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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid has chosen Go to sleep as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but Clarke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clarke's waist but Clarke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kid off to one side.
Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Kid.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kid scores with a takedown into Clarke's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clarke is on top in guard.
Kid throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clarke thows a big elbow that misses.
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarke is looking to work some ground and pound but Kid has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clarke lands a couple of digs.
Clarke pushes down on Kid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid is not content to let Clarke control the position.
Clarke prevents Kid from improving his position.
Clarke is looking for a kimura but Kid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarke to get the leverage.
Clarke is working for a kimura but Kid is defending it quite comfortably.
Clarke lands with a punch from half guard.
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarke pulls his head out easily.
Clarke slips a nice elbow through Kid's hands, connecting with Kid's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke slips a nice elbow through Kid's hands, connecting with Kid's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarke pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clarke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clarke distracts Kid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Clarke is working Kid over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarke is aware though and is defending well.
Clarke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kid has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clarke stacks Kid on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clarke!
Kid looks gassed!
Kid taking a bit of punishment here - Clarke scoring with strikes.
Kid sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clarke wants to take a breather but Kid is having none of it.
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clarke is nestled in close to Kid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarke pulls his head out easily.
Clarke winds up and cracks Kid with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid tries to roll over but Clarke keeps him under control.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clarke lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to improve his position but Clarke is controlling well.
Clarke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clarke landing strikes from the mount and Kid is in trouble!
It looks like Karate Kid has been cut.
Clarke cracks Kid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Clarke.
Kid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clarke landing strikes from the mount and Kid is in trouble!
Kid is rocked!
Kid is working to get back to half guard.
Kid is still in real trouble! Can Clarke finish him?
Clarke is working for a guillotine from mount but Kid frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarke cracks Kid with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Clarke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damn Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pleas Honeywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honeywood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soul by the Pound. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damn Good!
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, Pleas Honeywood!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Honeywood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good just misses with a punch to the body.
Good connects with a right hand. Honeywood shakes it off.
Good will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Honeywood gets caught flat footed, as Good shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Good 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.
Good has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Honeywood working for a triangle but Good defends it easily.
Good wants to control from the top but Honeywood keeps moving.
Honeywood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Good can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeywood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Good gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honeywood looking for a triangle here. Good is fighting it but it looks tight! Honeywood pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Good is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pleas Honeywood!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Ehrhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marty Ehrhorn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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295 lbs
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295 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Ehrhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrhorn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riggins on the side of the head.
Riggins misses with a head kick.
Ehrhorn wants to clinch.
Ehrhorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ehrhorn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ehrhorn duly obliges.
Ehrhorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ehrhorn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riggins but Riggins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ehrhorn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ehrhorn duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggins shoots in looking for a takedown but Ehrhorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riggins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riggins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ehrhorn.
It looks like Andy Riggins has been cut.
Ehrhorn tries to clinch there but Riggins circles away.
Riggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Ehrhorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrhorn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riggins eats them both and turns towards Ehrhorn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ehrhorn shoots and misses
and Riggins counters with a single leg into guard. Ehrhorn didn't expect that.
Riggins content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrhorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andy Riggins.
Ehrhorn tries to sprawl but Riggins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andy Riggins.
Ehrhorn misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Ehrhorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riggins shoots in and bounces Ehrhorn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Riggins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riggins stands up and waves to Ehrhorn to follow him.
Riggins gets the takedown into side control.
Riggins misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Riggins crashes against the mat.
Riggins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggins tries for a kimura but Ehrhorn is defending well.
Riggins throws an elbow but Ehrhorn slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Riggins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Riggins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riggins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riggins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riggins works his way into full mount!
Riggins looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins controlling the position easily from mount.
Riggins avoids the attempt from Ehrhorn to control.
Riggins controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ehrhorn is surviving well by controlling Riggins's body position as best he can.
Andy Riggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riggins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ehrhorn is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Riggins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Riggins throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Riggins wants to take his opponent's back but Ehrhorn doesn't allow it.
Ehrhorn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ehrhorn wants to control from the top but Riggins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Riggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Riggins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Riggins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Ehrhorn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riggins is trying to get an arm triangle but Ehrhorn is defending well.
Riggins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Riggins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins advances to mount.
Riggins is working for a guillotine from mount but Ehrhorn frees his head quite easily.
