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TTFC Teixeira Vs Taito PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Smith (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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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Brasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith wants to clinch up but Brasi keeps it at a distance.
Brasi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith pushes Brasi off looking to stand but Brasi dives back in and keeps control.
Brasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brasi is working hard here to advance position.
Smith pushes Brasi off but Brasi dives into side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brasi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Brasi dominates the positioning.
Smith tries to escape but Brasi is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brasi controlling from mount.
Brasi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
It looks like Adam Smith has been cut.
Brasi controlling from the full mount.
Brasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
That has opened up Adam Smith's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brasi raining down hammerfists from mount.
The cut above Adam Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luca Brasi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage PugMonster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cedric Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rampage PugMonster!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PugMonster thows a left - swing and a miss!
PugMonster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
PugMonster tries for a takedown but Steele circles away easily
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by PugMonster as he checks the leg kick.
PugMonster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PugMonster closes the distance but Steele moves to the side
and Steele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
PugMonster misses with a right hand
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
PugMonster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele lands a jab-cross combination.
Steele scores with the left hand. PugMonster knows he should have avoided that one.
PugMonster moves to clinch but Steele breaks away
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
PugMonster swinging wildly here.
PugMonster shoots and misses
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cedric Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage PugMonster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PugMonster tries to clinch
and Steele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as PugMonster checks a leg kick.
PugMonster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.
Steele lands a nice hook to PugMonster's body. PugMonster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
PugMonster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele scores with a jab.
PugMonster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cedric Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
PugMonster walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
Steele scores with a nice strike.
PugMonster misses with a left hand
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steele throws a series of punches but PugMonster avoids them all with ease.
PugMonster blocks a low kick nicely.
PugMonster checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PugMonster misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steele's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steele duly obliges.
PugMonster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
PugMonster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
PugMonster misses with a shot to the body
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Steele is predictable there
and PugMonster counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele looking for a guillotine here but PugMonster defends easily.
PugMonster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PugMonster thows a big elbow that misses.
PugMonster cracks Steele with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. PugMonster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. PugMonster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
PugMonster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steele is keeping the position for now.
PugMonster throwing strikes from guard but Steele blocks nicely.
PugMonster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steele manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now PugMonster has Steele in his guard.
PugMonster controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
PugMonster keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
PugMonster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steele controlling from the top position.
PugMonster looking to control.
PugMonster wants to get back to his feet but Steele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We're going to have a standup here because Cedric Steele wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
PugMonster fails with the takedown
and Steele counters with a series of strikes. PugMonster will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Steele misses.
Rampage PugMonster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PugMonster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
PugMonster misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Steele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
PugMonster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steele counters with a right hand to the body.
PugMonster misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
PugMonster throws a chopping leg kick but Steele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
PugMonster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
PugMonster tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rampage PugMonster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PugMonster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a leg kick but PugMonster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
PugMonster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
PugMonster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Steele lands.
PugMonster tries to clinch
and Steele counters with a right hand to the body.
PugMonster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steele's guard.
PugMonster is breathing heavily.
Steele keeping moving, preventing PugMonster from controlling successfully.
PugMonster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
PugMonster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. PugMonster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. PugMonster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
PugMonster has gone for a leg lock! Steele slips out almost immediately though and dives into PugMonster's guard.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but PugMonster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele content to stall in guard here.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
PugMonster lands a decent punch to the body there.
PugMonster is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.
PugMonster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
PugMonster controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PugMonster being controlled here, momentarily.
PugMonster looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
Steele passes into half guard.
PugMonster trying to hold on to Steele's head to control him but Steele postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
PugMonster looking for submissions off his back.
PugMonster manages to get to full guard.
Steele tries to stand but PugMonster is controlling from the bottom.
PugMonster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cedric Steele will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
PugMonster misses with an uppercut
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
PugMonster checks a low kick from Steele.
PugMonster misses the body punch
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
PugMonster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a right hand to the body.
PugMonster has his takedown stuffed
and Steele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
PugMonster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PugMonster ducks right into an uppercut from Steele.
PugMonster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Donk. Steele catches PugMonster right on the button with a cross.
Steele is looking to score with low kicks.
PugMonster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Steele scores with a four punch combination!
