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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooklyn Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brooklyn Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches up with Sharp and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Sharp with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but Sharp won't allow it.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Sharp to the mat.
Sharp wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharp trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is in close to Sharp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharp has wrist control.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Sharp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones is working Sharp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones 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.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sharp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sharp trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sharp's head.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sharp!
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Sharp from standing up.
Sharp stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sharp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharp pinned against the cage. Sharp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sharp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Sharp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. 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.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Sharp to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones postures up in Sharp's guard and throws a big left but Sharp blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharp has wrist control.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Jones.
Sharp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones avoids the head kick by Sharp.
Sharp swinging wildly here.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sharp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones wants to control but Sharp is keeping him busy.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Sharp struggling a bit here.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is putting a hurting on Sharp here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sharp is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sharp some visible discomfort.
Jones taking a breather here.
Jones cracks Sharp with an elbow. That is naaassty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sharp to see if he's OK.
Jones landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jones avoids the head kick by Sharp.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sharp to the ground. Jones is now in Sharp's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Sharp is keeping the position.
Sharp trying to control the position.
Jonny Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharp is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.
Jones controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working Sharp over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Sharp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Sharp to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sharp stands up from Jones's guard - Sharp perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brooklyn Sharp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Sharp trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Sharp is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sharp's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Sharp pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sharp is in guard.
Sharp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Sharp is having none of it.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sharp on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones wants to stand but Sharp is controlling the position.
Sharp tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jonny Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Ruthless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Lex Ruthless enters the cage!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ister Band!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lex Ruthless!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Band shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruthless counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, jab by Ruthless - just one landing.
Band fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruthless sprawls well initially but Band persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruthless actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruthless manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Band got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruthless has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Band has managed to get both his arms back between Ruthless's legs - danger averted.
Band scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruthless looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Band slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Band is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ruthless could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Band has cracked it and Ruthless is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Band!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ister Band!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cumin Getsum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo Olympus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Olympus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cumin Getsum!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getsum fails to land the takedown.
Olympus tries for a takedown but Getsum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olympus fails to land the takedown.
Getsum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olympus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Olympus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Getsum fails to land the takedown.
Cumin Getsum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olympus.
Olympus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Getsum avoids it really well and circles away.
Getsum shoots in and drives through. Olympus sprawls well.
Olympus closes the distance and clinches up with Getsum, looking for a takedown. Olympus pushes Getsum against the cage but Getsum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olympus stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Olympus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Getsum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Olympus content just to control the position here.
Olympus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Olympus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Getsum is looking to escape.
Olympus content just to control the position here.
Getsum is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympus controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Apollo Olympus just wasn't active enough.
Olympus dives in and grabs Getsum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Getsum pushes down on Olympus's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Getsum as Olympus shoots in.
Olympus shoots in looking for a takedown. Getsum tries to sprawl out of it but Olympus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Getsum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getsum feints and as Olympus raises his hands in defense, Getsum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Getsum drops back looking for a leg! Olympus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olympus manages to kick Getsum off! Getsum jumps back into Olympus's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olympus has his feet on Getsum's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Olympus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Getsum is fending him off so far but Olympus persists. Nope, Getsum circles away and we're back to standing.
Getsum leaves Olympus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olympus shoots in but Getsum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olympus is breathing heavily.
Getsum leaves Olympus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Getsum shoots in for a takedown but Olympus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus shoots for a takedown but Getsum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Getsum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Getsum wants it to stay on the feet.
Getsum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Getsum is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Olympus is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Getsum wants to finish this one by submission but Olympus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Getsum.
Getsum goes for an armbar but Olympus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Olympus.
Olympus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Getsum is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Getsum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olympus wants to control from the top but Getsum keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Apollo Olympus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Getsum leaves Olympus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Getsum shoots in looking for a takedown. Olympus tries to sprawl out of it but Getsum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olympus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Getsum has a takedown stuffed.
Olympus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Getsum.
Apollo Olympus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cumin Getsum.
Olympus with a poor takedown
and Getsum counters with a takedown into side control.
Olympus pushes Getsum away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Getsum gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Getsum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olympus is pushing Getsum's head away, looking to escape. Getsum manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Getsum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olympus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus pushes Getsum away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Getsum gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Getsum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olympus, who protects the arm well.
Getsum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olympus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Getsum tries to advance to mount but Olympus denies him.
