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MMM 79 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alysian Karalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karalis comes to the cage accompanied by Drunkship Of Lanterns by The Mars Volta. Marshall Mason has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alysian Karalis's chin.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
8 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alysian Karalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mason!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karalis slips a jab from Mason.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Karalis keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason throws a series of punches but Karalis avoids them all with ease.
Karalis throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karalis.
Mason forces Karalis back against the cage and clinches.
Karalis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mason's efforts to push away.
Mason lands a knee to the head.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karalis throws a head punch that misses.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Karalis controls his hands.
Karalis stalling in the clinch but Mason improves position.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Karalis cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karalis lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mason looks to land a combination but Karalis avoids it well.
Mason gets caught napping as Karalis dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Karalis slips an elbow through the middle.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karalis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mason looks gassed!
Karalis lands a head shot.
Karalis with a nice cross.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Karalis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Karalis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karalis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karalis misses with a leg kick.
Karalis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karalis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Karalis works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Marshall Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice straight punches there by Karalis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karalis.
Karalis lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Karalis lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Karalis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karalis scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karalis.
Karalis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karalis is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karalis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karalis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mason eats them both and turns towards Karalis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That kick from Karalis tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Karalis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karalis looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karalis, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karalis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karalis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karalis.
Mason tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason takes one to the chin there.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karalis throws a shot to the body.
Karalis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karalis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karalis scores with a one two! Mason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karalis connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karalis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karalis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Karalis circles away.
Karalis throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Karalis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karalis, right into the meat.
Mason tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karalis swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Mason.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Karalis lands a head kick!
Karalis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karalis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karalis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karalis throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Karalis thumps Mason with a low kick.
Karalis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karalis throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Mason swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason tries to clinch but Karalis moves away
and Karalis counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason avoids the head kick by Karalis.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alysian Karalis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karalis lands with a nice body punch.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karalis.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Alysian Karalis is winning the standup battle so far.
Karalis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karalis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karalis jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karalis moves away from the strike by Mason.
No joy there for Karalis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karalis misses with a low kick.
Karalis misses with a two punch combination.
Mason swinging wildly here.
Karalis connects with a crisp jab.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
Karalis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Karalis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Karalis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason misses with a double jab.
Karalis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karalis manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karalis scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for Karalis.
Karalis throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Karalis tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Karalis.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karalis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mason tries to clinch there but Karalis circles away.
Karalis scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Karalis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Karalis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karalis, right into the meat.
Karalis scores with a nice strike.
Mason walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karalis.
Karalis stalks Mason and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mason's face. Mason staggers backwards, shaken.
Good exchange - Karalis coming out on top.
Karalis tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason walks into a stiff left hand from Karalis.
Karalis scores with a shot to the body.
Karalis tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason tries to clinch up but Karalis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Karalis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karalis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason tries to clinch up but Karalis circles away and keeps his distance.
Karalis dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Karalis jabs Mason right on the nose. Mason blinks but takes it well.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mason looks to land a combination but Karalis avoids it well.
Karalis scores with a leg kick.
Karalis misses with a two punch combination.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Karalis throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Mason tries to clinch but Karalis is having none of it.
Karalis misses with a two punch combination.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karalis cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karalis throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karalis manages to avoid it.
Karalis lands a jab to the nose.
Karalis lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Karalis.
Mason swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Karalis as he connects with a hook.
Mason is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karalis.
Karalis looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Karalis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Karalis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason.
Good leg kick by Karalis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Karalis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason takes a swing at Karalis's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karalis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alysian Karalis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Karalis scores with a three punch combo!
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Karalis.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karalis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karalis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karalis.
Karalis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karalis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karalis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karalis.
Karalis lands with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Karalis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karalis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis lands a two punch combo.
Mason stalks Karalis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karalis's face. Karalis staggers backwards, shaken.
Karalis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karalis duly obliges.
Karalis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Karalis lands an overhand right.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karalis. Karalis obviously looking to wear him down.
Alysian Karalis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Karalis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karalis misses with a head kick.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karalis.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Karalis had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Mason.
Karalis feints a jab promting Mason to slip. Karalis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mason slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karalis is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Karalis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mason in his tracks.
Karalis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karalis lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karalis.
Karalis misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karalis circles away quickly and effectively.
Karalis is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Karalis misses with a two punch combination.
Karalis looks to land a combination. Mason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karalis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Karalis dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Alysian Karalis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karalis thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Karalis is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Karalis.
A knee to the head by Mason.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karalis has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karalis breaks the clinch.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karalis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mason is fending him off so far but Karalis persists. Nope, Mason circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Karalis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karalis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Karalis misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Karalis.
