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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Cockburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeronimo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Cockburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeronimo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockburn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cockburn off to one side.
Cockburn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cockburn fails with the takedown
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Cockburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cockburn is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Cockburn regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Cockburn tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn gets full guard.
Cockburn has a closed guard, preventing Santos from standing up.
Cockburn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cockburn.
Cockburn is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn is working hard here to advance position.
Santos wants to stand but Cockburn is controlling his arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cockburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos wants to stand but Cockburn is controlling his arm.
Santos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cockburn is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn regains half guard.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cockburn is breathing heavily.
Cockburn is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Cockburn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cockburn backwards.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Cockburn blocks an uppercut.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Cockburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Santos.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Cockburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Cockburn blocks with his arms.
Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cockburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cockburn has picked Santos up - he's going for a ride! Cockburn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Santos won't allow Cockburn to pass to mount.
Cockburn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Cockburn eventually gives up the hold.
Cockburn is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Cockburn is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Cockburn is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Santos as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Cockburn is having none of it.
Cockburn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cockburn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cockburn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cockburn, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Santos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cockburn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Santos is looking to defend but Cockburn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Santos! Cockburn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Santos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Cockburn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nihua Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Bartos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartos has chosen Die Roboter as his entrance music. Karl Bartos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nihua Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Bartos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Nihua Hua has been cut.
Bartos tests Hua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hua.
A combination from Bartos does no damage.
Bartos is looking to clinch.
Hua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartos misses with a few strikes there.
Hua shoots in and drives through. Bartos sprawls well.
Bartos leaves Hua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karl Bartos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hua takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartos misses with a hook
and Hua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hua wants to free his trapped foot but Bartos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bartos wants to control but Hua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hua wants to pass the guard but Bartos is defending well.
Bartos is trying to maintain the position but Hua is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Karl Bartos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bartos scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hua feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bartos trying to control the position here.
Hua wants to pass the guard but Bartos is keeping the position.
Hua wants to control from the top but Bartos keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nihua Hua just wasn't active enough.
A jab from Bartos finds it's way through Hua's defenses.
Nihua Hua's cut is getting worse.
Bartos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartos wants to clinch up but Hua keeps it at a distance.
Hua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartos as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nihua Hua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooh!!! Bartos has knocked Hua down with a huge combo! Bartos steps away and waves a wobbly Hua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hua is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hua dodges the punch combination from Bartos.
No luck for Hua with that takedown attempt.
Bartos wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartos misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Bartos. Those never looked like landing.
Hua fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bartos sprawls well initially but Hua persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bartos gets back to full guard.
Hua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartos is trying to keep Hua in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Bartos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nihua Hua's cut.
That's time! Hua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bartos thows a body shot but no joy.
Bartos throws a poor cross that misses
and Hua counters with a takedown into side control.
Hua content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bartos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hua throwing strikes but Bartos manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hua is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bartos is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartos decides to stand back up.
Hua cracks Bartos with a good jab.
Karl Bartos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartos misses with a double jab
and Hua counters with a left and a right that stings Bartos.
Bartos lands with a nice combination. Hua backs away looking to recover.
Nihua Hua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartos misses with a punch to the body.
Hua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bartos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bartos thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bartos defends it nicely.
Bartos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hua.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nihua Hua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bartos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartos wants to clinch up but Hua keeps it at a distance.
Hua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bartos wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hua is working away from the top position though.
Bartos wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Bartos misses.
Bartos has Hua up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hua.
Bartos lands a body punch.
Hua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bartos prevents it.
Bartos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartos lands an elbow just above Hua 's eye.
Jeez, Nihua Hua's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nihua Hua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Bartos!
Karl Bartos managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Mic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Mic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Ken Mic has been cut.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mic moves away.
Savage throws a body kick that misses.
Savage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mic momentarily.
Mic closes the distance and clinches up with Savage, looking for a takedown. Mic pushes Savage against the cage but Savage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mic tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mic at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Mic shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Mic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mic takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mic dives in and grabs Savage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes down on Mic's head and hops out.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Mic with that takedown attempt.
Mic is breathing heavily.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mic.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage cracks Mic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Savage.
Mic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ken Mic's cut is getting worse.
Mic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Mic's belly button to the back.
Savage lands with a straight right. Mic didn't see that one coming.
Savage cracks Mic with an open hand slap.
Mic is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage moves in close and cracks Mic with a massive right hand! Mic, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Savage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cal Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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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, Cal Collins!
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, Jamie Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Daniel as Collins shoots in.
Daniel looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Daniel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Cal Collins has been cut.