What's Olympus going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getsum tries for a kimura but Olympus is defending well.
Getsum tries for a kimura but Olympus is defending well.
Olympus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Getsum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Getsum is trying to get an arm triangle but Olympus is defending well.
Olympus tries to escape but Getsum is in control.
You can see the frustration on Olympus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olympus tries to escape but Getsum is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getsum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Getsum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Olympus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Getsum prevents Olympus from escaping the position.
Cumin Getsum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Getsum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Olympus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Getsum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Getsum has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Olympus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Getsum yanks on the arm and Olympus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Getsum.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cumin Getsum!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Tommasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommasson has chosen Bitch Please 3 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hale Tommasson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tommasson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martini manages to avoid it.
Martini tries to clinch but Tommasson is having none of it.
Martini closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martini lands a nice shot that snaps Tommasson's head back.
Tommasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martini.
Martini misses with a body shot.
Tommasson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martini was well out of range. Poor timing from Tommasson.
Tommasson throws an overhand right that lands on Martini's shoulder, as Martini tries to avoid the shot.
Marcos Martini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tommasson misses with a looping left.
Tommasson keeps the fight on the outside.
Martini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tommasson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martini swivels and escapes.
Tommasson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tommasson counters with a head kick.
Martini rushes Tommasson and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tommasson.
Martini tries to work over Tommasson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tommasson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tommasson manages to end up in side control.
Tommasson is trying to get an arm triangle but Martini is defending well.
Martini gets back to half guard.
Tommasson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martini tries to get to full guard but Tommasson has control of the leg.
Tommasson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martini is refusing to be controlled, as Tommasson sits in half guard.
Martini wants to improve his position but Tommasson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tommasson in particular looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martini is staying active underneath Tommasson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martini is staying active underneath Tommasson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tommasson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Martini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tommasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Martini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hale Tommasson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tommasson keeps the fight on the outside.
Martini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tommasson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tommasson avoids the body shot from Martini.
Martini looks for the body kick but Tommasson saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martini swings wildly with an uppercut but Tommasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommasson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martini looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martini misses with a knee to the head.
Tommasson tries a body shot but Martini blocks it.
Tommasson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martini prevents it.
Marcos Martini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hale Tommasson.
Martini misses with a punch on the inside.
Martini can't find room to land a body shot as Tommasson controls the action.
Martini lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommasson goes for a takedown attempt but Martini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tommasson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martini misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Martini misses.
Tommasson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martini lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martini tries to bum rush Tommasson with a series of wild strikes but Tommasson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcos Martini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tommasson looks to land a left hand but Martini moved out of range nicely.
Tommasson misses with a straight left.
Tommasson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcos Martini will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tommasson scores with a hook.
Tommasson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Martini there.
Martini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tommasson circles away quickly and effectively.
Martini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tommasson doesn't seem bothered though.
Martini works Tommasson's body with a nice hook.
Martini lands with a good body shot.
Martini is looking to wear down Tommasson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martini misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martini lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tommasson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tommasson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Tommasson.
Tommasson moves out of range as Martini strikes.
A jab from Martini misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martini has closed the distance and engaged Tommasson in a clinch.
Martini misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martini.
Martini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martini.
Martini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tommasson.
Martini throws out a loose jab but Tommasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommasson slips a jab and a cross from Martini.
Marcos Martini is winning the standup battle so far.
Martini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martini.
Tommasson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martini was well out of range. Poor timing from Tommasson.
Martini lands a glancing blow to the side of Tommasson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Martini misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martini.
Martini moves into the clinch successfully.
Martini stalling in the clinch.
Martini tries a knee to the head but Tommasson blocks it.
Martini throws a punch but it's blocked by Tommasson.
Martini stops a takedown attempt from Tommasson.
Martini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tommasson has Martini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tommasson is breathing heavily.
Martini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Martini.
Martini can't find room to land a body shot as Tommasson controls the action.
Tommasson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martini displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tommasson up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martini is trying to force a seperation but Tommasson has the dominant position.
Tommasson wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcos Martini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hale Tommasson.
Martini lands with a short shot to the head.
Martini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tommasson throws a series of punches but Martini moves out of range.
Martini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martini tries to clinch up but Tommasson circles away and keeps his distance.
Martini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tommasson.
Martini scores with a sloppy right hand. Tommasson should have avoided that one.
Martini lands with a nice body kick.
Tommasson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tommasson in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martini wants to clinch.
Martini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martini misses with a looping right.
