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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Armando Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bamboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Runnin' With The Devil. Bamboni has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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24
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Armando Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Bamboni!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar tries for a takedown but Bamboni circles away easily
and Bamboni counters by moving into the clinch.
Bamboni decides to pull guard.
Salazar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bamboni wants to sweep here but Salazar controlling him for the moment.
Salazar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Armando Salazar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Salazar gets a double leg takedown into Bamboni's guard.
Salazar content to stall in guard here.
Bamboni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salazar is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboni controls Salazar momentarily but Salazar frees himself.
Salazar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Armando Salazar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Salazar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salazar tries for a takedown but Bamboni circles away easily
and Bamboni counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salazar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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.
Salazar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar slows the pace down.
Bamboni is trying to control Salazar's posture but Salazar avoids it.
Salazar controls the position.
Bamboni prevents Salazar from moving into mount.
Salazar is staying tight to Bamboni's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Armando Salazar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Salazar with a poor takedown
and Bamboni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar struggling a bit here.
Salazar tries to improve position but can't.
Salazar wants to control but Bamboni postures up.
Bamboni stands up and beckons Salazar to his feet.
Salazar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bamboni trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Bamboni wants to get back to his feet.
Salazar not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salazar is pressing down on Bamboni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bamboni is holding on for now.
Salazar trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Armando Salazar.
Salazar lands a jab-cross combination.
Bamboni ducks under a wild hook from Salazar.
Salazar with a poor takedown
and Bamboni counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salazar feints and as Bamboni raises his hands in defense, Salazar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Salazar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salazar misses with a takedown
and Bamboni counters with a head kick.
Salazar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bamboni counters with a good low kick that Salazar was not able to check.
Bamboni closes the distance and clinches.
Bamboni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salazar smiles and moves away.
Salazar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bamboni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboni works his way into full mount!
Bamboni controlling his opponent.
Salazar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar prevents Bamboni from getting a body triangle.
Salazar is trying to break free.
Bamboni trying to control.
Salazar looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Salazar tries to roll but Bamboni sticks to his back.
Bamboni tries to get the hooks in deep but Salazar pushed the leg off.
Salazar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Salazar staying busy and making it hard for Bamboni to control.
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.
Bamboni avoiding Salazar 's attempts to control his hands.
Bamboni tries to keep control of the position but Salazar is staying busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salazar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salazar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salazar showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bamboni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bamboni is trying to control but can't.
Salazar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salazar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bamboni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bamboni is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni is looking to control Salazar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bamboni avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salazar in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Armando Salazar.
Bamboni tries for a takedown but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salazar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bamboni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bamboni on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bamboni as he jumps to the side.
Bamboni tries to close the distance and clinch but Salazar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salazar misses with a takedown
and Bamboni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salazar won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bamboni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Salazar leaves Bamboni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salazar has his takedown stuffed
and Bamboni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salazar's guard.
Bamboni stands up from Salazar's guard - Bamboni perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bamboni lands a high kick!
Bamboni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salazar did well to prevent Bamboni getting side control.
Bamboni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salazar keeps working.
Salazar is trying to stand back up but Bamboni is controlling him
Salazar controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tony Bamboni has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Bamboni wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bamboni gets caught flat footed, as Salazar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salazar is stalling in the full guard.
Bamboni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salazar trying to control but Bamboni is working from the bottom.
Bamboni has control of Salazar's left arm, preventing Salazar from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Bamboni.
Salazar misses with a takedown
and Bamboni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bamboni.
Salazar is trying to hold Bamboni in close to prevent damage but Bamboni has managed to pass into half guard.
Bamboni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salazar keeps working.
Salazar wants to get back to his feet.
Salazar trying to hold on to Bamboni's head to control him but Bamboni postures up.
Salazar is looking for a sweep. Bamboni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to control the action here but instead Bamboni manages to pass to full mount!