PugMonster misses with a combination
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PugMonster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cedric Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage PugMonster.
Steele scores with a nice head shot.
PugMonster clinches with his opponent.
PugMonster jumps guard but Steele stands there with PugMonster around his waist. PugMonster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
PugMonster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
PugMonster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
PugMonster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of PugMonster backwards.
PugMonster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steele stalks PugMonster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into PugMonster's face. PugMonster staggers backwards, shaken.
Steele connects with a right hand. PugMonster shakes it off.
Steele works over PugMonster's head and body with a nice combination.
Steele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
PugMonster ducks right into an uppercut from Steele.
Steele tests PugMonster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
PugMonster misses with a takedown
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
PugMonster fails with the takedown
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
PugMonster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steele scores with a jab. PugMonster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
PugMonster misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
PugMonster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
PugMonster wants to clinch
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
PugMonster throws a sloppy body shot
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
PugMonster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steele.
Cedric Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele jabs at PugMonster's body.
Rampage PugMonster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PugMonster misses with a takedown
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Steele tenderised PugMonster's leg. PugMonster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cedric Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele jabs PugMonster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
PugMonster checks a low kick from Steele.
A jab lands there for Steele.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
PugMonster moves out of range of the body kick.
PugMonster shoots and misses
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele connects with a good right hand that stumbles PugMonster. PugMonster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
PugMonster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steele finds it's way round the side to connect with PugMonster's head.
Steele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches PugMonster on the side of the head.
PugMonster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
PugMonster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Steele!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Presley comes to the cage accompanied by Burning love. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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295 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvis Presley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a series of punches but Presley moves out of range.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presley wants to clinch
and Bishop counters with a left and a right that stings Presley.
Presley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Presley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Charles Bishop has been cut.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop trying to stall but Presley improves his position.
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bishop is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Presley is breathing heavily.
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!
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Presley in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Elvis Presley has been cut.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop lands an elbow inside that Presley shrugs off.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Presley blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Presley's defenses.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Presley in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Bishop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Presley.
Bishop has Presley pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Presley is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Bishop - that's hurt Presley badly! Oh, another knee lands and Presley is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Presley doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Charles Bishop!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State comes to the cage accompanied by Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
9 - 9 - 1 |
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunner State!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case swings widly with a right hand
and State counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Case cracks State with a right hand to the side of the head.
State shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Case but Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Case throws an ugly left hook that misses
and State counters with a left to the body.
Case works State's body with a nice hook.
Case scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
State uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
State misses with a jab to the body
and State takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Case.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Case misses with a lunging right hand
and State counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
State prevents Case from improving his position.
State is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
State sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Case defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. State is working away from the top position though.
Case tries to get to full guard but State has control of the leg.
State takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Case is positioning himself well to prevent State advancing to mount.
State stops Case from getting back to his feet.
State wants to take a breather but Case is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Case throws a lazy uppercut
and State counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Case misses
letting State counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Case, right into the meat.
Case fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but State is out of range.
A big left from Case misses.
Case is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. State sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Case misses with a body shot
letting State counter with a right hand.
Case looks to throw the jab but State is out of range.
Case bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps State's head backwards.
Case throws an off balance right hand
and State connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Case misses with a hook.
Case throws a leg kick
and State counters with a nice double leg into side control. Case won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Case will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Case takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
State connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Case some visible discomfort.
Case can't do much from the bottom here.
State controlling from side mount.
Case gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Case actively working from the bottom here.
Case throws a strike from the bottom but State passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case is looking to work his way out of this bad position but State is controlling him well.
State wants to control for a moment but Case uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Case trying to control from the bottom.
Case is trying to defend against the ground and pound but State scores with a couple of nice shots.
State is looking to take a break and control but Case is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State is looking to advance position but Case won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner State dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
State uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Case swings for the body but State moves out of range.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Case.
Case thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Case misses
and State counters with a body kick that stops Case in his tracks momentarily.
Case stuffs the takedown attempt from State. State gets slowly back to his feet.
Case looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case throws a poor cross that misses
and State counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Case rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but State moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
State slips a jab from Case.
Case misses with a combination
and State counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case lands a nice shot that snaps State's head back.
Case throws a combination that misses
and State counters with a series of strikes. Case will be more careful next time no doubt.