Donk. Daniel catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Daniel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Daniel persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniel keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
Daniel scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniel digs a good hook to Collins's body.
Jamie Daniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniel.
Daniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Daniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Collins wants to clinch.
Daniel looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Daniel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniel somewhat.
Cal Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Daniel.
Daniel misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Daniel, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Daniel against the cage but Daniel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daniel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniel sprawls well. Daniel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Collins to the ground. Daniel is now in Collins's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Collins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniel wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Collins wants to stand but Daniel is controlling the position.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daniel wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel postures up.
Daniel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Collins is proving hard to escape from.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Daniel with that takedown attempt.
Daniel looks gassed!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniel.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Daniel moves out of range easily.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniel.
Daniel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins has Daniel pressed against the cage.
Daniel wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniel prevents the takedown attempt.
Collins tries a body shot but Daniel blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Daniel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Collins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Daniel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daniel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daniel swinging wildly here.
Daniel stuffs the takedown.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daniel.
Daniel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Collins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Daniel shoots in.
Cal Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Daniel.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Daniel stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel misses with a wild combination.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins is looking to clinch but Daniel is avoiding it.
Daniel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries to sprawl but Collins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Collins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cal Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Daniel, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Daniel against the cage but Daniel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daniel misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Daniel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins tries to pull guard but Daniel won't allow it.
Daniel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daniel.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Collins tries to buck Daniel off but Daniel is having none of it.
Collins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daniel's best efforts.
Daniel decides to stand and escape the position.
Daniel scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Collins wants to clinch.
Daniel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Collins shoots in but Daniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniel is defended easily by Collins.
Collins tries to clinch there but Daniel circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daniel seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins trying to control here.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Daniel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cal Collins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Daniel as Collins shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniel.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daniel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Collins misses with a kick to the body.
Collins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Collins is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniel feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Daniel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a triangle but Daniel pushes his legs off easily.
Collins is trying to control the position but Daniel postures up.
Collins seems to have got his legs back now.
Daniel wanted to stand there but Collins had control of the position.
Daniel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins looking to control.
Jamie Daniel has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cal Collins just wasn't active enough.
Daniel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Collins!
Daniel is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to escape the mount.
Daniel tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Collins is looking to improve his position but Daniel isn't that keen on the idea.
Daniel stands up from mount. Strange move.
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!
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Daniel decides to stand back up.
Daniel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniel misses with a few strikes there.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Daniel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniel defends it nicely.
Daniel lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Daniel coming out on top.
Daniel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Daniel.
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Daniel, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Daniel against the cage but Daniel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Collins to the ground. Daniel is now in Collins's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins is working an open guard so Daniel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Daniel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cal Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Daniel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daniel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Daniel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Im Chopped (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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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Romo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Im Chopped!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chopped misses with a takedown attempt
and Romo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romo cracks Chopped with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chopped doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Im Chopped seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romo pushing down on Chopped's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romo 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.
Romo is thwarting Chopped's attempts to control the position.
Romo stalling.
Romo tries to pass to full mount but Chopped defends it.
Chopped is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romo scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chopped can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo thows a huge punch but Chopped dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Romo there.
Chopped is looking to control Romo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chopped avoid being mounted?
Chopped on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chopped avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romo.
Romo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Romo is working for a kimura but Chopped is defending it quite comfortably.
Romo is taking a breather. Chopped says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chopped has managed to free his arm - good work.
Romo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chopped doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romo.
Romo trying to mount his opponent but Chopped defends it.
Romo is nestled in close to Chopped, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romo stalling.
Romo trying to pass the guard but Chopped defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopped trying to control from the bottom.
Romo works his way into side control.
Chopped throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Romo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Romo tries to score with some ground and pound. Chopped controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Romo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chopped is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Romo lands a few punches from side control.
Chopped seems a little lost for a moment, as Romo dominates the positioning.
Romo working the ground and pound.
Romo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chopped tries to buck Romo off but Romo is having none of it.
Romo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chopped, who protects the arm well.
Romo controlling from side mount.
Chopped takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Romo controls the position.
Chopped wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Romo is trying to get an arm triangle but Chopped is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Chopped's face as Romo controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Romo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chopped on the side of the head.
Chopped is looking to chop away at Romo's legs.
Chopped wants to clinch up but Romo keeps it at a distance.
Romo has closed the distance and engaged Chopped in a clinch.
Chopped has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chopped trying to stall but Romo improves his position.
Romo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chopped tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romo tries to throw a body punch but Chopped avoids it by throwing Romo back against the cage.
