.
gunn is working for a kimura here but Sar manages to reverse the position and he's now in gunn's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sar wants to get up but he can't break gunn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sar trying to control but gunn is working from the bottom.
gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
gunn has his foot on Sar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sar works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
gunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sar looking to pass the guard.
gunn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. gunn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sar's back instead.
gunn is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
gunn is looking for the choke from the back position but Sar is controlling his hands well.
Sar breaks gunn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sar wants to get up but he can't break gunn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
gunn wants to sweep but no luck.
Sar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sar looking to pass the guard.
gunn working for a triangle but Sar defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sar.
Sar gets to his feet - gunn follows without any prompting.
gunn feints and as Sar raises his hands in defense, gunn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
gunn wants to control from the top but Sar keeps moving.
Sar trying to control the position.
gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gunn wants to pass the guard but Sar is keeping the position.
gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gunn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
gunn looking to sit in guard and control but Sar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
gunn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sar has his takedown stuffed
letting gunn counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tommy gunn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sar has his takedown stuffed
so gunn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
gunn wants to control from the top but Sar keeps moving.
gunn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
gunn stands and throws Sar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
gunn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no gunn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
Sar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunn is trying to get an arm triangle but Sar is defending well.
gunn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. gunn yanks on the arm and Sar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by gunn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). tommy gunn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Woli Gema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos has chosen Duality as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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186 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woli Gema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gema has closed the distance and engaged Ramos in a clinch.
Gema escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramos lands with a big right hook that stumbles Gema - he's out on his feet here! Ramos follows up with another monster hook that separates Gema from consciousness! Gema falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ramos stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Ramos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Donavan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Donavan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dakota Finley!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donavan as he jumps to the side.
Jab, jab by Donavan - just one landing.
Finley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donavan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donavan misses with a head kick.
Donavan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donavan.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donavan throws a series of punches but Finley avoids them all with ease.
Finley shoots for a double leg takedown but Donavan sprawls well. He's pushed Finley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donavan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donavan fails to land with a series of punches.
Donavan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donavan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donavan cracks Finley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finley showed some decent athleticism there.
Finley stands up and beckons Donavan to join him on the feet.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donavan throws a right and a left that Finley avoids nicely.
Donavan lands a slapping body shot.
Finley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donavan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finley somewhat.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Donavan throws a nice looking combination but Finley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donavan tries to bum rush Finley with a series of wild strikes but Finley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donavan defending well as Finley loads up on a big left hand.
Donavan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Finley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Donavan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Finley is trying to control. Donavan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donavan looking for submissions off his back.
Donavan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donavan sees it coming and defends easily.
Finley wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Donavan uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Donavan has a closed guard, preventing Finley from standing up.
Finley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donavan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donavan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donavan looks to land a combination but Finley avoids it well.
Finley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donavan swivels and escapes.
Donavan scores with a nice head shot.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.
Donavan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donavan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donavan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finley somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donavan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Donavan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Finley misses the target.
Donavan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finley shoots in for a takedown but Donavan shows good takedown defense.
Donavan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Donavan does no damage.
Donavan lands a lovely overhand right.
Donavan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finley pushes Donavan away with a front kick.
Donavan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donavan stuffs the takedown attempt from Finley. Finley gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donavan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott Donavan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donavan throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley has Donavan up against the cage in a clinch.
Donavan is trying to break the clinch but Finley has him pressed against the cage.
Finley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donavan is defending well for now.
Donavan keeps control of Finley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finley tries to pull guard but Donavan won't allow it.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Donavan tries to break the clinch but Finley is controlling the position.
Donavan tries to break free but Finley pushes him back against the cage.
Donavan can't break the clinch.
Finley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donavan prevents it.
Finley looking for a takedown.
Donavan has had enough of the clinch but Finley keeps him there for the moment.
Donavan is trying to break free.
Finley breaks from the clinch.
Finley dodges the punch combination from Donavan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finley is defended easily by Donavan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donavan throws a series of punches but Finley avoids them all with ease.
Finley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Donavan was covering up waiting for the punch and Finley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Donavan wants to stand and escape but Finley is having none of it.
Finley tries to free his leg and advance position but Donavan is retaining full guard.
Donavan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finley looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley throws and elbow that misses. Donavan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Finley's guard. Nice move by Donavan!
Finley working for submissions but it's allowed Donavan to get to half guard.
Donavan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finley is trying to get back to full guard.
Finley is trying to stand up here but Donavan is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donavan wants to take a breather but Finley is having none of it.
Finley tries to get to full guard but Donavan has control of the leg.
Finley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Donavan throws a nice looking combination but Finley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dakota Finley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Finley shoots in and bounces Donavan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Donavan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Donavan wants to control but Finley is keeping him busy.