Ehrhorn is working to get back to half guard.
Riggins unloads with some shots from mount but Ehrhorn bucks and avoids them well.
Riggins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ehrhorn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Riggins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ehrhorn struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Riggins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riggins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riggins showed some decent athleticism there.
Riggins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ehrhorn throws a series of punches but Riggins moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrhorn tries to clinch there but Riggins circles away.
Ehrhorn throws a series of punches but Riggins avoids them all with ease.
Ehrhorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Riggins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ehrhorn sprawls well initially but Riggins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marty Ehrhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggins controlling the action here.
Riggins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggins clinches up with Ehrhorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Andy Riggins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riggins pushes off an throws an elbow but Ehrhorn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Riggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riggins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Riggins!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers comes to the cage accompanied by Last Chance by Shooting Star. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nando Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael feints and then cracks Summers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Summers down.
Summers works Rafael's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rafael.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Summers checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Rafael is predictable there
and Summers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rafael.
Rafael wants to slow Summers down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Rafael.
Rafael moves out of range of the strikes.
Rafael swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Summers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers scores with a nice head shot.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Rafael is just out of range.
Summers misses with an uppercut.
Rafael slips a straight right by Summers.
A clash of legs there as Summers blocks the low kick.
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by Rafael.
The fighters circling - Summers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Summers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Summers throws a chopping leg kick but Rafael manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers lands with a good body shot.
Summers checks a leg kick.
Summers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Summers throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rafael to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Summers checks a leg kick.
Rafael lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rafael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rafael scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rafael moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafael blocks an uppercut.
Summers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rafael lands a hook that snaps the head of Summers backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to work over Rafael's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Summers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael lands a body shot in the clinch.
Summers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rafael backwards.
Rafael misses with a punch on the inside.
Rafael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rafael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Summers.
Summers blocking some punches.
Rafael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rafael blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Summers fails to land.
Summers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Summers lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Rafael to work.
Rafael throws a punch but it's blocked by Summers.
Rafael slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers misses with the head strike.
Summers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Summers tries to throw a body punch but Rafael avoids it by throwing Summers back against the cage.
Rafael fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafael gets through Summers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summers.
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rafael holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Summers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Summers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rafael works on Summers's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rafael's elbow.
Summers blocking some punches.
Rafael dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nando Rafael will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Summers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Summers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rafael's calf.
Summers misses with a hook. Rafael ducked under it nicely.
Rafael turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rafael misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Summers scores with a decent looking hook.
Rafael stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rafael wants it to stay on the feet.
Rafael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Summers.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rafael.
Some wild striking there from Rafael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Summers connects with a body shot.
Nando Rafael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rafael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rafael fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Summers checks it well.
Rafael throws a solid leg kick but Summers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rafael.
Rafael throws a leg kick but Summers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Summers is looking to slow Rafael down with leg kicks.
Summers throws a lazy uppercut
and Rafael cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rafael takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Summers misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rafael, right into the meat.
Rafael moves out of range of the strikes.
Summers scores with a body shot.
Rafael is looking to slow Summers down with leg kicks.
Rafael feints and then cracks Summers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Summers down.
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!
Rafael scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands a nice leg kick that just misses Summers's sensitive parts.
Rafael tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rafael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers looks to throw the jab but Rafael is out of range.
Rafael moves out of range of the body kick.
Rafael tries to land a front kick but Summers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rafael.
Rafael stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rafael wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rafael counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Summers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael drops his hands momentarily and Summers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Summers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Summers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rafael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rafael moves away.
Rafael swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rafael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafael wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Summers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Rafael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rafael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Summers scores with a jab to the head.
Rafael moves out of range as Summers strikes.
Summers misses the shot to the body.
Summers throws a looping overhand right but Rafael ducks down to avoid it.
Rafael scores with a jab. Summers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Summers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rafael tries to land a leg kick but Summers saw it coming and moves away.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Summers closes the distance and clinches up with Rafael, looking for a takedown. Summers pushes Rafael against the cage but Rafael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers scores with a hook.
Summers moves out of range of the leg kick from Rafael.
Rafael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rafael slips a straight right by Summers.
Rafael misses with a leg kick.
Rafael throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick from Rafael misses.
