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V.F.C 3: Tinsdell vs Coleman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xander Coll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Macaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Coll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Macaw!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coll ducks under a wild hook from Macaw.
Macaw leaves Coll with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coll.
Coll keeps the fight on the outside.
Macaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coll throws a one two combo.
Coll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macaw misses with a two punch combination.
Coll misses with the combination.
Coll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macaw sprawls well. Macaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coll gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Coll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xander Coll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macaw throws a body punch but Coll moves out of range.
Macaw stuffs the takedown.
Macaw wants to clinch.
Macaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coll circles away quickly and effectively.
Coll swinging wildly here.
Coll is looking to clinch but Macaw is avoiding it.
Coll blocks a jab.
Macaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coll dodges the punch combination from Macaw.
Coll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coll will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macaw rushes Coll and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Macaw is trying to break free.
Macaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Macaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Coll has double underhooks.
Coll tightens his grip and picks Macaw up, before dumping him to the ground. Macaw manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coll is in close to Macaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Macaw trying to keep a closed guard but Coll is proving a slippery customer.
Macaw has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Coll off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Coll fails to land the takedown.
Macaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Macaw as Coll shoots in.
Coll shoots in and drives through. Macaw sprawls well.
Macaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Coll avoids the head kick by Macaw.
Macaw leaves Coll with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coll has Macaw up against the ropes in a clinch.
Coll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Macaw's efforts to push away.
Coll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macaw just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Macaw is trying to break free.
Macaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macaw sprawls well. Macaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coll gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coll looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macaw misses with a hook. Coll ducked under it nicely.
Macaw misses with a wild combination.
Macaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coll darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coll is thwarting Macaw's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coll trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macaw's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Macaw dominated that round.
That's time! Coll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coll shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macaw pinned against the ropes. Macaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coll shoots in and drives through. Macaw sprawls well.
Coll sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Macaw tries to clinch but Coll is having none of it.
Coll dodges the punch combination from Macaw.
Macaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coll.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Coll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coll.
Coll has a takedown stuffed.
Macaw swinging wildly here.
Xander Coll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coll drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll preventing the sweep.
Macaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coll manages to get himself to full guard.
Macaw gets to his feet - Coll follows without any prompting.
Coll shoots in for a takedown but Macaw shows good takedown defense.
Macaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Coll, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macaw clinches up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Macaw.
Coll can't get the takedown.
Macaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macaw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Xander Coll has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Macaw.
Coll is rocked!
Macaw connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Coll covering up! Macaw comes in with a big uppercut and Coll goes doooown! He's slumped up against the ropes, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Macaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Dolson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagdiyev comes to the ring accompanied by Mamaliga. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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223 lbs
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borat Sagdiyev!
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, Kevin Dolson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dolson moves into the clinch.
Sagdiyev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sagdiyev is trying to break the clinch but Dolson has him pressed against the ropes.
Sagdiyev tries to pull guard but Dolson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sagdiyev drops back down to his feet.
Sagdiyev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dolson backwards.
Sagdiyev is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dolson breaks from the clinch.
Borat Sagdiyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagdiyev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sagdiyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sagdiyev tries to clinch up.
Sagdiyev digs a good body shot into Dolson's ribs.
Sagdiyev throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Sagdiyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dolson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dolson.
Dolson is trying to push Sagdiyev away but Sagdiyev has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sagdiyev is trying to break the clinch but Dolson is controlling him.
Sagdiyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sagdiyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dolson is fending him off so far but Sagdiyev persists. Nope, Dolson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Sagdiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagdiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagdiyev.
Dolson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev closes the distance and clinches up with Dolson, looking for a takedown. Sagdiyev pushes Dolson against the ropes but Dolson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sagdiyev.
Dolson moves into the clinch.
Dolson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dolson tries to break the clinch but Sagdiyev is controlling the position.
Sagdiyev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dolson prevents Sagdiyev from breaking the clinch.
Sagdiyev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sagdiyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sagdiyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagdiyev wants to clinch.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown but Dolson shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sagdiyev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sagdiyev misses with the head strike.
Dolson prevents Sagdiyev from breaking the clinch.
Sagdiyev has Dolson pushed against the ropes.
Dolson working hard to break the clinch.
Sagdiyev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dolson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dolson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sagdiyev breaks from the clinch.
