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V.F.C: Midweek Madness I PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Orndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edo Condologit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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, Paul Orndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edo Condologit!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Condologit.
A punch combination from Orndorf misses.
Condologit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orndorf avoids it really well and circles away.
Orndorf stuffs the takedown.
Paul Orndorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edo Condologit.
Orndorf misses with a two punch combination.
Orndorf throws a series of punches but Condologit avoids them all with ease.
Condologit misses with a takedown attempt - Orndorf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paul Orndorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orndorf throws a series of punches but Condologit moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orndorf, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orndorf.
Condologit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orndorf avoids it really well and circles away.
Orndorf tries to bum rush Condologit with a series of wild strikes but Condologit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orndorf misses with a few strikes there.
Orndorf scoring well with a low kick there.
Condologit looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Orndorf has knocked Condologit down with a huge combo! Orndorf steps away and waves a wobbly Condologit back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Condologit is rocked!
It looks like Edo Condologit has been cut.
Orndorf throws an uppercut from hell that sends Condologit clean off his feet! He's out cold! Orndorf stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Orndorf!
Paul Orndorf took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Winston Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Winston Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Wade Winston Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elliot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elliot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elliot off to one side.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Elliot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wade Winston Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Elliot.
Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Elliot.
Wilson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Elliot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Elliot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Elliot prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot throws a big right hand that misses.
Elliot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elliot working some strikes from top position.
Elliot stops Wilson from standing up.
Elliot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elliot throws and elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elliot's guard. Nice move by Wilson!
Wilson wanted to stand there but Elliot had control of the position.
Elliot trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wade Winston Wilson.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Elliot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elliot is defended easily by Wilson.
Elliot looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Elliot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elliot looks gassed!
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Elliot is having none of it.
Elliot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elliot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Elliot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elliot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elliot looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to stand but Elliot is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elliot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Elliot is having none of it.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elliot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Elliot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Elliot back into the cage.
Elliot has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Elliot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch
and Elliot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Elliot is looking to advance position but Wilson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elliot tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking to control but Elliot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
No luck for Elliot with that takedown attempt.
Elliot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Elliot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elliot looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Wade Winston Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Elliot.
Elliot is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elliot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson leaves Elliot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Elliot's head.
Elliot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elliot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Elliot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Elliot circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick that Elliot semi-blocks.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Elliot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elliot avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilson.
Elliot takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ray Elliot has been cut.
Elliot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elliot blocks it with crossed arms.
Elliot blocks an elbow strike.
Elliot tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Elliot wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but Elliot blocks with his arms.
Elliot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elliot's brow.
Wilson throws an elbow but it misses.
Elliot dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
Elliot wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elliot's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.
Elliot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Elliot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliot lands with a right to the head.
Elliot avoids the elbow strike from Wilson, against the cage.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson is trying to stall.
Wilson lands an elbow that stopped Elliot in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Winston Wilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Elliot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Elliot fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Elliot shoots in.
Elliot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Wade Winston Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Elliot.
Wilson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elliot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Elliot circles away.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Elliot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Elliot shoots in.
Elliot fails with the takedown.
Wilson throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Wilson scores with a head kick. Elliot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Elliot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Elliot takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Elliot pushes him off.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elliot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
Wilson is bucking up trying to escape but Elliot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Elliot lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The referee warns Wilson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Elliot landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliot landing strikes from the mount and Wilson is in trouble!
Elliot sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Elliot.
I think Elliot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ray Elliot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland's entrance music is Ludacris - Act A Fool. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Thomas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Kirkland counters with a head kick. That will keep Thomas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Kirkland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland connects with a high kick.
A slow jab from Van Kirkland misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kirkland.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Kirkland clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Kirkland to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
It looks like Mike Thomas has been cut.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Kirkland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thomas will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kirkland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thomas moves out of range as Van Kirkland throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Kirkland - that will leave a mark!
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Thomas looks gassed!