Karalis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason lands a jab.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Karalis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karalis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mason wants to clinch.
Marshall Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karalis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mason quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason tries to kick Karalis off but Karalis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alysian Karalis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karalis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alysian Karalis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angel Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Sear (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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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Angel Rivera!
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, Vin Sear!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sear works the jab nicely.
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Sear.
Sear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.
Sear lands a shot to the body.
Sear tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivera avoids the damage to the body.
Sear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rivera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sear lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Angel Rivera has been cut.
Sear lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Sear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sear prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Sear with a knee to the head.
Sear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivera takes an elbow to the temple.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Sear connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sear with a knee to the head.
Sear lands with a short shot to the head.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sear connects with a knee to the head.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sear lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
Sear crunches a lovely knee into Rivera's ribcage.
Sear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Sear lands a nice knee to the body.
Sear landing knees to the body.
Sear scores with a knee to the head.
Sear landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sear working Rivera over with knees to the body.
Sear working Rivera over with knees to the body.
Sear unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sear scores a nice knee to the body.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sear scores a nice knee to the body.
Sear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sear connects with a knee to the head.
Sear lands a knee to the head.
Sear connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
Sear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Rivera can't get the takedown.
Rivera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sear lands a nice knee to the body.
Sear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sear working Rivera over with knees to the body.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sear landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera is trying to push Sear away but Sear has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Sear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sear working Rivera over with knees to the body.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sear scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rivera takes an elbow to the temple.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Sear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angel Rivera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sear sizes up Rivera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sear misses with a knee strike.
Sear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rivera takes an elbow to the temple.
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Sear lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sear landing knees to the head.
Rivera is rocked!
Sear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Sear with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sear scores with a knee to the head.
Sear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sear.
Sear with a knee to the head.
Sear working Rivera over with knees to the body.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Rivera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sear creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sear lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Sear lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Sear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rivera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rivera seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sear.
Sear with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vin Sear seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sear pushes Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sear.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sear crunches a lovely knee into Rivera's ribcage.
Rivera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sear displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rivera up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rivera is trying to drag Sear to the mat but Sear just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rivera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Sear tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sear obliges.
Sear landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sear connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
Sear content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sear lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Sear controls the action.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rivera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Sear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sear lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sear manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Sear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
Sear lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Sear.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angel Rivera's cut is getting worse.
Sear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sear connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
Rivera takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Sear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angel Rivera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sear lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Sear. Sear maintains the clinch.
Rivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Sear.
Rivera misses with some punches.
Sear lands a nice knee to the body.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sear.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sear misses with a knee strike.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Rivera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Sear scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sear lands a nice knee to the body.
Sear with a knee to the head.
Sear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sear lands a good knee to the midsection. Rivera won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Sear.
Sear landing knees to the head.
Sear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sear lands a good knee to the midsection. Rivera won't want to take too many of those.
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Sear throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sear misses with a knee to the head.
Sear lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sear looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Sear with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Sear is controlling him.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Sear crunches a lovely knee into Rivera's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sear prevents the takedown attempt.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Sear lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye.
Sear tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Sear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rivera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sear lands a knee to the head.
Sear prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sear obliges.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Sear with a knee to the head.
Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Sear.
Sear lands a knee to the head.
Sear crunches a lovely knee into Rivera's ribcage.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Sear won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
Sear gets underhooks to prevent Rivera's takedown attempt.
Sear blocks an uppercut.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sear.
Rivera tries to circle away but Sear has him pinned against the cage.
Sear landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angel Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
Sear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rivera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sear lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Sear.
Vin Sear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vin Sear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sear has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vin Sear!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giorgio Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Michael Tucker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Tucker misses with a combination
and Valentino counters by moving into the clinch.
Valentino wants to break free but Tucker has control.
Tucker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentino wants to get back to striking at distance but Tucker won't allow it.
Valentino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tucker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valentino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tucker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentino counters with a one-two to the body.
Michael Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valentino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valentino fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tucker misses with a double jab
and Valentino moves into the clinch.
Valentino has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Valentino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker working Valentino over with knees to the body.
Valentino tries to pull guard but Tucker won't allow it.
Valentino tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually Valentino drops back down to his feet.
Valentino is looking to break free of the clinch but Tucker has double underhooks.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valentino has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a two punch combination.
Valentino shoots in for a double leg but Tucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valentino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentino counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tucker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tucker throws a right hand that Valentino ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentino also avoids with ease.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentino.
Valentino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valentino tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentino smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giorgio Valentino.
