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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Yelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper Froglegs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepper Froglegs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Yelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepper Froglegs!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelton wants to clinch up but Froglegs keeps it at a distance.
Froglegs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yelton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yelton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Froglegs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yelton moves in looking to clinch but Froglegs pushes him off.
Yelton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Froglegs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Froglegs shoots in for a double leg but Yelton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Froglegs drives through and clinches with Yelton against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yelton.
Yelton wants a takedown.
Yelton lands a knee to the head.
Yelton missing with knees to the body.
Yelton has Froglegs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Froglegs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yelton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Froglegs backwards.
Yelton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Froglegs wants to get back to striking at distance but Yelton won't allow it.
Yelton tries for a takedown but Froglegs manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Yelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froglegs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yelton throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Froglegs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yeltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Froglegs scores a takedown into full mount!
Yelton is breathing heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Froglegs is stalling here but it's allowed Yelton to get half guard.
Froglegs stands up and beckons Yelton to join him on the feet.
Yelton tries to clinch up.
Yelton pushes Froglegs up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Froglegs keeping moving, preventing Yelton from controlling successfully.
Yelton is pushing down on Froglegs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Froglegs is fighting to maintain full guard but Yelton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yelton prevents Froglegs from improving his position.
Yelton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Froglegs wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs is positioning himself well to prevent Yelton advancing to mount.
Yelton wants to work for an arm triangle but Froglegs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yelton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Froglegs defend it? Yelton steps over the head and cranks it - Froglegs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yelton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Yelton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between User Cocaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Moneyshot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Moneyshot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, User Cocaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Moneyshot!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Moneyshot misses
and Cocaine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cocaine.
Cocaine stalling in the clinch but Moneyshot improves position.
Cocaine is leaning against Moneyshot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cocaine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cocaine breaks from the clinch.
Moneyshot lands a jab.
It looks like User Cocaine has been cut.
Moneyshot tries to bum rush Cocaine with a series of wild strikes but Cocaine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Moneyshot there.
Cocaine shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cocaine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cocaine finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Moneyshot's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Cocaine falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Moneyshot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Simpson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to work over Bridges's front leg with a kick but Bridges checks it.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Bridges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bridges, as that shot connected.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Bridges lands a nice looking body shot.
Bridges slips under a jab from Simpson.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
Bridges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Simpson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson throws a right hand that Bridges ducks under and follows up with a left that Bridges also avoids with ease.
Bridges throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Craig Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bridges swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Bridges misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Bridges on that attempt.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
Bridges closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bridges lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bridges 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to stand up but Bridges is controlling him.
Bridges passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bridges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bridges thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges lands strikes from half guard.
Bridges misses with a head shot. Simpson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bridges trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson won't allow Bridges to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bridges dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bridges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Simpson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simpson.
Simpson throws a hook but Bridges blocks it.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Bridges's head but Bridges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Bridges pushes him off.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Bridges shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Bridges's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Bridges.
Bridges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Bridges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
A lazy body kick from Bridges
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bridges on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simpson moves to clinch but Bridges breaks away
and Bridges counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bridges.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bridges is looking to wear down Simpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Bridges misses the shot to the body.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bridges scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson is not content to let Bridges control the position.
Bridges not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges passes to full mount!
Bridges throwing strikes here but Simpson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bridges swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simpson is now in Bridges's guard. A big mistake from Bridges there, giving up the dominant position!
Bridges is pulling down on Simpson's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Leon Bridges wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Bridges.
Bridges throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridges connects with a body shot that sends Simpson's belly button to the back.
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bridges dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpson avoids the body shot from Bridges.
Bridges looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Leon Bridges is winning the standup battle so far.
Bridges throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Bridges's shoulder, as Bridges tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bridges avoids it really well and circles away.
Bridges lands a glancing blow to the side of Simpson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges misses with a jab to the body
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson checks the leg kick.
Bridges throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson cracks Bridges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bridges is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Bridges circles away and we're back to standing.
Bridges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Bridges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leon Bridges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges dives in and scores a takedown into Simpson's guard.
Bridges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bridges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simpson for as long as he can get away with.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridges is just out of range.
Craig Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Leon Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Simpson.
Bridges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bridges.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bridges misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bridges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges lands a body shot.
Bridges misses the shot to the body.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
Bridges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bridges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bridges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridges misses with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bridges 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bridges!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bamboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bamboni comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Ice Baby. Hogan has chosen The Faint - The Geeks Were Right as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Bamboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan throws a series of punches but Bamboni moves out of range.
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hogan throws a combination. Bamboni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bamboni looks for the body kick but Hogan saw that one coming.
Hogan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamboni can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bamboni.
Hogan looks to land a combination but Bamboni avoids it well.