Sagdiyev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sagdiyev misses with a double jab.
Sagdiyev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sagdiyev swings for the body but Dolson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagdiyev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dolson moves into the clinch.
Sagdiyev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dolson's efforts to push away.
Sagdiyev tries to break free but Dolson pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borat Sagdiyev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dolson blocks a jab.
Sagdiyev throws a right and a left that Dolson avoids nicely.
Dolson rushes Sagdiyev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sagdiyev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dolson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sagdiyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Dolson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dolson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dolson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dolson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagdiyev slowing the pace effectively.
Dolson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Sagdiyev.
Dolson rushes Sagdiyev and presses him up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev tries to break free but Dolson pushes him back against the ropes.
Sagdiyev tries to circle away but Dolson has him pinned against the ropes.
Sagdiyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sagdiyev feints and as Dolson raises his hands in defense, Sagdiyev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dolson wants to stand but Sagdiyev is controlling the position.
Sagdiyev content to stall in guard here.
Sagdiyev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Borat Sagdiyev just wasn't active enough.
Sagdiyev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sagdiyev instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagdiyev can't get the takedown.
Dolson manages to break the clinch.
Dolson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolson tries to break free but Sagdiyev pushes him back against the ropes.
Sagdiyev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev controlling the action here.
Sagdiyev wants to pass the guard but Dolson is defending well.
Dolson is looking to escape.
Dolson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagdiyev.
Dolson is trying to stand up here but Sagdiyev is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dolson is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Borat Sagdiyev just wasn't active enough.
Sagdiyev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Sagdiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dolson as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagdiyev tries for a takedown but Dolson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagdiyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dolson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borat Sagdiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Sagdiyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dolson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borat Sagdiyev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sagdiyev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dolson keeping moving, preventing Sagdiyev from controlling successfully.
Sagdiyev stays in close to Dolson's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Borat Sagdiyev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sagdiyev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dolson's guard.
Borat Sagdiyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sagdiyev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dolson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Dolson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dolson clinches with his opponent.
Sagdiyev tries to break the clinch but Dolson is controlling the position.
Sagdiyev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dolson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagdiyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dolson gets a clinch.
Sagdiyev is looking to break free of the clinch but Dolson has double underhooks.
Sagdiyev tries to break the clinch but Dolson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev wants to break free but Dolson has control.
Dolson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sagdiyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sagdiyev manages to break the clinch.
Dolson clinches up against the ropes.
Dolson breaks the clinch.
Sagdiyev misses with a two punch combination.
Sagdiyev lands a right hook to the body.
Sagdiyev tries to bum rush Dolson with a series of wild strikes but Dolson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sagdiyev throws a nice looking combination but Dolson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Sagdiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolson clinches.
Sagdiyev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sagdiyev is trying to break free.
Sagdiyev tries to pull guard but Dolson won't allow it.
Sagdiyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Dolson on the inside.
Sagdiyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dolson has him pressed against the ropes.
Sagdiyev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dolson walks away with a smile on his face. Sagdiyev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dolson.
Dolson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sagdiyev tries to break the clinch but Dolson is controlling the position.
Sagdiyev misses with the head strike.
Sagdiyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Dolson working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolson prevents a body shot from Sagdiyev.
Dolson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagdiyev can't break the clinch.
Dolson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Dolson.
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 Borat Sagdiyev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sagdiyev, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Borat Sagdiyev!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Borat Sagdiyev!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Borat Sagdiyev!
Borat Sagdiyev wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Obrien!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obrien.
Jones forces Obrien back against the ropes and clinches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Obrien's takedown attempt.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obrien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obrien wants to get back to full guard.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Obrien wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Obrien flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obrien throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Obrien is defending the position.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obrien keeps working.
Obrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obrien is trying to stand.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Obrien actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obrien is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obrien's head.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Obrien's hands, connecting with Obrien's forehead.
Jones is working for a kimura but Obrien is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obrien wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Obrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots but Obrien is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obrien keeps working.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Obrien's hands, connecting with Obrien's forehead.
Obrien is not content to let Jones control the position.
Obrien taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obrien keeps working.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Obrien is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Obrien wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones landing punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obrien can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee warns Obrien that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Obrien takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Obrien wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obrien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obrien throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Obrien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Obrien keeps the fight on the outside.
