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BHFC 26 Falcao v Smith PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Holden Caufield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Rosillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caufield kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let Me See Dat. Rosillo has chosen Skillet - Hero as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Holden Caufield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Rosillo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Rosillo does no damage.
Holden Caufield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caufield misses with a series of wild punches.
Caufield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosillo.
Caufield moves out of range of the strikes.
Rosillo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Caufield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rosillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caufield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Rosillo.
Rosillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caufield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rosillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caufield.
Caufield gets a double leg takedown into Rosillo's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Caufield looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caufield throws a strike but Rosillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caufield is looking to stand up but Rosillo isn't so interested in that idea.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rosillo wants to get up but he can't break Caufield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rosillo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Holden Caufield wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Caufield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caufield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosillo misses with a head kick.
Caufield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rosillo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Caufield really felt that one!
Rosillo throws a head kick but Caufield moves out of range.
Rosillo ducks under a wild hook from Caufield.
Rosillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caufield.
Caufield shoots in but no luck this time.
A left and a right from Rosillo both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Caufield misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caufield.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caufield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caufield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rosillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Caufield.
Caufield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caufield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rosillo misses with a head kick.
Rosillo swings for the body but Caufield moves out of range.
Caufield looks to land a combination but Rosillo avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Caufield.
Caufield with a poor takedown
and Rosillo counters with a good, hard body kick but Caufield shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holden Caufield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Rosillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caufield misses with a few strikes there.
Caufield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caufield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rosillo did well to prevent Caufield getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caufield is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rosillo as he works his way to full guard.
Caufield is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caufield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caufield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rosillo keeping full guard, as Caufield tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caufield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rosillo's guard.
Caufield has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Caufield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caufield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rosillo throws the kick towards the body but Caufield avoids it.
Caufield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caufield misses with a takedown attempt - Rosillo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rosillo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juan Rosillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caufield avoids the head kick by Rosillo.
A punch combination from Caufield misses.
Rosillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caufield tries to clinch but Rosillo moves out of range.
Rosillo scores with a nice body kick.
Caufield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caufield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosillo missing with a left hand there. Caufield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caufield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caufield.
Juan Rosillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caufield misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Caufield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caufield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caufield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caufield misses with a combination
and Rosillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holden Caufield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caufield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caufield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosillo throws a head kick but Caufield moves out of range.
Caufield misses with a few strikes there.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caufield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caufield throws a right hand that Rosillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rosillo also avoids with ease.
Rosillo dodges the punch combination from Caufield.
Caufield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosillo.
Caufield misses with a double jab
letting Rosillo counter with a right hand.
Caufield misses with a few strikes there.
Rosillo jabs Caufield right on the nose. Caufield blinks but takes it well.
Caufield slips under a jab.
Caufield misses with a wild combination.
Caufield misses with a double jab.
Rosillo with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caufield tries to bum rush Rosillo with a series of wild strikes but Rosillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rosillo lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses.
Rosillo lands a head kick. Caufield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Caufield stalks Rosillo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rosillo's face. Rosillo staggers backwards, shaken.
Rosillo looks to land a left hand but Caufield moved out of range nicely.
Caufield looks to land a combination but Rosillo avoids it well.
Rosillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caufield on the side of the head.
Rosillo scores with a kick to the body.
Caufield drives through and clinches with Rosillo against the cage.
Caufield is working for takedown but Rosillo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caufield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holden Caufield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosillo lands with a light punch inside.
Rosillo lands a right hand.
Caufield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caufield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Caufield avoids the attempt from Rosillo to control.
Caufield looking to land elbow strikes but Rosillo uses the position to regain half guard.
Rosillo is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caufield looks to land a strike but Rosillo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rosillo wants to get back to his feet but Caufield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Rosillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Caufield throws a series of punches but Rosillo avoids them all with ease.
Caufield takes a jab right on the kisser.
A right-left combo lands from Caufield.
Caufield swinging wildly here.
Rosillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caufield manages to avoid it.
Caufield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosillo.
Caufield throws a series of punches but Rosillo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rosillo.
