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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cadaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Cadaver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Cadaver!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby misses with the combination.
Shelby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cadaver.
Cadaver throws the left hand but Shelby avoids the punch easily.
Cadaver throws a series of punches but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelby swinging wilding here.
Shelby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadaver swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelby throws a head kick that half lands.
Shelby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadaver throws out the jab.
Shelby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cadaver.
Cadaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shelby manages to avoid it.
Shelby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cadaver. That did some damage!
Shelby lands a lovely overhand right.
Shelby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadaver.
Shelby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shelby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Eric Shelby has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shelby looks to land a combination but Cadaver avoids it well.
Cadaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shelby.
Shelby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Cadaver misses
and Shelby counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shelby.
A head kick by Cadaver misses
and Shelby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shelby throws a jab when Cadaver was well out of range.
Cadaver throws a jab when Shelby was well out of range.
Shelby throws a right hand that Cadaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Cadaver also avoids with ease.
Shelby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shelby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shelby.
A lazy left from Shelby finds it's target.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cadaver throws a body punch but Shelby moves out of range.
Cadaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cadaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cadaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
Cadaver looks gassed!
Shelby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadaver's head backwards.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver loads up on a big right hand but Shelby slips the punch.
Shelby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shelby thumps Cadaver with a low kick.
Cadaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cadaver cracks Shelby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Shelby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christian Cadaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Shelby scores with a leg kick.
Cadaver throws a series of punches but Shelby avoids them all with ease.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cadaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shelby.
Shelby blocks a jab.
Cadaver throws a low kick, looking for Shelby's leg but Shelby calmly moves out of range.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Cadaver avoids nicely.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cadaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shelby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cadaver.
Shelby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver misses the jab.
Cadaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Shelby displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Cadaver misses.
Shelby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cadaver dodges the punch combination from Shelby.
Shelby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shelby lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cadaver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shelby counters with a thumping low kick.
Cadaver misses with an uppercut. Shelby saw that one coming.
Cadaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shelby counters with a low kick, right behind Cadaver 's knee.
Cadaver throws a looping overhand right but Shelby ducks down to avoid it.
Shelby lands a nice shot that snaps Cadaver's head back.
Cadaver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shelby.
Shelby defending well as Cadaver loads up on a big left hand.
Shelby misses with a wild combination.
Cadaver walks into a stiff left hand from Shelby.
Cadaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shelby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a series of strikes that have Cadaver backpedaling.
Cadaver throws a hook but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shelby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shelby.
Shelby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shelby looks to land a combination. Cadaver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shelby.
Shelby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cadaver dodges the punch combination from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a few strikes there.
Shelby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Cadaver misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cadaver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shelby momentarily.
Shelby scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
Cadaver tries to work over Shelby's front leg with a kick but Shelby checks it.
Shelby is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Shelby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Shelby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cadaver takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Shelby throws a combination that misses
and Cadaver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cadaver slips a jab and a cross from Shelby.
Cadaver lands with an overhand left.
Cadaver takes one to the side of the head.
Cadaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shelby counters with a right hand to the body.
Shelby stalks Cadaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cadaver's face. Cadaver staggers backwards, shaken.
Shelby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cadaver throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shelby.
Cadaver scores with a three punch combo!
Cadaver thows a leg kick but Shelby checks it
and Shelby counters with a thumping low kick.
Cadaver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shelby.
Eric Shelby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cadaver is breathing heavily.
Cadaver thows a leg kick but Shelby checks it
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadaver misses with a shot to the body
and Shelby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cadaver throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cadaver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shelby misses with a double jab
and Cadaver counters with a series of strikes. Shelby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shelby misses with a wild combination.
Shelby with a nice cross.
Cadaver throws a hook to the side of Shelby's head but Shelby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Cadaver misses.
Shelby swinging wilding here.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Cadaver moves out of range.
