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UFF 19: Train hard or go home PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Romanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruslan Romanenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Miller!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Romanenko backing up. Romanenko nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller tries to bum rush Romanenko with a series of wild strikes but Romanenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanenko misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Romanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Miller.
Romanenko misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Romanenko backing up. Romanenko nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruslan Romanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanenko is breathing heavily.
Romanenko misses with a takedown
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Romanenko didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Miller has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Romanenko looking to control.
Romanenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Romanenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miller has passed into half guard!
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanenko tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Romanenko gets full guard.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanenko's head.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanenko working for submissions but it's allowed Miller to get to half guard.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Romanenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanenko wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller is taking a breather. Romanenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller prevents Romanenko from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is keen to just control but Romanenko is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Miller 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.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller misses with the combination.
Romanenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romanenko with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Romanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanenko has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
Romanenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Romanenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Romanenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanenko working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Romanenko working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romanenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller postures up in Romanenko's guard and throws a big left but Romanenko blocks it.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanenko has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanenko wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller trying to control but Romanenko is working from the bottom.
Romanenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miller has passed into half guard!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Romanenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Romanenko manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control from the top but Romanenko keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romanenko is on top in guard.
Miller wants to stand and escape but Romanenko is having none of it.
Romanenko wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Romanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Romanenko is looking for a sweep.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Romanenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Romanenko moves into full guard.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stays in close to Romanenko's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Romanenko keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Romanenko wants to control the position but Miller says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Romanenko gets back to full guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Romanenko is working from the bottom.
Romanenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miller has passed into half guard!
Romanenko is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanenko keeps working.
Romanenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romanenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romanenko trying to control from the bottom.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller 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.
Miller wants to take a breather but Romanenko is having none of it.
Miller is just content to waste time from the top position. Romanenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Romanenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stays in close to Romanenko's body and controls the position.
Romanenko 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.
Romanenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller wants to control from the top but Romanenko keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gota Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Camas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo comes to the cage accompanied by Pass Out. Camas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qG1sZhO74A. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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151 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gota Yo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Owen Camas!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yo has one foot on Camas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yo tries to close the distance and clinch but Camas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Camas.
Yo tries for a takedown but Camas circles away easily
and Camas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Camas trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Owen Camas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camas.
Camas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camas is taking a breather. Yo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Camas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yo's head.
Well, if Camas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Owen Camas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yo shoots in but Camas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo slips a jab and a cross from Camas.
Camas shoots in for a takedown but Yo shows good takedown defense.
Camas tries to clinch
and Yo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yo.
Yo lands a damaging elbow.
Camas pulls guard successfully.
Camas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yo is controlling him.
Yo is looking to stand up but Camas won't let him.
Camas is pulling down on Yo's head. It's preventing any offense from Yo, at least for the moment.
Camas wants to sweep here but Yo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Camas's guard.
Camas is trying to keep Yo in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Owen Camas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gota Yo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yo slaps away a takedown attempt from Camas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Camas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camas looks for a takedown but Yo sprawls well.
Yo shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Camas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Camas dives in and grabs Yo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yo pushes down on Camas's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yo is defended easily by Camas.
Camas closes the distance and clinches.
Camas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yo tries to circle away but Camas has him pinned against the cage.
Yo tries to land knees in the clinch but Camas avoids the damage to the body.
Yo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Camas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Camas breaks the clinch.
Yo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yo has his takedown stuffed
and Camas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gota Yo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camas wants to control from the top but Yo keeps moving.
Camas sitting in guard here, content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Owen Camas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Camas fails to land the takedown.
Camas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Camas stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camas slaps away a takedown attempt from Yo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yo tries to avoid it but Camas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yo to the ground. Yo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Camas gets a takedown into half guard.
Camas thows a huge punch but Yo dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo wants to get back to his feet.
Camas is trying to control the action in half guard but Yo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Camas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yo to get to his feet.
Camas shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yo swivels and escapes.
Camas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yo as he avoids it easily.
Camas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camas tries a head kick but it misses.
Yo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Camas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yo's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camas looking to pass the guard.
Camas wants to control from the top but Yo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Camas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yo fails with a takedown attempt.
Camas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camas tries to clinch but Yo moves out of range.
Camas wants to clinch
and Yo moves into the clinch.
Yo missing with knees to the body.
Yo is trying to push Camas away but Camas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yo trying to land knees to the body.
Camas is trying to force a seperation but Yo has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camas breaks the clinch.