Caufield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rosillo throws a big shot that misses.
Caufield misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caufield misses with a hook
and Rosillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caufield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Caufield shoots in and drives through. Rosillo sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caufield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rosillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Caufield connects with a single shot there.
Caufield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rosillo.
No luck for Caufield with that takedown attempt.
Rosillo throws a sloppy head kick and Caufield moves out of range easily.
Caufield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Caufield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosillo.
Rosillo throws a head kick but Caufield moves out of range.
Caufield fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses.
Rosillo lands a right hook to the body.
Rosillo lands a jab.
Caufield swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caufield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rosillo lands with a cross.
Caufield misses with a combination
and Rosillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Caufield stalks Rosillo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rosillo's face. Rosillo staggers backwards, shaken.
Caufield takes one to the chin there.
Caufield will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Caufield. Those never looked like landing.
Caufield misses with a double jab.
Rosillo fakes the leg kick and cracks Caufield in the body.
Rosillo lands a head kick!
Caufield throws a nice looking combination but Rosillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rosillo slips a jab and a cross from Caufield.
Caufield misses with a double jab.
Caufield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caufield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caufield.
Caufield avoids the head kick by Rosillo.
Rosillo ducks under a wild hook from Caufield.
Rosillo throws a head kick but Caufield moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Caufield.
A slow jab from Rosillo misses its intended target.
Caufield is looking to clinch but Rosillo is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caufield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rosillo dodges the punch combination from Caufield.
Caufield throws a right and a left that Rosillo avoids nicely.
Caufield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rosillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caufield.
Caufield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rosillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rosillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caufield tries to move into range but Rosillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rosillo dodges the punch combination from Caufield.
Caufield takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caufield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Rosillo.
Rosillo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Rosillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rosillo 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Rosillo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phal Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phal Um will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phal Um!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Um keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calliente.
Um forces Calliente back against the cage and clinches.
Um pushes Calliente back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calliente manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Um finds it's target.
Um walks into a left hand.
Calliente throws a hook but Um blocks it.
Calliente misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Um misses.
Calliente misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Um connects with a nice looking jab.
Um shoots in and gets a takedown into Calliente's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Um postures up.
Um postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Um is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Um is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calliente manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Um manages to get himself to full guard.
Calliente forces his way into half guard.
Calliente is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Calliente stops Um from standing up.
Calliente trying to control the position from guard on top but Um is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calliente might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calliente missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calliente accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Um wants to sweep but no luck.
Um wants to stand up but Calliente is controlling him.
Calliente trying to control but Um is working from the bottom.
Calliente stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Um swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Um lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Calliente!
Um can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calliente is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Um with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Um tries to control but Calliente wriggling away.
Calliente has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Um's lack of action.
Um thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calliente's head.
Um has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Um trying to control the action but Calliente is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Um throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Um lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Um is looking to advance position but Calliente won't allow it.
Um wants to take a breather but Calliente is having none of it.
Calliente tries to roll over but Um keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Um sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calliente defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calliente fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calliente misses with a looping right.
Phal Um seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Um fails with an attempt to clinch.
Um closes the distance and clinches.
Calliente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Um lands a slapping body shot.
Um looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Um moves into full mount! Calliente won't be happy about that!
Um throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Calliente because Um loaded up on that one.
Um scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calliente is squirming around, avoiding Um's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Um connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Um in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Calliente is rocked!
Um lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Calliente is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Um! Calliente is hurt baaadly! Um is firing away with more strikes - Calliente is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phal Um!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Moris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waqas Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Final Countdown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Moris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waqas Malik!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moris has a takedown stuffed.
Moris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malik sprawls well. Malik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moris gets slowly back to his feet.
Moris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malik counters with a flying knee that drops Moris! Malik dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waqas Malik!
Waqas Malik very nearly forgot to thank Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meeoff's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, bodies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeoff lands with an uppercut that bounces Winnfield off the cage and back into range.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winnfield is looking to clinch but Meeoff is avoiding it.
Meeoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winnfield.
Winnfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winnfield. Meeoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meeoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winnfield circles away.
Winnfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Winnfield avoids them all with ease.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winnfield misses with a left hand
and Meeoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winnfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeoff manages to avoid it.
Meeoff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winnfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Meeoff is in Winnfield's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff pushes down on Winnfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meeoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winnfield is looking to improve his position.
Winnfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Winnfield.
Meeoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winnfield is keeping the position for now.
Meeoff throwing strikes from guard but Winnfield blocks nicely.
Meeoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff trying to control but Winnfield is working from the bottom.
Meeoff stopping the sweep attempt from Winnfield.
Meeoff throws an elbow that misses. Winnfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meeoff's guard. Nice move by Winnfield!
Meeoff 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.
Winnfield stands up from Meeoff's guard - Winnfield perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield swings for the body but Meeoff moves out of range.
A slow jab from Winnfield misses its intended target.
Winnfield throws a jab when Meeoff was well out of range.
Meeoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winnfield.
Winnfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Meeoff. Those never looked like landing.
Meeoff tries to clinch but Winnfield moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Meeoff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is looking to clinch.
Meeoff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meeoff fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff instigates a clinch.
Winnfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Meeoff avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winnfield.
Winnfield pushes off an throws an elbow but Meeoff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Winnfield misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winnfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winnfield misses with a body punch.
Meeoff looking to throw knees to the head but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jules Winnfield will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meeoff closes the distance and pushes Winnfield back into the cage.
Winnfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winnfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winnfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winnfield working aggressively here.
Winnfield lands a knee to the head.
Winnfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeoff tries to land knees in the clinch but Winnfield avoids the damage to the body.
Meeoff tries to pull guard but Winnfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Winnfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeoff is defending well for now.
Meeoff looking to slow down the pace here.
Winnfield gets through Meeoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meeoff pulls guard successfully.
Meeoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Winnfield uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Winnfield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Winnfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Meeoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winnfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winnfield throws a body punch but Meeoff moves out of range.
Winnfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meeoff counters with a shoot takedown. Winnfield fights it but they end up in guard.
Winnfield wants to stand and escape but Meeoff is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeoff wants to pass the guard but Winnfield is keeping the position.
Meeoff trying to control but Winnfield is working from the bottom.
Winnfield controlling Meeoff's posture.
Winnfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Winnfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meeoff.
Winnfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meeoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meeoff moves out of range as Winnfield strikes.
Jules Winnfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winnfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meeoff shoots in but Winnfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff wants to clinch up but Winnfield keeps it at a distance.
Winnfield moves into the clinch.
Meeoff tries to stall but Winnfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Winnfield.
Winnfield tries to land a knee to the head but Meeoff blocks with his arms.
Winnfield lands an elbow just above Meeoff 's eye.
Meeoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeoff jumps into guard, dragging Winnfield to the mat.
Winnfield stands up and waves to Meeoff to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Meeoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winnfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeoff moves away.
Winnfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeoff is just out of range.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winnfield but Winnfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meeoff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winnfield.
Winnfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meeoff.
Winnfield scores with a hook to the body. Meeoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meeoff.
Winnfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meeoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Meeoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meeoff slips under a jab.
Winnfield misses with a body shot.
Meeoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winnfield.
Winnfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Winnfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Meeoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jack Meeoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff misses with a few strikes there.
Meeoff misses with a head kick.
Winnfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meeoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winnfield's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winnfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meeoff cracks Winnfield with a solid left hand.
Winnfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meeoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Meeoff gets to his feet - Winnfield follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield misses with a body shot.
Meeoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Winnfield. That snapped Meeoff's head back.
Winnfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meeoff tries to pull guard but Winnfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Meeoff drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winnfield lands an elbow inside.
Winnfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meeoff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winnfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Meeoff.
Winnfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeoff controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meeoff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Meeoff fails to land.
Winnfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meeoff.
Meeoff managing to block the knees to the body from Winnfield.
Meeoff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winnfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Winnfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Winnfield obliges.
Winnfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winnfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winnfield lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Winnfield.
