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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roylin Rawkus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roylin Rawkus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Mario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roylin Rawkus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawkus wants to clinch but Mario slips to the side
and Mario counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawkus looks to clinch
and Mario counters with a nice body shot.
Mario scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rawkus looks to clinch
enabling Mario to counter with a crisp jab.
Mario lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rawkus circles away quickly and effectively.
Mario misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rawkus wants to clinch
and Mario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mario throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawkus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mario.
Mario missing with a left hand there. Rawkus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Mario scores with a four punch combination!
Mario circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mario counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawkus wants to clinch but Mario slips to the side
and Mario counters with a left and a right... And another left! Rawkus is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Mario!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tzu Fxt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tzu Fxt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Collins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins thows a leg kick but Fxt checks it
and Fxt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fxt tries to clinch but Collins moves away
and Collins counters with an inside leg kick.
Fxt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fxt lands in his opponent's guard.
Fxt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Collins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Collins.
Fxt is looking to improve his position but Collins isn't that keen on the idea.
Collins controlling from the full mount.
Collins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fxt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fxt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Collins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fxt is desperately trying to improve his position but Collins has a good base and remains in mount.
Collins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Collins working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fxt looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Collins! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Torres!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres tries to sprawl but Marston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Marston is looking for a kimura here.
Marston is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marston to get the leverage.
Marston trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Marston throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
Marston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marston wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Marston is proving a slippery customer.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Marston has him pressed against the cage.
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torres takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marston is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres trying to hold on to Marston's head to control him but Marston postures up.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Marston uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres.
Marston prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Marston working for a submission but Torres is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marston working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Torres is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Torres and Marston has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The strikes coming from Marston are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torres, who protects the arm well.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston tries to stand but can't do so whilst Torres controls his leg.
Marston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marston is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marston is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Marston is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marston defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Marston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marston is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Marston working to try and regain half guard.
Marston is working hard here to advance position.
Marston holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Torres tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marston is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Marston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston landing small, sideways elbows.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marston is trying to control but can't.
Marston has one foot on Torres's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
John Marston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Marston lands with a good body shot.
Torres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marston's hands.
Marston rushes Torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres breaks the clinch.
A jab from Marston finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres avoids the body shot from Marston.
Torres lands with an uppercut that bounces Marston off the cage and back into rage.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torres throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston slips a jab from Torres.
Jab, jab by Marston - just one landing.
Marston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torres circles away.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marston.
Marston shoots in looking for a takedown but Torres manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Marston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston lands a jab to Torres's midsection.
Marston shoots in looking for a takedown. Torres tries to sprawl out of it but Marston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres tries to clinch but Marston moves out of range.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torres wants to clinch.
Marston scores with a jab.
Nice shot by Marston.
Marston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres scores with a decent looking hook.
Torres tries to clinch
and Marston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torres won't be happy with that.
Marston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marston's guard! Nice work there by Torres!
Marston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Marston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marston wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston stops Torres from standing up.
Marston drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Marston off! Marston jumps back into Torres's guard.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
John Marston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres wants to stand and escape but Marston is having none of it.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilson Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres misses with a right hand
and Marston moves into the clinch.
Marston has Torres pressed against the cage, preventing Torres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Nice shot lands for Marston.
Marston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marston.
Marston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marston dives in and scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Marston trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres has his hands on Marston's head, controlling the position.
Marston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres kicks Marston off and gets to his feet.
Marston throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Torres leaves Marston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Marston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torres did well to prevent Marston getting side control.
Marston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marston is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marston is working away from the top position though.
Torres tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Marston lands with a punch from half guard.
Marston with the ground and pound but Torres uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Marston forces his way into half guard.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston seems to be looking for submissions.
Marston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marston.
Torres is trying to stand up here but Marston is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Torres moves into full guard.
Marston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top!
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though.
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres pushes down on Marston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marston 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock comes into the arena with Fire it up blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elijah Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock fails with the takedown
and Maynard counters with a shoot takedown. Rock fights it but they end up in guard.
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maynard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Maynard 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.
Rock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maynard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gray Maynard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range.
Elijah Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rock's guard.
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maynard defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
Maynard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maynard gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maynard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rock working to try and regain half guard.
Maynard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard scoring with strikes but Rock is staying in there.
Maynard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maynard decides to stand up.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard moves to clinch but Rock breaks away
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Rock is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
Rock tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maynard looking to score a takedown here. Rock is defending well but Maynard drives through and ends up in Rock's guard.