I think Valentino 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:10
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Pisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miloshevich is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kosovskiy front. This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nisse Pisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zoran Miloshevich!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miloshevich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pisse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miloshevich thows a body shot but no joy.
Miloshevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pisse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miloshevich loads up on a big right hand but Pisse slips the punch.
Pisse moves out of range of the body kick from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich misses with a right hand
and Pisse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Pisse as he checks the leg kick.
Miloshevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pisse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miloshevich gets a clinch.
Miloshevich jumps guard but Pisse stands there with Miloshevich around his waist. Miloshevich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miloshevich jumps into guard, dragging Pisse to the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pisse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miloshevich working a defensive guard here.
Pisse wants to stand but Miloshevich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miloshevich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pisse is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisse wants to stand but Miloshevich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miloshevich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pisse defends well.
Miloshevich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miloshevich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pisse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pisse has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Miloshevich to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pisse is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Miloshevich pulls down on the head and he's put Pisse to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zoran Miloshevich!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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138 lbs
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Keller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Keller.
Keller throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilson throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Keller.
Keller delivers a nice body kick.
Keller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Wilson throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Keller.
Keller connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller avoids the head kick by Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Keller.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Keller.
Keller looks gassed!
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Billy Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Keller.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
Keller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
Keller blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
Keller throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
Wilson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keller.
A head kick misses from Keller.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Keller.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Keller.
Keller avoids the head kick by Wilson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Keller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keller 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Keller!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 50 cent ft mann - buzzin new song 2010 music video . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dan Severn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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144 lbs
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181 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Severn which made him look bad.
Bob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severn avoids the head kick by Smith.
Severn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Severn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like Severn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Severn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Severn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Severn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Severn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Severn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith is rocked!
Severn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Severn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith trying to control but Severn postures up.
Nice strikes from Severn there.
Severn slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Severn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Severn 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.
Severn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Severn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Severn not doing much here.
Severn working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Severn seems content to control.
Severn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Severn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Severn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Severn working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Severn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Severn 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 8:10
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 8:10
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Severn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Dessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dessler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from dos Santos.
dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Dessler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and dos Santos avoids it.
dos Santos misses with some punches.
Dessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for dos Santos.
Dessler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from dos Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
dos Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. dos Santos is defending well for now.
Dessler lands an elbow inside.
dos Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Dessler blocks a body shot from dos Santos.
Dessler misses with a knee strike.
Dessler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but dos Santos is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from dos Santos.
dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dessler trying to land knees to the body.
dos Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dessler tries to land a knee to the head but dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Dessler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dessler blocking some punches.
dos Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by dos Santos.
Dessler tries to land knees in the clinch but dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessler missing with knees to the body.
Dessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Dessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with dos Santos's elbow.
dos Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
dos Santos blocks a body shot from Dessler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler lands with a short shot to the head.
dos Santos misses with a body punch.
dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. dos Santos is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Dessler.
Still in the clinch, Dessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dessler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. dos Santos is defending well for now.
Dessler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
dos Santos looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Dessler - that landed with a thud.
dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dessler.
Dessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and dos Santos avoids it.
Dessler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dessler is trying to maintain a safe position but dos Santos gets an underhook and turns Dessler into the cage.
Dessler tries to work over dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dessler lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dessler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of dos Santos backwards.
dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
dos Santos working aggressively here.
Dessler lands a damaging elbow.
dos Santos avoiding damage as Dessler throws knees to the body.
Dessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dessler throws an elbow but misses.
Dessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from dos Santos.
dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dessler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dessler lands an elbow inside.
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!
Dessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
dos Santos stalling in the clinch.
dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dessler lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler is leaning against dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Dessler.
Dessler lands an elbow that stopped dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
Dessler blocks an uppercut.
Dessler tries to land knees in the clinch but dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Dessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of dos Santos backwards.
Dessler blocks a body shot from dos Santos.
Dessler throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
dos Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dessler stalling.
Dessler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through dos Santos's defenses.
dos Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Dessler gets an underhook and turns dos Santos into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dessler throws an elbow that misses.
dos Santos slowing the pace effectively.
dos Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessler controls his hands.
Dessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dessler.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dessler enables dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dessler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dessler 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.
dos Santos trying to control but Dessler is working from the bottom.
Dessler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dessler looking to hit a scissor sweep but dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Dessler trying to control the position here.
dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Dessler is trying to control the position but dos Santos postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Dessler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dessler throws an overhand right that lands on dos Santos's shoulder, as dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Dessler misses with a body kick.
Dessler misses with a two punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessler controls his hands.
dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dessler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dessler throws an elbow but it misses.
dos Santos has Dessler pressed against the cage.
Dessler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning dos Santos up against the cage.