Salazar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bamboni has taken his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bamboni's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Salazar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Salazar pushes Bamboni off looking to stand but Bamboni dives back in and keeps control.
Bamboni controlling the pace.
Salazar is looking for a sweep. Bamboni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bamboni prevents Salazar from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bamboni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salazar circles away.
Armando Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamboni delivers a nice body kick.
Salazar misses with a combination
so Bamboni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamboni stands up and waves to Salazar to follow him.
Salazar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bamboni counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bamboni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bamboni 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bamboni!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Buck Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck Jr has chosen Converge - Worms Will Feed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Forrest Buck Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
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27
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Buck Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald tries to bum rush Buck Jr with a series of wild strikes but Buck Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcdonald avoids the body shot from Buck Jr.
Mcdonald gets caught flat footed, as Buck Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buck Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcdonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buck Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Mcdonald's legs - danger averted.
Buck Jr looking to pass the guard.
Buck Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buck Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Buck Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mcdonald tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Buck Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Forrest Buck Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aki Sunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stran Gler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aki Sunn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aki Sunn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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, Aki Sunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stran Gler!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Sunn finds it's target.
Sunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gler shoots and misses
and Sunn counters with a right hand to the body.
Gler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sunn tests Gler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gler with a poor takedown
and Sunn counters with a straight right hand.
Aki Sunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stran Gler.
Sunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Sunn lunges at Gler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gler's hand.
Sunn lands with a hook. Gler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sunn counters with a straight right hand.
Sunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gler has his takedown stuffed
and Sunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Gler looks gassed!
Sunn cracks Gler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gler tries for a takedown but Sunn circles away easily
and Sunn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gler doesn't seem bothered though.
Sunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sunn scores with a hook to the body. Gler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sunn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Stran Gler has been cut.
Sunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Sunn there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sunn lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Sunn.
Gler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sunn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunn connects with a right hand. Gler shakes it off.
Stran Gler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gler. Gler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sunn scores with a shot to the body.
Sunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sunn connects with the punch.
Gler ducks right into an uppercut from Sunn.
Gler misses with a takedown
and Sunn counters with a three punch combo that has Gler backing up. Gler nods at Sunn to acknowledge the strikes.
Sunn works the jab nicely.
Gler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sunn counters with a right hand to the body.
Sunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gler misses with a takedown attempt
and Sunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aki Sunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunn with a hook.
A jab from Sunn finds it's way through Gler's defenses.
Sunn lands a jab to the nose.
Sunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gler. Gler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gler at a distance.
Gler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Sunn. That snapped Gler's head back.
Gler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sunn cracks Gler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sunn scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunn scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sunn lands a nice hook to Gler's body. Gler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sunn cracks Gler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gler has time to react.
Gler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sunn lands the left hand.
A cross from Sunn lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sunn lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Sunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stran Gler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gler takes one on the button.
Gler tries to move into range but Sunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Sunn as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Sunn misses.
Sunn lands a nice hook to Gler's body. Gler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Sunn.
Sunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sunn, as that shot connected.
Gler is breathing heavily.
Gler with a poor takedown
and Sunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunn punishes Gler's body with a nice straight punch.
Sunn cracks Gler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sunn lands a jab to Gler's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sunn cracks a nice hook into Gler's ribs.
Sunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sunn scores with a shot to the body.
Sunn lands a nice hook to Gler's body. Gler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Sunn catches Gler right on the button with a cross.
Sunn cracks Gler with a good jab.
Gler shoots and misses
and Sunn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gler walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gler takes one to the chin there.
Sunn scores with a nice right hand.
Sunn lands with a nice body punch.
Sunn lands a jab to the head.
Gler walks into a straight right hand from Sunn.
Gler tries for a takedown but Sunn circles away easily
and Sunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gler thinking.
Aki Sunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stran Gler.
Sunn digs a good body shot into Gler's ribs.
Sunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sunn has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sunn scores with a body shot.
Sunn connects with a body shot that sends Gler's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Sunn.