Case misses with a looping right.
State throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Case on the side of the head.
Case lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Case misses with a double jab
enabling State to counter with a crisp jab.
Case misses with a double jab
and State counters with a stiff right hand.
Case misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting State counter with a right hand.
Case misses with a right hand
and State counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Case lands a nice hook to State's body. State takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Case. That's going to slow State down.
State moves away from the strike by Case.
Case misses with a combination
letting State counter with a right hand.
Case bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of State's head.
Case scores with a crisp jab that stopped State in his tracks.
Case will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Case scores with a leg kick.
Case fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and State has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Case misses with an uppercut
and State counters with a big head kick but Case shrugs it off.
State shoots in looking for a takedown but Case manages to keep the fight standing, pushing State's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
State waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Case lands a nice leg kick that just misses State's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case throws an off balance right hand
and State counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Case with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Case.
Justin Case is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
State showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Case.
Case closes the distance and lands a one-two.
State scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Case lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and State has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from State and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
State misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case lands with a right hand.
Case throws an ugly left hook that misses
and State counters with a nice body shot.
State scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Case doesn't seem bothered though.
Case lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Case there.
Case swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and State counters with a three punch combo that has Case backing up. Case nods at State to acknowledge the strikes.
Case throws an off balance right hand
letting State counter with a right hand.
Case misses with a left hand
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Case throws an ugly left hook that misses
and State counters with a nice uppercut.
Case scores with a nice head shot.
Case swings widly with a right hand
and State counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Case misses with an uppercut.
Case lands with a nice body punch.
Case misses with a right hand
and State counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case thows a leg kick but State checks it
and State counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and State counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Case comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner State dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Case misses with a lunging right hand
and State counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Case gets back to full guard.
Case had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. State defends it easily.
Case keeping moving, preventing State from controlling successfully.
State is posturing up here but Case has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! State tries to roll out but it's too tight and State has to tap! Slick submission there by Case!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Case!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Escuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escuela comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - Outta Control Remix. Webb has chosen Hells Bells by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chico Escuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb throws an off balance right hand
letting Escuela counter with a right hand.
Webb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escuela.
Webb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela throws out a loose jab but Webb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Webb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escuela counters with a nice uppercut.
Webb misses with an uppercut
and Escuela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Webb won't be happy with that.
Webb is not content to let Escuela control the position.
The ground and pound from Escuela seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Escuela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela trying to control the action but Webb is working from the bottom.
Escuela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Escuela seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Escuela.
Escuela tries for a kimura but Webb is defending well.
Escuela goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Webb rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Escuela's guard! Nice work there by Webb!
Escuela 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.
Webb passes into half guard.
Webb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Webb 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escuela trying to control here.
Webb looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Webb trying to pass the guard but Escuela defending well.
Webb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Escuela is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Escuela dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Escuela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Webb. Escuela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Webb misses with a hook
and Escuela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb misses with a body shot.
Webb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Escuela is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escuela tries to get to full guard but Webb has control of the leg.
Webb seems to be working for a kimura but Escuela defends the submission attempt.
Escuela wants to get back to his feet.
Escuela is defending against the submission attempts here by Webb.
Escuela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escuela.
Webb trying to control but Escuela is working from the bottom.
Webb passes Escuela's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escuela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Webb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Webb's back!
Escuela looking for the choke from the back.
Escuela has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Webb holding both Escuela 's hands and preventing any damage.
Webb is really stuck here.
Webb trying to control the position but Escuela manages to sink in the hooks.
Escuela is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb covering up well under a series of strikes from Escuela.
Webb trying to control the hands but Escuela won't let him.
Webb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Escuela.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Escuela.
Escuela throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Escuela dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Webb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escuela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Webb thinking.
Webb throws a poor cross that misses
and Webb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Webb scores with a jab to the head.
Escuela misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela wants to clinch up but Webb keeps it at a distance.
Escuela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Webb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escuela is looking to clinch but Webb is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela throws an off balance right hand
and Webb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Escuela won't be happy with that.
Escuela manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Escuela wants to improve his position but Webb is controlling well.
Webb seems to be working for a kimura but Escuela defends the submission attempt.
Escuela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Escuela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webb is one step ahead there.