Finley is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Donavan pulls his head out easily.
Donavan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavan misses with a wild combination.
Finley shoots for a takedown but Donavan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finley wants to clinch.
Donavan throws a right hand that Finley ducks under and follows up with a left that Finley also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Donavan.
Some wild striking there from Donavan.
Scott Donavan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Finley.
Donavan misses with a combination
and Finley counters with a single leg into guard. Donavan didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donavan keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Finley looking to pass the guard.
Finley is trying to land a reversal but Donavan doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Donavan is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Finley! Finley trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Donavan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Scott Donavan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson McGruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homie Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Truth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wilson McGruder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson McGruder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Homie Slice!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by McGruder.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slice moves into range and clinches up with McGruder.
Slice prevents the takedown attempt.
McGruder is working for takedown but Slice is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slice prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson McGruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGruder pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGruder shoots in and drives through. Slice sprawls well.
McGruder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGruder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slice somewhat.
McGruder is breathing heavily.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
McGruder feints and as Slice raises his hands in defense, McGruder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slice trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGruder throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.
McGruder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGruder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slice on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruder scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGruder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGruder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGruder is looking to work some ground and pound but Slice has wrist control.
Slice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGruder defends well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice works over McGruder's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Wilson McGruder has been cut.
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!
Slice throws a nice looking combination but McGruder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGruder.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGruder misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice slips a jab from McGruder.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Slice has a takedown stuffed.
McGruder lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGruder circles away quickly and effectively.
Slice looks to land a combination but McGruder avoids it well.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGruder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice shoots in and drives through. McGruder sprawls well.
McGruder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Slice does no damage.
Jab by McGruder.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slice is defended easily by McGruder.
Nice sprawl there from McGruder as Slice shoots in.
McGruder misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGruder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice shoots for a takedown but McGruder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGruder works Slice's body with a nice hook.
McGruder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slice moves in looking to clinch but McGruder pushes him off.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice misses with a double jab
and McGruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice shoots for a double leg takedown but McGruder sprawls well. He's pushed Slice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from McGruder does no damage.
McGruder swinging wilding here.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGruder avoids it really well and circles away.
McGruder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Slice tries to bum rush McGruder with a series of wild strikes but McGruder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice tries to bum rush McGruder with a series of wild strikes but McGruder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice pushes McGruder up against the cage in a clinch.
McGruder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slice prevents the takedown attempt.
Slice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGruder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGruder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homie Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilson McGruder's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGruder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice misses with the combination.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGruder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGruder.
Wilson McGruder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice throws a series of punches but McGruder avoids them all with ease.
McGruder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slice did well to prevent McGruder getting side control.
Slice wants to improve his position but McGruder is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGruder slips a nice elbow through Slice's hands, connecting with Slice's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGruder winds up and cracks Slice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slice gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGruder won't allow Slice to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGruder punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slice.
McGruder scores with the left hand. Slice knows he should have avoided that one.
Slice throws a right hand that McGruder ducks under and follows up with a left that McGruder also avoids with ease.
Slice throws a combination that misses
and McGruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown. McGruder tries to sprawl out of it but Slice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGruder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson McGruder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homie Slice.
McGruder misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice combination there by Slice.
Slice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGruder misses with a two punch combination.
Slice tries to bum rush McGruder with a series of wild strikes but McGruder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGruder scores with a jab to the head.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - McGruder circles away.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by McGruder.
Slice swinging wilding here.
McGruder throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Slice closes the distance and pushes McGruder back into the cage.
McGruder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slice gets underhooks to prevent McGruder's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Slice.
Slice is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slice is pressed up against the cage. McGruder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slice down to the mat. Slice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGruder thows a body shot but no joy.
Slice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGruder on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.
Slice instigates a clinch.
McGruder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGruder keeps the fight on the outside.
McGruder shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed McGruder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slice dodges the punch combination from McGruder.
A nice combination there by Slice.
McGruder misses with the combination.
Slice moves in looking to clinch but McGruder pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGruder avoids it really well and circles away.
Slice shoots in but McGruder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGruder as he avoids it easily.
McGruder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGruder is fending him off so far but Slice persists. Nope, McGruder circles away and we're back to standing.
McGruder looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
McGruder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGruder gets slowly back to his feet.
McGruder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGruder as he avoids it easily.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGruder slaps away a takedown attempt from Slice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slice misses with a combination
and McGruder counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Wilson McGruder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilson McGruder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Slice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGruder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slice's guard now.
Slice throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McGruder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slice is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGruder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slice.