Sunn tests Gler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gler fails with the takedown
and Sunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sunn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Gler off the cage and back into rage.
Sunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gler momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunn lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Sunn.
Sunn lands a jab to the nose.
Sunn lands with a right hand.
Sunn lands with a nice combination. Gler backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gler has time to react.
Aki Sunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Sunn there.
Sunn lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gler ducks right into an uppercut from Sunn.
Sunn dips to his left and cracks Gler with an uppercut!
Sunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gler can do to turn this around?
Sunn cracks Gler with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Sunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stran Gler'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!
Sunn lands a jab to the head.
Gler misses with a takedown attempt
and Gler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sunn digs a good body shot into Gler's ribs.
Sunn scores with a jab. Gler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sunn throws out a powerful jab.
Sunn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Gler's head.
Gler tries to move into range but Sunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Sunn does it's job there.
Gler is rocked!
Sunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice combination there by Sunn.
Gler is still on wobbly legs! Can Sunn finish him?
Sunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gler. Gler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunn misses the target.
Gler seems to have recovered his senses.
Gler tries for a takedown but Sunn circles away easily
and Sunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sunn works Gler's body with a nice hook.
Sunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gler tries to move into range but Sunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sunn dips to his left and cracks Gler with an uppercut!
Sunn throws a good cross that connects.
Sunn scores with a shot to the body.
Gler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sunn counters with a nice body shot.
Aki Sunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stran Gler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sunn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gler eats them both and turns towards Sunn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sunn counters with a right hand to the body.
Sunn stuns Gler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sunn with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gler tries for a takedown but Sunn circles away easily
and Sunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Sunn lands with a shot to the body.
Sunn thuds his right hand into Gler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stran Gler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sunn lands with a nice combination. Gler backs away looking to recover.
Gler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Sunn does it's job there.
Gler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Sunn.
Sunn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gler on the side of the head.
Sunn connects with the punch.
Gler tries for a takedown but Sunn circles away easily
and Sunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Sunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Sunn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sunn works the jab nicely.
Gler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stran Gler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aki Sunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sunn 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Sunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sunn 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Sunn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Street Cred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Ames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cred's entrance music is Stronger. A fine choice. Ames is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Break down the walls. Street Cred had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Street Cred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Ames!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cred 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.
Cred preventing the sweep.
Ames is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cred with a nice head shot there.
Ames trying to control the position.
Cred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cred lands a couple of digs.
Cred is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cred drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ames dives on top into guard.
Cred is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cred trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ames wants to control from the top but Cred keeps moving.
Cred is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ames trying to control the position from guard on top but Cred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ames throws a jab when Cred was well out of range.
Ames drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ames drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cred manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ames has Cred in his guard.
Cred wants to pass the guard but Ames is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cred in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ames has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cred is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ames.
Ames looks to move to half guard but instead Cred has passed into mount! Damn!
Ames tries to hold on but Cred postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cred lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cred lands a nice shot to the head.
Ames wants to hold on but Cred pushes him away.
Ames really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ames is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ames is trying to escape the mount.
Ames tries to lock up and control but Cred gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ames really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cred punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cred lands with some strikes.
Cred fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cred looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ames is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ames flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cred scoring with strikes but Ames is staying in there.
Cred with shots to the head and body - Ames looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cred breaks from Ames's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ames tries to hold on but Cred pushes him away.
Ames working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ames tries to lock up and control but Cred gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Cred dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ames closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cred keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ames is working for a submission of some sort.
Cred trying to control from the bottom.
Ames is looking to take a break and control but Cred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ames is stalling here. Cred is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ames seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cred has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ames misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ames manages to get back to half guard.
Ames is trying to control but Cred passes into side control!
Ames is looking to regain half guard here but Cred keeps moving and retains side control.
Ames is breathing heavily.
Ames taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cred working away.
Cred trying to control the position but Ames is working away.
Cred working away.