Van Kirkland dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Van Kirkland feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Kirkland.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Van Kirkland lands a body shot.
Van Kirkland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Van Kirkland lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands with a cross.
Van Kirkland lands with a good body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Kirkland - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kirkland. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut.
That's time! Van Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Mike Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Kirkland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Kirkland.
Thomas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Van Kirkland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Kirkland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Kirkland has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland scores with a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thomas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Kirkland - the referee stops the clock and Thomas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Kirkland. Thomas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Kirkland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Van Kirkland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Van Kirkland is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
Van Kirkland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kirkland.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
Van Kirkland lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Kirkland!
Van Kirkland fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Van Kirkland lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kirkland.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
Van Kirkland thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Van Kirkland thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kirkland.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Kirkland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Van Kirkland slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Mike Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Kirkland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Van Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Kirkland 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
After the big win, Vladimir Van Kirkland made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, How You Like Me Now? by The Heavy. Wellman Junior comes into a darkened arena with his song building. speakers on blast- the game kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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18
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Wellman Junior!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Junior moves out of range as Reyes throws a body kick.
A big right from Wellman Junior misses.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes takes one to the side of the head.
Wellman Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Wellman Junior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellman Junior circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellman Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wellman Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Reyes, looking for a takedown. Wellman Junior pushes Reyes against the cage but Reyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wellman Junior misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wellman Junior misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Wellman Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shane Wellman Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Wellman Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellman Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Wellman Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wellman Junior tries to break the clinch but Reyes is controlling the position.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wellman Junior stops a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Wellman Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wellman Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wellman Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wellman Junior.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Wellman Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reyes could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wellman Junior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wellman Junior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reyes throws a lazy head kick
and Wellman Junior counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reyes's knee momentarily.
Wellman Junior gets caught napping as Reyes dives in and scores a takedown. Wellman Junior manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wellman Junior has his feet on Reyes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wellman Junior throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellman Junior throws a series of punches but Reyes avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wellman Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wellman Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reyes momentarily.
Reyes slips a jab and a cross from Wellman Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Wellman Junior is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wellman Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reyes's hands.
Reyes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wellman Junior thows a body shot but no joy.
Wellman Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Wellman Junior throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior misses with a body shot.
Shane Wellman Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellman Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes moves away.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Wellman Junior shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wellman Junior looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellman Junior looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Marco Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Junior.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Wellman Junior moves out of range easily.
Wellman Junior misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellman Junior throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wellman Junior 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!
Wellman Junior misses with a hook.
Wellman Junior lands a nice hook to Reyes's body. Reyes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wellman Junior throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wellman Junior shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reyes eats them both and turns towards Wellman Junior to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reyes defending well as Wellman Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Wellman Junior misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior lands with a nice combination. Reyes backs away looking to recover.
Wellman Junior fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reyes checks it well.
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wellman Junior's waist but Wellman Junior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
Reyes throws a head kick that Wellman Junior semi-blocks.
Wellman Junior misses the shot to the body.
Reyes tries to clinch up but Wellman Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Marco Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior is looking to score with low kicks.
Reyes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wellman Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reyes pulls his head out easily.
Wellman Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reyes 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reyes drops an elbow to the side of Wellman Junior's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior wants to improve his position but Reyes is controlling well.
Wellman Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Wellman Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes working over Wellman Junior with some ground and pound. Wellman Junior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reyes trying to pass the guard but Wellman Junior defending well.
Wellman Junior trying to hold on to Reyes's head to control him but Reyes postures up.
Reyes winds up and cracks Wellman Junior with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reyes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wellman Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior pushes a forearm under Reyes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Reyes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Wellman Junior!
A pretty intense looking Shane Wellman Junior took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dustin Oliveira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis closes the distance but Oliveira moves to the side
and Oliveira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
Davis tries to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Davis is trying to keep an underhook but Oliveira manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Oliveira pushes past his half guard into mount!
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Davis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Davis regains half guard.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!
Oliveira is trying to stand back up.
Oliveira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davis's guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Oliveira trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis 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.
