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Deathrow - No Regrets PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Dirtnock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sterling Dirtnock !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Vogel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirtnock throws a leg kick which misses Vogel's front leg but catches the back leg as Vogel tries to avoid it.
Kurt Vogel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirtnock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vogel as he avoids it easily.
Vogel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dirtnock has Vogel up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirtnock effectively controlling the action here.
Vogel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vogel tries to break free but Dirtnock pushes him back against the cage.
Dirtnock prevents Vogel from breaking the clinch.
Dirtnock 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dirtnock .
Dirtnock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vogel pinned against the cage. Vogel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vogel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vogel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Dirtnock . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Dirtnock misses.
A low kick from Vogel is predictable there
and Dirtnock counters by moving into the clinch.
Vogel wants to break free but Dirtnock has control.
Dirtnock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vogel looks to land a combination but Dirtnock avoids it well.
Dirtnock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vogel defends it nicely.
Vogel scoring well with a low kick there.
Vogel blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirtnock forces Vogel back against the cage and clinches.
Dirtnock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vogel's efforts to push away.
Vogel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dirtnock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vogel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dirtnock scoring well with a low kick there.
Vogel looks to throw a body kick
and Dirtnock counters with a good low kick that Vogel was not able to check.
Dirtnock fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogel gets tackled into the cage by Dirtnock . Dirtnock maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel tries to break free but Dirtnock pushes him back against the cage.
Vogel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Vogel does no damage.
Vogel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dirtnock . Dirtnock obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Vogel misses.
Dirtnock dives in and grabs Vogel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vogel pushes down on Dirtnock 's head and hops out.
Vogel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirtnock .
Vogel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirtnock was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogel.
A head kick from Dirtnock lands but Vogel takes it in his stride.
A jab from Dirtnock misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Vogel. That snapped Dirtnock 's head back.
Vogel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dirtnock moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirtnock instigates a clinch.
Vogel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirtnock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vogel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dirtnock clinches with his opponent.
Vogel is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirtnock has double underhooks.
Vogel working hard to break 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!
Vogel is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirtnock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vogel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vogel tries to circle away but Dirtnock has him pinned against the cage.
Vogel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vogel can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Dirtnock dominated that round.
That's time! Dirtnock 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vogel lands with a slapping head kick.
Vogel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dirtnock takes the fight into the clinch.
Dirtnock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dirtnock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vogel.
Vogel tries to bum rush Dirtnock with a series of wild strikes but Dirtnock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vogel misses with a leg kick
and Dirtnock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dirtnock throws a shot from downtown. Vogel moves away and avoids it.
Vogel looks to land a left hand but Dirtnock moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Vogel misses.
Vogel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dirtnock .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel gets tackled into the cage by Dirtnock . Dirtnock maintains the clinch.
Vogel is trying to break free.
Vogel tries to circle away but Dirtnock has him pinned against the cage.
Dirtnock jumps guard but Vogel stands there with Dirtnock around his waist. Dirtnock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dirtnock 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dirtnock darts in and clinches Vogel up against the cage.
Dirtnock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vogel throws a lazy head kick
and Dirtnock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vogel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dirtnock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vogel throws out a loose jab but Dirtnock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirtnock throws a right hand that Vogel ducks under and follows up with a left that Vogel also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurt Vogel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogel swings for the body but Dirtnock moves out of range.
Vogel throws a body punch but Dirtnock moves out of range.
Dirtnock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dirtnock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dirtnock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dirtnock misses with a head kick.
Dirtnock blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirtnock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vogel.
Dirtnock checks a low kick from Vogel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirtnock looks for a takedown but Vogel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Dirtnock . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogel throws a head kick but Dirtnock moves out of range.
Dirtnock moves out of range as Vogel strikes.
Vogel thows a body shot but no joy.
Dirtnock has managed to clinch.
Dirtnock breaks from the clinch.
Vogel blocks a head kick by Dirtnock .
Dirtnock fails with a takedown attempt.