Cred connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ames some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cred thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cred tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cred has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ames wants to control but Cred postures up.
Cred lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ames gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cred is looking to take a break and control but Ames is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cred missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cred lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cred throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ames strikes from the bottom but Cred passes into mount!
Ames is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ames is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ames manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ames trying to control but Cred postures up.
Ames gets full guard.
Ames bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cred's guard.
Ames looking to sit in guard and control but Cred gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ames is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ames is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Ames will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Cred throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ames was covering up waiting for the punch and Cred finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ames is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cred is aware though and is defending well.
Ames keeping moving, preventing Cred from controlling successfully.
Ames 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.
Ames working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cred.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ames thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ames has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cred can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Street Cred overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ames is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cred is aware though and is defending well.
Cred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ames has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cred is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ames.
Ames manages to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cred lands a nice short elbow.
Ames avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cred.
Ames controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ames gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cred's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cred looking to sit in guard and control but Ames gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cred looking for a sweep. Not yet Cred, not yet.
Ames trying to control but Cred is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ames has gone for a leg lock! Cred slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ames's guard.
Ames throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cred chips away with some ground and pound.
Ames has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cred can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ames is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cred defends well.
Ames controls Cred momentarily but Cred frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cred landing some decent shots from guard.
Ames 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.
Cred makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cred works over Ames with some ground and pound from guard.
Cred preventing the sweep.
Ames looking for subs off his back but Cred has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Street Cred showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cred 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Street Cred!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orin Niswender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Montelibano (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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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orin Niswender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Montelibano!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niswender swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montelibano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niswender throws a combination that misses
and Montelibano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niswender throws a lazy uppercut
and Montelibano counters with a left and a right that stings Niswender.
Montelibano drops Niswender with a beautiful combination! Niswender stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montelibano is looking for the KO!
Niswender is rocked!
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Montelibano knocks Niswender out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Montelibano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Storm (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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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Storm!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Storm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marsden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Storm off and has taken his back!
Marsden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marsden is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Storm defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Storm just trying to survive but Marsden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marsden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm turns into Marsden and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm stands up over Marsden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsden is keeping the position for now.
Marsden trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Storm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marsden gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
Storm postures up in Marsden's guard and throws a big left but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Marsden blocks nicely.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden working a defensive guard here.
Storm trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marsden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm defends it easily.
Marsden is breathing heavily.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marsden working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily.
Marsden has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Storm won't allow Marsden to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Storm passes Marsden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Storm is taking a breather. Marsden 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.
Storm wants to control but Marsden is keeping him busy.
Storm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marsden defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Storm will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marsden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marsden's guard.
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Storm works over Marsden with some ground and pound from guard.
Marsden has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Storm passes Marsden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marsden is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is trying to control. Marsden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Storm passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marsden!
Storm connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marsden tries to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Storm trying to control but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Storm.
Storm looking to control but Marsden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marsden tries to lock up and control but Storm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Storm content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandon Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm is working for a guillotine from mount but Marsden frees his head quite easily.
Marsden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Marsden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsden keeps working.
Marsden wants to control but Storm is keeping busy.
Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Marsden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Storm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Storm's back!
Marsden gets his hands free as Storm looks to control.
Storm turns into Marsden and is now in his guard.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsden has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.
Marsden has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.
Storm thows a big elbow that misses.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm landing with the ground and pound.
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Storm is aware though and is defending well.
Marsden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Storm controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm landing with the ground and pound.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden working a defensive guard here.
Storm wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Storm drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Storm as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marsden screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Storm! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brandon Storm!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Miko Maciano!
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, Boxing Dummy!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy lands with a nice body punch.
Dummy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maciano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dummy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dummy has escaped and now he's on top!
Maciano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dummy defends well.
Maciano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dummy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciano pushes Dummy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dummy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dummy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Miko Maciano has been cut.
A jab from Dummy finds it's way through Maciano's defenses.