Yo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Camas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yo wants to stand up but Camas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Camas has one foot on Yo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camas.
Gota Yo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Camas.
Yo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camas tries a head kick but it misses.
Yo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camas pinned against the cage. Camas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yo is defended easily by Camas.
Camas throws a right hand that Yo ducks under and follows up with a left that Yo also avoids with ease.
Camas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gota Yo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camas rushes Yo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yo misses with a punch to the body.
Yo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camas.
Camas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yo's guard.
Camas stands and throws Yo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Owen Camas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Camas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Camas 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Camas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dew Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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282 lbs
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228 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dew Rain!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Novikov defends it nicely.
Novikov scores a takedown into full mount!
Rain working to try and regain half guard.
Rain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Novikov.
Novikov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Novikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rain is looking to escape.
Rain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rain postures up in Novikov's guard and throws a big left but Novikov blocks it.
Novikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Novikov is keeping the position.
Rain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Novikov's half guard.
Novikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Novikov defends it well.
Rain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain looking for a submission but Novikov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rain tries to free his leg and advance position but Novikov is retaining full guard.
Novikov keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
Rain wants to stand but Novikov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Novikov is trying to keep Rain in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain stands up over Novikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rain trying to control but Novikov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a big right hand that misses.
Rain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rain wants to stand and escape but instead Novikov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Novikov is one step ahead there.
Rain isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Novikov stacks Rain 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 Novikov!
Novikov has control of an arm but Rain manages to advance to Novikov's back!
You can see the frustration on Novikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Novikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novikov just trying to survive but Rain is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rain patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Novikov tries to break free.
Rain looking to break Novikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Novikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rain punches Novikov on the ear.
Rain has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rain looking to break Novikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Novikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dew Rain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rain shoots in and drives through. Novikov sprawls well.
Rain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Novikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Novikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Dew Rain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rain swinging wildly here.
Novikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Novikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evgeni Novikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dew Rain.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt.
Rain shoots for a takedown but Novikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Novikov.
Rain shoots in looking for a takedown but Novikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Novikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Novikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Novikov cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novikov throws a good cross that connects.
Rain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rain momentarily.
Novikov throws a nice looking combination but Rain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rain gets a double leg takedown into Novikov's guard.
Rain trying to control but Novikov is working from the bottom.
Novikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain postures up in Novikov's guard and throws a big left but Novikov blocks it.
Rain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Novikov is just riding it out for now. Rain eventually gives up the hold.
Rain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Novikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rain's back!
Novikov is persistently looking for the submission but Rain is defending it well.
Rain needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Rain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov gets his hands free as Rain looks to control.
Novikov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Rain turns into Novikov and is now in his guard.
Rain stands up from Novikov's guard - Rain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rain misses with a takedown attempt
and Rain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novikov but Novikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novikov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rain misses.
Rain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dew Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rain circles away quickly and effectively.
Novikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rain. Rain gets slowly back to his feet.
Rain tries for a takedown but Novikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novikov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Novikov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Novikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice straight punches there by Novikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Novikov.
Rain dives in and grabs Novikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Novikov pushes down on Rain's head and hops out.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain has a takedown stuffed.
Evgeni Novikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dew Rain.
Rain slips a jab and a cross from Novikov.
Nice takedown defense from Novikov. No joy for Rain on that attempt.
Novikov scores with the left hand. Rain knows he should have avoided that one.
Rain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rain shoots in looking for a takedown but Novikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rain with a poor takedown
and Novikov counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov connects with the punch.
Rain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Novikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novikov with a hook.
Novikov lands with a nice combination. Rain backs away looking to recover.
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 Novikov misses.
Rain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novikov but Novikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Novikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rain.
Novikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Novikov has recovered full guard.
Rain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Novikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Novikov has escaped and now he's on top!
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Novikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rain looking for subs off his back but Novikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Novikov has managed to get both his arms back between Rain's legs - danger averted.
Rain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rain keeping full guard, as Novikov tries to pass.
Rain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Novikov defends it easily.
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Novikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Novikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov looking to pass the guard.
Rain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Novikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rain trying to keep a closed guard but Novikov is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Novikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Novikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Novikov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Holter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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176 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabe Holter!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson feints and as Holter raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nelson 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.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Holter is retaining full guard.
Nelson prevents Holter from getting back to his feet.
Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holter keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson passes Holter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nelson passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nelson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Holter is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Nelson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Copley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Daw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Doug Copley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Doug Copley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Copley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Daw!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Copley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daw as he jumps to the side.