Meeoff jumps guard but Winnfield stands there with Meeoff around his waist. Meeoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winnfield lands with a left to the head.
Winnfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Winnfield lands an elbow just above Meeoff 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Winnfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winnfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Winnfield!
A victorious Jules Winnfield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Pixies - Hey. Frank Black is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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258 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Black!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckley closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Buckley pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buckley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckley takes one to the side of the head.
Buckley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Buckley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Black swings for the body but Buckley moves out of range.
Black misses the jab.
Buckley fails to land the takedown.
Black throws a right and a left that Buckley avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black leaves Buckley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Buckley misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like William Buckley has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black breaks the clinch.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
William Buckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Buckley'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.
Buckley fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckley circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Buckley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Black scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Black scores with a sloppy right hand. Buckley should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a hook but Buckley avoids it easily.
Buckley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Buckley persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black tries to clinch up but Buckley circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buckley off to one side.
Buckley with a poor takedown
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buckley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckley somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Buckley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buckley shoots and misses
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buckley fails to land the takedown.
Buckley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black scores with a jab. Buckley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Buckley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Buckley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Buckley persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckley fails with the takedown.
Black misses with an uppercut. Buckley saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Black's head.
Buckley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buckley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buckley is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now.
Buckley is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
Buckley thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Buckley thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black trying to hold on to Buckley's head to control him but Buckley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckley thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Buckley misses with a head shot. Black uses the momentum to regain guard.
Buckley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black is trying to control the position but Buckley postures up.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckley stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buckley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buckley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black is trying to control the position but Buckley postures up.
Buckley lands a couple of digs.
Buckley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buckley throws an elbow that misses. Black uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckley's guard. Nice move by Black!
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buckley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Buckley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Frank Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black trying to control the position here.
Buckley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckley throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Black wants to stand but Buckley is controlling the position.
Buckley postures up and lands a big shot to Black's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckley postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Buckley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
William Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buckley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Buckley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Black!
After winning the bout, Frank Black thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lee Rappaport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sen comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Faint. 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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162 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jin Sen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Rappaport!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rappaport fails to land the takedown.
Sen lands the left hand.
Rappaport is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sen throws a nice looking combination but Rappaport bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rappaport changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sen tries to avoid it but Rappaport manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sen to the ground. Sen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jin Sen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lee Rappaport.
Rappaport throws a hook but Sen avoids it easily.
Rappaport wants to clinch.
Sen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sen throws a series of punches but Rappaport moves out of range.
Sen misses with a head kick.
Sen looks to land a left hand but Rappaport moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rappaport shoots in looking for a takedown but Sen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rappaport's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rappaport 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.
Sen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rappaport avoids the head kick by Sen.
Rappaport fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rappaport pushes Sen up against the cage in a clinch.
Sen has a couple of punches blocked by Rappaport.
Sen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rappaport has him pressed against the cage.
Sen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sen can't find room to land a body shot as Rappaport controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sen.
Rappaport prevents a body shot from Sen.
Rappaport displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sen up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sen lands a hook that snaps the head of Rappaport backwards.
Sen lands with a light punch inside.
Sen lands a hook that snaps the head of Rappaport backwards.
Sen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rappaport.
Sen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rappaport steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rappaport must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sen is looking to stand up but Rappaport isn't so interested in that idea.
Sen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rappaport stops Sen from standing up.
Rappaport working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rappaport prevents Sen from getting back to his feet.
Rappaport throwing strikes but missing.
Rappaport tries to free his leg and advance position but Sen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rappaport is looking to work some ground and pound but Sen has wrist control.
Rappaport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rappaport is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sen has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sen gets to his feet. Rappaport looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sen wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Sen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sen closes the distance and pushes Rappaport back into the cage.
Sen pushes Rappaport back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sen has had enough of the clinch but Rappaport keeps him there for the moment.
Sen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rappaport has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rappaport looking for a takedown.
Rappaport trying to stall but Sen improves his position.
Rappaport is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sen to keep the fight standing.