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Rock is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maynard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maynard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maynard with a nice head shot there.
Maynard is working Rock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maynard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maynard avoids the head kick by Rock.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maynard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maynard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maynard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maynard passes Rock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maynard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maynard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maynard.
Maynard working the head and body with strikes.
Maynard trying to mount his opponent but Rock defends it.
Maynard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard controlling the pace.
Rock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maynard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rock to stand up.
Rock tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard stalling.
Rock tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard stands up and beckons Rock to join him on the feet.
Maynard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Maynard wants to break free but Rock has control.
Maynard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maynard trying to control the position but instead, Rock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maynard into the cage.
Rock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rock gets underhooks to prevent Maynard's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maynard jumps guard but Rock stands there with Maynard around his waist. Maynard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elijah Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Maynard.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock misses with a takedown
and Maynard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock working a defensive guard but Maynard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Maynard looks up at the clock and then as Rock takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maynard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rock prevents Maynard from improving position.
Maynard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rock tries to bench press Maynard off him but Maynard keeps the position.
Rock taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maynard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maynard decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elijah Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rock enables Maynard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rock keeping full guard, as Maynard tries to pass.
Rock trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rock tries to clinch up but Maynard circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock works the jab nicely.
Rock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rock duly obliges.
Rock misses with a takedown
and Maynard counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard takes a little break here. Rock wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard stands up.
Maynard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maynard controlling from the top position.
Maynard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Elijah Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maynard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
Maynard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rock sprawls well initially but Maynard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maynard is nestled in close to Rock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maynard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but Rock defending well.
Maynard trying to control the pace.
Maynard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rock defend it? Maynard steps over the head and cranks it - Rock is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Maynard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gray Maynard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MP Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Pan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Pan!
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, MP Almanez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pan lands a big head kick that sends Almanez tumbling to the mat! Pan takes a step backwards and waves Almanez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Almanez is rocked!
It looks like MP Almanez has been cut.
Pan dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Almanez has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Pan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Torre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Gap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
276 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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30
270 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Torre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Gap!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gap has closed the distance and engaged Torre in a clinch.
Gap stops a takedown attempt from Torre.
Torre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Torre wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Torre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torre wants to get back to striking at distance but Gap won't allow it.
Gap drags the fight down to the ground.
Gap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gap is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torre throwing strikes from guard but Gap blocks nicely.
Torre throws and elbow that misses. Gap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torre's guard. Nice move by Gap!
Gap wants to control from the top but Torre keeps moving.
Gap with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gap trying to control the position from guard on top but Torre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torre has a closed guard, preventing Gap from standing up.
Torre is pulling down on Gap's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Torre 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Patrick Gap.
Gap tries to bum rush Torre with a series of wild strikes but Torre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gap shoots and misses
and Torre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Torre 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.
Gap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gap missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gap thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torre.
Torre is pulling down on Gap's head. It's preventing any offense from Gap, at least for the moment.
Gap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gap tries to stand but Torre is controlling from the bottom.
Gap trying to control the position from guard on top but Torre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torre controlling Gap's posture.
Torre keeping moving, preventing Gap from controlling successfully.
Gap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Patrick Gap has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gap scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Christian Torre has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gap tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Torre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Torre postures up and lands a big shot to Gap's brow.
Torre throwing strikes but missing.
Torre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gap wants to sweep here but Torre controlling him for the moment.
Gap controlling the position.
Torre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gap's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gap controls Torre momentarily but Torre frees himself.
Torre thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Torre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Torre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torre tries for a takedown but Gap circles away easily
and Gap counters with a takedown into side control.
Gap scoring with punches from side control.
Gap wants to stand but Torre is controlling his arm.
Gap misses with the ground and pound.
Torre is not content to let Gap control the position.
Gap tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Torre wants to control but Gap postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gap controls the position.
Gap postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gap decides to stand back up. Gap steps back and let's Torre get back to his feet.
Gap lands a slapping body shot.
Torre misses with a takedown attempt
and Gap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gap's guard.
Torre throwing strikes but missing.
Torre being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torre throwing strikes from guard but Gap blocks nicely.
Gap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Patrick Gap was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Torre misses with a combination
and Gap counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Torre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gap prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Torre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torre has Gap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gap breaks from the clinch.
Torre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gap manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gap is pulling down on Torre's head. It's preventing any offense from Torre, at least for the moment.