Slice throwing shots but McGruder is blocking nicely.
Slice thows a huge punch but McGruder dodges it nicely.
Slice seems to be working for a kimura but McGruder defends the submission attempt.
McGruder is trying to get back to full guard.
McGruder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGruder is defended easily by Slice.
McGruder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGruder gets slowly back to his feet.
Slice throws a series of punches but McGruder moves out of range.
McGruder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGruder off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson McGruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice wants to clinch.
McGruder dodges the punch combination from Slice.
McGruder throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
Slice swinging wilding here.
McGruder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGruder is defended easily by Slice.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGruder circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGruder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slice regains half guard.
Slice gets full guard.
Slice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slice looking for a guillotine here but McGruder defends easily.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but McGruder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGruder landing some decent shots from guard.
McGruder works over Slice with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking for a triangle but McGruder pushes his legs off easily.
McGruder chips away with some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from McGruder as Slice shoots in.
McGruder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
McGruder shoots in and drives through. Slice sprawls well.
McGruder shoots in but no luck this time.
Slice lunges at McGruder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGruder's hand.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGruder.
Slice tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGruder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slice somewhat.
McGruder throws a one two combo.
McGruder fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice moves out of range as McGruder strikes.
McGruder looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGruder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slice manages to get back to half guard.
Slice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slice moves into full guard.
Slice looking for a guillotine here but McGruder defends easily.
Slice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGruder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGruder throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson McGruder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGruder 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson McGruder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter the Dragon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce lee!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.
lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
lee gets full guard.
lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
lee is looking for a triangle here but Robinson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
lee is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robinson tries for a kimura but lee is defending well.
Robinson decides to stand back up.
lee has his takedown stuffed
so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
lee looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
lee has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
lee had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Robinson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. lee Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Robinson's back instead.
Robinson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
lee is looking for the choke from the back position but Robinson is controlling his hands well.
lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Robinson breaks lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson clinches.
lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A left and a right from Robinson both land. Nice combination.
lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. lee eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee 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.
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
lee 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.
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.
Robinson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lee has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into lee's guard.
lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
lee keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson 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.
lee working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Robinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson throws a right hand that lee ducks under and follows up with a left that lee also avoids with ease.
lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson counters with a one-two to the body.
lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
lee misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson counters with a one-two to the body.
Will Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce lee.
Robinson tries to bum rush lee with a series of wild strikes but lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
lee shoots and misses
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
lee dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Bruce lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson throws a right hand that lee ducks under and follows up with a left that lee also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
lee tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.
lee with a poor takedown
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson throws a right hand that lee ducks under and follows up with a left that lee also avoids with ease.
lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
lee has his takedown stuffed
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
lee has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Will Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
lee shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has lee backing up. lee nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson throws a push kick but lee slaps the foot to one side.
lee has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robinson swinging wilding here.
lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson is working the combinations to good effect here.
lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Robinson.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with lee's elbow.
lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Robinson - that landed with a thud.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath lee's ribcage. lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by lee.
lee is trying to stall.
lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
lee with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson throws a one two combo.
lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters by clinching up.
Robinson lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson is pressed up against the cage. lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robinson down to the mat. Robinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robinson throws a series of strikes that have lee backpedaling.
lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
lee drops back looking for a leg! Robinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robinson manages to kick lee off! lee jumps back into Robinson's guard.
Bruce lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robinson has escaped and now he's on top!
Robinson passes lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
lee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
lee tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Robinson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Robinson tries to hold on but lee pushes him away.
lee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Robinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Robinson is surviving well by controlling lee's body position as best he can.
lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
lee wants to finish this one by submission but Robinson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by lee.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
lee drops back looking for a leg! Robinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robinson manages to kick lee off! lee jumps back into Robinson's guard.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but lee defends easily.
lee 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.
lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robinson dives on top into guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but lee has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee wants to sweep but no luck.
lee is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson 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.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
lee looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Will Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruce lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson trying to control but lee is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robinson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Robinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cumhaill has chosen Doomsword as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Cumhaill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill is defended easily by Santos.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fionn Mac Cumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos clinches.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos clinches.
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Cumhaill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mac Cumhaill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mac Cumhaill looks gassed!
Santos lands with a nice combination. Mac Cumhaill backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Fionn Mac Cumhaill has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mac Cumhaill !
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mac Cumhaill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
Santos forces Mac Cumhaill back against the cage and clinches.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Santos jumps guard.
Mac Cumhaill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Cumhaill is sitting in close to Santos's body. Santos has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mac Cumhaill is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mac Cumhaill is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Santos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Santos!
Mike Santos is the new light heavyweight champion!
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