Jimmy Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escuela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Webb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escuela keeping full guard, as Webb tries to pass.
Webb wants to control from the top but Escuela keeps moving.
Chico Escuela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webb looking to pass the guard.
Escuela keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Webb passes Escuela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Webb is looking to take a break and control but Escuela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escuela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escuela keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Webb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escuela manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Webb has Escuela in his guard.
Webb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Chico Escuela.
Well Escuela 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Escuela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Mission Impossible 2 (Hate Mix) By Limp bizkit blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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289 lbs
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233 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russian Saint!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
The fighters circling - Saint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saint circles away.
Saint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saint off to one side.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Saint.
Kyle Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to clinch but Saint is having none of it.
Saint misses with a left hand
and Saint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Saint connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saint scores with a punch to the head.
Saint cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Saint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saint to the mat! Saint manages to get full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Saint misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saint pinned against the cage. Saint gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saint avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Saint counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Saint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Saint.
Saint has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Saint misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saint's guard now.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Saint has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saint manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saint lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Saint counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyle Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saint pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Saint follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint keeps the fight on the outside.
Russian Saint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Saint as he connects with a hook.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saint sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint swivels and escapes.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Saint, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson slips a straight right by Saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Saint circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to move into range but Saint moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saint misses with a low kick.
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.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Saint or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saint avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Saint which made him look bad.
Johnson misses with a body shot
enabling Saint to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saint counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Saint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Saint.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
Saint uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saint. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheers as Saint lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint drops Johnson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saint follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Saint!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jagdish Rangarajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Overdose's choice of entrance music: Powerthirst. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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315 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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289 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jagdish Rangarajan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rangarajan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Overdose counters with a head kick. That will keep Rangarajan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rangarajan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Overdose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rangarajan misses with an uppercut
and Overdose makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rangarajan misses with a body punch
and Overdose counters with a thumping low kick.
Rangarajan thuds a left hand into Overdose's body.
Rangarajan throws a leg kick
and Overdose counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Overdose.
Rangarajan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Overdose looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overdose throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rangarajan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rangarajan takes a swing at Overdose's ribcage but misses.
Rangarajan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Overdose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Overdose checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Rangarajan misses its intended target.
Rangarajan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overdose manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rangarajan misses the target.
Rangarajan catches Overdose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Alistair Overdose has been cut.
Rangarajan misses with a body shot
and Overdose counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Rangarajan is predictable there
enabling Overdose to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Rangarajan misses
and Overdose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jagdish Rangarajan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rangarajan delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rangarajan is looking to chop away at Overdose's legs.
Overdose moves out of range as Rangarajan strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rangarajan misses with a double jab
and Overdose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rangarajan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Overdose. Overdose obviously looking to wear him down.
Rangarajan throws a sloppy head kick
and Overdose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rangarajan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rangarajan misses with a hook
and Overdose counters with an inside leg kick.
Jagdish Rangarajan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rangarajan throws a leg kick
and Overdose counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Rangarajan is predictable there
and Overdose counters with an outside leg kick.
Rangarajan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Overdose counters with a nice body kick.
Rangarajan throws a sloppy head kick
and Overdose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Overdose lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rangarajan wants to get back to full guard.
Overdose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Overdose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Overdose looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Overdose is nestled in close to Rangarajan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overdose is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rangarajan defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Overdose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rangarajan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Overdose won't allow Rangarajan to sweep him here.
Rangarajan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rangarajan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rangarajan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overdose is one step ahead there.
Overdose lands a couple of elbows.
Rangarajan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rangarajan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overdose is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jagdish Rangarajan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overdose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rangarajan misses with a jab to the body
and Overdose counters with a nice uppercut.
Rangarajan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Overdose counters with a straight right hand.
Rangarajan thows a leg kick but Overdose checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rangarajan misses with a hook
letting Overdose counter with a right hand.
Rangarajan misses with a lunging right hand
and Overdose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rangarajan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Overdose counters with a straight right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rangarajan. Overdose shrugs it off though.
Rangarajan throws a head kick that misses
and Overdose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rangarajan throws a leg kick
and Overdose counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rangarajan throws a poor cross that misses
and Overdose counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rangarajan throws a sloppy body shot
and Overdose counters with a shoot takedown. Rangarajan fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdose connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose with a nice head shot there.
