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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Hildr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Shines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor Shines is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Hildr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Razor Shines!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shines has his takedown stuffed
and Hildr counters with a one-two to the body.
Hildr looks to land a combination but Shines avoids it well.
Shines gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hildr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shines's guard now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shines trying to keep a closed guard but Hildr is proving a slippery customer.
Hildr content to stall in guard here.
Hildr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shines is keeping the position for now.
Shines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hildr defends well.
Shines trying to keep a closed guard but Hildr is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hildr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hildr stands up and waves to Shines to follow him.
Shines gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Hildr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson Hildr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Shines.
Shines is trying to keep Hildr in close.
Shines doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hildr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hildr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hildr tries to free his leg and advance position but Shines is retaining full guard.
Hildr postures up and lands a big shot to Shines's brow.
Hildr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hildr misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shines dodges the punch combination from Hildr.
Hildr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hildr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shines has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shines is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hildr is looking for a kimura but Shines is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hildr to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hildr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shines trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shines is looking to escape.
Shines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hildr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Shines fails with the takedown
and Hildr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shines's guard now.
Shines looks gassed!
Hildr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hildr pushes down on Shines's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hildr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shines gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hildr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shines is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hildr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hildr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shines's guard.
Shines is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hildr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shines keeping moving, preventing Hildr from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson Hildr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shines tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hildr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shines gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hildr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hildr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shines doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hildr counters with a left and a right that stings Shines.
Shines shoots and misses
and Hildr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shines misses with a takedown
and Hildr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shines!
Jackson Hildr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Shines.
Hildr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hildr working for a submission but Shines is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shines wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hildr throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Shines has his hands clasped together but Hildr breaks the hold and Shines is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hildr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Hildr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Standa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen The DOC vs Earshot as his entrance music. Jake Hunter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 55 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Standa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Standa throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Standa misses with a takedown
and Hunter counters with a takedown into side control.
Hunter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunter has hold of Standa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Standa seems comfortable defending it but Hunter has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Standa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Standa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hunter couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Masters II (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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Wilkinson!
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, Marco Masters II!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Masters II stalks Wilkinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilkinson's face. Wilkinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Masters II fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masters II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters II blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Masters II scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Masters II misses.
Masters II lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilkinson's head.
Sloppy strikes from Masters II. Those never looked like landing.
Masters II tries to bum rush Wilkinson with a series of wild strikes but Wilkinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Masters II.
Masters II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masters II lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Wilkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masters II avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Masters II moves out of range easily.
Masters II shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilkinson eats them both and turns towards Masters II to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Masters II lands with a nice combination. Wilkinson backs away looking to recover.
Masters II slips under a jab.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Masters II moves out of range easily.
Masters II scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masters II counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wilkinson is breathing heavily.
Masters II misses with the combination.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masters II!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters II lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilkinson at a distance.
Wilkinson slips a jab and a cross from Masters II.
Masters II lands a jab to the nose.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Marco Masters II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters II lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masters II.
Masters II is working the combinations to good effect here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masters II.
Masters II digs a good body shot into Wilkinson's ribs.
Masters II misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Masters II counters with a two punch combo.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters II misses with a two punch combination.
Masters II scores with a hook to the body. Wilkinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masters II closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Masters II finds it's way through Wilkinson's defenses.
Masters II scores with a hook to the body. Wilkinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masters II digs a good body shot into Wilkinson's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters II will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masters II feints a jab promting Wilkinson to slip. Masters II then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilkinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masters II misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masters II.
Masters II digs a good body shot into Wilkinson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters II lands with a nice combination. Wilkinson backs away looking to recover.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Masters II moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Masters II.
A punch combination from Masters II misses.
Masters II lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Masters II dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Masters II moves out of range.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson misses with a low kick.
Wilkinson throws the kick towards the body but Masters II avoids it.
Wilkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marco Masters II seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
Masters II throws a right and a left that Wilkinson avoids nicely.
Wilkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters II throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Masters II.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Masters II moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters II will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters II uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilkinson has time to react.
Masters II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
Masters II misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Masters II.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Masters II moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Masters II. Those never looked like landing.
Masters II looks to land a combination. Wilkinson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Masters II moves out of range.
Masters II lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters II blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Masters II throws a right and a left that Wilkinson avoids nicely.
Masters II throws a shot to the body.
Masters II throws a series of punches but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Masters II counters with a straight right hand.
Wilkinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masters II swinging wildly here.
Masters II misses with the combination.
Wilkinson misses with a straight left.
Wilkinson dodges the punch combination from Masters II.
Wilkinson misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters II blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Masters II lands with a straight right. Wilkinson didn't see that one coming.
Masters II lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilkinson at a distance.
Masters II ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masters II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masters II!
Masters II looks to land a combination but Wilkinson avoids it well.
Masters II throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masters II cracks a nice hook into Wilkinson's ribs.
Masters II throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andy Wilkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson takes one on the button.
Masters II throws a right hand that Wilkinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkinson also avoids with ease.
Wilkinson is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Masters II misses.
Wilkinson dodges the punch combination from Masters II.
Masters II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masters II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilkinson counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters II will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masters II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Masters II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Masters II scores with a punch to the head.
Masters II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that Masters II semi-blocks.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters II avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters II moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters II blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Sloppy strikes from Masters II. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters II throws a nice looking combination but Wilkinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Masters II.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
A punch combination from Masters II misses.