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!
Dummy catches Maciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy lands a left and a right that send Maciano crashing to the mat, dazed. Dummy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Maciano is rocked!
Maciano is breathing heavily.
Dummy throws a pinpoint strike between Maciano's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Maciano crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Dummy scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxing Dummy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santon Emilenenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Domino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Santon Emilenenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santon Emilenenko!
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, Simba Domino!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilenenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Domino on the side of the head.
Emilenenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Domino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Domino takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Domino might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Domino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Domino has eaten all the pies!
Domino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Domino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emilenenko sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emilenenko is trying to stand up here but Domino is controlling him well.
Domino wants to control but Emilenenko is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Emilenenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Domino.
Emilenenko is looking to improve his position.
Domino wants to free his trapped foot but Emilenenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Domino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emilenenko is just riding it out for now. Domino eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Domino slows the pace down in half guard.
Domino works his way into side control.
Domino tries for a kimura but Emilenenko is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domino trying to control the action but Emilenenko is working from the bottom.
Domino advances to full mount.
Domino looking to secure an arm triangle but Emilenenko defends it well.
Domino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Domino trying to control but Emilenenko is having none of it.
Emilenenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domino working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domino goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Emilenenko is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Domino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emilenenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emilenenko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Emilenenko lands a right hook to the body.
Domino just misses with a punch to the body.
Santon Emilenenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Emilenenko both land. Nice combination.
Simba Domino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emilenenko connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Emilenenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Emilenenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Domino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emilenenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Domino wants to clinch.
Emilenenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Domino under the eye.
Domino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emilenenko lands a right hook to the body.
Emilenenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Domino is breathing heavily.
Emilenenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Domino off the cage and back into rage.
Emilenenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emilenenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emilenenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emilenenko lands with a right hand.
Emilenenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emilenenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Emilenenko.
Emilenenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Domino eats them both and turns towards Emilenenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Domino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Emilenenko jabs at Domino's body.
Emilenenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emilenenko cracks Domino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emilenenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Domino on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emilenenko.
Emilenenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Domino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Emilenenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Domino's head.
Emilenenko lands a slapping body shot.
Emilenenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Domino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emilenenko catches Domino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emilenenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Domino doesn't seem bothered though.
Emilenenko lands with a good body shot.
Emilenenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Domino backs up against the cage.
Emilenenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oooooh!!! Emilenenko has knocked Domino down with a huge combo! Emilenenko steps away and waves a wobbly Domino back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Domino is rocked!
Emilenenko gets in close and tags Domino with a short punch that almost sends Domino to the mat! Oh Domino is in big trouble! He turns his back on Emilenenko, trying to create some distance but Emilenenko rushes him, striking wildly and Domino goes down! The referee tackles Emilenenko into the cage to end the fight! Emilenenko is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santon Emilenenko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Carrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immortal Technique - The Rebel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Jax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Carrow!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrow throws a leg kick but Jax sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Carrow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carrow.
Carrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carrow throws out a loose jab but Jax uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrow thows a leg kick but Jax checks it
and Jax counters with an inside leg kick.
Jax is looking to slow Carrow down with leg kicks.
Carrow misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Carrow misses.
Jax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carrow.
Jax misses with a body punch
and Carrow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jax's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Carrow.
Jax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carrow.
Carrow misses with a hook
enabling Jax to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Jax counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carrow looks for a takedown but Jax sprawls well.
Jax scores with a nice right hand.
Jax connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Jax misses its intended target.
Carrow avoids the body shot from Jax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrow thows a leg kick but Jax checks it
and Jax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jax scores with a hook to the body. Carrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jax misses with a body shot.
Carrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Jax is just out of range.
Jax throws a right hand that Carrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Carrow also avoids with ease.
Carrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jax was well out of range. Poor timing from Carrow.
Jax with a hook.
Nice body punch from Jax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrow missing with a left hand there. Jax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Jax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Jax misses.