Summers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Summers thows a body shot but no joy.
Summers swings widly with a right hand
and Rafael makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Summers really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Summers thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Rafael tenderised Summers's leg. Summers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rafael takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rafael lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rafael, right into the meat.
Rafael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Summers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rafael doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Summers tries a body shot but Rafael blocks it.
Summers can't get the takedown.
Rafael working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Summers tries to circle away but Rafael has him pinned against the cage.
Summers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Summers misses with a looping right.
Summers misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rafael.
Rafael lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rafael has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rafael misses with a leg kick
and Summers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyrell Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nando Rafael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Summers is defended easily by Rafael.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rafael drives through and clinches with Summers against the cage.
Rafael gets underhooks to prevent Summers's takedown attempt.
Rafael lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers swings wildly with an uppercut but Rafael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers has had enough of the clinch but Rafael keeps him there for the moment.
Rafael controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rafael looking to slow down the pace here.
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Rafael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rafael 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Rafael!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Banuelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Banuelos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abe Patterson's chin.
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Victor Banuelos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banuelos 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 Patterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Patterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banuelos blocks a jab.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banuelos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patterson lands a nice hook to Banuelos's body. Banuelos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banuelos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banuelos tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banuelos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banuelos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banuelos.
Banuelos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patterson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Patterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banuelos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banuelos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banuelos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patterson avoids it.
Good body shot from Banuelos.
Banuelos misses with a knee strike.
Banuelos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banuelos connects with a leg kick. Patterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Banuelos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Banuelos.
Nice takedown defense from Banuelos. No joy for Patterson on that attempt.
Victor Banuelos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Patterson.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Banuelos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banuelos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Patterson moves away from the strike by Banuelos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos misses with a hook
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Banuelos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Banuelos is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Patterson blocks the leg kick.
Patterson misses the jab.
Banuelos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banuelos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Victor Banuelos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banuelos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos slaps away a takedown attempt from Patterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Banuelos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson throws out a powerful jab.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson moves out of range as Banuelos throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banuelos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Banuelos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by Banuelos.
Banuelos throws a low kick but Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banuelos.
An inside leg kick from Banuelos misses.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Banuelos circles away and keeps his distance.
Victor Banuelos is winning the standup battle so far.
Banuelos throws a chopping leg kick but Patterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Banuelos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Banuelos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Patterson blocks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Banuelos which made him look bad.
Patterson digs a good body shot into Banuelos's ribs.
Banuelos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Patterson's head.
It looks like Abe Patterson has been cut.
Banuelos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banuelos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banuelos throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banuelos, pushing him back against the cage.
Banuelos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Banuelos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banuelos prevents it.
Banuelos tries to land a knee to the head but Patterson blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banuelos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Banuelos looking to throw knees to the head but Patterson is blocking nicely.
Banuelos trying to stall but Patterson improves his position.
Banuelos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banuelos misses with a knee strike.
Banuelos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banuelos.
Banuelos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Banuelos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banuelos missing with knees to the body.
Banuelos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Banuelos.
Banuelos throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson.
Banuelos is looking to control Patterson's arms but Patterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banuelos has his back to the cage.
Banuelos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Banuelos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patterson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos misses with a punch on the inside.
Banuelos looking to throw knees to the head but Patterson is blocking nicely.
Banuelos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Patterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Banuelos gets an underhook and turns Patterson into the cage.
Banuelos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banuelos momentarily.
Banuelos looks to land a left hand but Patterson moved out of range nicely.
Banuelos misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banuelos swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Banuelos takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Banuelos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abe Patterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Patterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Banuelos swinging wildly here.
Banuelos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banuelos scoring well with a low kick there.
Banuelos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Patterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banuelos on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos throws a leg kick which misses Patterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Patterson tries to avoid it.
Patterson swings for the body but Banuelos moves out of range.
Patterson shoots in and drives through. Banuelos sprawls well.
Banuelos is looking to chop away at Patterson's legs.
Banuelos throws the left hand but Patterson avoids the punch easily.
Patterson misses with a hook.
Banuelos moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
Banuelos throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson shoots in but no luck this time.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banuelos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banuelos ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Abe Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson shoots and misses
and Banuelos counters with a head kick. That will keep Patterson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Victor Banuelos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Patterson.