Vogel throws a low kick but Dirtnock avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirtnock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vogel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dirtnock checks a leg kick.
Dirtnock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vogel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dirtnock has Vogel up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirtnock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dirtnock . Dirtnock obviously looking to wear him down.
Vogel feints a jab promting Dirtnock to slip. Vogel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dirtnock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirtnock lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sterling Dirtnock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vogel looks to land a right hand but Dirtnock moved out of range.
Vogel throws a shot to the body.
Vogel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vogel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dirtnock takes a step back to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Vogel. Those never looked like landing.
Dirtnock throws a head kick that Vogel semi-blocks.
A head kick by Vogel misses
and Dirtnock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vogel throws a sloppy head kick
and Dirtnock counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vogel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Vogel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dirtnock .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel throws a hook but Dirtnock blocks it.
Vogel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dirtnock .
Vogel misses with a low kick as Dirtnock jumps back.
Vogel slips under a jab from Dirtnock .
Dirtnock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vogel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vogel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dirtnock scores with a head kick. Vogel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vogel.
Vogel looks to throw a body kick
and Dirtnock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dirtnock manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vogel wants to get up but he can't break Dirtnock 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dirtnock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We're going to have a standup here because Sterling Dirtnock wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dirtnock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterling Dirtnock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vogel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Vogel does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirtnock moves out of range of the body kick from Vogel.
Kurt Vogel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirtnock misses with a hook.
Vogel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vogel thows a body shot but no joy.
Dirtnock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dirtnock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vogel's calf.
Dirtnock drives through and clinches with Vogel against the cage.
Vogel tries to break the clinch but Dirtnock is controlling the position.
Vogel tries to circle away but Dirtnock has him pinned against the cage.
Vogel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dirtnock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vogel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vogel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dirtnock is able to avoid easily.
Dirtnock drives through with a takedown into Vogel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirtnock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vogel is looking to stand up but Dirtnock isn't so interested in that idea.
Dirtnock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirtnock controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Dirtnock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dirtnock 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Dirtnock !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Begood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Johnny Begood has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Begood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell dives in and grabs Begood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Begood pushes down on Russell's head and hops out.
Russell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Begood sprawls well initially but Russell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Russell stops Begood from getting back to his feet.
Russell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Begood's head.
Begood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Russell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Begood sees it coming and defends easily.
Begood is in trouble now - Russell has advanced to mount!
Russell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Begood because Russell loaded up on that one.
Begood avoids a series of strikes thrown by Russell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell landing strikes from the mount and Begood is in trouble!
Russell working the ground and pound effectively.
Begood is breathing heavily.
Russell breaks from Begood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Begood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Russell landing strikes from the mount and Begood is in trouble!
Russell with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Russell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Russell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Russell looking to finish Begood with some ground and pound. This is bad for Begood!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnny Begood's cut is getting worse.
Russell landing punches.
Johnny Begood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Begood taking shots to the head.
Jeez, Johnny Begood's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Begood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Russell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Entry Ceso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Orlando (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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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Entry Ceso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Orlando!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceso has his takedown stuffed
and Orlando counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ceso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ceso is working for takedown but Orlando is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Entry Ceso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlando is pressed up against the cage. Ceso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orlando down to the mat. Orlando avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ceso misses with a takedown
and Orlando counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ceso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ceso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orlando gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlando tries a knee to the head but Ceso blocks it.
Orlando tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlando throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ceso looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlando unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ceso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ceso is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlando stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Orlando with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Orlando.
Orlando is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Orlando.
Orlando unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Orlando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orlando looking to throw knees to the head but Ceso is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlando crunches a lovely knee into Ceso's ribcage.
Orlando with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orlando connects with a knee to the head.
Orlando stalling against the cage.
Orlando creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ceso's defenses.
Orlando scores with a knee to the head.
Orlando tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlando misses with a knee to the head.
Orlando with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Orlando is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orlando with a knee to the head.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlando lands an elbow just above Ceso 's eye.
Ceso takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlando connects with a knee to the head.