Davis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oliveira escapes and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Oliveira scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Davis stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Oliveira wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Oliveira looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
Oliveira working away.
Davis sneaks back into half guard.
Davis is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control here.
Davis gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis pulls Oliveira in close to his closed guard and prevents Oliveira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oliveira controlling from the top position.
Davis is looking for a triangle here but Oliveira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira looking to control but instead Davis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Davis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.
Davis shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Dustin Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Davis.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Davis tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Oliveira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent Oliveira getting side control.
Oliveira working the head and body with strikes.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis gets back to full guard.
Oliveira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Dustin Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Davis trying to move into half guard but instead Oliveira has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Davis pushes a forearm under Oliveira's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Oliveira is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Davis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard misses with a body kick.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Dodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dodson looks to land a combination. Maynard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dodson not doing much here.
Dodson is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dodson is working away from the top position though.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dodson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard is trying to stand.
Maynard is refusing to be controlled, as Dodson sits in half guard.
Maynard lands with a few short shots to the body.
Dodson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard is trying to control but can't.
Dodson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dodson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maynard wants to control but Dodson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dodson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dodson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard pushes Dodson off looking to stand but Dodson dives back in and keeps control.
Dodson is looking for a kimura but Maynard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dodson to get the leverage.
Maynard is staying active underneath Dodson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dodson seems to be looking for submissions.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Dodson is controlling him well.
Dodson winds up and cracks Maynard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard wants to improve his position but Dodson is controlling well.
Dodson is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson trying to mount his opponent but Maynard defends it.
Dodson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maynard moves into full guard.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Dodson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dodson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're going to have a standup here because Curtis Dodson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dodson tests Maynard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maynard shoots in and drives through. Dodson sprawls well.
Maynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Dodson. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dodson enables Maynard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dodson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dodson seems keen to control Maynard's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Dodson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dodson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dodson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dodson scores with a hook to the body. Maynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maynard tries for a takedown but Dodson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dodson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maynard at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dodson. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
Maynard shoots in but Dodson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Curtis Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Maynard.
Dodson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Dodson both land. Nice combination.
Dodson lands a jab to Maynard's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maynard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dodson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dodson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maynard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dodson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maynard pulls his head out easily.
Dodson is trying to maintain the position but Maynard is very close to passing his half guard.
Dodson wants to control but Maynard passes into side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dodson wants to control but Maynard postures up.
Dodson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dodson tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard laying and praying for a moment but Dodson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dodson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dodson.
Dodson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard won't allow Dodson to sweep him here.
Dodson is pulling down on Maynard's head. It's preventing any offense from Maynard, at least for the moment.
Dodson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Curtis Dodson just wasn't active enough.
Nice shot by Dodson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dodson. That's going to slow Maynard down.
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dodson stuffs the takedown.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dodson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dodson to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dodson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Dodson dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maynard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maynard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dodson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maynard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dodson's legs.
Dodson struggling a bit here.
Curtis Dodson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dodson sneaks back into half guard.
Dodson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dodson.
Maynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dodson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maynard is fighting to break Dodson's control of his arms but Dodson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maynard looking to pass the guard.
Dodson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maynard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curtis Dodson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dodson.
Dodson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maynard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dodson pinned against the cage. Dodson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dodson tests Maynard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dodson misses with a head kick.
Dodson blocks a head kick by Maynard.
Dodson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maynard to the mat! Maynard manages to get full guard.
Maynard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maynard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson is stalling in the full guard.
Gray Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Dodson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dodson 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Dodson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Architect Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Macaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Skrip Breaks / Enemy Crush. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Architect Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Macaw!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Pain misses.
Macaw tries to clinch
and Pain counters with a nice body shot.
Macaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pain counters with a stiff right hand.
Phil Macaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain swats away the attempt to clinch by Macaw.
Pain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macaw's hands.
Macaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Pain. That snapped Macaw's head back.
Pain digs a good body shot into Macaw's ribs.