Cadaver throws a lazy body kick
and Shelby counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cadaver throws a combination that misses
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cadaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cadaver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shelby counters with a nice leg kick.
Shelby 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.
Cadaver slips a jab and a cross from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadaver.
Cadaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby keeps Cadaver at a distance using the push kick.
Cadaver walks into a straight right hand from Shelby.
Shelby stalks Cadaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cadaver's face. Cadaver staggers backwards, shaken.
Shelby swinging wilding here.
Shelby misses with a two punch combination.
Shelby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shelby misses with a few strikes there.
Shelby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shelby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadaver throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Shelby.
A telegraphed right hand from Cadaver misses the target.
Shelby misses with the combination.
Shelby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Cadaver misses the target.
Shelby throws a nice looking combination but Cadaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shelby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shelby scores with a leg kick.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Cadaver moves out of range.
Shelby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Cadaver counter with a right hand.
Cadaver scores with a shot to the body.
Eric Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shelby walks into a straight right hand from Cadaver.
Cadaver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shelby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Cadaver.
Cadaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shelby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cadaver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a head kick but Cadaver moves out of range.
Shelby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Cadaver misses.
Cadaver misses with a straight right.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadaver.
Shelby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shelby cracks the inside of Cadaver's front leg.
Shelby misses with a two punch combination.
Cadaver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shelby.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Cadaver moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Cadaver.
Cadaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shelby.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Cadaver avoids them all with ease.
Shelby misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cadaver misses with a hook.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Shelby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Shelby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cadaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Shelby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cadaver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shelby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cadaver backs up against the cage.
Cadaver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shelby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Cadaver.
Shelby throws a hook to the side of Cadaver's head but Cadaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadaver throws a looping overhand right but Shelby ducks down to avoid it.
Cadaver tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Shelby finds it's target.
Cadaver scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shelby defending well as Cadaver loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Shelby.
Shelby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadaver.
Cadaver throws a leg kick
and Shelby counters with a low kick, right behind Cadaver 's knee.
Shelby misses with a series of wild punches.
Cadaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cadaver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shelby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cadaver connects with a nice looking jab.
Shelby thows a body shot but no joy.
Shelby throws a head kick that half lands.
Shelby misses with a series of wild punches.
Cadaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cadaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Shelby both land. Nice combination.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Cadaver moves out of range.
Shelby misses with a head kick.
Shelby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cadaver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a shot to the body.
Cadaver throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby.
Cadaver throws a leg kick
and Shelby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cadaver throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby.
Cadaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelby misses with a few strikes there.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Cadaver avoids them all with ease.
Shelby blocks a low kick nicely.
Shelby takes a swing at Cadaver's ribcage but misses.
Cadaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shelby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shelby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shelby lands an overhand right.
Cadaver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shelby has time to react.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Cadaver avoids them all with ease.
Shelby swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Cadaver misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shelby lands with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shelby, right into the meat.
Shelby works over Cadaver's head and body with a nice combination.
Shelby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cadaver looks to throw a body kick
and Shelby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cadaver gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shelby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shelby tries to bum rush Cadaver with a series of wild strikes but Cadaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shelby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shelby lands a jab to the nose.
Cadaver misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Shelby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shelby lands a two punch combo.
Shelby stalks Cadaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cadaver's face. Cadaver staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab by Shelby.
Shelby thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shelby, as that shot connected.
Shelby misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shelby.
Shelby misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Cadaver.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches.
Cadaver thows a leg kick but Shelby checks it
and Shelby counters with a leg kick.
Christian Cadaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelby thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Shelby.
Cadaver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Shelby.
Shelby connects with the punch.
Eric Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadaver.
Nice defenses there by Shelby.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadaver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shelby 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Shelby!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bonnie Jr (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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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiro Kobayashi!
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, Michael Bonnie Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bonnie Jr.
Bonnie Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonnie Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonnie Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bonnie Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kobayashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kobayashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonnie Jr.
Bonnie Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Bonnie Jr blocks a jab.