Gap working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Torre pushing down on Gap's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gap is positioning himself well to prevent Torre advancing to mount.
Christian Torre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gap's head.
Torre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gap defending well though.
Gap is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Torre scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gap kicks off Torre and gets to his feet.
Torre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gap tries to clinch up.
Gap with a poor takedown
so Torre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Torre working some strikes from top position.
Torre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torre.
Gap looking for a sweep. Not yet Gap, not yet.
Gap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torre is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Gap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christian Torre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gap throws a sloppy head kick and Torre moves out of range easily.
Torre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Torre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gap wants to stand but Torre is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gap controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torre wants to sweep but no luck.
Torre is trying to control the position but Gap postures up.
Torre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gap has passed into side control.
Torre is looking to reverse the position.
Gap sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torre is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gap tries to stand but Torre is controlling his head.
Gap stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Torre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gap lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gap changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torre tries to avoid it but Gap manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torre to the ground. Torre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torre as he jumps to the side.
Torre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gap counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Torre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Torre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gap throws a series of punches but Torre avoids them all with ease.
Gap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Torre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gap lands a high kick!
Gap lands with an uppercut that bounces Torre off the cage and back into rage.
Torre has his takedown stuffed
and Gap counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gap.
Torre prevents the takedown attempt.
Torre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torre stalling in the clinch.
Gap is pressed up against the cage. Torre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gap down to the mat. Gap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torre swats away the attempt to clinch by Gap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gap counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torre won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gap decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gap.
Gap instigates a clinch.
Gap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gap throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gap pushes Torre up against the cage in a clinch.
Torre fails to pull guard.
Gap breaks the clinch.
Gap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Gap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gap 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Gap!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damion Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Romanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
269 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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, Damion Diaz!
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, Ruslan Romanenko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ruslan Romanenko has been cut.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romanenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romanenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romanenko looks gassed!
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Damion Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Romanenko on that attempt.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz lands a hook that stumbles Romanenko back into the cage. Diaz follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Romanenko to the canvas! Diaz pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Romanenko has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damion Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Daw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Daw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses
and Daw counters with a head kick. That will keep Morrison thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Morrison misses with a hook
and Daw counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daw.
Morrison blocks an elbow strike from Daw.
Daw lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Vincent Morrison has been cut.
Morrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrison is trying to force a seperation but Daw has the dominant position.
Daw lands an elbow inside that Morrison shrugs off.
Morrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Daw.
Daw throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morrison can't break the clinch.
Daw is stalling here.
Daw prevents Morrison from breaking the clinch.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Vincent Morrison's cut even more.
Daw throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daw.
Daw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrison is defending well for now.
Morrison can't break the clinch.
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison thows a leg kick but Daw checks it
and Daw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Daw is controlling him.
Daw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morrison blocks an elbow strike.
Daw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morrison's defenses.
The cut above Vincent Morrison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Daw lands a knee to the body.
Morrison looks gassed!
Daw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vincent Morrison's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Daw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vincent Morrison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Daw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pleas Honeywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fusion Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honeywood comes to the cage accompanied by Soul by the Pound. Weapon has chosen Run This Town Tonight as his entrance music. Pleas Honeywood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fusion Weapon's chin.
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pleas Honeywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fusion Weapon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weapon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Honeywood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weapon's guard.
Weapon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honeywood throws a big right hand that misses.
Honeywood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honeywood works over Weapon with some ground and pound from guard.
Honeywood postures up in Weapon's guard and throws a big left but Weapon blocks it.
Honeywood thows a big elbow that misses.
Weapon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honeywood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honeywood wants to pass the guard but Weapon is keeping the position.
Honeywood stopping the sweep attempt from Weapon.
Honeywood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weapon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honeywood throwing strikes but missing.
Honeywood is looking to work some ground and pound but Weapon has wrist control.
Honeywood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honeywood 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.
Honeywood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weapon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honeywood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honeywood postures up in Weapon's guard and throws a big left but Weapon blocks it.
Honeywood throws a big right hand that misses.
Honeywood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Weapon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Honeywood has gone for a leg lock! Weapon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Honeywood's guard.
Weapon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honeywood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weapon is aware though and is defending well.
Weapon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Weapon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honeywood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honeywood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weapon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Honeywood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weapon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weapon trying to control the position from guard on top but Honeywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honeywood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honeywood looking for a guillotine here but Weapon defends easily.