Daw slaps away a takedown attempt from Copley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daw has closed the distance and engaged Copley in a clinch.
Daw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Copley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daw drops Copley with a big knee straight up the middle! Copley is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Doug Copley has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Daw. No joy for Copley on that attempt.
Copley shoots in but Daw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copley takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daw lands an elbow inside.
Copley is rocked!
Daw lands a nice knee to the body.
Copley is breathing heavily.
Daw has Copley pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Copley is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Daw - that's hurt Copley badly! Oh, another knee lands and Copley is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Copley doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Steve Daw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dixon circles away.
Dixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like David Paterson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paterson manages to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Paterson being controlled here, momentarily.
Paterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Paterson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
Paterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Paterson keeps moving.
Paterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vince Dixon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Paterson. Paterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon dives in and scores a takedown into Paterson's guard.
Paterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Paterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Dixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dixon postures up in Paterson's guard and throws a big left but Paterson blocks it.
Paterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
Paterson keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Paterson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dixon has his hands clasped together but Paterson extends an breaks Dixon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Paterson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Paterson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Beaudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Rowlah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Beaudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah Rowlah!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaudreaux slips a straight right by Rowlah.
Rowlah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Jonah Rowlah has been cut.
Beaudreaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Beaudreaux.
Rowlah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beaudreaux cracks Rowlah with a good jab.
Rowlah is rocked!
Rowlah drops his hands momentarily. Beaudreaux doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rowlah staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rowlah doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Beaudreaux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davola has chosen Chicken Fried as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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245 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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Augustus Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Davola!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
Cole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joe Davola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole lands a right hook to the body.
Davola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davola looks for a takedown but Cole sprawls well.
Davola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cole did well to prevent Davola getting side control.
Cole trying to control but Davola postures up.
Davola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davola trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Davola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davola preventing the sweep.
Davola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davola is in close to Cole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davola distracts Cole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole pulls Davola in close to his closed guard and prevents Davola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Davola trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davola has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cole is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davola won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole has Davola pulled in close to control his posture.
Davola stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Davola landing with the ground and pound.
Davola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davola wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davola chips away with some ground and pound.
Davola won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Davola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.
Davola is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Davola throws a strike but Cole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davola controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Davola has wrist control.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Davola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davola keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davola trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Davola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davola shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Augustus Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Davola.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Davola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Cole gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davola!
Davola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Davola will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davola fails to land the takedown.
Davola shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense.
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
Davola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davola has time to react.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davola.
Augustus Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Davola.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole swings for the body but Davola moves out of range.
Davola dives in and grabs Cole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes down on Davola's head and hops out.
Cole scores with a jab. Davola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davola counters with a single leg into guard. Cole didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cole is on top in guard.
Davola keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cole won't allow Davola to get back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Augustus Cole wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Davola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Cole drops Davola with a beautiful combination! Davola stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cole is looking for the KO!
Davola is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davola is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Cole doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Davola crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Davola's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augustus Cole!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tellus Cavinato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tellus Cavinato!
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, Sean Justice!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cavinato counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Justice!
Cavinato landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Sean Justice has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice tries to hold on but Cavinato pushes him away.
Cavinato looking for a guillotine from mount but Justice is having none of it.
Justice slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cavinato thows a huge punch but Justice dodges it nicely.
Cavinato seems to be looking for submissions.
Justice trying to hold on to Cavinato's head to control him but Cavinato postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cavinato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Justice's head.
Cavinato seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice tries to roll over but Cavinato keeps him under control.
Cavinato seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice is looking to improve his position.
Justice trying to control but Cavinato postures up.
Cavinato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Justice tries to roll over but Cavinato keeps him under control.
Justice wants to control but Cavinato is keeping busy.
Cavinato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Justice is just riding it out for now. Cavinato eventually gives up the hold.
Justice is looking for a sweep. Cavinato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavinato is trying to work for a kimura but Justice is defending well.
Cavinato 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.
Justice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Justice wants to control but Cavinato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Justice is looking to improve his position.
Cavinato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cavinato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice is looking to improve his position.
Cavinato seems to be working for a kimura but Justice defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavinato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Justice won't allow Cavinato to pass to mount.
Justice trying to control from the bottom.
Cavinato seems to be looking for submissions.
Justice trying to control but Cavinato postures up.
Justice is controlling Cavinato's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Justice manages to get to full guard.
Cavinato is looking to work some ground and pound but Justice has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavinato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Justice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cavinato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cavinato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cavinato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Justice is pulling down on Cavinato's head to control his posture.