Kobayashi misses with a looping left.
Kobayashi takes a swing at Bonnie Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kobayashi throws a combination that misses
and Bonnie Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Bonnie Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Kobayashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonnie Jr's efforts to push away.
Bonnie Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Kobayashi to work.
Kobayashi trying to stall but Bonnie Jr improves his position.
Bonnie Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kobayashi can't find room to land a body shot as Bonnie Jr controls the action.
Kobayashi has had enough of the clinch but Bonnie Jr keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonnie Jr's elbow.
Kobayashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bonnie Jr lands an elbow just above Kobayashi 's eye.
It looks like Hiro Kobayashi has been cut.
Kobayashi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kobayashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bonnie Jr prevents it.
Bonnie Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonnie Jr has managed to clinch.
Bonnie Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobayashi.
Bonnie Jr can't break the clinch.
Kobayashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kobayashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kobayashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kobayashi just leaning against Bonnie Jr, taking a breather.
Kobayashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonnie Jr is keeping busy.
Kobayashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bonnie Jr as Kobayashi tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiro Kobayashi.
Bonnie Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kobayashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kobayashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kobayashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kobayashi showed some decent athleticism there.
Bonnie Jr looks gassed!
Kobayashi slips a nice elbow through Bonnie Jr's hands, connecting with Bonnie Jr's forehead.
Kobayashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kobayashi trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kobayashi is taking a breather. Bonnie Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobayashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kobayashi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kobayashi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kobayashi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bonnie Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Bonnie Jr!
Kobayashi is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Kobayashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiro Kobayashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kobayashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonnie Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Bonnie Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kobayashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobayashi misses with an uppercut.
Bonnie Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonnie Jr throws a nice head kick!
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Bonnie Jr's head but Bonnie Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobayashi throws a lazy right hand but Bonnie Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi looks to land a left hand but Bonnie Jr moved out of range nicely.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Bonnie Jr avoids it easily.
Bonnie Jr is breathing heavily.
Kobayashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobayashi misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi misses with a takedown attempt - Bonnie Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Kobayashi misses.
Kobayashi jabs at Bonnie Jr's body.
No luck for Kobayashi with that takedown attempt.
Kobayashi misses with a straight right.
Kobayashi throws a big shot that misses.
Kobayashi scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bonnie Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kobayashi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kobayashi controlling his opponent.
Kobayashi punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonnie Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Kobayashi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kobayashi dominating with strikes here.
Kobayashi landing shots from mount.
Kobayashi landing strikes from the mount.
Kobayashi controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonnie Jr taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kobayashi landing punches.
Kobayashi scoring with strikes but Bonnie Jr is staying in there.
Bonnie Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Kobayashi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kobayashi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kobayashi is landing with some decent strikes but Bonnie Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi with good strikes from the mount here!
Kobayashi landing shots from mount.
Kobayashi dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Kobayashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiro Kobayashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Kobayashi misses its intended target.
Kobayashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonnie Jr dodges the punch combination from Kobayashi.
Bonnie Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kobayashi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonnie Jr's guard.
Kobayashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kobayashi advances position into side control!
Kobayashi cracks Bonnie Jr with a big elbow.
Kobayashi cracks Bonnie Jr with a big right hand but Bonnie Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bonnie Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobayashi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kobayashi looks up at the clock and then as Bonnie Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kobayashi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi cracks Bonnie Jr with a big elbow.
Kobayashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kobayashi lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Kobayashi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kobayashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kobayashi lands an elbow.
Kobayashi cracks Bonnie Jr with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bonnie Jr down.
Bonnie Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Kobayashi scoring with strikes.
Kobayashi taking a breather here.
Kobayashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kobayashi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kobayashi is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnie Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kobayashi cracks Bonnie Jr with a big elbow.
Kobayashi working the ground and pound.
Kobayashi cracks Bonnie Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kobayashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kobayashi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bonnie Jr to see if he's OK.