Honeywood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weapon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weapon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Honeywood's guard.
Weapon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Honeywood gets back to full guard.
Weapon looking to pass the guard.
Weapon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Honeywood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weapon has managed to get both his arms back between Honeywood's legs - danger averted.
Honeywood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honeywood trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honeywood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weapon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Honeywood's head.
Honeywood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weapon is aware though and is defending well.
Weapon trying to control but Honeywood is working from the bottom.
Weapon connects with a couple of short punches.
Weapon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honeywood is looking for a triangle but Weapon pushes his legs off easily.
Honeywood keeping full guard, as Weapon tries to pass.
Weapon stops Honeywood from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weapon wants to pass the guard but Honeywood is keeping the position.
Honeywood looking for a guillotine here but Weapon defends easily.
Weapon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honeywood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pleas Honeywood dominated 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.
Weapon drives through with a takedown into Honeywood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Honeywood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weapon defends well.
Honeywood keeping full guard, as Weapon tries to pass.
Weapon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Honeywood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weapon manages to get himself to full guard.
Honeywood is looking to work some ground and pound but Weapon has wrist control.
Honeywood throws and elbow that misses. Weapon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honeywood's guard. Nice move by Weapon!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeywood keeping full guard, as Weapon tries to pass.
Weapon is looking to work some ground and pound but Honeywood has wrist control.
Honeywood scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Honeywood rushes Weapon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weapon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Weapon jumps guard and drags Honeywood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Honeywood lands a couple of elbows.
Honeywood throws and elbow that misses. Weapon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honeywood's guard. Nice move by Weapon!
Honeywood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weapon wants to stand but Honeywood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Honeywood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honeywood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weapon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Honeywood will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Honeywood keeping full guard, as Weapon tries to pass.
Weapon wants to control from the top but Honeywood keeps moving.
Weapon chips away with some ground and pound.
Weapon looking to pass the guard.
Weapon is posturing up here but Honeywood has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Weapon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Weapon has to tap! Slick submission there by Honeywood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pleas Honeywood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Jesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Jesse!
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, Corey Payne!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesse misses with a hook. Payne ducked under it nicely.
Corey Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne tries for a takedown but Jesse circles away easily
and Jesse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Corey Payne has been cut.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jesse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Jesse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt
and Jesse counters with a single leg into guard. Payne didn't expect that.
Jesse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jesse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Jesse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jesse landing with the ground and pound.
Jesse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
Jesse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jesse scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesse is looking to advance position but Payne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jesse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Payne sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jesse is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jesse wants to control but Payne is having none of it.
Jesse squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Payne trying to control but Jesse is having none of it.
Jesse regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesse is not content to let Payne control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jesse is looking for a sweep. Payne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Corey Payne was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Payne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jesse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payne's guard.
Uncle Jesse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Payne.
Jesse wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Jesse is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesse trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesse stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.
Jesse pushing down on Payne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jesse passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Payne!
Jesse scoring with strikes but Payne is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Jesse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Payne's cut.
That's time! Jesse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jesse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Jesse.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payne. That's going to slow Jesse down.
Payne darts in trying to clinch
and Jesse counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jesse.
Jesse landing some decent shots from guard.
Jesse working some strikes from top position.
Jesse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jesse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jesse scoring with some ground and pound.
Payne keeping full guard, as Jesse tries to pass.
Payne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jesse works over Payne with some ground and pound from guard.
Jesse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payne can do to turn this around?
Payne is breathing heavily.
Jesse scoring with some ground and pound.
Jesse works over Payne with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesse with a nice head shot there.
Jesse with a nice head shot there.
Jesse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jesse scoring with some ground and pound.
Jesse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Payne's head.
Jesse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Jesse from controlling successfully.
Jesse stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Jesse from controlling successfully.
Jesse chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesseis looking to pass into half guard but Payne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Payne is in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jesse has a closed guard, preventing Payne from standing up.
Payne pushes down on Jesse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Payne wants to free his trapped foot but Jesse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payne wants to take a breather but Jesse is having none of it.
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.
Jesse keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Jesse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Payne's cut.
That's time! Jesse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Payne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jesse to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jesse is in close to Payne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Payne has a closed guard, preventing Jesse from standing up.
Jesse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jesse stops Payne from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesse passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Payne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jesse looks up at the clock and then as Payne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jesse smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesse is working Payne over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jesse tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesse lands a huge shot from side control! Payne is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uncle Jesse!
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