Tony Bamboni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamboni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bamboni throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
Bamboni tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bamboni throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bamboni.
Bamboni has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bamboni has Hogan pressed against the cage, preventing Hogan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bamboni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hogan up against the cage.
Bamboni seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hogan wants to break free but Bamboni has control.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Bamboni, against the cage.
Bamboni lands an elbow inside that Hogan shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries to circle away but Bamboni has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bamboni lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bamboni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bamboni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bamboni just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hogan's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bamboni.
Bamboni lands a nice knee to the body.
Bamboni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bamboni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan being controlled against the cage.
Hogan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Bamboni.
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Bamboni pushes him off.
Bamboni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamboni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick there by Bamboni.
Bamboni tries to work over Hogan's front leg with a kick but Hogan checks it.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bamboni misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni misses with a low kick.
Bamboni rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bamboni avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bamboni throws an elbow but misses.
Bamboni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bamboni tries to land knees in the clinch but Hogan avoids the damage to the body.
Bamboni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bamboni dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bamboni moves into the clinch successfully.
Bamboni throws an elbow that misses.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Bamboni, against the cage.
Hogan avoiding damage as Bamboni throws knees to the body.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Bamboni has the dominant position.
Bamboni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogan.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Bamboni has the dominant position.
Hogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bamboni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bamboni pushes off an throws an elbow but Hogan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bamboni lands an elbow just above Hogan 's eye.
Hogan is trying to break free.
Tony Bamboni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboni is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hogan is defending well for now.
Hogan takes an elbow to the temple.
Bamboni throws an elbow but it misses.
Bamboni unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bamboni keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hogan wants to break free but Bamboni has control.
Bamboni slows down the pace here.
Bamboni 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hogan's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bamboni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Bamboni.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bamboni gets a clinch.
Hogan tries to pull guard but Bamboni won't allow it.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Bamboni, against the cage.
Bamboni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bamboni lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan blocks an elbow strike from Bamboni.
Bamboni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bamboni lands an elbow that stopped Hogan in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Bamboni.
Bamboni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hogan is trying to break free.
Hogan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bamboni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogan dodges an elbow strike from Bamboni.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Bamboni has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan is trying to break free.
Hogan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamboni.
Hogan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bamboni lands an elbow just above Hogan 's eye.
Bamboni lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bamboni creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hogan tries to break the clinch but Bamboni is controlling the position.
Bamboni lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bamboni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bamboni obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamboni looking to throw knees to the head but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Bamboni lands an elbow that stopped Hogan in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bamboni dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hogan!
Hogan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bamboni.
Bamboni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bamboni lands with a kick to the temple. Hogan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tony Bamboni is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan takes a swing at Bamboni's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bamboni.
Bamboni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bamboni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bamboni forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
Hogan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamboni.
Bamboni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamboni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan tries to break the clinch but Bamboni is controlling the position.
Bamboni unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hogan blocks an elbow strike from Bamboni.
Bamboni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hogan's efforts to push away.
Hogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bamboni won't allow it.
Bamboni lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bamboni is stalling here.
Bamboni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hogan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hogan dodges an elbow strike from Bamboni.
Bamboni looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hogan tries to break free but Bamboni pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan letting Bamboni take a breather here.
Bamboni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hogan avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Bamboni.
Bamboni throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to break free but Bamboni has control.
Hogan jumps guard but Bamboni stands there with Hogan around his waist. Hogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hogan dodges an elbow strike from Bamboni.
Bamboni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hogan's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bamboni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bamboni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tony Bamboni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bamboni throws an elbow but misses.
Bamboni looking to throw knees to the head but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Paul Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni pressing his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bamboni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogan blocks an elbow strike.
Bamboni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamboni.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamboni throws an elbow but it misses.
Bamboni is pushing Hogan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bamboni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bamboni 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bamboni!
Tony Bamboni bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Conflict . Brad Cunningham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
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23
192 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunningham.
Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Weeks circles away.
Cunningham closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Weeks to counter with a crisp jab.
Cunningham closes the distance but Weeks moves to the side
and Weeks counters with a right hand to the body.
Cunningham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weeks clinches with his opponent.
Cunningham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Weeks wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunningham won't allow it.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunningham prevents a body shot from Weeks.
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Weeks throws a jab when Cunningham was well out of range.
Weeks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weeks tries to throw a body punch but Cunningham avoids it by throwing Weeks back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks lands a shot to the body.
Weeks lands a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cunningham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weeks distracts Cunningham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weeks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Cunningham has wrist control.
Weeks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weeks is working Cunningham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weeks looking to pass the guard.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Cunningham blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is looking for a triangle but Weeks pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
Weeks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weeks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
Weeks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Weeks looking to pass the guard.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
Cunningham pulls Weeks in close to prevent any damage.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cunningham looking to control but Weeks passes into half guard.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Cunningham dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Weeks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cunningham tries to clinch up.