Chopped is trying to drag Romo to the mat but Romo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tony Romo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Im Chopped.
Romo managing to block the knees to the body from Chopped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chopped up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Romo.
Romo manages to pull guard.
Romo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tony Romo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romo prevents Chopped from improving his position.
Romo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo is trying to control the action in half guard but Chopped is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Romo wants to free his trapped foot but Chopped is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Romo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chopped defending well though.
Romo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romo trying to control the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Romo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chopped on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chopped with a poor takedown
and Romo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopped shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chopped shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Romo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Romo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Romo slips a nice elbow through Chopped's hands, connecting with Chopped's forehead.
Romo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chopped is looking to improve his position but Romo isn't that keen on the idea.
Chopped is breathing heavily.
Romo controlling from mount.
Romo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Romo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Romo working the ground and pound effectively.
Romo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chopped?
Romo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chopped?
The referee warns Chopped that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Romo lands a big shot there that rocks Chopped but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Romo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Romo unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chopped hang on?
Romo controlling the position easily from mount.
Romo lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Romo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab lands there for Romo.
A head kick misses from Chopped.
Im Chopped is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chopped misses with a head kick.
Chopped gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chopped defends it nicely.
Romo misses the shot to the body.
Romo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chopped was well out of range. Poor timing from Romo.
Jab, jab by Romo - just one landing.
Romo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Romo is controlling Chopped's posture.
Romo is trying to keep Chopped in close.
Romo pulls Chopped in to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Romo is trying to control the position but Chopped postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Romo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Romo moves into the clinch.
Romo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chopped backwards.
Chopped missing with knees to the body.
Romo lands a right hand.
Romo misses with a body punch.
Romo lands with a light punch inside.
Chopped misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romo.
Chopped is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romo pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romo has control of Chopped's left arm, preventing Chopped from doing any damage.
Tony Romo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chopped's guard.
Romo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chopped not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chopped looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romo trying to control but Chopped is working from the bottom.
Romo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chopped takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romo sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chopped has momentary wrist control but Romo slips an elbow through the middle.
Romo 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.
Romo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chopped working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romo with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chopped is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Im Chopped has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romo 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 fight!
Tony Romo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Romo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Linger In Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). In Shadows comes to the cage accompanied by IM / Cities Of The Future. The key to victory for Linger In Shadows has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linger In Shadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Wolfen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by In Shadows. Beautiful body shot.
In Shadows moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from In Shadows.
In Shadows lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wolfen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
In Shadows misses with a straight left.
Wolfen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
In Shadows just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfen fails with a takedown attempt.
In Shadows keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Linger In Shadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Wolfen.
In Shadows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolfen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
In Shadows slips a jab and a cross from Wolfen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfen tries for a takedown but In Shadows sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
In Shadows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolfen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolfen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. In Shadows tries to avoid it but Wolfen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag In Shadows to the ground. In Shadows escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wolfen misses with a head kick.
Wolfen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Shadows blocks the body kick.
In Shadows lands a nice hook to Wolfen's body. Wolfen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wolfen looks gassed!
Wolfen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. In Shadows tries to avoid it but Wolfen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag In Shadows to the ground. In Shadows escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
In Shadows showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolfen.
Wolfen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
In Shadows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolfen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
In Shadows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linger In Shadows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolfen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolfen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
In Shadows is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Shadows wants to get back to full guard.
In Shadows controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wolfen wants to pass the guard but In Shadows is defending well.
Wolfen winds up and cracks In Shadows with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wolfen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In Shadows really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
In Shadows blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolfen.
In Shadows tries to kick Wolfen off but Wolfen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
In Shadows wants to control the action here but instead Wolfen manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Shadows working to try and regain half guard.
In Shadows is working hard here to advance position.
Wolfen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. In Shadows can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Linger In Shadows has been cut.
Wolfen misses with a head shot.
In Shadows tries to reverse the position but Wolfen maintains control.
Wolfen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can In Shadows hang on?
In Shadows holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wolfen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolfen with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
In Shadows is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen throws a wild left hand from mount and In Shadows manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Wolfen is looking to take a break and control but In Shadows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolfen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control In Shadows kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In Shadows won't allow Wolfen to pass to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
In Shadows keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Wolfen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Linger In Shadows's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wolfen shoots in looking for a takedown but In Shadows manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wolfen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Linger In Shadows is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolfen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from In Shadows finds it's target.
Wolfen tries to score with a low kick but In Shadows moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfen is defended easily by In Shadows.
Wolfen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with In Shadows but In Shadows pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Linger In Shadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Wolfen.
Wolfen misses with a few strikes there.