Dessler lands an elbow that stopped dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Dessler.
Dessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and dos Santos avoids it.
Dessler lands an elbow inside that dos Santos shrugs off.
Dessler trying to control the position but instead, dos Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dessler into the cage.
dos Santos is looking to control Dessler's arms but Dessler gets an underhook and turns him. Now dos Santos has his back to the cage.
dos Santos is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Dessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of dos Santoss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
dos Santos lands with a right to the head.
dos Santos stalling in the clinch but Dessler improves position.
dos Santos is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dessler has denied him.
Billy Dessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Dessler.
dos Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessler's elbow.
dos Santos taking a breather.
Dessler missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dessler is trying to keep an underhook but dos Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dessler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dessler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dessler.
dos Santos wants to control from the top but Dessler keeps moving.
dos Santos won't allow Dessler to sweep him here.
dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dessler is keeping the position for now.
Dessler trying to control the position.
dos Santos passes Dessler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos is keen to just control but Dessler is a slippery customer.
Dessler wants to control but dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dessler pushes dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
dos Santos pushes Dessler up against the cage in a clinch.
dos Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Dessler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
dos Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Dessler gets an underhook and turns dos Santos into the cage.
dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
dos Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessler.
dos Santos lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dos Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dessler.
dos Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geronimo dos Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
dos Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
dos Santos has managed to clinch.
dos Santos stalls.
dos Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
dos Santos pushes Dessler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Dessler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through dos Santos's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessler.
dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Dessler, against the cage.
A short right from dos Santos.
dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Dessler.
dos Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
dos Santos tries to work over Dessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from dos Santos.
dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Dessler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
dos Santos avoiding damage as Dessler throws knees to the body.
dos Santos working aggressively here.
A short left from dos Santos.
Dessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessler blocks a body shot from dos Santos.
dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessler.
Dessler throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dessler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dessler cracks dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Dessler tries a knee to the head but dos Santos blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler struggles to land a body shot inside as dos Santos controls his hands.
dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Dessler.
Dessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dessler lands an elbow just above dos Santos 's eye.
Dessler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Dessler.
Dessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
dos Santos is rocked!
Dessler taking a breather.
dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Dessler finish him?
Dessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and dos Santos avoids it.
dos Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Dessler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of dos Santos backwards.
Dessler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dessler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of dos Santos backwards.
Dessler unloads a knee to the mid-section. dos Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler lands a damaging elbow.
Dessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dessler lands an uppercut.
Dessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
dos Santos working aggressively here.
Dessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dessler lands a shoulder strike.
Dessler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
dos Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from dos Santos.
dos Santos tries a body shot but Dessler blocks it.
Dessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
dos Santos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dessler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with dos Santos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dessler is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dessler breaks dos Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler wants to control from the top but dos Santos keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dessler won't allow dos Santos to sweep him here.
dos Santos controls Dessler momentarily but Dessler frees himself.
Dessler wants to stand but dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dessler is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
dos Santos looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dessler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dessler 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dessler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Labayen Luceno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Labayen Luceno!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luceno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cannon sprawls well. Cannon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luceno gets slowly back to his feet.
Luceno has a takedown stuffed.
Luceno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cannon sprawls well. Cannon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luceno gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvador Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Labayen Luceno.
Luceno looks to clinch
and Cannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luceno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannon.
A swing and a miss from Cannon.
A head kick misses from Luceno.
Cannon connects with a body shot.
Cannon misses the shot to the body.
Luceno needs to keep his hands up - Cannon had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Cannon. No joy for Luceno on that attempt.
Luceno misses with a takedown attempt
and Cannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luceno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luceno looks gassed!
Luceno staying out of range there.
Cannon defending well as Luceno loads up on a big left hand.
Cannon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cannon tests Luceno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luceno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cannon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cannon.
A head kick misses from Luceno.
Cannon lands a big uppercut and Luceno crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luceno looks OK. Cannon waves Luceno back to his feet!
Luceno is rocked!
Luceno wants to clinch up but Cannon keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Luceno or perhaps it was just good defense by Cannon which made him look bad.
Luceno looks for a takedown but Cannon sprawls well.
Luceno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cannon tries to avoid it but Luceno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cannon to the ground. Cannon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cannon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salvador Cannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luceno takes one on the button.
Cannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luceno is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannon finish him?
Cannon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cannon throws a series of punches but Luceno moves out of range.
Luceno seems to have recovered his senses.
Cannon drops Luceno with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Luceno looks back up at him and smiles so Cannon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cannon throws a monster overhand right that drops Luceno! Cannon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvador Cannon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Click, Click, BOOM!. Moreno Cuenca is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yo, el vaquilla. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch.