Martini closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tommasson wants a takedown.
Martini with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martini tries to land knees in the clinch but Tommasson avoids the damage to the body.
Martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martini missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tommasson fails to land.
Martini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martini manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Martini dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Martini digs a good body shot into Tommasson's ribs.
Tommasson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martini.
Martini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martini throws a series of punches but Tommasson moves out of range.
Tommasson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martini was well out of range. Poor timing from Tommasson.
Tommasson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martini checks it well.
Tommasson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tommasson.
Martini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tommasson looks for a takedown but Martini sprawls well.
Tommasson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommasson walks into a straight right hand from Martini.
Martini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tommasson backs up against the cage.
Martini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martini tries to clinch up.
Martini tries to clinch but Tommasson is having none of it.
Martini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tommasson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martini clobbers Tommasson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tommasson digs a good body shot into Martini's ribs.
Tommasson misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tommasson.
Tommasson misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tommasson misses its intended target.
Martini wants to clinch up but Tommasson keeps it at a distance.
Martini works Tommasson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martini wants to land a leg kick but Tommasson is out of range.
Martini tries to clinch up.
Martini is looking to clinch but Tommasson is avoiding it.
Martini throws a nice looking combination but Tommasson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tommasson misses with a wild body shot.
Martini tries to clinch up but Tommasson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tommasson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martini.
Martini connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tommasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martini lands a nice hook to Tommasson's body. Tommasson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tommasson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martini takes a swing at Tommasson's ribcage but misses.
Tommasson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Martini lands.
Tommasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martini.
Martini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tommasson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tommasson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommasson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martini.
Martini moves into range and clinches up with Tommasson.
Tommasson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tommasson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tommasson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marcos Martini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hale Tommasson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcos Martini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tommasson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tommasson slips under a jab.
Martini misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tommasson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martini.
Hale Tommasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommasson drops his hands momentarily and Martini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Martini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Martini!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrajesh Ponnaganti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes into the arena with Cocaine Blues blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tim Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponnaganti misses with a shot to the body
and Johns counters with a three punch combo that has Ponnaganti backing up. Ponnaganti nods at Johns to acknowledge the strikes.
Johns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ponnaganti.
Johns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johns misses with a few strikes there.
Johns blocks the body kick.
Johns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johns is looking to clinch.
Johns blocks a leg kick.
Ponnaganti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johns on the side of the head.
Johns is looking to clinch.
Johns misses with a leg kick.
Johns closes the distance and clinches up with Ponnaganti, looking for a takedown. Johns pushes Ponnaganti against the cage but Ponnaganti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johns misses with a straight left.
Johns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ponnaganti tries to avoid it but Johns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ponnaganti to the ground. Ponnaganti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ponnaganti. No joy for Johns on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Ponnaganti shows good takedown defense.
Johns throws a combination that misses
and Ponnaganti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johns's knee momentarily.
Ponnaganti throws a lazy head kick
and Johns counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice combination there by Johns.
Tim Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponnaganti wants to clinch up but Johns keeps it at a distance.
Ponnaganti is looking to clinch but Johns is avoiding it.
Ponnaganti tries a low kick but Johns avoids it.
Ponnaganti misses with a low kick.
Ponnaganti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ponnaganti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ponnaganti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johns missing with a left hand there. Ponnaganti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johns walks into a jab.
Ponnaganti is looking to clinch.
Johns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponnaganti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns blocks a head kick by Ponnaganti.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ponnaganti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ponnaganti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ponnaganti scores with a spinning back kick!
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ponnaganti as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Ponnaganti.
Johns shoots for a takedown but Ponnaganti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Johns shoots in but no luck this time.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ponnaganti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ponnaganti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ponnaganti doesn't manage to clinch there - Johns circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ponnaganti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ponnaganti misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ponnaganti is looking to clinch but Johns is avoiding it.
Ponnaganti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johns misses with the combination.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns throws a series of punches but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
Johns throws a body punch but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
Johns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ponnaganti throws a low kick but Johns avoids it.
Ponnaganti misses with a body kick.
Ponnaganti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Johns. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ponnaganti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ponnaganti - that will leave a mark!
Ponnaganti wants to slow Johns down by chopping away at his legs.
Johns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ponnaganti.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johns is defended easily by Ponnaganti.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ponnaganti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johns slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johns throws out a powerful jab.
A clash of legs there as Ponnaganti blocks the low kick.