Rangarajan 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.
Rangarajan is working hard here to advance position.
Overdose passes Rangarajan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rangarajan tries to roll over but Overdose keeps him under control.
Overdose drops an elbow to the side of Rangarajan's head.
Rangarajan wants to get back to full guard.
Overdose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rangarajan's head.
Overdose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rangarajan is just riding it out for now. Overdose eventually gives up the hold.
Rangarajan is looking to control Overdose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rangarajan avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rangarajan tries to get to full guard but Overdose has control of the leg.
Overdose scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rangarajan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Overdose.
Rangarajan is pressing down on Overdose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Overdose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Overdose stopping the sweep attempt from Rangarajan.
Overdose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rangarajan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overdose.
Rangarajan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rangarajan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rangarajan tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdose gets to his feet and stands over Rangarajan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rangarajan felt that one! Overdose unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rangarajan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Overdose!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hillbilly Deluxe. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Nicks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicks misses the jab.
Michaels throws a leg kick
and Nicks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Michaels is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nicks misses the body punch
and Michaels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michaels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Michaels misses
letting Nicks counter with a right hand.
Michaels misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicks stuns Michaels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michaels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicks.
Nicks throws a leg kick but Michaels sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nicks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a jab when Nicks was well out of range.
Nicks misses the jab.
Nicks misses with a jab to the body
and Michaels counters with a two punch combo.
Nicks avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Mario Nicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicks looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
Michaels feints and then cracks Nicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicks down.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Michaels throws a combination. Nicks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big left from Nicks misses.
A low kick from Michaels misses
and Nicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks throws a combination that misses
and Michaels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicks checks a leg kick.
Nicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Michaels counters with a one-two to the body.
Michaels throws a combination that misses
and Nicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicks fails to land with a series of punches.
Michaels slips under a jab.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicks checks a low kick from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks swings widly with a right hand
and Michaels moves into the clinch.
Michaels swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.
Michaels slowing the pace effectively.
Michaels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nicks's face.
Michaels has Nicks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Michaels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nicks tumbling to the mat - Michaels dives into Nicks's guard.
Nicks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicks keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Nicks controls Michaels momentarily but Michaels frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicks, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicks throws a combination that misses
and Michaels counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Michaels will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Nicks misses
and Michaels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nicks misses with a leg kick
and Michaels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nicks's guard.
Nicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nicks trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Nicks keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Michaels is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Michaels hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michaels at a distance.
Nicks throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Nicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nicks misses.
Mario Nicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michaels has Nicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicks breaks the clinch.
Michaels throws a leg kick
and Nicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicks throws a lazy head kick
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicks, as that shot connected.
Nicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels keeps control of Nicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nicks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michaels tries to work over Nicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michaels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michaels stalling in the clinch but Nicks improves position.
Michaels is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Nicks has denied him.
Michaels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nicks tries to break the clinch but Michaels is controlling the position.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Michaels.
Nicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Michaels tries to stall but Nicks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Nicks.
Nicks tries to circle away but Michaels has him pinned against the cage.
Michaels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nicks's efforts to push away.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicks is defending well for now.
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.
Michaels is leaning against Nicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Michaels misses with some punches.
Nicks blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels misses with some punches.
Nicks lands a shoulder strike.
Nicks working aggressively here.
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels tries to clinch there but Nicks circles away.
Nicks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicks tests Michaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michaels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicks throws a right hand that misses
and Michaels counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Michaels 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!
Michaels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michaels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicks catches Michaels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Michaels. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Nicks coming out on top.
A head kick by Michaels misses
and Nicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nicks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicks sizes up Michaels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michaels throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Nicks counter with a right hand.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Nicks avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Nicks.
Michaels fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicks blocks a head kick by Michaels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels moves forwards but Nicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicks throws a low kick, looking for Michaels's leg but Michaels calmly moves out of range.
Michaels moves out of range as Nicks strikes.
Nicks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks throws a chopping leg kick but Michaels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Max Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Michaels wants to clinch up but Nicks keeps it at a distance.
Nicks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michaels's head backwards.
Nicks lands with a nice body kick.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michaels in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Nicks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Michaels.
