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BAC 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome to my Nightmare. Hector Hernandez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Query!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Query blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hector Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Query tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Query to the ground. Query escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Query saw that one coming.
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Query's head.
It looks like Nate Query has been cut.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Query is having none of it.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Query bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Query avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Query uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Query.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Query.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Query swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Query circles away.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Query's head but Query sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Query swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Query circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Query.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nate Query is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Query moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Query blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Query circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Query pushes him off.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Query swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez misses with a combination
letting Query counter with a right hand.
Hernandez closes the distance but Query moves to the side
and Query connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick that half lands.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Query moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Query counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Query throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Query moves out of range easily.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hernandez.
Query circles away from the clinch attempt
and Query counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez darts in trying to clinch
and Query cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Query's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Query counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez shoots and misses
letting Query counter with a right hand.
Hernandez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Query counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez darts in trying to clinch
enabling Query to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Query counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Query connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Query cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez is looking to land body kicks.
Hernandez throws a head kick that half lands.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Query counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez wants to clinch
and Query counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Query counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Query.
Hector Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Hernandez lands but Query takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Query throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Query counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Query jabs Hernandez right on the nose. Hernandez blinks but takes it well.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez slips a jab from Query.
Hernandez closes the distance but Query moves to the side
and Query counters with a left and a right that stings Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Query darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Query blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Query moves away
and Query holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hernandez.
Query avoiding damage as Hernandez throws knees to the body.
Query blocks the elbow strike.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Query pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Query does it's job there.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Query moves away
and Query counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Query circles away easily
and Query counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Query avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Query counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez looks to clinch
and Query counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Query counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hernandez closes the distance but Query moves to the side
and Query counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Query showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Query's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hernandez looks to clinch
and Query makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hernandez.
A jab lands there for Query.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Query moves away
and Query connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Query misses with a few strikes there.
Query throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Query throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Query counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Query cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Query tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Query moved away.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Query avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Query.
Query blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Query throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez wants to clinch but Query slips to the side
and Query counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Query.
Hernandez wants to clinch but Query slips to the side
and Query counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Query.
Hernandez throws a push kick but Query slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Query avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Query lands with a right hand.
Hernandez closes the distance but Query moves to the side
and Query counters by clinching up.
Hernandez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Query breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Query counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Query cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Query moves away
and Query counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query cracks Hernandez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hernandez falls backwards against the cage. Query follows up with more strikes that drop Hernandez to his knees. Query keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hernandez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Query!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey De Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jealous jarvae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Andreas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Free Bird by Leonard Skynard. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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24
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey De Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, jealous jarvae!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andreas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Andreas.
Joey De Andreas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andreas pushes jarvae up against the cage in a clinch.
jarvae manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Andreas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - De Andreas coming out on top.
De Andreas misses with a two punch combination.
jarvae tries to land a leg kick but De Andreas saw it coming and moves away.
jarvae throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Andreas.
De Andreas drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Andreas wants to stand but jarvae has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Andreas throws and elbow that misses. jarvae uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Andreas's guard. Nice move by jarvae!
That's one minute gone in the round.
jarvae slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
jarvae landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andreas throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
De Andreas tries to buck jarvae off but jarvae is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Andreas tries to escape but jarvae is in control.
De Andreas manages to work his way to half guard, despite jarvae's best efforts.
jarvae lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
jarvae moves into full mount! De Andreas won't be happy about that!
jarvae blocks De Andreas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
De Andreas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
jarvae unloading with bombs!
jarvae won't let De Andreas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
De Andreas is working to get back to half guard.
jarvae landing strikes from the mount and De Andreas is in trouble!
jarvae scoring with strikes but De Andreas is staying in there.
jarvae has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jarvae working De Andreas over with strikes here.
De Andreas throwing hammer fists to the chest of jarvae. What's that going to do exactly?
De Andreas is in all sorts of trouble here.
jarvae lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Andreas tries to reverse the position but jarvae maintains control.
De Andreas is breathing heavily.
jarvae is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! De Andreas is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). jealous jarvae!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keegan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kana Tsugihara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Cant be touched . A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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19
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keegan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kana Tsugihara!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsugihara fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch there but Tsugihara circles away.
