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Hell Awaits PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nes Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast by Tech N9ne. The key to victory for Anthony Matthews has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nes Quick!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matthews is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matthews could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Quick works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Quick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matthews is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quick off and has taken his back!
Quick has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Quick fending off the submission attempt from Matthews.
Quick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Quick preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matthews.
Quick is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Matthews off. It looks like it's working - Matthews slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Quick displaying calm under pressure there.
Matthews gets caught napping as Quick dives in and scores a takedown. Matthews manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quick preventing the sweep.
Quick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quick throws a big elbow that misses.
Quick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quick throwing strikes but missing.
Quick throws a big right hand that misses.
Quick is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Quick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matthews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Quick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matthews wants to control but Quick is keeping busy.
Quick working over Matthews with some ground and pound. Matthews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quick stops Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Matthews trying to hold on to Quick's head to control him but Quick postures up.
Quick working the head and body with strikes.
Matthews is looking to escape.
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. Quick connects with a nice short shot to Matthews's temple.
Quick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Quick 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.
Matthews tries to kick Quick off but Quick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick stops Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Quick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Quick working over Matthews with some ground and pound. Matthews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quick.
Quick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Quick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matthews is trying to stand back up but Quick is controlling him
Quick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quick wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quick.
Quick prevents Matthews from standing back up.
Matthews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Quick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control but Quick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews gets back to full guard.
Quick stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Quick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quick lands a couple of digs.
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quick throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quick landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nes Quick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Quick. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthony Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Quick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matthews lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matthews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matthews enables Quick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matthews manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully.
Matthews wants to stand but Quick is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quick wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews wants to stand but Quick is controlling the position.
Quick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matthews's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to stand up but Quick is controlling him.
Quick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quick lands a couple of digs.
Quick looking to pass the guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully.
Quick postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
Quick trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Quick is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
Matthews looking to control.
Matthews looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Quick is defending well. Matthews quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Quick has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Matthews celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Matthews!
Anthony Matthews managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor The Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Gongadze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor The Vitor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor The Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Gongadze!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gongadze wants to clinch but The Vitor slips to the side
and The Vitor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gongadze desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The Vitor is trying to control the action in half guard but Gongadze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Vitor wants to pass the guard but Gongadze is defending well.
The Vitor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Vitor looks to land a strike but Gongadze avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Vitor trying to control but Gongadze is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor The Vitor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gongadze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Vitor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Vitor trying to control but Gongadze is working from the bottom.
The Vitor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gongadze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gongadze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Vitor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gongadze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Vitor has managed to get both his arms back between Gongadze's legs - danger averted.
Gongadze looks gassed!
The Vitor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gongadze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Vitor wants to control from the top but Gongadze keeps moving.
Gongadze wants to stand up but The Vitor is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Vitor wants to control from the top but Gongadze keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gongadze working a defensive guard here.
The Vitor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gongadze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitor The Vitor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gongadze throws a head kick but The Vitor moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gongadze.
George Gongadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gongadze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Vitor.
The Vitor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Vitor shoots in and gets a takedown into Gongadze's guard.
Gongadze keeping moving, preventing The Vitor from controlling successfully.
The Vitor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gongadze keeping moving, preventing The Vitor from controlling successfully.
The Vitor is really struggling to control Gongadze but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vitor The Vitor.
Gongadze stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gongadze shoots in looking for a takedown. The Vitor tries to sprawl out of it but Gongadze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Vitor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Vitor takes the fight into the clinch.
The Vitor jumps guard and drags Gongadze to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The Vitor working for a triangle but Gongadze defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Vitor keeping moving, preventing Gongadze from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor The Vitor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gongadze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Vitor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gongadze misses with a takedown attempt
and The Vitor counters with a straight right hand.
Gongadze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Vitor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gongadze.
Gongadze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Vitor trying to control but Gongadze is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Vitor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Vitor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gongadze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gongadze keeping moving, preventing The Vitor from controlling successfully.
The Vitor throwing strikes but missing.
Gongadze keeping full guard, as The Vitor tries to pass.
We're going to have a standup here because Vitor The Vitor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The Vitor misses with the combination.
Gongadze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gongadze shoots in for a double leg but The Vitor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vitor The Vitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Gongadze.
The Vitor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Vitor controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Vitor stops Gongadze from standing up.
The Vitor trying to control but Gongadze is working from the bottom.
The Vitor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gongadze can't keep his opponent in guard - The Vitor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Vitor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gongadze defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gongadze is not content to let The Vitor control the position.