Obrien tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Obrien jumps guard but Jones stands there with Obrien around his waist. Obrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lincoln Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Obrien.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obrien tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Obrien back to the ropes. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Mike Obrien has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dives in and grabs Obrien's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obrien pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obrien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obrien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Lincoln Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obrien misses with a two punch combination.
Obrien is breathing heavily.
Obrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Obrien to the ground. Jones is now in Obrien's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Obrien keeps moving.
Jones passes Obrien's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones slips a nice elbow through Obrien's hands, connecting with Obrien's forehead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obrien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Obrien is working away.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Obrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obrien is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Obrien defends the submission attempt.
Jones wants to control but Obrien is keeping him busy.
Obrien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones working over Obrien with some ground and pound. Obrien looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lincoln Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obrien in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Obrien can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obrien hang on?
Jones trying to control but Obrien is having none of it.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Obrien is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Obrien's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Obrien moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Obrien lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Obrien forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches.
Obrien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Obrien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jones trying to stall but Obrien improves his position.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones has picked Obrien up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obrien keeps working.
Obrien is looking to improve his position.
Obrien is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obrien sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Obrien tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Obrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Obrien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is nestled in close to Obrien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Obrien is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obrien is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Obrien's temple.
Jones wants to control but Obrien is keeping him busy.
Jones is really struggling to control Obrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones trying to control the pace.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obrien's head.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones wants to control but Obrien is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Obrien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obrien is trying to control but can't.
Obrien is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Jones 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.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Obrien defends it.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to take a breather but Obrien is having none of it.
Lincoln Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Obrien is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Obrien wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obrien wants to get back to full guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obrien is not content to let Jones control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Lincoln Jones!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Lincoln Jones!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Lincoln Jones!
Lincoln Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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263 lbs
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285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Sparks!
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, Gareth Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparks punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Sparks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks scores with a jab to the head.
Jones slips a jab from Sparks.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sparks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Sparks had a free shot at his head there.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Sparks shrugs it off though.
Sparks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Sparks lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sparks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Sparks moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Sparks. That snapped Jones's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparks, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sparks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Sparks's leg but Sparks calmly moves out of range.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sparks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparks finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Sparks moves out of range.
Sparks misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Sparks. That snapped Jones's head back.
A left lands for Sparks.
Sparks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ron Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to move into range but Sparks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sparks throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but Sparks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparks lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sparks keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Sparks looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
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!
Jab by Sparks.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparks.
Nice uppercut there from Sparks.
Sparks cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Sparks moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Sparks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ron Sparks is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
Sparks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice cross by Sparks.
Sparks throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
A combination from Sparks does no damage.
Sparks misses with a looping right.
Jones lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones drives through and clinches with Sparks against the ropes.
Jones tries to stall but Sparks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sparks up against the ropes.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sparks managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Sparks in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sparks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sparks tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the ropes.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparks is defending well for now.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparks.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Sparks avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Sparks shrugs off.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Sparks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sparks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones has Sparks pressed against the ropes.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Sparks will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparks is defending well for now.
Sparks working hard to break the clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sparks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sparks scores with a nice strike.
Sparks lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Sparks connects with a single shot there.
Jones moves out of range as Sparks strikes.
Sparks scores with a decent looking hook.
Sparks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparks throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Sparks catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Sparks cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sparks lands a jab.
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!
Sparks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sparks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
Sparks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones tries to clinch but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sparks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sparks does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones slips a straight right by Sparks.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Sparks lands a slapping body shot.
Sparks swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Sparks.
Gareth Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Sparks's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparks tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Sparks throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sparks scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sparks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sparks cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones looks for the body kick but Sparks saw that one coming.
Sparks moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sparks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sparks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sparks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Sparks's side.
Sparks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparks avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparks 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Ron Sparks!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Ron Sparks!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Ron Sparks!
Ron Sparks wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Marquardt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Mario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Marquardt!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquardt throws a series of punches but Mario moves out of range.
Marquardt misses with a few strikes there.
Marquardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquardt throws a combination that misses
and Mario counters with a one-two to the body.
Marquardt misses with a combination
and Mario counters with a left and a right that stings Marquardt.
Marquardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mario circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mario.
Mario misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Mario misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquardt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mario counters with a stiff right hand.
Marquardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marquardt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mario.