Smith rushes Tsugihara and presses him up against the cage.
Tsugihara has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Tsugihara manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to escape.
Tsugihara tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsugihara is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tsugihara stands up out of the half guard.
Tsugihara closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsugihara darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsugihara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsugihara doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Tsugihara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Tsugihara stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Smith closes the distance but Tsugihara moves to the side
and Tsugihara moves into the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tsugihara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsugihara closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Tsugihara backing up. Tsugihara nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Tsugihara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Tsugihara is controlling the position.
Tsugihara working Smith over with knees to the body.
Tsugihara scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tsugihara lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Tsugihara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Tsugihara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tsugihara lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Tsugihara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsugihara tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsugihara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Tsugihara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsugihara tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Tsugihara.
Tsugihara lands a nice elbow.
Tsugihara blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Tsugihara.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsugihara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tsugihara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsugihara decides to stand back up. Tsugihara steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tsugihara moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsugihara forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Tsugihara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tsugihara lands an elbow inside.
Tsugihara lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsugihara.
Smith gets through Tsugihara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tsugihara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Tsugihara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tsugihara presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Tsugihara.
Tsugihara scores a nice knee to the body.
Tsugihara wants a takedown.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Tsugihara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tsugihara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsugihara.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsugihara has double underhooks.
Tsugihara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsugihara connects with a knee to the head.
Tsugihara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Tsugihara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsugihara landing knees to the head.
Tsugihara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsugihara backwards.
Tsugihara keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tsugihara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsugihara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Tsugihara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tsugihara obliges.
Tsugihara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsugihara is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tsugihara persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsugihara wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsugihara wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kana Tsugihara dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tsugihara keeps the fight on the outside.
Keegan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsugihara instigates a clinch.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tsugihara trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsugihara into the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Tsugihara connects with a knee to the head.
Tsugihara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kana Tsugihara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsugihara clinches with his opponent.
Tsugihara blocks the elbow strike.
Tsugihara lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Tsugihara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsugihara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Tsugihara counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith wants to break free but Tsugihara has control.
Tsugihara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Smith.
Tsugihara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsugihara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tsugihara.
Tsugihara blocks an uppercut.
Tsugihara avoiding damage.
Tsugihara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsugihara closes the distance and clinches.
Tsugihara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Tsugihara.
Tsugihara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Tsugihara connects with a knee to the head.
Tsugihara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsugihara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsugihara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsugihara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsugihara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsugihara blocks the elbow strike.
Tsugihara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsugihara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tsugihara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to buck Tsugihara off.
Tsugihara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tsugihara closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tsugihara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Tsugihara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tsugihara lands a knee to the body.
Tsugihara connects with a knee to the head.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsugihara has him pressed against the cage.
Tsugihara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Tsugihara is controlling the position.
Tsugihara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tsugihara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Tsugihara is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A knee to the head by Tsugihara.
Tsugihara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tsugihara is controlling him.
Tsugihara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Tsugihara tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kana Tsugihara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Tsugihara has the dominant position.
Tsugihara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tsugihara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsugihara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsugihara tries to clinch up.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsugihara tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsugihara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keegan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsugihara clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsugihara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsugihara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tsugihara has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsugihara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsugihara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsugihara landing knees to the head.
Tsugihara lands a takedown into guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Tsugihara is controlling him.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Tsugihara from standing up.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Tsugihara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsugihara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kana Tsugihara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tsugihara tries to clinch up.
Tsugihara ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Tsugihara tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith wants to clinch.
Tsugihara moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsugihara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsugihara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tsugihara has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tsugihara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith is looking to control Tsugihara's arms but Tsugihara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Tsugihara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsugihara backwards.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsugihara lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Tsugihara scores a nice knee to the body.
Tsugihara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsugihara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsugihara decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tsugihara clinches.
Tsugihara crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Tsugihara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Tsugihara.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsugihara gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Tsugihara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsugihara prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Tsugihara with a knee to the head.
Tsugihara keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsugihara looking for a takedown.
Tsugihara breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tsugihara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tsugihara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsugihara lands a knee to the head.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsugihara has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tsugihara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tsugihara lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith wants to break free but Tsugihara has control.