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banuelos under the eye.
Patterson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Banuelos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Patterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson staying out of range there.
Banuelos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patterson is out of range.
Banuelos tried to score with a low kick but Patterson checks it.
Banuelos looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Banuelos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banuelos tries a head kick but it misses.
Banuelos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Patterson stuns Banuelos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos misses with a looping right.
Banuelos misses with a low kick.
Patterson gets tackled into the cage by Banuelos. Banuelos maintains the clinch.
Banuelos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banuelos tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Patterson as Banuelos tries to tie him up.
Victor Banuelos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banuelos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Patterson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Banuelos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banuelos 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Banuelos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bambrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bambrough comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like A Hurricane. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vitonen's choice of entrance music: Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. Dan Bambrough could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nahka Vitonen's chin.
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30
263 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Bambrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nahka Vitonen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambrough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vitonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vitonen.
Bambrough tries to clinch there but Vitonen circles away.
Bambrough fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vitonen staying out of range there.
Vitonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Bambrough doesn't manage to clinch there - Vitonen circles away.
Bambrough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooh!!! Vitonen has knocked Bambrough down with a huge combo! Vitonen steps away and waves a wobbly Bambrough back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Dan Bambrough has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitonen lands a body shot.
Bambrough is breathing heavily.
Vitonen cracks a nice hook into Bambrough's ribs.
BOOM! Vitonen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bambrough. Bambrough tries to recover but Vitonen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bambrough lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nahka Vitonen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salita has chosen Lose Yourself by Eminem as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Flenderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Salita!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flenderson leaves Salita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salita sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Salita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salita is defended easily by Flenderson.
Salita takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salita has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flenderson.
Kip Flenderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flenderson lands a body shot.
Salita looks gassed!
Flenderson scores with a nice head shot.
Flenderson tries to land a leg kick but Salita saw it coming and moves away.
Salita blocks a head kick by Flenderson.
Salita takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flenderson, right into the meat.
Flenderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Flenderson.
Flenderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salita is out of range and Flenderson settles back down.
Flenderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salita manages to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Flenderson has knocked Salita down with a huge combo! Flenderson steps away and waves a wobbly Salita back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Nicky Salita has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Flenderson.
Flenderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salita has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Flenderson tenderised Salita's leg. Salita is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flenderson drops Salita with a straight right hand, right on the button! Flenderson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Flenderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrady comes to the cage accompanied by Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child. Clayton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Want It All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clayton stuffs the takedown.
McGrady tries for a takedown but Clayton circles away easily
and Clayton counters with a left to the body.
Clayton throws a series of punches but McGrady avoids them all with ease.
Clayton just misses with a punch to the body.
Clayton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGrady lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clayton thumps McGrady with a low kick.
Clayton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGrady on the side of the head.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clayton closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clayton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGrady.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
Clayton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGrady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGrady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clayton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McGrady is not going to allow Clayton to sit and survive in this position.
Can Clayton hold on?! McGrady is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Clayton manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGrady's guard. Nice work there by Clayton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice leg kick lands there from Clayton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Clayton finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
Clayton thumps McGrady with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clayton.
Clayton scores with a body shot.
Clayton cracks a nice hook into McGrady's ribs.
McGrady is breathing heavily.
McGrady takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Clayton.
Clayton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGrady looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clayton. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clayton misses with a body shot.
McGrady just misses with a punch to the body.
McGrady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clayton throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but Clayton shows good takedown defense.
Clayton scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clayton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrady thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clayton tries to clinch up.
A jab from Clayton does it's job there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGrady crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clayton - the referee stops the clock and McGrady gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clayton. McGrady manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clayton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clayton stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGrady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clayton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Bob McGrady has been cut.
Knees to the body from Clayton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Clayton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob McGrady's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGrady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clayton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGrady rather than just go for the knockout.
McGrady with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clayton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as McGrady blocks the leg kick.
Clayton misses with a head kick.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clayton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGrady does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clayton lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGrady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clayton wants to clinch.
McGrady shoots in for a double leg but Clayton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ethan Clayton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clayton misses with a body shot.
Clayton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clayton lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clayton digs a good body shot into McGrady's ribs.
Clayton lands with a shot to the body.
Clayton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clayton works McGrady's body with a nice hook.
Clayton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clayton's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGrady under the eye.