Mario throws a looping overhand right but Marquardt ducks down to avoid it.
Marquardt looks to land a combination but Mario avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt throws a series of punches but Mario avoids them all with ease.
Mario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marquardt.
Marquardt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mario to score with a decent uppercut.
Marquardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mario closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marquardt circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Marquardt. Those never looked like landing.
Marquardt looks gassed!
Marquardt misses with a body shot
and Marquardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marquardt works over Mario's head and body with a nice combination.
Mario comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mario misses with a looping right.
Mario throws out a loose jab but Marquardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Mario as he connects with a hook.
Mario jabs Marquardt right on the nose. Marquardt blinks but takes it well.
Mario misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Mario does no damage.
Marquardt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mario Mario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Marquardt.
Mario scores with the left hand. Marquardt knows he should have avoided that one.
Marquardt is rocked!
Mario swinging wildly here.
Marquardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mario throws out the jab.
Mario throws out a loose jab but Marquardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mario shoots in looking for a takedown. Marquardt tries to sprawl out of it but Mario keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Marquardt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Mario or perhaps it was just good defense by Marquardt which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mario. Those never looked like landing.
Marquardt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marquardt duly obliges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mario is defended easily by Marquardt.
Marquardt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mario back to the ropes. Marquardt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marquardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mario tries to avoid it but Marquardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mario to the ground. Mario escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marquardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nate Marquardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mario lands with a straight right. Marquardt didn't see that one coming.
Marquardt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mario is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marquardt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquardt.
Marquardt slips under a jab.
Mario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquardt.
Marquardt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mario misses with a series of wild punches.
Mario is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mario lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquardt circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marquardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mario connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mario scores with a jab. Marquardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Mario dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Mario misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marquardt.
A punch combination from Mario misses.
Marquardt misses with a two punch combination.
Mario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marquardt.
No luck for Marquardt with that takedown attempt.
Mario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marquardt looks to land a combination but Mario avoids it well.
Mario misses the jab.
Marquardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marquardt as he jumps to the side.
Marquardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mario was well out of range. Poor timing from Marquardt.
Mario throws a series of punches but Marquardt moves out of range.
Marquardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marquardt is breathing heavily.
Mario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquardt manages to avoid it.
Mario misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Marquardt.
Marquardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marquardt misses with a body shot.
Mario misses the shot to the body.
Marquardt ducks under a wild hook from Mario.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Marquardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mario throws out a loose jab but Marquardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marquardt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mario.
Mario wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marquardt misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mario.
Mario throws an overhand right that lands on Marquardt's shoulder, as Marquardt tries to avoid the shot.
Marquardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marquardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Mario misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mario does it's job there.
Mario missing with a left hand there. Marquardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mario misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marquardt misses with a body shot.
Mario misses with an uppercut.
Mario stuffs the takedown.
Mario Mario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Marquardt.
Mario lands a jab-cross combination.
Mario uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marquardt has time to react.
Mario will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marquardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mario lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mario throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marquardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Marquardt. Those never looked like landing.
Mario scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Mario.
Mario throws a nice looking combination but Marquardt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marquardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mario moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Mario finds it's way through Marquardt's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marquardt ducks under a wild hook from Mario.
Marquardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mario.
Mario shoots for a double leg takedown but Marquardt sprawls well. He's pushed Mario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Mario dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marquardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mario circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquardt has a takedown stuffed.
Marquardt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mario lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Marquardt does no damage.
Mario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marquardt slips a jab and a cross from Mario.
Horrible takedown by Mario or perhaps it was just good defense by Marquardt which made him look bad.
Mario throws a hook but Marquardt avoids it easily.
Marquardt swinging wildly here.
Marquardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mario misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquardt. Marquardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Mario Mario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Marquardt.
Mario lands a slapping body shot.
Marquardt has a takedown stuffed.
Marquardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mario rather than just go for the knockout.
Mario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mario takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mario shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marquardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mario.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mario winds up and cracks Marquardt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mario wants to control but Marquardt is keeping him busy.
Mario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marquardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mario.
Marquardt taking some punishment here, with Mario in his half guard.
Marquardt is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marquardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mario tries to stand and escape but Marquardt is controlling the position.
Mario is keen to just control but Marquardt is a slippery customer.
Mario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marquardt can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Mario.