In Shadows is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolfen shoots in but In Shadows avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wolfen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
In Shadows lands with a right hand.
Frank Wolfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
In Shadows lands a lovely overhand right.
Frank Wolfen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
In Shadows connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolfen's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolfen.
In Shadows leaves Wolfen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Shadows scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfen is breathing heavily.
In Shadows darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Wolfen or perhaps it was just good defense by In Shadows which made him look bad.
In Shadows lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wolfen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolfen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wolfen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but In Shadows swivels and escapes.
Wolfen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and In Shadows connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolfen scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
In Shadows digs a good hook to Wolfen's body.
Wolfen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolfen takes one on the button.
Wolfen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolfen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from In Shadows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Shadows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wolfen momentarily.
Wolfen is rocked!
In Shadows cracks Wolfen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wolfen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can In Shadows finish him?
Wolfen is still on wobbly legs! Can In Shadows finish him?
Wolfen looks up at the clock. Bad move! In Shadows lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wolfen. In Shadows pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linger In Shadows!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Linger In Shadows waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ruude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Ruude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Martin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ruude's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Ruude is keeping the position.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Ruude has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruude can't keep his opponent in guard - Martin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruude has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruude wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Martin passes to full mount!
Ruude is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ruude turns into him and now he's in Martin's guard.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruude.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruude with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruude throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Ruude looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martin trying to control but Ruude is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruude wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruude is retaining full guard.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruude wriggles free and stands up.
Ruude closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Ruude pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruude was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Ruude throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin thumps Ruude with a low kick.
A head kick from Martin lands but Ruude takes it in his stride.
Martin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruude swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lenny Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruude throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Martin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruude throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Ruude throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruude.
Martin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Ruude takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruude stuffs the takedown.
Ruude bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Ruude lands a head shot.
It looks like Lenny Martin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Ruude.
Rick Ruude is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruude misses with a double jab.
Ruude lands a body shot.
Martin takes a swing at Ruude's ribcage but misses.
Ruude shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Ruude throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruude takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Ruude moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martin.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Ruude moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Ruude sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Ruude slips the punch.
A lazy left from Ruude finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruude checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruude is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Ruude. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruude.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruude tries to work over Martin's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruude has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rick Ruude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Martin.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruude sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruude fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruude leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Ruude misses with a looping right.
Martin throws a leg kick but Ruude moved away.
Ruude is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Ruude.
Ruude misses with an uppercut
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ruude is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Ruude on that attempt.
Ruude wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruude.
Ruude throws a head kick that misses.
Rick Ruude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruude misses with a wild combination.
Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin trying to work for an americana but Ruude has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ruude dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Martin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ruude connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Ruude displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Ruude steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martin tries a low kick but Ruude avoids it.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruude avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Ruude sees coming a mile off.
Ruude misses with a straight right.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Ruude.
Ruude chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Ruude down.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruude sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Ruude connects with a looping right hand.
Martin moves forwards but Ruude connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruude misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Martin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a body punch but Ruude moves out of range.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rick Ruude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Martin.
Good work by Martin as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruude tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruude closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
Ruude breaks from the clinch.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruude was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin thows a body kick. Ruude tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ruude avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruude shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ruude was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ruude goes for an armbar but Martin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Martin.
Ruude will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin has gone for a leg lock! Ruude slips out almost immediately though and dives into Martin's guard.
Ruude is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
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.
Martin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ruude!
Martin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ruude has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ruude!
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruude is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruude working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Ruude from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ruude showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruude has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ruude!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Rozay - MC Hammer. Benton has chosen Hatebreed - Live for this as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Benton!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Benton is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a strike but Benton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
Benton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Benton has passed into side control.
James tries to buck Benton off but Benton is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Benton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Benton in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
James tries to escape but Benton is in control.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Benton.
Benton misses with the ground and pound.
The referee asks Benton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Benton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benton working the ground and pound.
James is not content to let Benton control the position.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Benton tries to move into full mount but can't pass James's legs.
James pushes Benton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Benton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
James struggling a bit here.
James dodges the ground and pound from Benton.
Benton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Benton throws a strike aimed at the side of James's head but James avoids it well.
Benton trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands a few punches from side control.
Benton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Benton is trying to ground and pound but James uses the momentary lack of control by Benton to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Benton seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James wants to control but Benton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Benton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Benton misses with the combination.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benton throws a one two combo.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Benton's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and James falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Benton!
Glenn Benton made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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