Weeks keeps the fight on the outside.
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Weeks keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cunningham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Weeks off balance momentarily.
Cunningham looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Weeks jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cunningham moves into the clinch successfully.
Cunningham tries to break free but Weeks pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Weeks.
Weeks tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weeks as Cunningham tries to tie him up.
Cunningham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cunningham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunningham.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Billy Weeks has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weeks tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunningham.
Weeks tries a knee to the head but Cunningham blocks it.
Weeks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cunningham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cunningham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Weeks.
Cunningham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weeks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weeks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weeks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the 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!
Weeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks lands a couple of elbows.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks postures up in Cunningham's guard and throws a big left but Cunningham blocks it.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cunningham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cunningham trying to control the position.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeks lands a couple of elbows.
Weeks trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Weeks 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.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
Weeks with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weeks stands and throws Cunningham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weeks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weeks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Weeks trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham dodges the ground and pound from Weeks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weeks is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weeks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Weeks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Weeks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Weeks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weeks prevents Cunningham from breaking the clinch.
Cunningham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weeks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cunningham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Weeks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cunningham to the mat. Cunningham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weeks forces his way into half guard.
Weeks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Weeks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Weeks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cunningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Weeks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham is staying active underneath Weeks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weeks looks to land a strike but Cunningham avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunningham trying to keep a closed guard but Weeks is proving a slippery customer.
Cunningham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks tries to reverse the position but Cunningham maintains control.
Cunningham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cunningham unloads with some shots from mount but Weeks bucks and avoids them well.
Weeks is trying desperately to improve position.
Cunningham is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Weeks can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cunningham looking to ground and pound but Weeks is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Cunningham blocks nicely.
Cunningham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weeks defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cunningham's head.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cunningham's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham controls Weeks momentarily but Weeks frees himself.
Billy Weeks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weeks trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Weeks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cunningham's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunningham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brad Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weeks throws and elbow that misses. Cunningham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weeks's guard. Nice move by Cunningham!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Weeks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weeks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Weeks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Breekman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno Cuenca has chosen Yo, el vaquilla as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
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134 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Breekman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno Cuenca swings for the body but Breekman moves out of range.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moreno Cuenca is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moreno Cuenca 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.
Moreno Cuenca prevents Breekman from improving his position.
Moreno Cuenca trying to advance position but Breekman counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno Cuenca controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Moreno Cuenca has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Moreno Cuenca wants to pass the guard but Breekman is keeping the position.
Moreno Cuenca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moreno Cuenca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breekman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno Cuenca has closed the distance and engaged Breekman in a clinch.
Moreno Cuenca is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Breekman tries to land a knee to the head but Moreno Cuenca blocks with his arms.
Moreno Cuenca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Breekman's efforts to push away.
A short right from Moreno Cuenca on the inside.
Moreno Cuenca manages to pull guard.
Moreno Cuenca wants to sweep here but Breekman controlling him for the moment.
Breekman wanted to stand there but Moreno Cuenca had control of the position.
Moreno Cuenca looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreno Cuenca, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breekman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moreno Cuenca is looking for a triangle but Breekman pushes his legs off easily.
Breekman wants to pass the guard but Moreno Cuenca is keeping the position.
Moreno Cuenca looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreno Cuenca, not yet.
Moreno Cuenca pulls Breekman in close to prevent any damage.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno Cuenca trying to keep a closed guard but Breekman is proving a slippery customer.
Breekman wanted to stand there but Moreno Cuenca had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Breekman throws a head kick that misses.
Moreno Cuenca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moreno Cuenca clinches.
Nice body punch from Moreno Cuenca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breekman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Breekman is trying to force a seperation but Moreno Cuenca has the dominant position.
Breekman is looking to break free of the clinch but Moreno Cuenca has double underhooks.
Moreno Cuenca with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno Cuenca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca landing knees to the body.
Breekman is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Moreno Cuenca.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno Cuenca connects with a knee to the head.
Breekman takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Moreno Cuenca.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moreno Cuenca.
Nice body punch from Moreno Cuenca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moreno Cuenca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Moreno Cuenca lands.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno Cuenca takes the fight into the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land knees in the clinch but Breekman avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno Cuenca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Moreno Cuenca.
Breekman misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca landing knees to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moreno Cuenca - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Breekman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca prevents Breekman from breaking the clinch.
Breekman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno Cuenca landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Moreno Cuenca.
Breekman missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreno Cuenca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Breekman's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca displaying some good clinch control by pressing Breekman up against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moreno Cuenca comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moreno Cuenca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Breekman trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moreno Cuenca lands a knee to the body.
