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TTFC The Massacre 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niels Bohr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niels Bohr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Welch!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Welch. That snapped Bohr's head back.
Welch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Welch works over Bohr's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Niels Bohr has been cut.
Donk. Welch catches Bohr right on the button with a cross.
Welch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bohr scores with a takedown into Welch's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch trying to control the position.
Welch keeping moving, preventing Bohr from controlling successfully.
Bohr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch pulls Bohr in close to his closed guard and prevents Bohr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Welch 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.
Bohr lands a couple of elbows.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Welch scores with a four punch combination!
Bohr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Welch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bohr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bohr won't allow Welch to sweep him here.
Bohr trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
Bohr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Welch is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch is trying to control the position but Bohr postures up.
Welch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bohr!
Bohr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Welch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bohr is looking to escape.
Welch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Welch unloading with bombs!
Bohr is squirming around, avoiding Welch's attempts to control the action.
Bohr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch wants to control but Bohr is keeping him busy.
Bohr is positioning himself well to prevent Welch advancing to mount.
Welch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bohr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bohr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bohr.
Bohr keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Bohr looking for a sweep. Not yet Bohr, not yet.
Bohr keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Bohr is trying to control the position but Welch postures up.
Bohr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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.
Welch won't allow Bohr to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Welch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bohr is breathing heavily.
Bohr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Welch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Welch scores with a one two! Bohr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Welch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Welch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bohr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bohr is rocked!
Welch grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bohr takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Welch cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marvin Welch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratt has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
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262 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMarcus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Pratt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Pratt both land. Nice combination.
It looks like DeMarcus Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to bum rush Pratt with a series of wild strikes but Pratt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pratt lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Johnson is looking to close the distance but Pratt sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Johnson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Johnson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Anthony Pratt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casdon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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277 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Wiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casdon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wiley throws a nice head kick!
Wiley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Wiley lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiley pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Wiley drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Wiley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wiley scores with a nice body kick.
Williams looks gassed!
Wiley fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Wiley thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wiley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wiley scores with a push kick.
Wiley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Casdon Williams has been cut.
Wiley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wiley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bob Wiley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiley scores with a nice body kick.
Wiley pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Wiley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wiley lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wiley. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiley lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Wiley lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Wiley pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Wiley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wiley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wiley lands a nice elbow.
Wiley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
Wiley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Wiley controlling the action here for a moment.
Wiley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiley landing knees to the body.
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!
Wiley lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Wiley lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wiley connects with a knee to the head.
Wiley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wiley lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Wiley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wiley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wiley.
Wiley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wiley lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Wiley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wiley lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Wiley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wiley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wiley.
Wiley lands a nice knee to the body.
Wiley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams tries for a takedown but Wiley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bob Wiley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casdon Williams.
Wiley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wiley!
Wiley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Wiley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wiley lands a front kick.
Wiley delivers a nice body kick.
Wiley feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Wiley lands a head kick!
Wiley throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Wiley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Wiley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wiley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wiley lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Wiley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Wiley.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wiley.
Wiley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wiley scores with a knee to the head.
Wiley landing knees to the head.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wiley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wiley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams tries for a takedown but Wiley manages to get underhooks.
Wiley breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Wiley.
Wiley scores with a spinning back kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wiley.
Wiley clinches up against the cage.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wiley lands a damaging elbow.
Wiley controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Wiley.
Nice elbow from Wiley.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Wiley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casdon Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wiley. That one must have hurt.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Wiley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiley tries to get out of the position.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Wiley's head.
Williams is thwarting Wiley's attempts to control the position.
Wiley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wiley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wiley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Casdon Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Keller!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Keller pushes him off.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries to clinch but Keller is having none of it.
Keller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Keller tries to pass.
Keller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva kicks Keller off and gets to his feet.
Silva is looking to clinch but Keller is avoiding it.
Jon Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch up but Keller circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Keller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Keller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Keller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Keller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Keller looks gassed!
Silva wants to stand but Keller has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Keller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva holding both Keller 's hands and preventing any damage.
Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Keller looking for the RNC.
Keller looking to break Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Keller will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Keller looking to break Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Keller will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keller is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Keller has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Silva is in real trouble here. Keller gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Keller wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Keller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Rua is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Rua!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsh, pushing him back against the cage.
Rua avoiding damage.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dean Marsh has been cut.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Marsh in his tracks for a moment.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsh's defenses.
Rua wants to stall.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marsh is defending well for now.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Marsh won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Rua.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Marsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Rua is pushing Marsh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marsh works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rua is trying to control the position but Marsh postures up.