Ponnaganti lands a head kick. Johns smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponnaganti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johns misses with a series of wild punches.
Ponnaganti scores with a hook.
Johns throws a series of punches but Ponnaganti avoids them all with ease.
Ponnaganti blocks a low kick nicely.
Johns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johns is looking to clinch but Ponnaganti is avoiding it.
Ponnaganti digs a good body shot into Johns's ribs.
Johns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johns blocks a head kick by Ponnaganti.
Johns misses with a looping left.
Johns dives in and grabs Ponnaganti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ponnaganti pushes down on Johns's head and hops out.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ponnaganti in his tracks.
Johns has a takedown stuffed.
Ponnaganti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johns is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti throws a low kick but Johns avoids it.
Johns moves into the clinch.
Johns tries to score a body lock takedown but Ponnaganti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponnaganti pushes off an throws an elbow but Johns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ponnaganti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponnaganti throws an elbow but it misses.
Ponnaganti lands a damaging elbow.
Johns tries to break free but Ponnaganti pushes him back against the cage.
Johns lands an uppercut.
Johns avoids the elbow strike from Ponnaganti, against the cage.
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johns swings for the body but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
Johns throws a series of punches but Ponnaganti avoids them all with ease.
Johns throws a shot from downtown. Ponnaganti moves away and avoids it.
Johns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ponnaganti is looking to clinch but Johns is avoiding it.
Johns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johns tries to keep at a distance but Ponnaganti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johns blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tim Johns has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Johns.
Ponnaganti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow that stopped Johns in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ponnaganti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johns can't get the takedown.
Johns blocks an elbow strike.
Ponnaganti stops a takedown attempt from Johns.
Johns wants to break free but Ponnaganti has control.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow just above Johns 's eye.
Johns is trying to break free.
Ponnaganti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ponnaganti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johns takes an elbow to the temple.
Johns dodges an elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow that stopped Johns in his tracks for a moment.
Ponnaganti working Johns over with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johns blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponnaganti.
Johns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ponnaganti misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ponnaganti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johns's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ponnaganti trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johns.
Ponnaganti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johns.
Ponnaganti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ponnaganti.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponnaganti.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ponnaganti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johns's brow.
Johns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ponnaganti or not.
Ponnaganti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johns's face.
Ponnaganti misses with an elbow strike.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow that stopped Johns in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johns lands with a left to the head.
Johns blocks an elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Johns avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ponnaganti preventing the sweep.
Johns is trying to hold Ponnaganti in close to prevent damage but Ponnaganti has managed to pass into half guard.
Ponnaganti stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns lands a leg kick that knocks Ponnaganti off balance momentarily.
Ponnaganti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johns.
Johns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ponnaganti. That's going to slow Johns down.
Tim Johns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johns fails to land with a series of punches.
Johns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ponnaganti wants to slow Johns down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Ponnaganti lands but Johns takes it in his stride.
That kick from Ponnaganti tenderised Johns's leg. Johns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Johns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johns tries to clinch but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
Ponnaganti throws a body punch but Johns moves out of range.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johns blocks a leg kick.
Johns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ponnaganti stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Ponnaganti as Johns shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Johns blocks the leg kick.
Johns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johns throws a right and a left that Ponnaganti avoids nicely.
Ponnaganti avoids the body shot from Johns.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ponnaganti tries to work over Johns's front leg with a kick but Johns checks it.
A head kick misses from Johns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponnaganti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johns.
Ponnaganti moves forwards but Johns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ponnaganti.
Johns moves out of range of the leg kick from Ponnaganti.
Johns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johns defending well as Ponnaganti loads up on a big left hand.
Ponnaganti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johns tries to clinch but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
Ponnaganti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ponnaganti defending well as Johns loads up on a big left hand.
Johns checks the leg kick.
Ponnaganti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johns will feel that in the morning.
Good shot there by Ponnaganti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johns's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponnaganti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Ponnaganti.
Johns avoids the body shot from Ponnaganti.
Johns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ponnaganti avoids it really well and circles away.
Johns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ponnaganti wants to slow Johns down by chopping away at his legs.
Johns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ponnaganti avoids it really well and circles away.
Ponnaganti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johns checks it well.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti throws a low kick but Johns moves out of range easily.
Ponnaganti stuffs the takedown.
Johns wants to clinch up but Ponnaganti keeps it at a distance.
Johns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Ponnaganti.