Breekman working hard to break the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca lands a good knee to the midsection. Breekman won't want to take too many of those.
Moreno Cuenca comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Breekman avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca lands a knee to the head.
Breekman tries to circle away but Moreno Cuenca has him pinned against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca jumps guard and drags Breekman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno Cuenca controlling Breekman's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreno Cuenca can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breekman's guard.
Moreno Cuenca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moreno Cuenca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca missing with a left hand there. Breekman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Breekman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Breekman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moreno Cuenca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Breekman motions for Moreno Cuenca to come forward. Breekman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno Cuenca clinches up against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno Cuenca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breekman lands an elbow inside that Moreno Cuenca shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a knee to the head.
Moreno Cuenca tries to work over Breekman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Breekman misses with an elbow strike.
Moreno Cuenca manages to pull guard.
Moreno Cuenca seems keen to control Breekman's posture.
Moreno Cuenca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moreno Cuenca has Breekman pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno Cuenca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreno Cuenca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moreno Cuenca looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moreno Cuenca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreno Cuenca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moreno Cuenca clinches up against the cage.
Breekman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moreno Cuenca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno Cuenca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Breekman's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moreno Cuenca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Breekman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreno Cuenca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Breekman backwards.
Moreno Cuenca cracks Breekman with a nice body shot.
Moreno Cuenca looking to throw knees to the head but Breekman is blocking nicely.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moreno Cuenca lands an elbow inside that Breekman shrugs off.
Breekman is rocked!
Moreno Cuenca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Breekman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breekman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moreno Cuenca blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Breekman is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breekman takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno Cuenca obliges.
Moreno Cuenca drops Breekman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Breekman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Moreno Cuenca crunches a lovely knee into Breekman's ribcage.
Moreno Cuenca pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Breekman! Moreno Cuenca unloads with more strikes and Breekman sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank McMurdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Getty Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Getty Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
148 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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135 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank McMurdoch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Getty Li!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McMurdoch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McMurdoch wants it to stay on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by McMurdoch there.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Li avoids the body shot from McMurdoch.
Li slips a straight right by McMurdoch.
McMurdoch gets caught flat footed, as Li shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Li looking to sit in guard and control but McMurdoch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McMurdoch is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McMurdoch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li looking for a guillotine here but McMurdoch defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMurdoch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Li is tightening it up a little... McMurdoch has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McMurdoch reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McMurdoch taps out! Nice BJJ there by Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Getty Li!
After the fight, Getty Li was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saracen comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive. Turk has chosen Deeper and Down as his entrance music. The key to victory for Landry Saracen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landry Saracen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saracen slips a jab and a cross from Turk.
Saracen missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saracen, as that shot connected.
Saracen checks a leg kick.
Turk throws a jab but it's blocked by Saracen.
A big right from Saracen misses.
Saracen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turk tries to avoid it but Saracen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turk to the ground. Turk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saracen.
Turk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saracen counters with a stiff right hand.
Saracen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turk just misses with a punch to the body.
Saracen tries to move into range but Turk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saracen throws a jab when Turk was well out of range.
Turk scores with a nice strike.
Turk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Turk.
An inside leg kick lands from Turk.
Saracen staying out of range there.
Saracen misses with a takedown attempt - Turk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saracen misses with a body shot.
Turk lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk dips to his left and cracks Saracen with an uppercut!
Saracen swings for the body but Turk moves out of range.
Saracen throws a hook but Turk avoids it easily.
Turk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saracen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saracen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Turk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turk trying to control but Saracen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saracen is looking to improve his position but Turk isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen tries to hold on but Turk pushes him away.
Turk wants to control the pace but Saracen is squirming around nicely.
Turk raining down shots from the mount!
Saracen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Turk lands a nice shot to the head.
Saracen is rocked!
Turk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Saracen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saracen is squirming around, avoiding Turk's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turk can't control as he wanted to and Saracen manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Turk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saracen's head.
Turk looks to land a strike but Saracen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turk forces his way into half guard.
Saracen wants to sweep but Turk has passed to side control!
Saracen seems to have got his legs back now.
Turk is chipping away with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk lands an elbow.
A big shot lands for Turk! That's hurt Saracen! Will he recover? Turk fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braden Turk!
Braden Turk is the new bantamweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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254 lbs
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300 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Egorov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egorov has his takedown stuffed
and McClusky counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClusky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McClusky throws a right hand that Egorov ducks under and follows up with a left that Egorov also avoids with ease.
McClusky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClusky. Egorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack McClusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from McClusky. Those never looked like landing.
McClusky cracks Egorov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Egorov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McClusky finish him?
McClusky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McClusky feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Egorov crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack McClusky!
Jack McClusky really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 - $69 SALE!!!!!!!!!! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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