Marsh postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Marsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throws and elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marsh's guard. Nice move by Rua!
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua tries to bum rush Marsh with a series of wild strikes but Marsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a high kick to the side of Marsh's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Rua dives into guard, looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Rua throwing strikes from guard but Marsh blocks nicely.
Marsh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marsh tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua stays in close to Marsh's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws and elbow that misses. Marsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rua's guard. Nice move by Marsh!
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rua is trying to control. Marsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Marsh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big head kick from Rua and Marsh is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Rua wants to pass the guard but Marsh is keeping the position.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rua passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Rua wants to control but Marsh is keeping him busy.
Rua in side control, throwing shots but Marsh defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh is not content to let Rua control the position.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rua throwing strikes but Marsh manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marsh wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Marsh working the ground and pound from side control.
Rua is looking to regain half guard here but Marsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Marsh tries to move to mount but Rua blocks the move with his legs.
Rua trying to remain calm as Marsh controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua struggling a bit here.
Marsh controlling from side mount.
Marsh trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua tries to clinch but Marsh is having none of it.
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.
Rua drops Marsh with a left right combo! Rua follows him down to the ground into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Rua drags him back down.
Rua working the ground and pound from side control.
Rua prevents Marsh from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Rua stalls from top position.
Rua wants to control but Marsh is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marsh's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Marsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua throws a quick head kick that knocks Marsh silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Rua is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Rua!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jay bluff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabulan Kristofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabulan Kristofer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, jay bluff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabulan Kristofer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from bluff does no damage.
bluff throws a right and a left that Kristofer avoids nicely.
bluff misses with a jab, cross combination.
bluff misses with a series of wild punches.
bluff throws a right and a left that both miss.
bluff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kristofer slips under a jab.
Kristofer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
bluff is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristofer throws a head kick but bluff moves out of range.
bluff swats away the attempt to clinch by Kristofer.
bluff throws a nice looking combination but Kristofer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kristofer wants to clinch.
Kristofer lands a big head kick that sends bluff tumbling to the mat! Kristofer takes a step backwards and waves bluff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
bluff is rocked!
It looks like jay bluff has been cut.
A head kick by Kristofer - that's a beauty! bluff is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kristofer can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rabulan Kristofer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Fruithandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Fruithandler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Fruithandler!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mo shoots in looking for a takedown. Fruithandler tries to sprawl out of it but Mo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fruithandler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fruithandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Mo circles away.
Mo lands a left and a right that send Fruithandler crashing to the mat, dazed. Mo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fruithandler is rocked!
Fruithandler connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Mo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fruithandler.
Fruithandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mo is just out of range.
Mo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fruithandler is trying to control the position but Mo postures up.
Mo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fruithandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fruithandler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mo dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fruithandler is looking for a sweep.
Mo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fruithandler, who protects the arm well.
Fruithandler dodges the ground and pound from Mo.
Mo working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fruithandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fruithandler lands a nice hook to Mo's body. Mo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fruithandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Mo's head.
Fruithandler throws a jab when Mo was well out of range.
Mo dodges the punch combination from Fruithandler.
A punch combination from Fruithandler misses.
Fruithandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fruithandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Fruithandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fruithandler scores with a jab to the head.
Fruithandler throws a big shot that misses.
Mo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fruithandler with a jab.
Mo throws a leg kick but Fruithandler checks it.
Fruithandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Fruithandler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Fruithandler.
Jab by Fruithandler.
Fruithandler fails with the takedown
and Mo counters with a three punch combo that has Fruithandler backing up. Fruithandler nods at Mo to acknowledge the strikes.
Jerome Fruithandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fruithandler throws a shot from downtown. Mo moves away and avoids it.
Fruithandler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fruithandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mo.
Mo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fruithandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fruithandler throws a combination that misses
and Mo counters with a head kick that drops Fruithandler to the mat! Fruithandler scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fruithandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Mo finish him?
Fruithandler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fruithandler's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mo drops Fruithandler with a big left hand and mounts him. Fruithandler is in big trouble!
Fruithandler tries to hold on but Mo pushes him away.
Mo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fruithandler seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fruithandler wants to control but Mo is having none of it.
Mo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mo looking to finish with strikes here!
Mo is looking to work his way around to Fruithandler's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fruithandler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mo mounts Fruithandler! Really nice guard pass there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mo thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Mo 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.
Fruithandler throws a right hand that Mo ducks under and follows up with a left that Mo also avoids with ease.
Mo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mo throws a right hand that Fruithandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Fruithandler also avoids with ease.