The Vitor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gongadze's head.
Vitor The Vitor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Vitor throwing shots but Gongadze is blocking nicely.
Gongadze is refusing to be controlled, as The Vitor sits in half guard.
The Vitor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gongadze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Vitor is thwarting Gongadze's attempts to control the position.
Gongadze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Vitor kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Vitor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gongadze as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gongadze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Vitor shoots in for a double leg but Gongadze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gongadze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gongadze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Vitor as he jumps to the side.
Gongadze tries to clinch but The Vitor moves away
and The Vitor counters with a shoot takedown. Gongadze fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Vitor wants to control from the top but Gongadze keeps moving.
Gongadze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Vitor is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor The Vitor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gongadze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Vitor is fending him off so far but Gongadze persists. Nope, The Vitor circles away and we're back to standing.
Gongadze wants to clinch
and The Vitor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Vitor trying to control the action but Gongadze is working from the bottom.
The Vitor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gongadze taking some punishment here, with The Vitor in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Vitor throwing shots but Gongadze is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Vitor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gongadze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Vitor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gongadze working to try and regain half guard.
The Vitor unloads with some shots from mount but Gongadze bucks and avoids them well.
The Vitor wants to control the pace but Gongadze is squirming around nicely.
The Vitor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Vitor unloads with some shots from mount but Gongadze bucks and avoids them well.
The Vitor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gongadze can do to turn this around?
The Vitor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gongadze has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Vitor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Vitor throwing strikes here but Gongadze is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gongadze tries to hold on but The Vitor pushes him away.
The Vitor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Vitor looking to control but Gongadze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gongadze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Vitor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Vitor tries to control but Gongadze wriggling away.
Gongadze tries to reverse the position but The Vitor maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Vitor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gongadze is looking to escape.
The Vitor unloads with some shots from mount but Gongadze bucks and avoids them well.
Gongadze can't escape the position.
The Vitor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gongadze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gongadze blocking the ground and pound.
The Vitor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gongadze is looking to escape.
Gongadze is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Vitor avoids the attempt from Gongadze to control.
The Vitor working for a submission but Gongadze is keeping him at bay.
The Vitor looking to control but Gongadze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gongadze tries to reverse the position but The Vitor maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Vitor working the ground and pound effectively.
Gongadze is looking to improve his position but The Vitor isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor The Vitor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Vitor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor The Vitor!
Vitor The Vitor made sure to mention his sponsor, BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glen Benton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Balboa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benton doesn't seem phased though.
Benton shoots and misses
and Balboa counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Glen Benton has been cut.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Benton.
Benton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benton is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benton.
Michael Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benton momentarily.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Benton.
Benton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balboa.
Benton is rocked!
Benton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa leaves Benton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Benton.
A big right from Balboa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benton is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Balboa knocks out Benton with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Balboa before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Balboa picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Balboa!
Michael Balboa very nearly forgot to thank SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Dobrzynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuvel Wickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krystian Dobrzynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuvel Wickson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickson wants to clinch.
Wickson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Wickson does it's job there.
Wickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dobrzynsky moves out of range of the body kick from Wickson.
Wickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dobrzynsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wickson wants to stand but Dobrzynsky is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dobrzynsky trying to move into half guard but instead Wickson has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wickson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wickson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wickson throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrzynsky working a defensive guard here.
Wickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobrzynsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wickson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dobrzynsky pulls Wickson in to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wickson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobrzynsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wickson has managed to get both his arms back between Dobrzynsky's legs - danger averted.
Wickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wickson postures up in Dobrzynsky's guard and throws a big left but Dobrzynsky blocks it.
Dobrzynsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wickson throwing strikes but missing.
Wickson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrzynsky looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickson stopping the sweep attempt from Dobrzynsky.
Dobrzynsky keeping moving, preventing Wickson from controlling successfully.
Dobrzynsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wickson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wickson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dobrzynsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wickson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wickson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dobrzynsky holds on and takes a little breather.
Dobrzynsky trying to control the position.
Wickson lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wickson wants to pass the guard but Dobrzynsky is keeping the position.
Dobrzynsky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wickson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wickson being controlled here momentarily.
Dobrzynsky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wickson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Krystian Dobrzynsky.
Wickson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dobrzynsky is out of range.
Wickson tries to clinch but Dobrzynsky is having none of it.
Yuvel Wickson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickson throws a lazy right hand but Dobrzynsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wickson lands a really nice looking cross but Dobrzynsky seems unphased.
Wickson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wickson thuds a left hand into Dobrzynsky's body.