Sen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rappaport takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sen presses Rappaport against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sen lands a nice knee to the body.
Sen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rappaport up against the cage.
Rappaport is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Sen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rappaport blocks a body shot from Sen.
Rappaport is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sen to keep the fight standing.
Jin Sen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lee Rappaport.
Sen working hard to break the clinch.
Rappaport stalls.
Rappaport changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rappaport sprawling to the canvas! Rappaport rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sen finish him?!
Rappaport is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Lee Rappaport has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rappaport dodges the punch combination from Sen.
Rappaport is still on wobbly legs! Can Sen finish him?
Rappaport is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rappaport seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rappaport throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sen's waist but Sen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rappaport off to one side.
Johnny Lee Rappaport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sen throws a nice looking combination but Rappaport bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sen throws a series of punches but Rappaport moves out of range.
Rappaport throws a shot from downtown. Sen moves away and avoids it.
Rappaport fails with the takedown.
Sen drops Rappaport with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rappaport looks back up at him and smiles so Sen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sen drops Rappaport with a naaaaasty hook - Rappaport is in real trouble here! Sen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Sen!
Jin Sen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Black Nurse by Glassjaw. Evans is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Panasonic Youth by The Dillinger Escape Plan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
179 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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25
152 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Hunter.
Hunter takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter postures up.
Evans throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans trying to control the position.
Hunter passes Evans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Evans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter misses with a head shot. Evans uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Hunter stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
Hunter 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.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter not doing much here.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunter wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Hunter wants to free his trapped foot but Evans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Hunter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter scores with a jab.
Evans throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunter counters with a nice body kick.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Hunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunter 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.
Hunter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Evans scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter instigates a clinch.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter tightens his grip and picks Evans up, before dumping him to the ground. Evans manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans controlling from the full mount.
Hunter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails to take his opponent's back.
Jake Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunter wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Evans trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hunter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunter is doing well to control the position and prevent Evans from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans is keen to just control but Hunter is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Hunter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Evans is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Evans regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hunter's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter looks to land a strike but Evans avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunter is now in half guard.
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Hunter trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunter.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
Evans wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Evans is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Hunter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Evans tries to lock up and control but Hunter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hunter unloading with bombs!
Hunter looking to finish Evans with some ground and pound. This is bad for Evans!
Evans takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Hunter.
Evans is rocked!
Evans flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Evans is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunter has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Evans takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the head.
Hunter misses with a head shot.
Hunter looking to finish Evans with some ground and pound. This is bad for Evans!
Evans holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hunter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Evans is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hunter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunter 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Hunter!
A relieved looking Jake Hunter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilbert Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chavez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to When Worlds Colide by Powerman 5000. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
153 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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28
150 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilbert Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez thuds his right hand into Nieddds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nieddds looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nieddds staying out of range there.
Nieddds misses the shot to the body.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Nieddds.
Nieddds lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez moves out of range as Nieddds strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nieddds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nieddds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chavez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavez throws a big right hand that misses.
Nieddds wants to get back to his feet but Chavez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez postures up in Nieddds's guard and throws a big left but Nieddds blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Chavez 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.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nieddds wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Nieddds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez won't allow Nieddds to get back to his feet.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Nieddds keeps moving.
Chavez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Nieddds blocks nicely.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Nieddds blocks nicely.
Nieddds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chavez.
Nieddds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nieddds looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieddds, not yet.
Nieddds looking to control but Chavez passes into half guard.
Chavez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nieddds defending well though.
Nieddds wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieddds won't allow Chavez to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez tries to pass to full mount but Nieddds defends it.
Nieddds is looking to escape.
Chavez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nieddds taking some punishment here, with Chavez in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavez trying to mount his opponent but Nieddds defends it.
Chavez prevents Nieddds from improving his position.
Nieddds is not content to let Chavez control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chavez lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilbert Chavez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nieddds's head.
Nieddds tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chavez shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Nieddds misses.
Nieddds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nieddds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Nieddds works the jab nicely.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Chavez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nieddds wants it to stay on the feet.