Tsugihara looking for a takedown.
Keegan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kana Tsugihara.
Tsugihara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tsugihara looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Tsugihara blocks an uppercut.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tsugihara is controlling him.
Tsugihara breaks from the clinch.
Tsugihara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsugihara somewhat.
Smith drives through and clinches with Tsugihara against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsugihara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tsugihara scores a nice knee to the body.
Tsugihara lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Tsugihara.
Tsugihara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsugihara misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tsugihara is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Tsugihara.
Tsugihara landing knees to the body.
Tsugihara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tsugihara is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsugihara has his back to the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Tsugihara.
Tsugihara misses with a knee to the head.
Tsugihara has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Tsugihara is controlling the position.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Tsugihara lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Tsugihara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Tsugihara.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsugihara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Tsugihara.
Tsugihara with a knee to the head.
Tsugihara can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsugihara won't allow it.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Tsugihara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Tsugihara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Tsugihara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Tsugihara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Tsugihara lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Tsugihara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tsugihara prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Tsugihara scores with a knee to the head.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Tsugihara is controlling the position.
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tsugihara is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith pushes Tsugihara off and gets back to his feet.
Keegan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kana Tsugihara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsugihara wants to clinch
and Smith moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kana Tsugihara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsugihara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kana Tsugihara!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle's entrance music is Holy Wars...The Punishment Due. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Frank Castle!
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, Big Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leroy Brown.
Leroy Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Leroy Brown is just out of range.
Leroy Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castle circles away quickly and effectively.
Castle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leroy Brown.
A punch combination from Leroy Brown misses.
Leroy Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castle.
Leroy Brown ducks under a wild hook from Castle.
Castle blocks a head kick by Leroy Brown.
Leroy Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Leroy Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Castle takes a step back to recover.
Castle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroy Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leroy Brown tries a low kick but Castle avoids it.
Castle with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castle.
It looks like Big Leroy Brown has been cut.
Leroy Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle throws a left that rocks Leroy Brown and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Castle dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Leroy Brown regain composure!
Leroy Brown is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Castle decides to stand back up. Castle steps back and let's Leroy Brown get back to his feet.
A big right from Castle misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle looks to land a left hand but Leroy Brown moved out of range nicely.
Castle cracks Leroy Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castle misses the jab.
Leroy Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castle scores with a punch to the head.
Castle wants to clinch up but Leroy Brown keeps it at a distance.
Leroy Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That has opened up Big Leroy Brown's cut even more.
Leroy Brown misses with a body kick.
Castle misses with a hook.
Castle takes a swing at Leroy Brown's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Leroy Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle scores with a jab. Leroy Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leroy Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leroy Brown - that will leave a mark!
Leroy Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castle scores with a jab to the head.
Castle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castle thuds a left hand into Leroy Brown's body.
Castle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leroy Brown looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leroy Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leroy Brown drops his hands momentarily and Castle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leroy Brown.
Castle drops Leroy Brown with a big left hand and mounts him. Leroy Brown is in big trouble!
Leroy Brown is still in real trouble! Can Castle finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle controlling the position easily from mount.
Leroy Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Castle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Castle wants to finish this one by submission but Leroy Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Castle.
Castle controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Leroy Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch but Leroy Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castle scores with a hook.
Leroy Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Castle throws a series of punches but Leroy Brown avoids them all with ease.
Leroy Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Castle and Leroy Brown goes tumbling to the canvas! Castle follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The cut above Big Leroy Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Frank Castle is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle lands with a right and another and another! Leroy Brown is in big trouble! Castle lands again and this time it's lights out for Leroy Brown! A quality knockout there for Castle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Castle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Last (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). First Last is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, First Last!
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, Gegard Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Last slips under a jab from Belfort.
Last works Belfort's body with a nice hook.
Belfort's corner calls for a 1-2. Belfort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like First Last has been cut.
Belfort takes a swing at Last's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Last.
Nice body punch from Last.
Last ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belfort lands a slapping body shot.
Last darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Last controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is refusing to be controlled, as Last sits in half guard.
Belfort keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Last not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Last is taking a breather. Belfort says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Last thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belfort's head.
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.
Last lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Last is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Last stops Belfort from getting back to his feet.
Belfort keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Last stops Belfort from getting back to his feet.