Fruithandler throws a hook to the side of Mo's head but Mo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fruithandler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fruithandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fruithandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fruithandler looks for a takedown but Mo sprawls well.
Fruithandler looks to land a right hand but Mo moved out of range.
Fruithandler misses with a hook.
Fruithandler scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fruithandler misses with a wild combination.
Fruithandler misses with a double jab
and Mo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fruithandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mo.
Mo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fruithandler throws a nice looking combination but Mo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fruithandler with a hook.
Fruithandler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fruithandler works Mo's body with a nice hook.
Fruithandler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mo counters with a crisp one two that drops Fruithandler! Mo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fruithandler to his feet! Fruithandler is in big trouble!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mo throws a low kick, looking for Fruithandler's leg but Fruithandler calmly moves out of range.
Fruithandler dips to his left and cracks Mo with an uppercut!
Mo defending well as Fruithandler loads up on a big left hand.
King Mo is winning the standup battle so far.
Fruithandler scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fruithandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Mo. Mo gets slowly back to his feet.
Mo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fruithandler shoots in for a takedown but Mo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fruithandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mo avoids a punch combination nicely.
King Mo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fruithandler misses with an uppercut. Mo saw that one coming.
Fruithandler cracks Mo with an open hand slap.
Fruithandler connects with a looping right hand.
Mo walks into a jab.
Fruithandler throws a leg kick
and Mo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo stops Fruithandler from getting back to his feet.
Fruithandler is looking for a sweep. Mo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mo seems to be looking for submissions.
Fruithandler pushes Mo off looking to stand but Mo dives back in and keeps control.
Mo prevents Fruithandler from improving his position.
Mo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mo 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fruithandler is looking for a sweep. Mo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fruithandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fruithandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fruithandler lands a jab-cross combination.
Fruithandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fruithandler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fruithandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fruithandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Fruithandler does no damage.
Mo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fruithandler.
Fruithandler with a poor takedown
and Mo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Fruithandler.
Fruithandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 King Mo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fruithandler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fruithandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fruithandler.
Fruithandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fruithandler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fruithandler tries to clinch but Mo moves out of range.
Fruithandler connects with a looping right hand.
Fruithandler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fruithandler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fruithandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Fruithandler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fruithandler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mo!
Mo gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fruithandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fruithandler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fruithandler is trying to control. Mo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fruithandler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mo tries to get out of the position.
Fruithandler working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mo's thigh. Mo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fruithandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fruithandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fruithandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fruithandler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fruithandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mo doesn't seem bothered though.
Fruithandler misses with a hook. Mo ducked under it nicely.
Fruithandler throws a series of strikes that have Mo backpedaling.
Good shot there by Fruithandler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fruithandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fruithandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mo avoids the body shot from Fruithandler.
Fruithandler misses with a combination
and Mo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fruithandler wants to control but Mo is keeping busy.
Jerome Fruithandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mo is looking for a kimura here.
Fruithandler is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerome Fruithandler.
I think Mo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Mo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Nigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigal comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Death Walking Terror. Felipe Cigano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Nigal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felipe Cigano!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cigano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cigano misses with a leg kick.
Nigal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cigano scores with a jab to the body.
Cigano clinches.
Cigano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cigano jumps guard but Nigal stands there with Cigano around his waist. Cigano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nigal fails to pull guard.
Nigal breaks the clinch.
Nigal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nigal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nigal is defended easily by Cigano.
Jab, jab by Cigano - just one landing.
Cigano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nigal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cigano finds it's way through Nigal's defenses.
Cigano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nigal backs up against the cage.
Nigal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nigal instigates a clinch.
Cigano working hard to break the clinch.
Nigal tries a knee to the head but Cigano blocks it.
Nigal keeps control of Cigano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cigano tries to break free but Nigal pushes him back against the cage.
Nigal drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cigano works over Nigal with some ground and pound from guard.
Nigal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nigal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cigano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nigal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cigano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nigal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cigano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cigano's back!
Cigano has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigal gets his hands free as Cigano looks to control.
Nigal missing with punches from the back.
Cigano wants to get back to his feet.
Nigal scores with punches to the body.
Cigano tries to roll but Nigal sticks to his back.
Nigal loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cigano hold on?
Nigal lands strikes to the head.
Nigal misses with an elbow to the head.
Nigal misses with a punch to the head.
Cigano covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano covers up after that shot from Nigal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cigano looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Cigano looks gassed!
Cigano covering up well under a series of strikes from Nigal.
Nigal keeps control of the position as Cigano tries to break free.
Cigano is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nigal 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.
Nigal looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Nigal scores with punches to the body.