Johns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ponnaganti.
Johns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ponnaganti. Ponnaganti obviously looking to wear him down.
Ponnaganti tries to close the distance and clinch but Johns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ponnaganti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ponnaganti misses with a hook. Johns ducked under it nicely.
Ponnaganti missing with a left hand there. Johns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ponnaganti drives through and clinches with Johns against the cage.
Johns misses with the head strike.
Johns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johns just leaning against Ponnaganti, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside that Johns shrugs off.
Johns tries to work over Ponnaganti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponnaganti tries to stall but Johns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johns blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johns.
Johns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ponnaganti blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johns is looking to break free of the clinch but Ponnaganti has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ponnaganti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ponnaganti walks away with a smile on his face. Johns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ponnaganti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johns is looking to clinch.
Ponnaganti swats away the attempt to clinch by Johns.
Tim Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johns misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrajesh Ponnaganti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ponnaganti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Aberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermo comes to the cage accompanied by Party Hard by Andrew W.K.. Klas Aberton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tronic Thermo's chin.
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173 lbs
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22
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tronic Thermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Aberton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberton drives through with a takedown into Thermo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thermo wants to get back to his feet but Aberton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aberton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thermo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aberton has managed to get both his arms back between Thermo's legs - danger averted.
Aberton is pushing down on Thermo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thermo is fighting to maintain full guard but Aberton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aberton wants to pass to mount but Thermo is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thermo trying to get back to full guard but Aberton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thermo is working to get back to half guard.
Aberton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thermo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aberton.
Aberton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thermo is desperately trying to improve his position but Aberton has a good base and remains in mount.
Aberton fails to advance to Thermo's back.
Aberton has hold of Thermo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thermo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thermo has given up his back here.
Thermo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton working for a choke but Thermo is defending well.
Aberton looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Aberton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thermo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Aberton. No joy for Thermo on that attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aberton!
The fighters circle momentarily. Thermo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thermo tries for a takedown but Aberton circles away easily
and Aberton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Aberton. That snapped Thermo's head back.
Thermo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tronic Thermo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aberton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thermo to the ground. Aberton is now in Thermo's guard.
Aberton looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermo pushes Aberton off and gets back to his feet.
Thermo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thermo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aberton avoids it really well and circles away.
Aberton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aberton seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermo trying to control but Aberton postures up.
Aberton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Klas Aberton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aberton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thermo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermo trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aberton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thermo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton is working for a guillotine from mount but Thermo frees his head quite easily.
Aberton wants to control the pace but Thermo is squirming around nicely.
Aberton takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermo wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Aberton 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thermo misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aberton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thermo. That did some damage!
Thermo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aberton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thermo's calf.
Thermo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thermo throws a lazy right hand but Aberton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aberton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aberton. Thermo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aberton connects with a single shot there.
Thermo blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thermo to the ground. Aberton is now in Thermo's guard.
Aberton tries to free his leg and advance position but Thermo is retaining full guard.
Thermo trying to keep a closed guard but Aberton is proving a slippery customer.
Thermo is looking for a triangle here but Aberton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thermo is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton advances nicely into full mount.
Aberton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thermo is surviving well by controlling Aberton's body position as best he can.
Aberton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thermo is surviving well by controlling Aberton's body position as best he can.
Thermo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thermo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thermo has given up his back. Will we see Aberton going for some submissions?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton has managed to slip his arm under Thermo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Thermo is tapping out! Submission win for Aberton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klas Aberton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basheer Saleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
141 lbs
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146 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Mars!
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, Basheer Saleh!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars checks a leg kick.
Mars throws a body punch but Saleh moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mars throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saleh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mars is in Saleh's guard.
Mars wants to control from the top but Saleh keeps moving.
Mars wants to pass the guard but Saleh is keeping the position.
Saleh wants to sweep but no luck.
Mars thows a big elbow that misses.
Saleh keeping full guard, as Mars tries to pass.
Saleh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mars is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saleh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mars defends well.
Mars is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saleh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mars wants to control from the top but Saleh keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saleh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saleh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saleh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saleh keeping full guard, as Mars tries to pass.
Saleh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saleh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mars.
Mars is looking to work some ground and pound but Saleh has wrist control.
Mars is looking to work some ground and pound but Saleh has wrist control.
Mars missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saleh is trying to control the position but Mars postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars tries to free his leg and advance position but Saleh is retaining full guard.