Last is taking a breather. Belfort says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Last stops Belfort from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Last is looking to pass Belfort's guard but actually Belfort recovers to full guard.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but Last is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Last thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Last lands a big head kick that sends Belfort tumbling to the mat! Last takes a step backwards and waves Belfort back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Belfort is rocked!
It looks like Gegard Belfort has been cut.
Crack! Last connects with the perfect overhand right and Belfort falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Last!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Last!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Goddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goddard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Recipe for Bait. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Graham Goddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Bower!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goddard moves into the clinch successfully.
Goddard lands a good knee to the midsection. Bower won't want to take too many of those.
Bower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goddard avoids it.
Bower wants to break free but Goddard has control.
Bower wants to break free but Goddard has control.
Goddard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goddard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bower avoids it.
Bower takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bower avoiding damage as Goddard throws knees to the body.
Goddard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bower is pulling down on Goddard's head to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goddard postures up in Bower's guard and throws a big left but Bower blocks it.
Goddard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goddard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bower working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goddard.
Bower looking for a sweep. Not yet Bower, not yet.
Goddard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bower is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bower gets underhooks to prevent Goddard's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goddard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bower.
Goddard is breathing heavily.
Bower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bower trying to control the position but instead, Goddard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bower into the cage.
Goddard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bower managing to block the knees to the body from Goddard.
Bower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goddard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goddard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goddard trying to land knees to the body.
Bower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goddard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Goddard throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bower's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goddard stops a takedown attempt from Bower.
Bower tries to circle away but Goddard has him pinned against the cage.
Bower is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goddard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graham Goddard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Bower.
Goddard is pressed up against the cage. Bower has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goddard down to the mat. Goddard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Goddard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goddard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bower.
Goddard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goddard counters by moving into the clinch.
Goddard lands a good knee to the midsection. Bower won't want to take too many of those.
Goddard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bower managing to block the knees to the body from Goddard.
Goddard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bower avoids it.
Goddard prevents the takedown attempt.
Goddard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goddard trying to land knees to the body.
Bower lands a body punch.
Goddard crunches a lovely knee into Bower's ribcage.
Bower is trying to drag Goddard to the mat but Goddard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goddard misses with a knee to the head.
Goddard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goddard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bower clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Bower right now.
Goddard avoiding Bower 's attempts to control his hands.
Goddard connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bower to escape the position.
Goddard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Goddard landing with strikes.
Bower preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goddard.
Goddard is striking from the back but Bower escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bower works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goddard thows a big elbow that misses.
Bower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goddard is aware though and is defending well.
Goddard throwing strikes from guard but Bower blocks nicely.
Goddard takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Goddard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goddard cracks Bower with a solid left hand.
Goddard wants to pass the guard but Bower is keeping the position.
Bower lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goddard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goddard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Goddard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bower tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goddard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goddard throwing strikes from guard but Bower blocks nicely.
Bower controls Goddard momentarily but Goddard frees himself.
Bower keeping full guard, as Goddard tries to pass.
Goddard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bower trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bower is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bower working Goddard over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bower fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt Bower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goddard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bower.
Bower looks to clinch
and Goddard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bower throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Goddard stands and throws Bower's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bower wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Goddard cracks Bower with a big right hand but Bower just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goddard avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bower.
Bower throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Goddard tries for a kimura but Bower is defending well.
Bower tries to buck Goddard off but Goddard is having none of it.
Bower regains half guard, as Goddard was trying to land strikes.
Bower is looking to improve his position.
Goddard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goddard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bower is just riding it out for now. Goddard eventually gives up the hold.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bower looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower tries to clinch but Goddard moves away
and Goddard counters with a thumping low kick.
Goddard stuffs the takedown attempt from Bower. Bower gets slowly back to his feet.
Goddard rushes Bower and presses him up against the cage.
Goddard has Bower pushed against the cage.
Goddard missing with knees to the body.
Goddard prevents Bower from breaking the clinch.
Bower wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goddard has him pressed against the cage.
Goddard has hold of one of Bower's legs. Bower is fighting the takedown attempt but Goddard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goddard has gone for a leg lock! Bower slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goddard's guard.
Bower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bower accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bower has gone for a leg lock! Goddard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bower's guard.
Goddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goddard throwing strikes but missing.