Orlando pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orlando prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orlando looking to throw knees to the head but Ceso is blocking nicely.
Ceso looking for a takedown.
Orlando scores a nice knee to the body.
Ceso is working for takedown but Orlando is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orlando misses with a knee to the head.
Orlando misses with a knee to the head.
Orlando looking to throw knees to the head but Ceso is blocking nicely.
Orlando connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orlando is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orlando throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ceso blocks it with crossed arms.
Ceso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orlando landing knees to the body.
Orlando landing knees to the body.
Ceso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orlando is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but Ceso blocks with his arms.
Ceso is working for takedown but Orlando is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Ceso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orlando prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlando unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlando lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orlando landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Orlando dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ceso misses with a takedown
and Orlando counters by moving into the clinch.
Orlando prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlando lands a damaging elbow.
Orlando with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orlando throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlando displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ceso up against the cage.
Orlando lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ceso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orlando pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Entry Ceso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ceso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ceso takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlando lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlando with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Orlando connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ceso's face.
Paulo Orlando seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlando with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orlando misses with a knee to the head.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Orlando gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ceso.
Ceso takes an elbow to the temple.
Ceso looking for a takedown.
Orlando connects with a knee to the head.
Orlando creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ceso's defenses.
Orlando avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceso dodges an elbow strike from Orlando.
Orlando prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orlando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlando connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ceso's face.
Orlando utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Orlando using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ceso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orlando gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ceso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orlando gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ceso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ceso tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlando lands a knee to the head.
Orlando unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Orlando lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orlando lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orlando looking to throw knees to the head but Ceso is blocking nicely.
Orlando is looking to control Ceso's arms but Ceso gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orlando has his back to the cage.
Orlando using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ceso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orlando gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ceso.
Ceso is working for takedown but Orlando is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orlando lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orlando with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ceso can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlando throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ceso blocks it with crossed arms.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but Ceso blocks with his arms.
Ceso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orlando gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlando misses with a knee to the head.
Orlando gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ceso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlando throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ceso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orlando pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orlando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Orlando 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! This is the final round!
Ceso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Orlando enables Ceso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Orlando manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ceso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ceso throws a strike but Orlando rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ceso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ceso keeping moving, preventing Orlando from controlling successfully.
Ceso wants to sweep here but Orlando controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ceso is working hard here to advance position.
Orlando wants to control from the top but Ceso keeps moving.
Ceso is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Orlando has his hands clasped together but Ceso extends an breaks Orlando's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ceso.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Entry Ceso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gl Chuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck comes to the cage accompanied by Ten Masked Men - You Spin Me Round . Gl Chuck has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
175 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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26
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gl Chuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Serra walks into a straight right hand from Chuck.
Chuck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chuck but Chuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chuck misses with a combination
and Serra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chuck.
Chuck drops Serra with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Serra looks back up at him and smiles so Chuck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Serra is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Chuck throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Serra is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gl Chuck!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lopez (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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161 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kylian Kirkham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lopez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kirkham throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Kirkham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Kirkham pushes him off.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Kirkham coming out on top.
Kirkham throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirkham stuffs the takedown.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Kirkham pushes him off.
Kirkham scores with a nice strike.
Kirkham thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.
Kirkham ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Kirkham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirkham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez clinches with his opponent.
Lopez scores with a shot to the side of Kirkham's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez effectively controlling the action here.
Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirkham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kylian Kirkham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lopez.
Lopez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirkham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lopez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirkham's efforts to push away.
Lopez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kirkham walks away with a smile on his face. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kirkham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kirkham missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirkham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirkham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Kirkham controls the action.
Lopez wants a takedown but no success here.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirkham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez clinches.
Lopez'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.
Kirkham is trying to break the clinch but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Lopez lands a body punch.
Lopez lands a shot to the body.
Lopez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirkham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirkham.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kirkham.
Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirkham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
A short body shot lands from Lopez as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirkham can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez.