Mario is keen to just control but Marquardt is a slippery customer.
Marquardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mario.
Marquardt is looking to improve his position.
Mario is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mario is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marquardt is just riding it out for now. Mario eventually gives up the hold.
Marquardt won't allow Mario to pass to mount.
Mario is nestled in close to Marquardt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marquardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mario not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marquardt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mario.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mario is stalling in the full guard.
Mario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marquardt keeping moving, preventing Mario from controlling successfully.
Mario Mario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nate Marquardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marquardt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mario manages to get himself to full guard.
Mario on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mario tries to get out of the position.
Mario is trying to keep Marquardt in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Mario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mario has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Mario Mario!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Mario Mario!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Mario Mario!
Mario Mario wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaggy Dope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Saarinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaggy Dope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikko Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Shaggy Dope has been cut.
Saarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dope throws out the jab.
Shaggy Dope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saarinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saarinen dominating with strikes here.
Saarinen cracks Dope with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saarinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dope is rocked!
Dope tries to lock up and control but Saarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Dope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saarinen postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Dope out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Saarinen goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikko Saarinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjy Bronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieczyslaw Gaszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaszewski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rob Dougan - Furious Angels. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjy Bronk!
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, Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaszewski scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronk should have avoided that one.
Bronk fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaszewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaszewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaszewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Bronk is looking to clinch.
Gaszewski takes a swing at Bronk's ribcage but misses.
Gaszewski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaszewski's waist but Gaszewski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronk off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjy Bronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronk dives in and grabs Gaszewski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaszewski pushes down on Bronk's head and hops out.
Gaszewski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaszewski scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaszewski works Bronk's body with a nice hook.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaszewski but Gaszewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronk.
Gaszewski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bronk slips a jab and a cross from Gaszewski.
Bronk fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaszewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaszewski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronk's hands.
Bronk shoots in but Gaszewski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaszewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaszewski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronk rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Gaszewski there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaszewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaszewski connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaszewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaszewski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronk on the side of the head.
Gaszewski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bronk. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gaszewski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gaszewski scores with a one two! Bronk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bronk eats them both and turns towards Gaszewski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gaszewski jabs at Bronk's body.
Bronk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaszewski punishes Bronk's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaszewski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bronk's head backwards.
Gaszewski jabs at Bronk's body.
Gaszewski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronk doesn't seem bothered though.
Gaszewski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaszewski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaszewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaszewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaszewski lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski works Bronk's body with a nice hook.
Gaszewski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronk doesn't seem bothered though.
Gaszewski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaszewski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bronk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaszewski scores with a nice right hand.
Bronk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaszewski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaszewski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaszewski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gaszewski lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaszewski misses the shot to the body.
Gaszewski jabs Bronk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bronk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bronk ducks right into an uppercut from Gaszewski.
Bronk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaszewski pinned against the ropes. Gaszewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaszewski stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronk. Bronk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjy Bronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronk looks to clinch
and Gaszewski counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaszewski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benjy Bronk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaszewski lands with a straight right. Bronk didn't see that one coming.
Gaszewski lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski throws a shot to the body.
Gaszewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaszewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Gaszewski. Beautiful body shot.
Gaszewski works Bronk's body with a nice hook.
Benjy Bronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaszewski scores with a jab.
Gaszewski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaszewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaszewski throws a shot to the body.
Gaszewski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gaszewski leaves Bronk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaszewski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronk at a distance.
Bronk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaszewski tries to sprawl out of it but Bronk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gaszewski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaszewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaszewski lands a jab-cross combination.
Gaszewski lands with a good body shot.
Gaszewski stuns Bronk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaszewski lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Gaszewski finds it's target.
Gaszewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaszewski thuds his right hand into Bronk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski scores with a body shot.
Bronk takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Bronk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaszewski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gaszewski lands a body shot.
Bronk dodges the punch combination from Gaszewski.
Bronk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaszewski to score with a decent uppercut.
Gaszewski jabs at Bronk's body.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown but Gaszewski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaszewski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaszewski thuds a left hand into Bronk's body.
Gaszewski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gaszewski thuds his right hand into Bronk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gaszewski digs a good hook to Bronk's body.
Gaszewski scores with a jab to the body.
Gaszewski connects with a jab.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown but Gaszewski shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaszewski lands a right hook to the body.