Cavinato working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Justice's head.
Cavinato drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Justice dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavinato is looking for a triangle here but Justice uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cavinato is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice cracks Cavinato with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tellus Cavinato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Justice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Justice looks to land a right hand but Cavinato moved out of range.
Justice throws a jab when Cavinato was well out of range.
Justice lands with a kick to the temple. Cavinato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab from Justice.
Justice throws a right hand that Cavinato ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavinato also avoids with ease.
Justice lands a glancing blow to the side of Cavinato's head.
Cavinato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Justice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cavinato takes one on the button.
Cavinato staying out of range there.
Justice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cavinato with a poor takedown
and Justice counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Cavinato or perhaps it was just good defense by Justice which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tellus Cavinato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Justice. No joy for Cavinato on that attempt.
Justice throws a head kick but Cavinato moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Justice as Cavinato shoots in.
No luck for Cavinato with that takedown attempt.
Cavinato tries for a takedown but Justice circles away easily
and Justice counters with a three punch combo that has Cavinato backing up. Cavinato nods at Justice to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justice digs a good hook to Cavinato's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice misses with an uppercut.
Justice throws a nice looking combination but Cavinato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justice misses with a hook. Cavinato ducked under it nicely.
Justice throws a good cross that connects.
Sean Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice misses with a jab to the body
and Cavinato decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Justice's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice looking for a sweep. Not yet Justice, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cavinato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Justice has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavinato is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Justice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Justice has escaped and now he's on top!
Cavinato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavinato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavinato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sean Justice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavinato manages to avoid it.
Cavinato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justice.
Justice misses with a two punch combination.
Sean Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavinato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cavinato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Justice's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Justice throws a body punch but Cavinato moves out of range.
Cavinato shoots in looking for a takedown. Justice tries to sprawl out of it but Cavinato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Justice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Justice.
Justice throws a series of punches but Cavinato avoids them all with ease.
Cavinato closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Cavinato pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cavinato was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Justice throws a nice looking combination but Cavinato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
Sean Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavinato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Justice to the mat! Justice manages to get full guard.
Cavinato 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.
Justice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice working for a triangle but Cavinato defends it easily.
Cavinato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cavinato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavinato thows a big elbow that misses.
Cavinato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cavinato postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Justice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cavinato, into his guard.
Justice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cavinato has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Justice 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 Cavinato.
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!
Cavinato is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Justice is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice landing shots from mount.
Justice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Justice has control of Cavinato's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cavinato regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cavinato is wriggling around trying to escape.
Justice throws some wild stikes that Cavinato manages to avoid easily.
Justice in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice wants to control the pace but Cavinato is squirming around nicely.
Cavinato is looking to improve his position but Justice isn't that keen on the idea.
Justice looking to control but Cavinato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Justice 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Justice!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Montourski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanley Montourski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montourski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castle moves away.
Nice jab there from Montourski.
Montourski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montourski throws an overhand right that lands on Castle's shoulder, as Castle tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castle.
Castle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castle slips under a jab from Montourski.
Castle shoots and misses
and Montourski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanley Montourski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montourski gets the takedown into side control.
Montourski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Castle seems a little lost for a moment, as Montourski dominates the positioning.
Castle tries to buck Montourski off but Montourski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montourski trying to control the position but Castle is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking to regain half guard here but Montourski keeps moving and retains side control.
Castle regains half guard.
Montourski trying to mount his opponent but Castle defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montourski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stanley Montourski just wasn't active enough.
A slow jab from Montourski misses its intended target.
Montourski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castle moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montourski misses with a looping left.
Castle looks for a takedown but Montourski sprawls well.
Castle has his takedown stuffed
and Montourski counters with a two punch combo.
Montourski connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Montourski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castle fails with a takedown attempt.
Montourski connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Montourski is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montourski. Castle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanley Montourski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montourski lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montourski punishes Castle's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montourski misses the jab.
Montourski misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Montourski dominated that round.
That's time! Montourski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Montourski misses with a low kick as Castle jumps back.
Montourski misses with a wild combination.
Montourski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Montourski throws the left hand but Castle avoids the punch easily.
Montourski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castle manages to avoid it.
Stanley Montourski is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle misses with a looping left.
Montourski looks to land a left hand but Castle moved out of range nicely.
Montourski slaps away a takedown attempt from Castle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Montourski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castle fails with the takedown
and Montourski counters with a straight that turns Castle's legs to rubber! Montourski pushes forward with more strikes and Castle goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Montourski!
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