Clayton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clayton throws a series of punches but McGrady moves out of range.
Clayton swings for the body but McGrady moves out of range.
Clayton takes a swing at McGrady's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton closes the distance and pushes McGrady back into the cage.
McGrady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clayton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGrady.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clayton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGrady tries to circle away but Clayton has him pinned against the cage.
Clayton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGrady is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice elbow from Clayton.
A short body shot lands from Clayton as the two fighters clinch.
Clayton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clayton lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Clayton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clayton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clayton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Clayton.
Clayton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clayton.
McGrady dodges an elbow strike from Clayton.
Clayton is pushing McGrady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGrady misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from McGrady as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Clayton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob McGrady's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGrady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGrady stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clayton.
Clayton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGrady. That did some damage!
Clayton thuds a left hand into McGrady's body.
Clayton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGrady at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton rushes McGrady and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clayton digs a right hand into McGrady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGrady's gas tank.
Clayton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clayton just leaning against McGrady, taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clayton obliges.
Clayton lands a body punch.
McGrady prevents a body shot from Clayton.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton lands with a left to the head.
McGrady working aggressively here.
Clayton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clayton lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGrady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clayton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clayton pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clayton misses with a body punch.
Clayton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Clayton.
Clayton looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Clayton.
Clayton taking a breather.
Clayton lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clayton.
Ethan Clayton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clayton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clayton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clayton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clayton displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGrady up against the cage.
Clayton wants to stall.
Clayton scores a nice knee to the body.
McGrady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clayton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGrady or not.
Clayton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clayton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Clayton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Clayton.
Clayton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clayton pushes McGrady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGrady avoiding damage as Clayton throws knees to the body.
Clayton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clayton connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGrady's face.
Clayton is working McGrady over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clayton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clayton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clayton misses with a punch to the body.
Clayton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clayton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGradys head.
Knees to the body from Clayton.
Clayton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clayton struggles to land a body shot inside as McGrady controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Clayton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clayton unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGrady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clayton stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Clayton.
Bob McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady blocks an elbow strike from Clayton.
Ethan Clayton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clayton avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clayton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGrady tries for a takedown but Clayton manages to get underhooks.
McGrady lands a left hand.
Clayton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clayton digs a right hand into McGrady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGrady's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Clayton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clayton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Clayton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Castilano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Luke Castilano enters the cage!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Castilano!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Van Damme misses
and Castilano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Castilano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Damme is pulling down on Castilano's head. It's preventing any offense from Castilano, at least for the moment.
Castilano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Damme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castilano is in close to Van Damme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Damme wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castilano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castilano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Damme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castilano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castilano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castilano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Damme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castilano is pushing down on Van Damme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Damme is fighting to maintain full guard but Castilano has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano prevents Van Damme from standing back up.
Castilano is trying to control. Van Damme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Castilano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castilano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Damme's head.
Van Damme trying to control but Castilano postures up.
Castilano thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Damme to regain full guard.
Van Damme keeping full guard, as Castilano tries to pass.
Castilano pushes down on Van Damme's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castilano is looking to stall here but Van Damme recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilano trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castilano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Damme is keeping the position for now.
Castilano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castilano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castilano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Damme is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castilano forces his way into half guard.
Van Damme is not content to let Castilano control the position.
Castilano lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilano thows a huge punch but Van Damme dodges it nicely.
Castilano throwing shots but Van Damme is blocking nicely.
Castilano seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Van Damme has recovered full guard.
Van Damme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castilano controls the pace.
Van Damme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castilano manages to get himself to full guard.
Van Damme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castilano on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castilano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Damme is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Castilano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castilano is not content to let Van Damme control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Castilano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Castilano looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Damme is just out of range.
Van Damme on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Van Damme does it's job there.
Van Damme moves away from the strike by Castilano.
Castilano throws a body punch but Van Damme moves out of range.
Castilano ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
A big left from Castilano misses.
Castilano throws the left hand but Van Damme avoids the punch easily.
Van Damme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luke Castilano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castilano throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Castilano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Castilano misses its intended target.
Van Damme connects with a looping right hand.
Castilano misses with a hook.
Van Damme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castilano dodges the punch combination from Van Damme.
Van Damme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castilano.