Nieddds misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nieddds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Nieddds lands with a good body shot.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Nieddds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieddds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds feints a jab promting Chavez to slip. Nieddds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chavez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nieddds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieddds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nieddds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavez.
Nieddds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Bobby Nieddds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Nieddds misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nieddds.
Nieddds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieddds throws a combination that misses
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez moves out of range as Nieddds strikes.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nieddds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Chavez takes a swing at Nieddds's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Nieddds misses.
Some wild striking there from Nieddds.
Nieddds misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieddds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Nieddds throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Nieddds 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.
Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nieddds avoids it really well and circles away.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieddds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez dives in and grabs Nieddds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nieddds pushes down on Chavez's head and hops out.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobby Nieddds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Nieddds works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
Nieddds misses with a body shot
and Chavez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chavez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
Nieddds tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.
Chavez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chavez prevents Nieddds from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chavez connects with a nice short shot to Nieddds's temple.
Nieddds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chavez is working away from the top position though.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
Nieddds is trying to stand back up but Chavez is controlling him
Dilbert Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Chavez.
Well, if Chavez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nieddds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chavez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chavez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chavez 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.
Chavez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nieddds defending well though.
Nieddds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chavez.
Still in half guard, Chavez seems content to control.
Chavez thows a huge punch but Nieddds dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nieddds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chavez is just content to waste time from the top position. Nieddds takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nieddds looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nieddds looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieddds, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nieddds has wrist control.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nieddds managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilbert Chavez clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nieddds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Nieddds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Nieddds slips the punch.
No joy there for Nieddds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nieddds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nieddds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nieddds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Nieddds keeps moving.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nieddds has wrist control.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Nieddds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nieddds looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieddds, not yet.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez postures up in Nieddds's guard and throws a big left but Nieddds blocks it.
Nieddds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nieddds wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez is in close to Nieddds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nieddds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nieddds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nieddds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nieddds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nieddds!
Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nieddds's best efforts.
Nieddds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chavez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavez gets full guard.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nieddds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nieddds being controlled here momentarily.
Nieddds stays in close to Chavez's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Nieddds hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nieddds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Nieddds throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nieddds throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nieddds jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieddds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nieddds misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilbert Chavez had his way with Bobby Nieddds in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieddds is just out of range.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nieddds.
Nieddds misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Nieddds.
Nieddds throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Nieddds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Bobby Nieddds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Nieddds swinging wildly here.
A combination from Nieddds does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez has a takedown stuffed.
Nieddds tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nieddds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nieddds as he avoids it easily.
Nieddds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nieddds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds blocks a jab.
Nieddds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook but Nieddds blocks it.
A jab from Nieddds misses.
Horrible takedown by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nieddds which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chavez lands in his opponent's guard.
Chavez throws a strike but Nieddds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chavez is controlling Nieddds's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Nieddds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbert Chavez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nieddds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbert Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nieddds which made him look bad.
Nieddds misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dilbert Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilbert Chavez!
Dilbert Chavez retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Orgasmatron. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias Falcao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heath Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has Falcao up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcao throws an elbow that misses.
Falcao looking to slow down the pace here.
Falcao misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Falcao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Falcao.
Smith is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falcao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mathias Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Falcao seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Smith is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Smith wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Falcao.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Falcao.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Falcao pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Falcao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Falcao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Falcao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Falcao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falcao missing with knees to the body.
Falcao manages to break the clinch.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Falcao.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcao pinned against the cage. Falcao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Falcao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to clinch up but Falcao keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Falcao.
Falcao misses with a looping left.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith wants to clinch
and Falcao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcao digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcao swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao misses with a few strikes there.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Falcao drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Falcao waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smith is rocked!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falcao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcao finish him?
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Falcao digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith looks gassed!
Falcao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathias Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smith right on the button. Smith goes down! Falcao follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Falcao gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathias Falcao!
Mathias Falcao retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Mathias Falcao 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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