Mars distracts Saleh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mars trying to control but Saleh is working from the bottom.
Mars in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mars stands up over Saleh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mars looking to sit in guard and control but Saleh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saleh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars scores with a nice shot.
Mars bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saleh's guard.
Saleh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mars working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saleh's head.
Saleh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mars looking to pass the guard.
Mars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saleh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Mars dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mars throws a body punch but Saleh moves out of range.
Saleh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mars circles away quickly and effectively.
Mars moves out of range as Saleh throws a body kick.
Saleh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mars checks it well.
Saleh throws a right and a left that Mars avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Saleh.
Saleh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mars paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saleh misses with a series of wild punches.
Mars throws a jab when Saleh was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saleh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mars.
Mars shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saleh as he avoids it easily.
Saleh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mars misses with a straight left.
Mars scores with a body shot.
Saleh throws a right hand that Mars ducks under and follows up with a left that Mars also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Mars coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Basheer Saleh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saleh moves out of range as Mars strikes.
Saleh looks to land a combination but Mars avoids it well.
Saleh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mars counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mars misses with a body shot.
Mars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saleh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saleh wants to clinch.
Saleh slips under a jab from Mars.
Saleh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saleh avoids the body shot from Mars.
Saleh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saleh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saleh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saleh misses with a looping right.
A combination from Saleh does no damage.
Mars is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saleh's half guard.
Mars passes the guard and advances to mount!
Saleh is bucking up trying to escape but Mars cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lawrence Mars overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mars looking to finish Saleh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saleh!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Mars dominated that second round.
That's time! Mars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saleh stuffs the takedown.
Saleh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mars misses with a looping right.
Mars thows a body shot but no joy.
Mars takes a swing at Saleh's ribcage but misses.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saleh moves away.
A combination from Saleh does no damage.
Saleh throws a low kick but Mars avoids it.
Basheer Saleh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saleh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saleh avoids the body shot from Mars.
Mars tries to score with a low kick but Saleh moves his leg out of the way.
Mars misses with a straight left.
Saleh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mars thows a body shot but no joy.
Saleh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Mars - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars looks to throw the jab but Saleh is out of range.
Saleh throws a leg kick but Mars sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Saleh is just out of range.
Saleh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saleh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mars missing with a left hand there. Saleh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saleh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mars looks to land a left hand but Saleh moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars misses with a low kick.
Mars takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mars scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mars connects with a nice short shot to Saleh's temple.
Mars working the head and body with strikes.
Mars is just content to waste time from the top position. Saleh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Saleh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saleh keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saleh trying to keep a closed guard but Mars is proving a slippery customer.
Mars trying to control but Saleh is working from the bottom.
Mars throwing strikes from guard but Saleh blocks nicely.
Lawrence Mars is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saleh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mars is one step ahead there.
Mars is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Mars showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mars has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Mars!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chino kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Booty Sweat Promo. Alpha Chino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil Brooks's chin.
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24
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alpha Chino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chino swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Chino.
Chino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chino lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Phil Brooks has been cut.
Chino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chino stops a takedown attempt from Brooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chino.
Chino taking a breather.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Chino.
Brooks has clasped his hands together around Chino's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks working the ground and pound but Chino is defending the strikes.
Brooks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chino avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brooks.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Brooks.
Brooks swings around for an armbar but Chino sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brooks's guard.
Chino passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Chino escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to land a front kick but Chino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brooks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chino pinned against the cage. Chino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alpha Chino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Brooks.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chino circles away.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Chino keeps it at a distance.
Chino fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chino swivels and escapes.
Chino moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Chino has the dominant position.
Chino working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Brooks looks gassed!
Knees in the clinch landing for Chino.
Chino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brooks up against the cage.
Chino lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chino lands an elbow inside.
Chino lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Chino.
Chino misses with a knee strike.
Chino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chino obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Chino.
A short uppercut from Chino.
Chino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Chino for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Phil Brooks's cut even more.
A knee to the head by Chino.
Chino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks is rocked!
Chino lands a nice elbow.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Chino finish him?
Chino scores a nice knee to the body.
Chino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chino.
Chino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chino lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brooks to his knees! Chino keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpha Chino!
Alpha Chino retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Walker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker connects with a crisp jab.
Sparks has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker blocks a body shot from Sparks.
Walker wants to stall.
Sparks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Sparks.