Jax just misses with a punch to the body.
Jax misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Jax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jax dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jax lands a nice looking body kick.
Jax throws a series of punches but Carrow moves out of range.
Carrow misses with an uppercut
and Jax counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carrow thinking.
Carrow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jax defends it nicely.
Jax scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrow has his takedown stuffed
and Jax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jax throws a body punch but Carrow moves out of range.
Jax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carrow misses with a hook
and Jax counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carrow is breathing heavily.
Jax throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Carrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Jax throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jax keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jax closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jax stuns Carrow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jax. Carrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jax.
Carrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jax throws an off balance right hand
and Carrow counters with a shoot takedown. Jax fights it but they end up in guard.
Jax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrow's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jax got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jax has managed to get both his arms back between Carrow's legs - danger averted.
Jax showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrow 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.
Jax works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jax wants to control but Carrow is keeping him busy.
Carrow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jax pulls his head out easily.
Jax stands up and beckons Carrow to join him on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carrow momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jax dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Jax counters with a two punch combo.
Carrow throws the left hand but Jax avoids the punch easily.
Jax misses with a straight left.
Carrow misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Jax checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Jax.
Jax misses with a hook to the body
enabling Carrow to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jax misses with a looping right.
Jax misses the jab.
Carrow misses with a hook.
Jax swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jax throws a low kick but Carrow moves out of range easily.
Carrow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrow throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jax misses the target.
Jax misses with a lunging right hand
and Carrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jax thinking.
Jax throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jax. That's going to slow Carrow down.
Jax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jax swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carrow.
Jax moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrow can do to turn this around?
Carrow throws an off balance right hand
and Jax counters with a good, hard body kick but Carrow shrugs it off.
Carrow misses with an uppercut
and Jax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carrow manages to avoid it.
Carrow moves out of range of the body kick from Jax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carrow.
Carrow slips a jab and a cross from Jax.
Carrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jax to counter with a crisp jab.
Carrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jax.
Carrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jax clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carrow misses with a right hand
and Jax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jax has time to react.
Jax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carrow throws out the jab.
Jax throws a nice head kick!
Jax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carrow throws a jab when Jax was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jax counters with a thumping low kick.
Jax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jax fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tony Jax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carrow misses with a wild body shot.
Carrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrow looks for a takedown but Jax sprawls well.
Carrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jax is out of range and Carrow settles back down.
Jax misses with a shot to the body
and Carrow counters with a leg kick.
Jax thows a body shot but no joy.
Carrow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jax fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jax throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrow.
Carrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Jax counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Carrow.
Jax throws a right hand that misses
and Carrow counters with a left to the body.
Carrow throws a lazy right hand but Jax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carrow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jax counters with a stiff right hand.
Jax drops his hands momentarily and Carrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Jax as Carrow shoots in.
Jax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carrow's calf.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jax.
Carrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Carrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Jax counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Jax misses.
Carrow throws a hook but Jax avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jax had his way with James Carrow in that round.
That's time! Jax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jax misses with an uppercut
enabling Carrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Tony Jax is winning the standup battle so far.
Jax looks to score with a jab to the body but Carrow is just out of range.
Carrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jax.
Jax swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carrow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jax just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jax throws an off balance right hand
and Carrow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jax's guard.
Carrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jax is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrow throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Jax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrow won't allow Jax to sweep him here.
Carrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Carrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Jax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrow postures up in Jax's guard and throws a big left but Jax blocks it.
Carrow scoring with some ground and pound.
Jax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James Carrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carrow won't allow Jax to sweep him here.
Jax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jax is controlling Carrow's posture.
Carrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jax is keeping the position for now.
Carrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrow passes into half guard.
Jax is trying to maintain the position but Carrow is very close to passing his half guard.
Tony Jax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jax is looking to improve his position.
Carrow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carrow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jax is looking for a sweep. Carrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carrow.
Carrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jax preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carrow misses with a head shot. Jax uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrow landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Carrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jax has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jax!
Tony Jax retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wahoo McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenric Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War Dance. Kyle has chosen Simply Ravishing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Wahoo McDaniel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenric Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDaniel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from McDaniel tenderised Kyle's leg. Kyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDaniel throws a leg kick which misses Kyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyle tries to avoid it.
Kenric Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle throws a sloppy head kick
and McDaniel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyle throws a leg kick
and McDaniel counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel 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.
McDaniel takes a swing at Kyle's ribcage but misses.
McDaniel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDaniel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel stuffs the takedown.
Kyle darts in trying to clinch
and McDaniel counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDaniel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kyle. That did some damage!
McDaniel scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by McDaniel - just one landing.
McDaniel tries to work over Kyle's front leg with a kick but Kyle checks it.
Kyle throws a leg kick
and McDaniel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wahoo McDaniel dominated that round.
That's time! McDaniel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Kyle is predictable there
and McDaniel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDaniel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kyle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDaniel thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as McDaniel blocks the leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McDaniel enables Kyle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDaniel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDaniel 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel wants to stand and escape but Kyle is having none of it.
McDaniel wants to sweep here but Kyle controlling him for the moment.
Kyle has gone for a leg lock! McDaniel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kyle's guard.
McDaniel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McDaniel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a hook. McDaniel ducked under it nicely.
Wahoo McDaniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniel.
McDaniel throws a shot to the body.
Kyle throws a lazy body kick
letting McDaniel counter with a right hand.
McDaniel is looking to wear down Kyle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle looks to land a left hand but McDaniel moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kyle.
McDaniel tries to bum rush Kyle with a series of wild strikes but Kyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDaniel throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wahoo McDaniel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDaniel scores with a spinning back kick!
McDaniel misses with a straight left.
Kyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDaniel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyle.
Kyle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Kyle is predictable there
enabling McDaniel to counter with a crisp jab.
McDaniel checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel takes a swing at Kyle's ribcage but misses.
McDaniel circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDaniel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle checks a low kick from McDaniel.
Nice sprawl there from McDaniel as Kyle shoots in.
Kyle checks a low kick from McDaniel.
Kyle thows a leg kick but McDaniel checks it
and McDaniel counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDaniel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyle.
Kyle throws a leg kick
and McDaniel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kyle fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyle takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wahoo McDaniel clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDaniel digs a good hook to Kyle's body.
Kyle thows a leg kick but McDaniel checks it
and McDaniel counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Kyle misses
and McDaniel counters with a right hand to the body.
McDaniel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDaniel.
McDaniel blocks a low kick nicely.
McDaniel scores with the left hand. Kyle knows he should have avoided that one.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses.
McDaniel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyle can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyle.
Kyle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kyle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDaniel misses with a low kick.
Kyle throws a head kick but McDaniel moves out of range.
Wahoo McDaniel is winning the standup battle so far.
McDaniel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle tries for a takedown but McDaniel circles away easily
and McDaniel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kyle needs to keep his hands up - McDaniel had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wahoo McDaniel had his way with Kenric Kyle in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDaniel is looking to chop away at Kyle's legs.
McDaniel throws a shot from downtown. Kyle moves away and avoids it.
Kyle throws a low kick but McDaniel avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle throws a sloppy head kick
and McDaniel counters with a good low kick that Kyle was not able to check.
McDaniel throws a leg kick
and Kyle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McDaniel's guard now.
McDaniel wants to stand but Kyle is controlling the position.
Kyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle looking to pass the guard.
McDaniel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kyle!
McDaniel controlling the position easily from mount.
McDaniel wants to control the pace but Kyle is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDaniel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyle is looking to escape.
Kenric Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wahoo McDaniel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kyle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Wahoo McDaniel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDaniel, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wahoo McDaniel!
Wahoo McDaniel retains his light heavyweight title!
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