Van Damme walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castilano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castilano throws an off balance right hand
and Van Damme counters with a low kick, right behind Castilano 's knee.
Castilano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Damme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castilano.
Van Damme lands a jab to Castilano's midsection.
Castilano throws a poor cross that misses
letting Van Damme counter with a right hand.
Castilano misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilano scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Castilano misses.
Castilano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Castilano misses with an uppercut. Van Damme saw that one coming.
Van Damme moves away from the strike by Castilano.
Jean Claude Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Van Damme there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Damme cracks Castilano with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castilano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Damme.
Van Damme throws the left hand but Castilano avoids the punch easily.
Castilano throws a jab when Van Damme was well out of range.
Castilano throws out a powerful jab.
Van Damme staying out of range there.
Van Damme looks to score with a jab to the body but Castilano is just out of range.
Van Damme with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with a hook.
Castilano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Damme slips under a jab.
Van Damme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Damme thuds his right hand into Castilano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castilano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castilano throws a looping overhand right but Van Damme ducks down to avoid it.
Van Damme scores with a body shot.
Castilano misses with a left hand
and Van Damme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castilano throws the left hand but Van Damme avoids the punch easily.
Jean Claude Van Damme is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Damme scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castilano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Castilano throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilano gets the takedown into side control.
Castilano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Castilano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Castilano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castilano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Van Damme rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Castilano's guard! Nice work there by Van Damme!
Van Damme has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Damme trying to stand up but can't free himself from Castilano's guard.
Van Damme postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castilano looking for a guillotine here but Van Damme defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Castilano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Van Damme lands an overhand right.
Castilano throws a looping overhand right but Van Damme ducks down to avoid it.
Castilano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Damme was well out of range. Poor timing from Castilano.
The fighters circling - Castilano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castilano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castilano throws an off balance right hand
and Van Damme counters with a low kick, right behind Castilano 's knee.
Castilano takes one to the side of the head.
Van Damme looks to land a right hand but Castilano moved out of range.
Van Damme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castilano.
Van Damme lands a jab-cross combination.
Castilano throws a hook but Van Damme avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano shoots in and drives through. Van Damme sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Damme. That snapped Castilano's head back.
Nice jab there from Castilano.
Van Damme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Damme swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Castilano to counter with a crisp jab.
Castilano misses the shot to the body.
Van Damme defending well as Castilano loads up on a big left hand.
Castilano misses with an uppercut.
Castilano loads up on a big right hand but Van Damme slips the punch.
Van Damme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Damme takes a swing at Castilano's ribcage but misses.
Castilano misses with a straight left.
Van Damme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castilano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Damme swings for the body but Castilano moves out of range.
Castilano misses with a hook.
Van Damme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Damme misses with a straight right.
Van Damme throws a series of punches but Castilano moves out of range.
Castilano misses with a left hand
and Van Damme counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Damme thumps Castilano with a low kick.
A big right from Castilano misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Van Damme. No joy for Castilano on that attempt.
Castilano misses with a straight left.
Van Damme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castilano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castilano throws a lazy right hand but Van Damme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castilano throws a big shot that misses.
Van Damme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Damme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luke Castilano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castilano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Damme moves away.
Van Damme slips a jab from Castilano.
Van Damme jabs Castilano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Damme.
Van Damme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castilano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme blocks a jab.
Castilano misses with a right hand
and Van Damme counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Damme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Damme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castilano's calf.
Van Damme slaps away a takedown attempt from Castilano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Castilano.
Castilano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Damme digs a good hook to Castilano's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Van Damme.
Van Damme defending well as Castilano loads up on a big left hand.
Castilano misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Damme counters with a low kick, right behind Castilano 's knee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castilano misses with a left hand
and Van Damme counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Damme misses with the combination.
Van Damme stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Claude Van Damme showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castilano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Castilano!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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146 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake The Spider!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Spider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Spider throws the left hand but Stevens avoids the punch easily.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Spider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by The Spider.
Stevens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Spider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
The Spider misses with a takedown
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
The Spider closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Spider scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stevens to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Spider's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Spider.
The Spider shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
Jake The Spider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens instigates a clinch.
Stevens misses with a body punch.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Spider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Spider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stevens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Spider is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Spider.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as The Spider controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but The Spider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
The Spider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Spider drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as The Spider controls his hands.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by The Spider.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent The Spider's takedown attempt.