Nicks with a jab.
Nicks lands a leg kick that knocks Michaels off balance momentarily.
Mario Nicks is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michaels's head backwards.
Nicks throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Nicks clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Michaels scores with a nice strike.
Michaels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nicks swivels and escapes.
Michaels misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Michaels blocks the low kick.
Michaels clinches up against the cage.
Michaels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michaels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicks is trying to break the clinch but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nicks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nicks lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Nicks coming out on top.
Nicks ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Nicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Michaels to counter with a crisp jab.
Michaels slips a straight right by Nicks.
Nicks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michaels misses with a double jab
and Nicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks cracks the inside of Michaels's front leg.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nicks counters with a leg kick.
Michaels is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nicks scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Nicks finds it's way through Michaels's defenses.
Nicks misses the body punch
and Michaels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicks's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michaels at a distance.
Nicks stuffs the takedown.
Nicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michaels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Michaels is predictable there
and Nicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michaels has time to react.
A head kick by Michaels misses
and Nicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicks.
Nicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Nicks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels blocks a jab.
Michaels misses with a combination
enabling Nicks to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nicks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Nicks had his way with Max Michaels in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nicks jabs at Michaels's body.
A low kick from Nicks misses
and Michaels counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nicks won't be happy with that.
Michaels misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Michaels goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nicks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Michaels but great work by Nicks.
Nicks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Michaels to his feet.
Nicks misses with a combination
and Michaels counters with a leg kick.
Michaels is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nicks thows a leg kick but Michaels checks it
and Michaels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nicks.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michaels misses with a kick to the body.
Nicks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nicks lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicks misses with a low kick as Michaels jumps back.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michaels tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Michaels blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nicks throws a leg kick but Michaels checks it.
Nicks throws a poor cross that misses
letting Michaels counter with a right hand.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses
letting Nicks counter with a right hand.
Nicks throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michaels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicks to score with a decent uppercut.
Michaels throws a combination that misses
enabling Nicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicks throws a combination that misses
and Michaels counters with a series of strikes. Nicks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks misses with a leg kick
and Michaels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nicks lands a jab to the nose.
Nicks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicks throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nicks throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Nicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michaels.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Michaels moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Michaels wants to clinch
and Nicks counters with a head kick.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Michaels on the side of the head.
Nicks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicks.
Michaels moves out of range as Nicks strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Nicks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicks 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Nicks!
Mario Nicks is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teixeira comes into the arena with Lil Terror blaring out of the sound system. Richard Teixeira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 cm
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Teixeira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira takes a swing at Taito's ribcage but misses.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taito was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Taito shoots in looking for a takedown but Teixeira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taito throws a good cross that connects.
Taito dives in and grabs Teixeira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes down on Taito's head and hops out.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Taito saw that one coming.
Magatsu Taito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the body
and Taito finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Taito is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taito.
Taito misses the body punch
and Teixeira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teixeira counters with a left to the body.
Taito lands an overhand right.
Taito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Teixeira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richard Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
Taito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Teixeira throws a looping overhand right but Taito ducks down to avoid it.
Taito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses the jab.
Taito misses with an uppercut
and Teixeira counters with a nice uppercut.
Teixeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taito.
Teixeira cracks a nice hook into Taito's ribs.
Taito misses with a leg kick
and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taito.
Taito fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taito throws a leg kick
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the body
and Taito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taito.
Taito prevents Teixeira from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taito.
Taito tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taito lands a decent elbow from side control.
Taito lands some shots froms side control.
Taito looks up at the clock and then as Teixeira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taito smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Teixeira tries to bench press Taito off him but Taito keeps the position.
Teixeira stops Taito from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taito misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira struggling a bit here.
Taito scores with a couple of short elbows.
Teixeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Taito's head but Taito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teixeira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taito counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Teixeira's guard now.
Taito looking to pass the guard.
Taito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taito being controlled here momentarily.
Teixeira wants to stand up but Taito is controlling him.
Taito won't allow Teixeira to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito drops back looking for a leg! Teixeira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teixeira manages to kick Taito off! Taito jumps back into Teixeira's guard.
Taito thows a big elbow that misses.
Taito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teixeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taito is one step ahead there.