Hiro Kobayashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kobayashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Michael Bonnie Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi working the ground and pound.
Kobayashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Kobayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kobayashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Kobayashi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Tolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jessup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Tolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jessup!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tolander, right into the meat.
Jessup checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tolander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jessup, pushing him back against the cage.
Tolander manages to pull guard.
Jessup slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jessup working the ground and pound from side control.
Tolander can't do much from the bottom here.
Jessup tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jessup has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tolander is looking to regain half guard here but Jessup keeps moving and retains side control.
Jessup is trying to get an arm triangle but Tolander is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolander takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tolander tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jessup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jessup working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tolander manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tolander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tolander trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Tolander throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jessup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tolander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolander lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Tolander wants to sweep here but Jessup controlling him for the moment.
Jessup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jessup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolander is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolander throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jessup is looking to work some ground and pound but Tolander has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tolander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jessup swivels and escapes.
Tolander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jessup swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ben Tolander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jessup looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jessup looks gassed!
Tolander controlling Jessup's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jessup thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jessup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolander is keeping the position for now.
Tolander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jessup drops back looking for a leg! Tolander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tolander manages to kick Jessup off! Jessup jumps back into Tolander's guard.
Tolander looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Jessup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tolander drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tolander wants to control but Jessup is keeping him busy.
Tolander is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jessup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jessup tries to bench press Tolander off him but Tolander keeps the position.
Tolander is looking to take a break and control but Jessup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jessup tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessup parries the strikes from Tolander easily there. Tolander is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jessup to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jessup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tolander doesn't manage to clinch there - Jessup circles away.
Jessup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jessup is breathing heavily.
Tolander is looking to clinch but Jessup is avoiding it.
Jessup takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ben Tolander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tolander is looking to clinch but Jessup is avoiding it.
No luck for Jessup with that takedown attempt.
Tolander tries to close the distance and clinch but Jessup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tolander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tolander trying to mount his opponent but Jessup defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jessup is trying to get back to full guard.
Jessup is refusing to be controlled, as Tolander sits in half guard.
Jessup missing with punches from the bottom.
Tolander wants to take a breather but Jessup is having none of it.
Tolander working Jessup over with strikes.
Jessup trying to control from the bottom.
Jessup actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tolander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup misses with a takedown attempt
and Tolander counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jessup's guard now.
Ben Tolander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Tolander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jessup looking to control.
Jessup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tolander trying to control but Jessup is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolander looking to pass the guard.
Tolander is posturing up here but Jessup has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tolander tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tolander has to tap! Slick submission there by Jessup!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Jessup!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Rupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawaiian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupp comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal - Adema. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Rupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hawaiian Saint!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupp tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rupp tries to clinch up but Saint circles away and keeps his distance.
Saint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Saint misses its intended target.
Saint looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rupp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rupp shoots in and bounces Saint off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupp wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
Saint really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rupp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saint wants to stand up but Rupp is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rupp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rupp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Saint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rupp defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rupp moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Saint keeps the fight on the outside.
Saint keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rupp slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupp misses with a takedown
and Saint counters with a nice uppercut.
Rupp tries to clinch up.
Saint misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saint defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Rupp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rupp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rupp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hawaiian Saint will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rupp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saint sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rupp somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Saint as Rupp shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint keeps the fight on the outside.
Saint avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rupp.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rupp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rupp wants to clinch.
Rupp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saint sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Rupp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Rupp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint looks to land a left hand but Rupp moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saint throws out a loose jab but Rupp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aaron Rupp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rupp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint.
Rupp misses with a takedown
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
Saint misses with a hook.
Aaron Rupp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint throws a big shot that misses.
Rupp shoots in for a takedown but Saint shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut lands for Saint. That snapped Rupp's head back.
No luck for Rupp with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bone on bone clash there as Rupp blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawaiian Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rupp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rupp tries to clinch up
enabling Saint to counter with a crisp jab.