Lopez lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirkham letting Lopez take a breather here.
Kirkham is trying to push Lopez away but Lopez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kirkham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lopez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lopez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lopez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kirkham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Kirkham throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirkham misses the target.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirkham.
Kirkham throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kirkham.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirkham.
Lopez gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Lopez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lopez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lopez trying to control the action but Kirkham is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkham seems a little lost for a moment, as Lopez dominates the positioning.
Lopez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kirkham sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kirkham is trying to improve his position.
Kirkham is letting Lopez control him for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
An elbow from Lopez crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham is being controlled here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Lopez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kirkham lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Kirkham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirkham cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Kirkham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kirkham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirkham.
Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez pulls Kirkham into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Lopez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kirkham!
Lopez wants to control the pace but Kirkham is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working the ground and pound effectively.
Kirkham is in a horrible position here. Lopez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Kirkham pushes him off.
Kirkham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez tests Kirkham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirkham is rocked!
Lopez is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Lopez shuts the power down on Kirkham. Lights out, game over! Lopez is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Lopez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zeit Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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23
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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20
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zeit Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls tries to bum rush Ramsey with a series of wild strikes but Ramsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Ramsey misses.
Some wild striking there from Ramsey.
Ramsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smalls scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramsey throws a combination that misses
and Smalls counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smalls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramsey swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Smalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smalls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramsey looks to land a combination but Smalls avoids it well.
Smalls scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Zeit Ramsey has been cut.
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!
No joy there for Smalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramsey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramsey is breathing heavily.
Ramsey has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramsey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smalls blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramsey with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smalls as Ramsey tries to tie him up.
Smalls wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smalls is defending well for now.
Smalls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramsey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zeit Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smalls.
Ramsey gets underhooks to prevent Smalls's takedown attempt.
Ramsey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramsey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramsey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smalls checks a leg kick.
Ramsey throws out a leg kick but Smalls moves out of range and Ramsey only half commits.
Ramsey moves into range and clinches up with Smalls.
Ramsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramsey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smalls tries for a kimura but Ramsey is defending well.
Ramsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smalls on the ground.
Smalls is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramsey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ramsey stops Smalls from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Smalls has hold of Ramsey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ramsey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smalls is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Smalls extends the arm and Ramsey is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reggie Smalls!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason David Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Ron Wasserman - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Theme Song. Mayhem has chosen Warrior as his entrance music. John Mayhem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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21
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason David Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayhem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frank. Frank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frank walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayhem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayhem scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Jason David Frank has been cut.
Mayhem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem throws out a leg kick but Frank moves out of range and Mayhem only half commits.
Frank lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mayhem takes a step back to recover.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayhem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frank is rocked!
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Mayhem moves out of range easily.
Oh Frank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayhem is looking to score with low kicks.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank.
Mayhem connects with a superb combination that knocks Frank out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mayhem before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Frank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Mayhem!
John Mayhem thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Nizami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nizami has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonard Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Nizami!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Nizami darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Nizami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nizami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nizami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Nizami avoids nicely.
Nizami rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Nizami shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nizami successfully pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nizami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nizami avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Nizami is retaining full guard.
Nizami keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Nizami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Nizami keeps moving.
Nizami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nizami controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcia trying to control but Nizami is working from the bottom.
Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nizami is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia landing some decent shots from guard.
Nizami looking to control.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nizami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nizami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nizami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garcia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Garcia stuffs the takedown.
Nizami shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nizami's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nizami.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nizami moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nizami has Garcia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nizami pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Garcia tumbling to the mat - Nizami dives into Garcia's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nizami prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Nizami from controlling successfully.
Nizami passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nizami prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nizami is working away from the top position though.
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 Leonard Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nizami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nizami.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nizami moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Nizami showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Nizami closes the distance and clinches.
Nizami wants a takedown.
Nizami is pressed up against the cage. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nizami down to the mat. Nizami avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nizami throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nizami counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nizami with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nizami trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nizami on the ground.