Taito wants to pass the guard but Teixeira is keeping the position.
Teixeira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Teixeira tries to get out of the position.
Taito stops Teixeira from standing up.
Teixeira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taito on the ground.
Teixeira keeping full guard, as Taito tries to pass.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Taito from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taito scoring with some ground and pound.
Teixeira has his hands on Taito's head, controlling the position.
Taito looking to pass the guard.
Taito trying to move into half guard but instead Teixeira has managed to sweep!
Teixeira won't allow Taito to sweep him here.
Taito is looking for a triangle here but Teixeira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Teixeira controls the position.
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.
Taito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taito tries to roll over but Teixeira keeps him under control.
Taito is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Teixeira jumps into side control!
Teixeira controls the position.
Teixeira trying to control the action but Taito is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teixeira takes a little break here. Taito wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taito manages to work his way to half guard, despite Teixeira's best efforts.
Taito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taito wants to control but Teixeira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Teixeira wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Taito lands with a hook. Teixeira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magatsu Taito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taito throws a lazy uppercut
and Teixeira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teixeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taito.
Taito avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and Taito makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Teixeira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taito throws a body punch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira misses with a lunging right hand
and Taito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito with a poor takedown
and Teixeira counters with a nice body shot.
Taito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Taito.
Taito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taito misses with a hook
and Teixeira counters with a right hand to the body.
Teixeira lands with an uppercut that bounces Taito off the cage and back into rage.
Taito misses with a jab to the body
and Teixeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Taito lands.
Taito misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
Taito fails with the takedown
and Taito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teixeira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taito closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Teixeira to the mat! Teixeira manages to get full guard.
Teixeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taito trying to control but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Teixeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taito's guard.
Taito 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.
Teixeira trying to control but Taito is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taito 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.
Taito working for a triangle but Teixeira defends it easily.
Teixeira passes Taito's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira trying to control from half guard but Taito is working away.
Teixeira is looking to advance position but Taito won't allow it.
Taito is holding on to half guard well.
Teixeira not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teixeira manages to avoid it.
Taito misses with a body shot.
Taito with a poor takedown
and Teixeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Taito or perhaps it was just good defense by Teixeira which made him look bad.
Taito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teixeira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito misses the shot to the body.
Teixeira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taito has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
Taito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taito fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taito misses with a takedown
and Taito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Teixeira misses
and Taito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taito shoots for a takedown but Teixeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Taito - just one landing.
Teixeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Taito to counter with a crisp jab.
Teixeira lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Taito misses with a jab to the body
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Teixeira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taito lands with a hook. Teixeira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teixeira gets caught napping as Taito dives in and scores a takedown. Teixeira manages to retain guard.
Teixeira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taito!
Magatsu Taito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira controlling from mount.
Teixeira wants to control the pace but Taito is squirming around nicely.
Taito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira had his way with Magatsu Taito in that round.
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!
Teixeira throws a lazy uppercut
and Taito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Teixeira takes a swing at Taito's ribcage but misses.
Taito scores a takedown into full mount!
Taito lands a heavy elbow.
Teixeira tries to hold on but Taito postures up.
Taito wants to take his opponent's back but Teixeira doesn't allow it.
Teixeira working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Teixeira is surviving well by controlling Taito's body position as best he can.
Teixeira working to try and regain half guard.
Teixeira is squirming around, avoiding Taito's attempts to control the action.
Teixeira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taito lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Teixeira hang on?
Taito has hold of Teixeira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Teixeira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Teixeira wants to control but Taito is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taito working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taito is working for a guillotine from mount but Teixeira frees his head quite easily.
Teixeira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taito.
Taito is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Teixeira tries to lock up and control but Taito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taito looking to finish with strikes here!
Teixeira tries to reverse the position but Taito maintains control.
Taito has hold of Teixeira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Teixeira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position but Taito isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Taito.
Taito goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Teixeira is on top in guard.
Teixeira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teixeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Taito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magatsu Taito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira stopping the sweep attempt from Taito.
Teixeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Taito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard Teixeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We're going to have a standup here because Richard Teixeira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taito lands with a shot to the body.
Taito misses with a jab to the body
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magatsu Taito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teixeira 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Teixeira!
Richard Teixeira retains his bantamweight title!
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FIGHT
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