Pain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pain.
Pain is trying to maintain a safe position but Macaw gets an underhook and turns Pain into the cage.
Macaw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pain's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaw throws an elbow that misses.
Macaw breaks from the clinch.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Macaw moved out of range nicely.
Pain tests Macaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Macaw closes the distance and pushes Pain back into the cage.
Macaw missing with knees to the body.
Macaw pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Architect Pain has been cut.
Macaw tries to pull guard but Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Macaw drops back down to his feet.
Macaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Architect Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Macaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macaw lands a nice elbow.
Pain cracks Macaw with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macaw looking for a takedown.
Macaw tries to pull guard but Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Macaw drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Pain.
Macaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain stuffs the takedown.
Macaw wants to clinch up but Pain keeps it at a distance.
Pain misses with a straight right.
Macaw throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Macaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pain wants to get back to striking at distance but Macaw won't allow it.
Pain wants to get back to striking at distance but Macaw won't allow it.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pain defending well though.
Pain tries to roll over but Macaw keeps him under control.
Macaw controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Phil Macaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Macaw tries to clinch up.
Macaw tries to clinch
and Macaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macaw tries for a takedown but Pain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Macaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pain is defending well for now.
Macaw missing with knees to the body.
Macaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Macaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Architect Pain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Macaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pain avoids it really well and circles away.
Macaw tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pain tests Macaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pain, pushing him back against the cage.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pain throws a punch but it's blocked by Macaw.
Macaw can't get the takedown.
Macaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Pain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Architect Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Macaw.
Macaw lands a damaging elbow.
Macaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain misses with a straight right.
Macaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pain circles away.
Pain jabs at Macaw's body.
Macaw is breathing heavily.
Macaw slips a jab from Pain.
Pain connects with a crisp jab.
and Pain counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Macaw! He's just covering up as Pain starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Architect Pain!
An out of breath Architect Pain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mieczyslaw Gaszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gaszewski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rob Dougan - Furious Angels. This should be a great matchup!
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Batista!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaszewski scores with a jab. Batista acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gaszewski misses the shot to the body.
Gaszewski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaszewski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaszewski lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaszewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaszewski throws a hook to the side of Batista's head but Batista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batista closes the distance and pushes Gaszewski back into the cage.
Batista wants to stall.
A short left from Batista.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Gaszewski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista looking to slow down the pace here.
Batista has a couple of punches blocked by Gaszewski.
Batista can't find room to land a body shot as Gaszewski controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaszewski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batista being controlled against the cage.
Batista can't find room to land a body shot as Gaszewski controls the action.
A short right from Gaszewski on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaszewski.
Batista's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Batista misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaszewski.
Batista tries to stall but Gaszewski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Batista can't find room to land a body shot as Gaszewski controls the action.
Gaszewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batista backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batista is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batista misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batista is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaszewski finish him?
Gaszewski creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Batista's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Batista drops to his knees and Gaszewski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Chinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Chinner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young scores a takedown into full mount!
Chinner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Young lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Young fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chinner is looking to improve his position but Young isn't that keen on the idea.
Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young avoids the attempt from Chinner to control.
Young working Chinner over with strikes here.
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chinner tries to lock up and control but Young gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chinner's face.
Chinner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Young controlling the action here.
Young lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinner wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young thows a huge punch but Chinner dodges it nicely.
Chinner wants to control but Young is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chinner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Young.
Young working over Chinner with some ground and pound. Chinner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Young takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chinner wants to get back to full guard.
Young with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chinner tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Young wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Young misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Young dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chinner has a takedown stuffed.
Chinner tries to clinch
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chinner manages to avoid it.
Chinner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Young looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Young seems content to control.
Chinner won't allow Young to pass to mount.
Young throwing shots but Chinner is blocking nicely.
Young looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Young is looking to advance position but Chinner won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Young scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chinner is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young content to control rather than advance.
Young seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chinner for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jimmy Young just wasn't active enough.