Wilkinson wants to slow Masters II down by chopping away at his legs.
Masters II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters II misses with a few strikes there.
Masters II throws a right and a left that Wilkinson avoids nicely.
Masters II throws a series of punches but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Marco Masters II is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masters II throws a series of punches but Wilkinson avoids them all with ease.
Masters II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masters II misses with the combination.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters II lands a two punch combo.
Masters II throws a right and a left that Wilkinson avoids nicely.
Masters II fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masters II lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masters II throws a right hand that Wilkinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkinson also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Masters II moves out of range.
Masters II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masters II.
Masters II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters II avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Masters II.
Masters II will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masters II smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andy Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masters II.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson throws a lazy head kick
and Masters II counters with a right hand to the body.
Masters II misses with a double jab.
Masters II swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masters II misses with a series of wild punches.
Masters II fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masters II scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wilkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masters II.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters II lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilkinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Masters II.
Well Masters II 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Masters II!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Unigu Rege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Unigu Rege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rege avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Rege dives in and scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Rege wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Rege is looking to stand up but Ferguson won't let him.
Rege content to stall in guard here.
Rege wants to get up but he can't break Ferguson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Rege from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Unigu Rege wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rege looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rege is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rege is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rege is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Rege thuds a left hand into Ferguson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson lands a jab-cross combination.
Rege scores a takedown into full mount!
Rege connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ferguson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rege lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson can't escape the position.
Rege looking to finish Ferguson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ferguson!
Ferguson tries to hold on but Rege pushes him away.
Rege goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ferguson turns into him and now he's in Rege's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rege throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Rege keeps moving.
Rege is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rege has control of Ferguson's left arm, preventing Ferguson from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rege has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Rege's legs - danger averted.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rege is retaining full guard.
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rege has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Rege's legs - danger averted.
Rege is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson trying to control but Rege is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rege is pulling down on Ferguson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferguson, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unigu Rege dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Rege misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Rege will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rege scores with a nice right hand.
Rege dives in and scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Rege looking to pass the guard.
Rege trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rege is controlling him.
Rege trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rege sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Unigu Rege wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rege will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unigu Rege. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up with Rege, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes Rege against the cage but Rege circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rege closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Rege pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rege sprawls well. Rege wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rege rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rege avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rege's half guard.
Rege moves into full guard.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rege wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege wants to control but Ferguson passes easily into half guard.
Ferguson is pressing down on Rege's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rege is holding on for now.
Rege is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferguson blocks the strikes from Rege.
Rege striking from half guard on the bottom.
Rege blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
Rege kicks off Ferguson and gets to his feet.
Rege gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson is trying to control Rege's posture but Rege avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ferguson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rege lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rege wants to free his trapped foot but Ferguson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unigu Rege dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rege pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Rege sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Rege circles away.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rege tries to sprawl out of it but Ferguson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rege manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Rege shoots in.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Rege circles away easily
and Rege counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferguson's guard now.
Unigu Rege has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ferguson.
Rege pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rege is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rege stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rege moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Rege manages to get underhooks.
Rege leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rege changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rege shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rege moves into the clinch successfully.
Rege jumps guard and drags Ferguson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rege trying to control the position.
Rege working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferguson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferguson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rege on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rege tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson trying to control but Rege is working from the bottom.
Ferguson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rege has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture.
Rege utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Unigu Rege is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rege wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson trying to control but Rege is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rege is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Unigu Rege overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rege works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rege looking to control.
Rege trying to control the position here.
Rege trying to strike off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rege has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rege is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unigu Rege showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rege 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unigu Rege!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Said Alibekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Said Alibekov!
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, John Batista!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alibekov looks for a takedown but Batista sprawls well.
Batista looks to land a combination but Alibekov avoids it well.
A combination from Batista does no damage.
Batista works over Alibekov's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Said Alibekov has been cut.
Alibekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batista defends it nicely.
Alibekov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Batista lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Batista throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batista, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alibekov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batista slaps away a takedown attempt from Alibekov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Said Alibekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Batista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batista wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Alibekov with that takedown attempt.
Batista throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batista throws a right hand that Alibekov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alibekov also avoids with ease.
Batista displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alibekov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batista misses with a series of wild punches.
Alibekov looks for a takedown but Batista sprawls well.
Alibekov has a takedown stuffed.
Alibekov shoots in but no luck this time.
Alibekov looks for a takedown but Batista sprawls well.
Batista bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alibekov's head backwards.
Batista misses with a body kick.
Alibekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batista lands a right hook to the body.
John Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alibekov is breathing heavily.
Batista lands with a nice combination. Alibekov backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alibekov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Batista to score with a decent uppercut.
Said Alibekov's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista stuns Alibekov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alibekov moves out of range of the body kick from Batista.
Alibekov dives in and grabs Batista's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batista pushes down on Alibekov's head and hops out.
Batista defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alibekov.
Batista Rushes Alibekov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Alibekov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Batista Piles on the pressure and Alibekov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Batista!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabrial Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decimus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maximus's choice of entrance music: Set It Off-MadBall. 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabrial Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Decimus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Worthington's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Worthington punching from the bottom.
Maximus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Worthington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus pulls his head out easily.
Worthington tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Worthington has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Maximus. Oh but Worthington has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maximus goes limp - he's gone! Worthington jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabrial Worthington!
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