Gaszewski fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gaszewski connects with a crisp jab.
Bronk closes the distance and clinches up with Gaszewski, looking for a takedown. Bronk pushes Gaszewski against the ropes but Gaszewski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bronk moves in looking to clinch but Gaszewski pushes him off.
Bronk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gaszewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaszewski defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Gaszewski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski connects with a body shot.
Gaszewski lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronk's head.
Bronk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaszewski sizes up Bronk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gaszewski digs a good body shot into Bronk's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Gaszewski. Beautiful body shot.
Gaszewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaszewski lunges at Bronk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronk's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaszewski. That snapped Bronk's head back.
Gaszewski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two 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!
Bronk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaszewski jabs at Bronk's body.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaszewski as he connects with a hook.
Well,Bronk is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gaszewski works over Bronk's head and body with a nice combination.
Bronk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronk drops his hands momentarily and Gaszewski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gaszewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaszewski stalks Bronk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bronk's face. Bronk staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice body punch from Gaszewski.
A cross from Gaszewski lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski punishes Bronk's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaszewski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaszewski lands a nice hook to Bronk's body. Bronk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronk tries to clinch
and Gaszewski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronk thinking.
Gaszewski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bronk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaszewski scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bronk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaszewski defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjy Bronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Gaszewski.
Bronk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown but Gaszewski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Gaszewski.
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!
Bronk misses with a takedown attempt - Gaszewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaszewski lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaszewski 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Coleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Tinsdell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tinsdell gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Tinsdell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coleman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coleman misses with a double jab.
Cameron Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Tinsdell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinsdell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tinsdell doesn't seem bothered though.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Tinsdell sprawls well.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdell throws a low kick but Coleman moves out of range easily.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Tinsdell moves out of range.
Tinsdell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tinsdell lands in his opponent's guard.
Coleman working a defensive guard here.
Coleman working for a triangle but Tinsdell defends it easily.
Tinsdell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tinsdell won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Tinsdell wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tinsdell, into his guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Tinsdell keeps moving.
Tinsdell working a defensive guard but Coleman passes into half guard.
Tinsdell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tinsdell controls his leg.
Tinsdell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman stands up out of the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Coleman throws a head kick that half lands.
Tinsdell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coleman is fending him off so far but Tinsdell persists. Nope, Coleman circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman wants to clinch up but Tinsdell keeps it at a distance.
Tinsdell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman has managed to clinch.
Coleman is stalling here.
Coleman jumps guard and drags Tinsdell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Tinsdell wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinsdell passes into half guard.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinsdell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tinsdell trying to pass the guard but Coleman defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cameron Coleman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coleman fails to land the takedown.
Tinsdell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman.
Coleman rushes Tinsdell and presses him up against the ropes.
Coleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tinsdell smiles and moves away.
Anthony Tinsdell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Coleman.
Tinsdell closes the distance and clinches up with Coleman, looking for a takedown. Tinsdell pushes Coleman against the ropes but Coleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tinsdell shoots in and drives through. Coleman sprawls well.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tinsdell leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coleman.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Tinsdell circles away.
Tinsdell feints and as Coleman raises his hands in defense, Tinsdell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tinsdell being controlled here momentarily.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Tinsdell postures up.
Tinsdell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Tinsdell postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell pushes down on Coleman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tinsdell is looking to pass Coleman's guard but actually Coleman recovers to full guard.
Coleman is trying to keep Tinsdell in close.
Tinsdell forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Tinsdell has control of the leg.
Tinsdell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
Tinsdell decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell fails to land the takedown.
Coleman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coleman clinches up against the ropes.
Coleman decides to pull guard.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tinsdell throws a big right hand that misses.
Tinsdell stands and throws Coleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coleman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Tinsdell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tinsdell tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tinsdell tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Tinsdell drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tinsdell as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Coleman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tinsdell! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Anthony Tinsdell!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Downey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downey has chosen God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Cliff Downey looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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285 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derric Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Downey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Styles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Downey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Styles as he jumps to the side.
Downey has a takedown stuffed.
Styles thows a body shot but no joy.
Downey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Downey needs to keep his hands up - Styles had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Cliff Downey has been cut.
Styles lands a nice looking body shot.
Downey looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Styles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Styles feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Downey crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derric Styles!
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