Rupp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saint looks to land a left hand but Rupp moved out of range nicely.
Rupp darts in trying to clinch
and Saint counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rupp tries to clinch
and Saint connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint scores with a body shot.
Saint stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint wants it to stay on the feet.
Saint lands a big uppercut and Rupp crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rupp looks OK. Saint waves Rupp back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint looks to land a right hand but Rupp moved out of range.
Rupp blocks a jab.
Saint misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with a looping left.
Saint with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saint fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rupp on the side of the head.
Saint misses the jab.
Saint waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rupp.
Aaron Rupp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint tries to clinch but Rupp moves out of range.
Rupp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saint throws the left hand but Rupp avoids the punch easily.
Rupp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saint counters with a shoot takedown. Rupp fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hawaiian Saint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saint has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawaiian Saint!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Flannagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Glick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Flannagan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Glick's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Flannagan!
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, Josh Glick!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Flannagan prevents Glick from moving into mount.
Flannagan is not content to let Glick control the position.
Glick gets to mount! Flannagan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Glick swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Flannagan is now in Glick's guard. A big mistake from Glick there, giving up the dominant position!
Glick scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Flannagan is looking to clinch but Glick is avoiding it.
Flannagan clinches up against the cage.
Glick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flannagan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glick tries to keep at a distance but Flannagan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flannagan pulls his leg out and moves away.
George Flannagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Glick.
Flannagan moves in looking to clinch but Glick pushes him off.
Glick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flannagan as he jumps to the side.
Glick tries to keep at a distance but Flannagan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Flannagan.
It looks like Josh Glick has been cut.
Flannagan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glick connects with a knee to the head.
Flannagan landing knees to the head.
Glick looks gassed!
Knees to the body from Flannagan.
Glick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flannagan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flannagan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Flannagan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flannagan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flannagan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flannagan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flannagan lands an elbow just above Glick 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flannagan working Glick over with knees to the body.
Flannagan taking a breather.
Glick is trying to maintain a safe position but Flannagan gets an underhook and turns Glick into the cage.
Flannagan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flannagan trying to land knees to the body.
Flannagan missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flannagan.
Glick avoiding damage as Flannagan throws knees to the body.
Glick has picked Flannagan up - he's going for a ride! Glick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Flannagan is pressing down on Glick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Glick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flannagan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flannagan has escaped and now he's on top!
Glick has his foot on Flannagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flannagan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flannagan gets to his feet. Glick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Glick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flannagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glick.
Glick dives in and grabs Flannagan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flannagan pushes down on Glick's head and hops out.
Glick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flannagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Glick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flannagan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Glick.
Glick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flannagan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flannagan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glick is defended easily by Flannagan.
Flannagan is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannagan clinches up against the cage.
Glick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flannagan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glick is defending well for now.
Flannagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Flannagan regains guard.
Flannagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glick wants to control from the top but Flannagan keeps moving.
Flannagan wants to stand up but Glick is controlling him.
Glick wants to control from the top but Flannagan keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Flannagan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Glick'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.
Flannagan moves into the clinch successfully.
Flannagan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Glick has hold of one of Flannagan's legs. Flannagan is fighting the takedown attempt but Glick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannagan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glick is controlling him.
Glick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flannagan wants to stand and escape but Glick is having none of it.
Glick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flannagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flannagan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flannagan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flannagan!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glick on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannagan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Glick to his feet.
Flannagan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Glick or perhaps it was just good defense by Flannagan which made him look bad.
Flannagan tries to clinch there but Glick circles away.
A combination from Flannagan does no damage.
Flannagan is looking to clinch.
Flannagan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flannagan doesn't manage to clinch there - Glick circles away.
Flannagan tries to clinch but Glick is having none of it.
Flannagan is looking to clinch but Glick is avoiding it.