Nigal lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cigano covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nigal. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Cigano grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigal gets his hands free as Cigano looks to control.
Nigal doesn't have the hooks in and Cigano manages to turn into his guard.
Cigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Nigal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigal has his foot on Cigano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cigano works his way back into a safe position though.
Nigal wants to sweep but no luck.
Cigano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nigal looking for a guillotine here but Cigano defends easily.
Nigal has an active guard here but Cigano has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cigano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felipe Cigano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Cigano as Nigal shoots in.
Cigano tries to bum rush Nigal with a series of wild strikes but Nigal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nigal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cigano is fending him off so far but Nigal persists. Nope, Cigano circles away and we're back to standing.
Nigal wants to clinch
letting Cigano counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cigano misses with a body kick.
Cigano fails to land with a series of punches.
Cigano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nigal avoids it really well and circles away.
Nigal fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Nigal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nigal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nigal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cigano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cigano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack Nigal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Cigano with that takedown attempt.
Cigano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nigal.
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.
Cigano tries to bum rush Nigal with a series of wild strikes but Nigal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cigano throws a sloppy head kick and Nigal moves out of range easily.
Cigano is breathing heavily.
Cigano cracks a nice hook into Nigal's ribs.
Nigal looks to clinch
letting Cigano counter with a right hand.
Cigano throws a big shot that misses.
Nigal tries to clinch up
and Cigano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cigano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nigal moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cigano's efforts to push away.
Nigal pulls guard effortlessly.
Nigal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cigano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nigal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cigano uses it to pass to side control.
Nigal is trying to get back to half guard.
Cigano avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nigal.
Cigano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigano lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Cigano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nigal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cigano tests Nigal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Cigano.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cigano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Cigano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nigal wants to clinch up but Cigano keeps it at a distance.
Nigal tries to clinch there but Cigano circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Cigano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nigal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nigal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nigal tries to clinch but Cigano moves away
and Nigal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cigano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nigal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nigal pulls guard effortlessly.
Nigal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cigano defends well.
Nigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cigano defends it easily.
Cigano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nigal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cigano is looking to stand up but Nigal won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cigano defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nigal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cigano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cigano is looking to stand up but Nigal won't let him.
Nigal keeping moving, preventing Cigano from controlling successfully.
Nigal has his foot on Cigano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cigano works his way back into a safe position though.
Cigano passes Nigal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cigano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nigal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nigal is looking to control Cigano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nigal avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cigano tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nigal is refusing to be controlled, as Cigano sits in half guard.
Cigano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nigal defending well though.
Nigal looking for submissions off his back.
Nigal tries to roll over but Cigano keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nigal takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nigal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nigal blocks a jab.
A low kick from Cigano misses
and Nigal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nigal.
Cigano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nigal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cigano walks away with a smile on his face. Nigal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nigal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cigano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cigano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nigal counters by clinching up.
Nigal tries to pull guard but Cigano holds him up against the cage and eventually Nigal drops back down to his feet.
Nigal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cigano pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Nigal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nigal wants it to stay on the feet.
Nigal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nigal misses with a takedown attempt
and Cigano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cigano closes the distance but Nigal moves to the side
and Nigal counters with a takedown into side control.
Cigano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jack Nigal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nigal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cigano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Felipe Cigano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cigano tries to control but Nigal manages to take his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Nigal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cigano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Felipe Cigano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Escuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lamont kevler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escuela comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg & T-Pain. kevler has chosen have a nice day as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Escuela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, lamont kevler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - kevler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escuela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract kevler.
Escuela dodges the punch combination from kevler.
Escuela stuffs the takedown attempt from kevler. kevler gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for kevler with that takedown attempt.
Escuela rushes kevler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escuela looking for a takedown.
Escuela tries to pull guard but kevler won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escuela misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on kevler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escuela prevents kevler from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kevler tries to circle away but Escuela has him pinned against the cage.
Escuela drags the fight down to the ground.
kevler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escuela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, kevler has managed to get both his arms back between Escuela's legs - danger averted.
kevler preventing the sweep.
Escuela is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Escuela trying to control from half guard but kevler is working away.
Escuela tries to pass the half guard into mount. kevler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela is looking for a kimura here.
kevler wants to control but Escuela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escuela wants to control but kevler is keeping him busy.
Escuela wants to advance to full mount but kevler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
kevler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
kevler keeping full guard, as Escuela tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escuela works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escuela is looking to take a break and control but kevler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kevler wants to improve his position but Escuela is controlling well.
Escuela is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! kevler is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chico Escuela!
Chico Escuela is the new heavyweight champion!
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