The Spider blocks an uppercut.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Spider has hold of one of Stevens's legs. Stevens is fighting the takedown attempt but The Spider gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The Spider looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens won't allow The Spider to sweep him here.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but The Spider is keeping the position.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevens tries to stand but The Spider is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Spider pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
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 Donnie Stevens will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevens lunges at The Spider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Spider's hand.
The Spider fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but The Spider moved out of range.
The Spider shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as The Spider shoots in.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
The Spider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
The Spider tries for a takedown but Stevens circles away easily
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevens misses with a body shot
and The Spider counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Spider.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Spider is controlling him.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Spider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing The Spider from controlling successfully.
The Spider stops Stevens from standing up.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Spider's guard.
Stevens throws and elbow that misses. The Spider uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by The Spider!
The Spider is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Spider trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Spider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but The Spider is proving a slippery customer.
Jake The Spider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Spider throwing strikes but missing.
The Spider postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Spider stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Spider makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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!
The Spider trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
The Spider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider landing with the ground and pound.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - The Spider advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stevens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Spider.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Spider stops Stevens from standing up.
The Spider controlling from the top position.
The Spider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Spider is controlling him.
The Spider wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - The Spider advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Spider wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Spider throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevens looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The Spider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Spider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Spider gets a takedown into half guard.
The Spider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevens defending well though.
Stevens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevens pushes The Spider off looking to stand but The Spider dives back in and keeps control.
The Spider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Spider is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The Spider working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Spider is stalling here. Stevens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Spider seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stevens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on The Spider's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The Spider is holding Stevens down, trying to stall.
Stevens trying to control the action but The Spider is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens decides to stand back up. Stevens steps back and let's The Spider get back to his feet.
Stevens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck for The Spider with that takedown attempt.
Stevens lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider is looking to clinch.
The Spider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Spider's elbow.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Spider is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Spider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens is pressed up against the cage. The Spider has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
Stevens connects with a jab.
The Spider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Spider somewhat.
The Spider darts in trying to clinch
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
The Spider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Spider.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Spider was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Stevens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donnie Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Donnie Stevens did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Spider fails to land the takedown.
The Spider shoots and misses
and Stevens counters with a nice body shot.
The Spider has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
The Spider takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Spider shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but The Spider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Spider shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Stevens lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Spider doesn't seem phased though.
The Spider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Spider with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Spider is looking to clinch but Stevens is avoiding it.
The Spider closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. The Spider pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Spider is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stevens scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Spider is defended easily by Stevens.
The Spider with a poor takedown
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens clinches up with The Spider and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Spider's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by The Spider.
The Spider blocking some punches.
The Spider prevents a body shot from Stevens.
The Spider tries for a takedown but Stevens manages to get underhooks.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but The Spider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens tries a body shot but The Spider blocks it.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but The Spider avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
The Spider blocks a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but The Spider uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens lands a left hand.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Spider backwards.
Stevens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Spider prevents a body shot from Stevens.
A short right from Stevens on the inside.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Spider lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stevens is trying is best to control the position here.
Stevens looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stevens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is trying to control the position but The Spider postures up.
The Spider is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Spider keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
The Spider looking to pass the guard.
The Spider with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Spider seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens keeping full guard, as The Spider tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Stevens had his way with Jake The Spider in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The Spider has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Spider.
The Spider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donnie Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens tries to sprawl but The Spider drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Spider working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stevens pushes The Spider off looking to stand but The Spider dives back in and keeps control.
The Spider misses with a head shot. Stevens uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stevens is trying to keep The Spider in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens pushes The Spider off and scrambles back to his feet.
The Spider shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Spider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donnie Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Spider.
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. The Spider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Spider looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stevens!
Stevens is looking to improve his position but The Spider isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to hold on but The Spider postures up.
The Spider trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The Spider lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spider is thwarting Stevens's attempts to control the position.
The Spider seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Spider's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Spider is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Spider stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Stevens is not content to let The Spider control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake The Spider wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Stevens leaves The Spider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Spider shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Spider with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
The Spider is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Spider misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Spider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jake The Spider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Spider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Spider shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but The Spider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Spider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake The Spider.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donnie Stevens!
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