Glick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flannagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glick tries to keep at a distance but Flannagan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flannagan missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glick avoiding damage as Flannagan throws knees to the body.
Glick wants a takedown but no success here.
George Flannagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Glick.
Flannagan looking to throw knees to the head but Glick is blocking nicely.
Glick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flannagan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flannagan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glick avoids it.
Glick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glick shoots in for a takedown but Flannagan shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flannagan. That's going to slow Glick down.
Flannagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flannagan wants to clinch up but Glick keeps it at a distance.
Glick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Glick tries to free his leg and advance position but Flannagan is retaining full guard.
Glick stands and throws Flannagan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flannagan is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glick advances nicely into full mount.
Flannagan is trying to escape the mount.
Glick is working for a guillotine from mount but Flannagan frees his head quite easily.
Flannagan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Josh Glick has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flannagan is bucking up trying to escape but Glick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Glick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Flannagan turns into him and now he's in Glick's guard.
Glick trying to keep a closed guard but Flannagan is proving a slippery customer.
Flannagan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Glick swats away the attempt to clinch by Flannagan.
Glick swats away the attempt to clinch by Flannagan.
Glick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Flannagan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Glick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Glick tries for a takedown but Flannagan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flannagan misses with a series of wild punches.
Glick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flannagan's waist but Flannagan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Glick off to one side.
Flannagan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flannagan scores with a knee to the head.
Flannagan lands a nice elbow.
Flannagan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Flannagan lands an elbow that stopped Glick in his tracks for a moment.
Flannagan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glick's defenses.
Glick takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flannagan lands an uppercut.
Glick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Glick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Glick is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Flannagan gets underhooks to prevent Glick's takedown attempt.
George Flannagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Glick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flannagan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flannagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glick has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Flannagan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Flannagan staying busy and making it hard for Glick to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glick has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Flannagan.
Glick is looking for a choke. Flannagan gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Flannagan manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Flannagan lands a couple of elbows.
Flannagan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flannagan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flannagan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glick is keen to just control but Flannagan is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glick seems to be working for a kimura but Flannagan defends the submission attempt.
Glick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flannagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glick.
Glick wants to stand up but Flannagan manages to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glick throws a big right hand that misses.
Glick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flannagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannagan is looking to sinch up a triangle. Glick throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Flannagan's body to avoid the submission. Flannagan has instead reached around Glick's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Flannagan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Flannagan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Ashcroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Roza 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Ashcroft!
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, Justin Roza!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roza lands a jab to the head.
Ashcroft slips a jab and a cross from Roza.
Ashcroft takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roza throws a head kick but Ashcroft moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roza.
Ashcroft tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ashcroft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Justin Roza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ashcroft walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roza scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roza throws a good cross that connects.
Ashcroft has a takedown stuffed.
Roza misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashcroft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashcroft shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roza is trying to defend but Ashcroft finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roza wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashcroft is pressing down on Roza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roza is holding on for now.
Roza is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashcroft controlling the pace.
Roza won't allow Ashcroft to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ashcroft tries to move into range but Roza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ashcroft shoots in and drives through. Roza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Ashcroft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashcroft is breathing heavily.
Ashcroft takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roza throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Roza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ashcroft avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ashcroft ducks right into an uppercut from Roza.
Roza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ashcroft on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ashcroft backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roza!
Justin Roza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roza drops Ashcroft with a beautiful combination! Ashcroft stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Roza is looking for the KO!
Ashcroft is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roza grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ashcroft takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Roza cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Roza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Card Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holder comes to the cage accompanied by Death March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Card Holder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abe Winston!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holder.
Abe Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holder moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holder.
Holder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holder shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holder moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston throws a series of punches but Holder moves out of range.
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winston.
It looks like Card Holder has been cut.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holder moves away.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Holder.