Moreno Cuenca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreno Cuenca dodges the punch combination from Dominguez.
Dominguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by Dominguez - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch up but Dominguez keeps it at a distance.
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Moreno Cuenca misses
enabling Dominguez to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has been cut.
Dominguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moreno Cuenca. Moreno Cuenca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Dominguez misses
and Moreno Cuenca counters by moving into the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno Cuenca being controlled against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dominguez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez breaks the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca throws a series of strikes that have Dominguez backpedaling.
Moreno Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreno Cuenca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throws a low kick but Dominguez moves out of range easily.
That kick from Moreno Cuenca tenderised Dominguez's leg. Dominguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a body shot.
Moreno Cuenca moves in looking to clinch but Dominguez pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Dominguez. Those never looked like landing.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Moreno Cuenca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dominguez checks it well.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut. Moreno Cuenca saw that one coming.
Moreno Cuenca moves into the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dominguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreno Cuenca can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Moreno Cuenca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moreno Cuenca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Moreno Cuenca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dominguez working hard to break the clinch.
Dominguez manages to break the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominguez circles away.
Dominguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throws a right hand that Dominguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominguez also avoids with ease.
Moreno Cuenca takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez missing with a left hand there. Moreno Cuenca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominguez throws a lazy right hand but Moreno Cuenca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Dominguez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a low kick.
Dominguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moreno Cuenca.
Dominguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moreno Cuenca in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Moreno Cuenca misses.
Dominguez fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Moreno Cuenca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez connects with a body shot that sends Moreno Cuenca's belly button to the back.
Dominguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moreno Cuenca darts in and clinches Dominguez up against the cage.
Dominguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dominguez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno Cuenca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land knees in the clinch but Dominguez avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dominguez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno Cuenca obliges.
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!
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominguez avoids the head kick by Moreno Cuenca.
Dominguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch there but Dominguez circles away.
Dominguez looks to land a left hand but Moreno Cuenca moved out of range nicely.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreno Cuenca manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Moreno Cuenca walks into a straight right hand from Dominguez.
Dominguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Moreno Cuenca tries a head kick but it misses.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the body.
Moreno Cuenca just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreno Cuenca moves in looking to clinch but Dominguez pushes him off.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreno Cuenca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moreno Cuenca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca's cut.
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.
Dominguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreno Cuenca throws a push kick but Dominguez slaps the foot to one side.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a body shot.
Dominguez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moreno Cuenca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moreno Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez throws out a loose jab but Moreno Cuenca uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno Cuenca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moreno Cuenca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a head kick.
Moreno Cuenca walks into a straight right hand from Dominguez.
Rico Dominguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Dominguez jabs Moreno Cuenca right on the nose. Moreno Cuenca blinks but takes it well.
Dominguez checks a low kick from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throws a nice looking combination but Dominguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moreno Cuenca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moreno Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreno Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch but Dominguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moreno Cuenca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dominguez. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moreno Cuenca checks the leg kick.
Dominguez connects with a single shot there.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moreno Cuenca lands in his opponent's guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but instead Moreno Cuenca has moved into half guard.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moreno Cuenca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Moreno Cuenca might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dominguez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno Cuenca is one step ahead there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dominguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Dominguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreno Cuenca looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and clinches.
Dominguez taking a breather.
Moreno Cuenca swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreno Cuenca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez has had enough of the clinch but Moreno Cuenca keeps him there for the moment.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the head but Dominguez blocks with his arms.
Dominguez blocks the elbow strike.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dominguez avoids it.
Moreno Cuenca lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Moreno Cuenca.
Dominguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dominguez is struggling to control the position.
Dominguez avoiding damage as Moreno Cuenca throws knees to the body.
Dominguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dominguez cracks Moreno Cuenca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moreno Cuenca. Moreno Cuenca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dominguez.
Dominguez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Rico Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreno Cuenca.
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 Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca's cut.
That's time! Dominguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dominguez connects with a looping right hand.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch there but Dominguez circles away.
Moreno Cuenca throws a sloppy head kick and Dominguez moves out of range easily.
Dominguez throws a combination. Moreno Cuenca tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moreno Cuenca is rocked!
Dominguez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moreno Cuenca is still on wobbly legs! Can Dominguez finish him?
Dominguez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Moreno Cuenca to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Moreno Cuenca looks to clinch but Dominguez throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Moreno Cuenca taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rico Dominguez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Joe Jurgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Billy Joe Jurgenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Macale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgenson throws a combination that misses
and Macale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macale counters with a nice body shot.
Jurgenson misses with a combination
and Macale counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle, before Macale throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jurgenson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Macale lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tiao Macale!
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