Chinner tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young scores with a takedown into Chinner's guard.
Young content to stall in guard here.
Young throws and elbow that misses. Chinner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Young's guard. Nice move by Chinner!
Young bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chinner's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young content to stall in guard here.
Young postures up and lands a big shot to Chinner's brow.
Young scoring with punches to the head and body.
Young lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Young postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young distracts Chinner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Young postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Young has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Young dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chinner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chinner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chinner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chinner is looking to clinch but Young is avoiding it.
Chinner closes the distance and clinches.
Young managing to block the knees to the body from Chinner.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Chinner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chinner misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinner manages to pull guard.
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Young controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Young lands a couple of digs.
Young is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Young wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Young looking to score a takedown here. Chinner is defending well but Young drives through and ends up in Chinner's guard.
Young passes into half guard.
Jimmy Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Young seems content to control.
Young thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young trying to pass the guard but Chinner defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinner tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Young content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Young wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinner moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chinner manages to avoid it.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chinner can do to turn this around?
Chinner moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Chinner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Chinner.
Jimmy Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chinner staying out of range there.
Chinner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Chinner tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young throws a hook but Chinner avoids it easily.
Chinner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chinner fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chinner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young shoots in and gets a takedown into Chinner's guard.
Young 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Young!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jimmy Young thanked [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Dracula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Dracula could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corey Hawkins's chin.
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25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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152 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Dracula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dracula sprawls well initially but Hawkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dracula tries to get to full guard but Hawkins has control of the leg.
Hawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dracula gets back to full guard.
Dracula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Dracula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins in side control, throwing shots but Dracula defends.
Hawkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dracula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dracula struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Hawkins.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins working the ground and pound from side control.
Dracula avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dracula to see if he's OK.
Hawkins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hawkins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hawkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Dracula's head but Dracula avoids it well.
Hawkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dracula has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawkins working the strikes but Dracula uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hawkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dracula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hawkins lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hawkins lands with some strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hawkins breaks from Dracula's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hawkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dracula holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hawkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins trying to control but Dracula is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dracula is in a horrible position here. Hawkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Hawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Dracula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawkins scores a takedown into full mount!
Hawkins landing punches.
Corey Hawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawkins lands a big shot there that rocks Dracula but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hawkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dracula hang on?
Dracula is squirming around, avoiding Hawkins's attempts to control the action.
Hawkins looking to ground and pound but Dracula is blocking nicely.
Hawkins with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dracula hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hawkins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hawkins landing strikes from the mount.
Hawkins with good strikes from the mount here!
Hawkins is landing with some decent strikes but Dracula is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hawkins thowing shots but they're missing.
Hawkins throwing strikes here but Dracula is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hawkins with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins working Dracula over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dracula is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracula manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dracula keeps working.
Dracula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawkins is working away from the top position though.
Hawkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawkins prevents Dracula from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins content to control rather than advance.
Hawkins throwing shots but Dracula is blocking nicely.
Hawkins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dracula reverses the position - he's now on top in Hawkins's guard.
Dracula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hawkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hawkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hawkins!
Hawkins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hawkins wants to control but Dracula is keeping him busy.
Hawkins tries for a kimura but Dracula is defending well.
Hawkins swings around for an armbar but Dracula sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawkins's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dracula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Dracula as he checks the leg kick.
Hawkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dracula.
Dracula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracula.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Dracula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dracula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dracula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dracula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dracula.
Hawkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Dracula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Dracula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
Dracula slips under a jab.
Dracula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dracula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dracula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins throws a hook but Dracula blocks it.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Dracula.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dracula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Dracula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dracula moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Hawkins swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Dracula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins gets the takedown into side control.
Dracula manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dracula regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawkins.
Hawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corey Hawkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dracula trying to keep a closed guard but Hawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Hawkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawkins is stalling in the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Corey Hawkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dracula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vladimir Dracula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Dracula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dracula is trying to defend but Hawkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawkins 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Hawkins!
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