Nizami thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nizami trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Nizami thows a big elbow that misses.
Nizami trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nizami 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.
Nizami controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nizami connects with a couple of short punches.
Nizami works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Nizami has control of the leg.
Alex Nizami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nizami trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Nizami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia seems keen to control Nizami's posture.
Nizami passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nizami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Nizami working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Nizami throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garcia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nizami fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garcia to the ground. Nizami is now in Garcia's guard.
Nizami tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Nizami from controlling successfully.
Nizami is standing up over Garcia. Garcia looks to escape but Nizami dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nizami working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
Garcia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nizami has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nizami scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Nizami wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nizami has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nizami shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Nizami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nizami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Nizami throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Nizami avoids it well.
Nizami closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nizami avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nizami pulls guard successfully.
Garcia stands and steps away. Nizami gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Nizami is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Nizami counters with a takedown into side control.
Nizami controls the position.
Nizami working the ground and pound.
Nizami goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Garcia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nizami but great work by Garcia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Nizami's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nizami is looking to reverse the position.
Nizami manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nizami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Nizami is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nizami!
Garcia wants to control the action but instead Nizami gets a body lock and reverses into Garcia's guard! Nice work!
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Nizami from controlling successfully.
Nizami throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nizami advances position into side control!
Nizami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nizami cracks Garcia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nizami wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Nizami working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garcia throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Garcia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nizami is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nizami with shots to the head and body - Garcia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nizami trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Nizami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nizami 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Nizami!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMichaels has chosen When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Knoxville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey McMichaels!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMichaels shoots and misses
and Knoxville counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McMichaels!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McMichaels is looking to improve his position but Knoxville isn't that keen on the idea.
McMichaels tries to hold on but Knoxville postures up.
McMichaels blocking the ground and pound.
McMichaels is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knoxville takes McMichaels's back.
McMichaels turns into Knoxville and is now in his guard.
McMichaels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knoxville is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McMichaels, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMichaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McMichaels isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Knoxville stacks McMichaels 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 Knoxville!
Knoxville working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoxville throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knoxville tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knoxville has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knoxville is trying to get an arm triangle but McMichaels is defending well.
McMichaels sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McMichaels manages to get to full guard.
McMichaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knoxville gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knoxville throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knoxville defends it easily.
Knoxville passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
McMichaels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knoxville is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!
Knoxville is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McMichaels sees it coming and defends easily.
McMichaels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knoxville pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knoxville avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knoxville throwing strikes from guard but McMichaels blocks nicely.
McMichaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knoxville makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knoxville.
Knoxville is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McMichaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Knoxville is retaining full guard.
Knoxville looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knoxville is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMichaels defends well.
Knoxville is breathing heavily.
Knoxville keeping full guard, as McMichaels tries to pass.
McMichaels throws a big right hand that misses.
McMichaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knoxville is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMichaels defends well.
McMichaels drops back looking for a leg! Knoxville is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knoxville manages to kick McMichaels off! McMichaels jumps back into Knoxville's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knoxville preventing the ground and pound from doing 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 Johnny Knoxville will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McMichaels gets caught napping as Knoxville dives in and scores a takedown. McMichaels manages to retain guard.
Knoxville trying to control the position from guard on top but McMichaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnny Knoxville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knoxville would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knoxville has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knoxville drops back, looking for a kneebar! McMichaels looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McMichaels looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McMichaels!
McMichaels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knoxville has escaped the position, nice work there.
McMichaels tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McMichaels has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knoxville is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels wants to pass to mount but Knoxville is defending the position.
Knoxville trying to control here.
Knoxville is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMichaels pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knoxville is defending against the submission attempts here by McMichaels.
Knoxville is trying to get back to full guard.
McMichaels is working for a submission of some sort.
McMichaels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels seems to be looking for submissions.
McMichaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McMichaels prevents Knoxville from improving his position.