Winston misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston tries to bum rush Holder with a series of wild strikes but Holder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holder.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
Winston tries to keep at a distance but Holder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winston tries to break the clinch but Holder is controlling the position.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winston wants to break free but Holder has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winston's brow.
Winston tries to circle away but Holder has him pinned against the cage.
Winston wants to break free but Holder has control.
Holder missing with knees to the body.
Holder leaning against his opponent.
Winston dodges an elbow strike from Holder.
Winston is trying to force a seperation but Holder has the dominant position.
Winston wants to break free but Holder has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Winston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Holder wants the takedown. Winston is fighting it off but Holder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Winston's guard against the cage.
Holder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Holder from controlling successfully.
Holder stands and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Holder moved out of range nicely.
Winston misses the jab.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Holder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holder moves out of range as Winston strikes.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Abe Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Holder.
Holder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Holder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holder manages to avoid it.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston throws a right and a left that Holder avoids nicely.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Holder.
A combination from Winston does no damage.
Winston scores with a hook.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winston but Winston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holder misses with a takedown attempt - Winston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Card Holder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holder moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Holder moved out of range nicely.
Holder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Winston throws a jab when Holder was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Winston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Card Holder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Winston throws a jab when Holder was well out of range.
Holder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winston might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Holder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Holder slips a jab from Winston.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Holder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston throws a body punch but Holder moves out of range.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Winston.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Holder slips the punch.
Winston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston stalks Holder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holder's face. Holder staggers backwards, shaken.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holder trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston is looking to escape.
Holder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Holder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holder prevents Winston from standing back up.
Winston kicks off Holder and gets to his feet.
Winston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holder's head.
Winston misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a right hand that Holder ducks under and follows up with a left that Holder also avoids with ease.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holder.
Good shot there by Winston.
Winston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Holder is just out of range.
Winston looks to land a combination but Holder avoids it well.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston connects with a crisp jab.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Winston takes a swing at Holder's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Holder moved out of range.
Holder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Holder slips under a jab from Winston.
Winston throws a body punch but Holder moves out of range.
Winston cracks Holder with an open hand slap.
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abe Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holder staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holder tries to move into range but Winston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Card Holder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holder defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Winston misses.
Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holder.
Holder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holder looking to slow down the pace here.
Winston is trying to break the clinch but Holder is controlling him.
Winston is looking to break free of the clinch but Holder has double underhooks.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holder.
Holder has Winston pressed against the cage, preventing Winston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winston manages to break the clinch.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holder backs up against the cage.
Card Holder's cut is getting worse.
Winston throws a right and a left that Holder avoids nicely.
Holder ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winston tries to bum rush Holder with a series of wild strikes but Holder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Holder.
Holder fails with a takedown attempt.
Winston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holder tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Winston.
Holder tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
Holder ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Holder.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Winston misses with a double jab.
Holder slips a straight right by Winston.
Winston throws a series of punches but Holder avoids them all with ease.
Holder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holder avoids the body shot from Winston.
Holder is looking to clinch but Winston is avoiding it.
Holder staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winston keeps the fight on the outside.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Holder moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Winston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holder is looking to clinch.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Holder is out of range.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Holder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holder wants to clinch.
Card Holder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Holder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Winston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winston 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Winston!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobra's entrance music is Rooster. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: Battle Hymn of the Republic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cobra prevents McGuire from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Cobra.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Cobra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobra trying to pass the guard but McGuire defending well.
McGuire is pressing down on Cobra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra pushes down on McGuire's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGuire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cobra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
Cobra trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cobra cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Cobra.
Cobra moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Cobra or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire which made him look bad.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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.
Cobra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Cobra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cobra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
Cobra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cobra 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.
Cobra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cobra has passed into side control.
Cobra cracks McGuire with a big elbow.
McGuire looks to move to half guard but instead Cobra has passed into mount! Damn!
McGuire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cobra is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! McGuire is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Cobra!
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pop
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mgr
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