Goddard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bower is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Goddard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bower tries to clinch but Goddard moves away
and Goddard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goddard shoots in for a takedown but Bower shows good takedown defense.
Bower tries to clinch but Goddard is having none of it.
Bower feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goddard looking for a guillotine here but Bower defends easily.
Bower scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bower preventing the sweep.
Graham Goddard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goddard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bower cracks Goddard with a solid left hand.
Bower connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower trying to control but Goddard is working from the bottom.
Bower is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bower scoring with some ground and pound.
Bower trying to control but Goddard is working from the bottom.
Goddard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bower is aware though and is defending well.
Bower is looking to work some ground and pound but Goddard has wrist control.
Goddard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bower.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bower tries to close the distance and clinch but Goddard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bower tries to clinch up.
Bower tries to close the distance and clinch but Goddard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Goddard clinches up against the cage.
Bower manages to break the clinch.
Bower is looking to clinch.
Bower tries to clinch but Goddard is having none of it.
Bower fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bower shoots in for a takedown but Goddard shows good takedown defense.
Bower moves out of range as Goddard strikes.
Goddard throws out a leg kick but Bower moves out of range and Goddard only half commits.
Bower takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bower fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goddard misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower moves in looking to clinch but Goddard pushes him off.
Bower throws a head kick that misses.
Goddard wants to land a leg kick but Bower is out of range.
Goddard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bower, pushing him back against the cage.
Bower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bower wants to clinch but Goddard slips to the side
and Goddard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bower!
Goddard working Bower over with strikes here.
Goddard lands a big shot there that rocks Bower but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bower regains half guard.
Goddard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bower avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goddard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goddard stopping the sweep attempt from Bower.
Goddard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goddard postures up in Bower's guard and throws a big left but Bower blocks it.
Goddard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matt Bower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bower is on top in guard.
Bower got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goddard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bower has managed to get both his arms back between Goddard's legs - danger averted.
Goddard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bower keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goddard's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Graham Goddard.
Well Goddard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Goddard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Hagar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Damico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Damico is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Hagar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Damico!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damico looks to throw the jab but Hagar is out of range.
Damico lands with a straight right. Hagar didn't see that one coming.
Damico lands a head shot.
Damico cracks Hagar with a hook to the temple - Hagar is on wobbly legs here! Damico swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hagar falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Damico wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lou Damico!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slade Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slade Steel!
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, Roland Grant!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Grant catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel misses the jab.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant with a nice cross.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant throws a combination that misses
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Roland Grant has been cut.
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant slips under a jab from Steel.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Steel tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel 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.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a two punch combo.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Steel punishes Grant's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands with a nice body kick.
Grant throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Slade Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel scores with a hook.
Grant checks a low kick from Steel.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grant connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slade Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Grant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grant misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grant slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Grant misses the jab.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Grant takes one on the button.
Slade Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant misses with the combination.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steel throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel punishes Grant's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel misses with a low kick as Grant jumps back.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Grant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Steel.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Grant seems unphased.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slade Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Steel.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Grant misses.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland Grant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Steel slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Grant tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to de liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Grant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grant backs up against the cage.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into rage.
Grant slips a straight right by Steel.
Nice shot by Grant.
A big right from Grant misses.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but Grant saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Steel.
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!
Grant's corner calls for a 1-2. Grant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Steel slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel misses with a body shot
and Grant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grant throws a combination that misses
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Steel moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roland Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
Steel lands a left and a right that send Grant crashing to the mat, dazed. Steel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Grant is rocked!
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grant misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slade Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slade Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Steel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Grant!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Baker connects with a right hand. Grant shakes it off.
It looks like Gregory Grant has been cut.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baker prevents Grant from getting back to his feet.
Baker wanted to stand there but Grant had control of the position.
Grant is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker stands up from Grant's guard - Baker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baker!
Decent striking displayed by Grant there.
Baker with a jab.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Grant has cracked Baker with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Grant lands another huge swinging hook and Baker tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Baker, before Grant can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregory Grant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben McEnsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McEnsie comes into the arena with You Can Do It blaring out of the sound system. Ben McEnsie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben McEnsie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McEnsie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McEnsie throws a quick inside leg kick.