McMichaels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knoxville gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McMichaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Knoxville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMichaels pushes down on Knoxville's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knoxville looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McMichaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knoxville is not content to let McMichaels control the position.
Knoxville is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knoxville regains full guard. Nicely done.
McMichaels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMichaels slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMichaels 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.
Mickey McMichaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McMichaels has a takedown stuffed.
McMichaels fails with the takedown
and Knoxville counters with a nice double leg into side control. McMichaels won't be happy with that.
McMichaels sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knoxville has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McMichaels defend it? Knoxville steps over the head and cranks it - McMichaels is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Knoxville!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Knoxville!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mendoza's choice of entrance music: Lamb of God - Descending. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
163 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tuco Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gatti as he jumps to the side.
Gatti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gatti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gatti.
Gatti tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arturo Gatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuco Mendoza.
Gatti looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Gatti throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
No luck for Mendoza with that takedown attempt.
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendoza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tuco Mendoza wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gatti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches up with Gatti, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes Gatti against the cage but Gatti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gatti as he avoids it easily.
Gatti slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendoza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Gatti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatti looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza has a takedown stuffed.
Gatti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendoza momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Gatti. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
Mendoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatti swinging wildly here.
Arturo Gatti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into Gatti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendoza trying to control but Gatti is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza postures up.
Gatti wants to stand and escape but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mendoza trying to control but Gatti is working from the bottom.
Gatti trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arturo Gatti just wasn't active enough.
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gatti tries to avoid it but Mendoza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gatti to the ground. Gatti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tuco Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendoza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gatti is looking for a sweep. Mendoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but Gatti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendoza to get the leverage.
Mendoza trying to control from Gatti's half guard. Gatti has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatti is looking to stand up but Mendoza isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendoza trying to control but Gatti is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza cracks Gatti with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Mendoza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gatti throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gatti quickly recovers to half guard.
Mendoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gatti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendoza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendoza looking to control but Gatti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendoza lands with some strikes.
Mendoza fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Gatti blocking the ground and pound.
Mendoza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mendoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mendoza controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Gatti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatti wants to control but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mendoza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mendoza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gatti manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mendoza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mendoza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gatti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mendoza landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mendoza 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti is trying to get back to his feet.
Mendoza looks up at the clock and then as Gatti takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendoza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendoza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gatti tries to bench press Mendoza off him but Mendoza keeps the position.
Mendoza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gatti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendoza.
Mendoza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Gatti is working from the bottom.
Mendoza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mendoza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mendoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Gatti is defending well.
Mendoza throws an elbow but Gatti slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mendoza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendoza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Mendoza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gatti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendoza working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mendoza fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mendoza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mendoza scoring with punches and elbows.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Gatti is working away.
Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendoza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gatti throws a head kick that misses.
Mendoza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gatti on his heels. He'll look to pass Gatti's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza trying to control from half guard but Gatti is working away.
Mendoza prevents Gatti from standing back up.
Mendoza uses his free foot to push down on Gatti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gatti.
Mendoza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gatti is now in Mendoza's guard. A big mistake from Mendoza there, giving up the dominant position!
Tuco Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendoza manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendoza shoots for a takedown but Gatti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arturo Gatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuco Mendoza.
Mendoza tries to bum rush Gatti with a series of wild strikes but Gatti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gatti as he avoids it easily.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gatti as he avoids it easily.
Arturo Gatti is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendoza feints and as Gatti raises his hands in defense, Mendoza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving.
Gatti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatti is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza postures up in Gatti's guard and throws a big left but Gatti blocks it.
Mendoza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gatti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendoza is one step ahead there.
Mendoza connects with a couple of short punches.
Gatti wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Mendoza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gatti's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatti controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Mendoza trying to control but Gatti is working from the bottom.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gatti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza stops Gatti from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gatti misses with the combination.
Tuco Mendoza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arturo Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti tries to escape but Mendoza is in control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatti striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mendoza connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gatti some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuco Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendoza 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuco Mendoza!
A relieved looking Tuco Mendoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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