Sparks has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sparks tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Sparks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
Sparks tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparks managing to block the knees to the body from Walker.
Sparks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Sparks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walker.
Sparks scores with a hook 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!
Walker looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Sparks.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Sparks working hard to break the clinch.
Walker pushes Sparks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Walker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walker tries to break free but Sparks pushes him back against the cage.
Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Sparks.
Sparks working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
Sparks successfully pulls guard.
Sparks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparks is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Sparks blocks nicely.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparks is keeping the position for now.
Walker wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sparks is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Sparks there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sparks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Sparks sits in half guard.
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.
Sparks is looking for a kimura here.
Sparks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Jonathan Sparks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Walker throws a hook but Sparks blocks it.
Donk. Sparks catches Walker right on the button with a cross.
Sparks moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Sparks misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sparks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walker is keeping busy.
Sparks tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Sparks back against the cage.
Walker breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Sparks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sparks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparks checks the leg kick.
Sparks misses the shot to the body.
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sparks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sparks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparks actively working from the bottom here.
Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparks!
Sparks wants to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sparks?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to control but Sparks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparks tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
Walker unloads with some shots from mount but Sparks bucks and avoids them well.
Sparks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparks sees it coming and defends easily.
Walker wants to control but Sparks is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
Walker throwing shots but Sparks is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparks tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Sparks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Sparks's legs - danger averted.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonathan Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Sparks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Walker avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparks slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Sparks blocks the leg kick.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Sparks's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard.
Sparks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparks moves nicely into side control.
Sparks working away.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jay Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks throws an elbow but Walker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparks misses with the ground and pound.
Sparks misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
Sparks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Walker defending against the ground and pound.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker regains half guard, as Sparks was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Sparks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bestigor Tazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tazar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beastmaster's Fortress. Willemoes has chosen Rage Against The Machine- Bomb Track as his entrance music. 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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219 lbs
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213 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bestigor Tazar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lasse Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tazar tries to clinch there but Willemoes circles away.
Tazar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Willemoes thows a body shot but no joy.
Willemoes misses with an uppercut. Tazar saw that one coming.
Willemoes scores with a body shot.
Willemoes throws a lazy right hand but Tazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tazar.
Willemoes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tazar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willemoes somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazar ducks under a wild hook from Willemoes.
Tazar throws a head kick that Willemoes semi-blocks.
Tazar tries to clinch there but Willemoes circles away.
Willemoes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Willemoes has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Willemoes misses with a wild body shot.
Tazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tazar throws a lazy uppercut
and Willemoes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Willemoes looks to land a left hand but Tazar moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes tries to bum rush Tazar with a series of wild strikes but Tazar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tazar is looking to clinch but Willemoes is avoiding it.
Tazar throws a lazy uppercut
and Willemoes counters with a nice uppercut.
Willemoes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tazar as he jumps to the side.
Bestigor Tazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Willemoes.
Tazar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tazar throws a right hand that misses
and Willemoes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tazar is looking to improve his position.
Willemoes wants to work for an arm triangle but Tazar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willemoes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Willemoes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Willemoes lands a nice short elbow.
Tazar wants to get back to full guard.
Willemoes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura here.
Willemoes is taking a breather. Tazar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Willemoes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tazar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tazar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willemoes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tazar tries to land a front kick but Willemoes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Willemoes slips a straight right by Tazar.
Tazar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Willemoes throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazar looks to throw a body kick
and Willemoes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Willemoes takes one on the button.
Tazar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tazar slips a jab from Willemoes.
Tazar just misses with a punch to the body.
Willemoes misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes tests Tazar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Willemoes misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A swing and a miss from Willemoes.
Tazar misses with a looping right.
Willemoes misses with a straight left.
Willemoes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willemoes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tazar moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Willemoes blocks the leg kick.
Willemoes jabs Tazar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Willemoes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tazar.
Tazar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Willemoes.
Willemoes is looking to take a break and control but Tazar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tazar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willemoes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tazar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tazar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Willemoes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Willemoes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tazar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Willemoes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tazar.
Tazar moves out of range as Willemoes strikes.
Willemoes connects with a single shot there.
Lasse Willemoes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Willemoes's corner calls for a 1-2. Willemoes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tazar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willemoes gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes misses with the ground and pound.
Tazar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tazar is rocked!
A big shot lands for Willemoes! That's hurt Tazar! Will he recover? Willemoes fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Willemoes!
Lasse Willemoes is the new light heavyweight champion!
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