McEnsie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ONeil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ONeil takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McEnsie slips a straight right by ONeil.
ONeil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ONeil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McEnsie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeil falls off balance throwing a combination
and McEnsie counters with a three punch combo that has ONeil backing up. ONeil nods at McEnsie to acknowledge the strikes.
McEnsie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
ONeil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Mickey ONeil has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by McEnsie - just one landing.
McEnsie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
ONeil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from ONeil misses.
A punch combination from McEnsie misses.
McEnsie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeil was well out of range. Poor timing from McEnsie.
McEnsie just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeil throws a push kick but McEnsie slaps the foot to one side.
ONeil throws a leg kick
and McEnsie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ONeil stuffs the takedown.
McEnsie slips a straight right by ONeil.
McEnsie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeil.
McEnsie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McEnsie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McEnsie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McEnsie is nestled in close to ONeil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil pushes McEnsie off looking to stand but McEnsie dives back in and keeps control.
McEnsie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McEnsie tries to pass the half guard into mount. ONeil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McEnsie prevents ONeil from standing back up.
ONeil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McEnsie.
ONeil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McEnsie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnsie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McEnsie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McEnsie working the head and body with strikes.
ONeil is controlling McEnsie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
ONeil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ONeil is looking to escape.
McEnsie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
ONeil is looking for a sweep. McEnsie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McEnsie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McEnsie throws a strike but ONeil avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McEnsie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McEnsie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ONeil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ONeil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McEnsie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ONeil trying to keep a closed guard but McEnsie is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben McEnsie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey ONeil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
ONeil misses the shot to the body.
McEnsie misses with a takedown attempt - ONeil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McEnsie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ONeil finds it's way round the side to connect with McEnsie's head.
ONeil misses with a body kick.
ONeil misses with a few strikes there.
ONeil misses with the combination.
ONeil thows a leg kick but McEnsie checks it
so McEnsie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McEnsie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McEnsie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ONeil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEnsie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McEnsie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McEnsie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ONeil's guard.
ONeil is trying to stand back up but McEnsie is controlling him
McEnsie stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from McEnsie.
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.
McEnsie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
ONeil is looking to escape.
McEnsie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ONeil's head.
Nice strikes from McEnsie there.
McEnsie wants to lay and pray for a moment but ONeil keeps working.
ONeil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McEnsie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil trying to hold on to McEnsie's head to control him but McEnsie postures up.
McEnsie thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing ONeil to regain full guard.
McEnsie won't allow ONeil to sweep him here.
McEnsie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McEnsie controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ONeil can do anything to dispel that myth.
ONeil wants to get back to his feet but McEnsie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
ONeil trying to keep a closed guard but McEnsie is proving a slippery customer.
ONeil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ONeil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McEnsie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McEnsie prevents ONeil from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben McEnsie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey ONeil's cut.
That's time! McEnsie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A lazy body kick from ONeil
and McEnsie counters with a shoot takedown. ONeil fights it but they end up in guard.
McEnsie trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McEnsie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McEnsie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McEnsie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McEnsie trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McEnsie.
ONeil wants to get back to his feet but McEnsie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ONeil looks for the body kick but McEnsie saw that one coming.
ONeil misses with a jab to the body
and McEnsie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
ONeil scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from ONeil misses
and McEnsie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mickey ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McEnsie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
ONeil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McEnsie.
McEnsie misses with a takedown attempt - ONeil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ONeil wants to clinch up but McEnsie keeps it at a distance.
Ben McEnsie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McEnsie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ONeil keeping moving, preventing McEnsie from controlling successfully.
McEnsie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ONeil wants to stand up but McEnsie is controlling him.
McEnsie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McEnsie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnsie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ONeil is keeping the position for now.
McEnsie trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mickey ONeil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McEnsie is looking to work some ground and pound but ONeil has wrist control.
McEnsie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
McEnsie with a flurry of punches that miss.
McEnsie prevents ONeil from getting back to his feet.
McEnsie trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeil 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.
McEnsie fails with the takedown.
ONeil throws a shot from downtown. McEnsie moves away and avoids it.
Ben McEnsie is winning the standup battle so far.
McEnsie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McEnsie avoids a punch combination nicely.
ONeil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben McEnsie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McEnsie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben McEnsie!
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FIGHT
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