Dobrzynsky is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wickson misses with a straight left.
Wickson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Wickson.
Wickson looks to throw the jab but Dobrzynsky is out of range.
Wickson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dobrzynsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobrzynsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dobrzynsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Wickson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuvel Wickson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wickson drops Dobrzynsky with a nice combination! Wickson dives into Dobrzynsky's guard, looking to finish!
Wickson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wickson stopping the sweep attempt from Dobrzynsky.
Wickson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dobrzynsky can't keep his opponent in guard - Wickson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dobrzynsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wickson.
Dobrzynsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wickson.
Dobrzynsky gets full guard.
Dobrzynsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wickson postures up.
Wickson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobrzynsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wickson has managed to get both his arms back between Dobrzynsky's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dobrzynsky holds on and takes a little breather.
Krystian Dobrzynsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dobrzynsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wickson's guard.
Wickson wants to stand but Dobrzynsky is controlling the position.
Dobrzynsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wickson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wickson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wickson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The strikes coming from Wickson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dobrzynsky managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wickson.
Wickson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wickson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wickson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dobrzynsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wickson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dobrzynsky defending against the ground and pound.
Wickson tries to score with some ground and pound. Dobrzynsky controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wickson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky tries to control but Wickson manages to take his back.
Wickson lands strikes to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobrzynsky rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wickson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wickson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dobrzynsky gets back to full guard.
Dobrzynsky looking to control.
Wickson preventing the sweep.
Dobrzynsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wickson's guard.
Dobrzynsky wants to control from the top but Wickson keeps moving.
Wickson trying to control the position.
Dobrzynsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wickson keeping full guard, as Dobrzynsky tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wickson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dobrzynsky is controlling him.
Dobrzynsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dobrzynsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dobrzynsky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wickson dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrzynsky has wrist control.
Dobrzynsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wickson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrzynsky has wrist control.
Dobrzynsky throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dobrzynsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wickson!
Dobrzynsky looking to ground and pound but Wickson is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobrzynsky tries to control but Wickson wriggling away.
Dobrzynsky looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuvel Wickson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dobrzynsky.
Wickson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dobrzynsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Wickson.
Dobrzynsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yuvel Wickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wickson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dobrzynsky out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yuvel Wickson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sweaty Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ripley Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweaty Mullins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ripley Reynolds's chin.
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25
193 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sweaty Mullins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ripley Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mullins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mullins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reynolds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullins is controlling him.
Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Mullins defends easily.
Reynolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mullins defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mullins stacks Reynolds on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mullins!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Reynolds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mullins landing strikes.
Mullins controlling the position.
Reynolds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reynolds gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reynolds looks gassed!
Mullins slows the pace down in half guard.
Mullins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mullins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reynolds is looking to control Mullins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
Mullins content to control rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Sweaty Mullins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mullins takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullins effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullins rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mullins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reynolds clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Reynolds showing good submission defense here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullins has the hooks in. Reynolds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweaty Mullins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mullins clinches.
Reynolds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mullins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mullins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mullins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sweaty Mullins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Mullins's head to control him but Mullins postures up.
Mullins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mullins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins controlling the action here.
Mullins is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds is trying to maintain the position but Mullins is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mullins moves into the clinch successfully.
Mullins managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mullins up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds gets caught flat footed, as Mullins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mullins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
Reynolds working for a triangle but Mullins defends it easily.
Mullins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds being controlled here, momentarily.
Mullins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to keep Mullins in close.
Mullins tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
Mullins advances position into side control!
Mullins decides to stand back up.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Mullins circles away easily
and Mullins counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Mullins scoring with punches and elbows.
Mullins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mullins working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweaty Mullins dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mullins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mullins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mullins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but instead Mullins has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins moves into full mount! Reynolds won't be happy about that!
Reynolds is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mullins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mullins lands a big shot there that rocks Reynolds but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mullins controlling from mount.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mullins keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds is fighting to break Mullins's control of his arms but Mullins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reynolds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mullins is proving hard to escape from.
Mullins pushes Reynolds off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sweaty Mullins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Mullins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mullins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullins moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Reynolds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mullins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mullins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reynolds regains guard immediately.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reynolds working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mullins has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ripley Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweaty Mullins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullins content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sweaty Mullins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mullins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sweaty Mullins!
Sweaty Mullins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dzhugashvili might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR . Tom Clancey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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28
204 lbs
8 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhugashvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clancey wants to get back to striking at distance but Dzhugashvili won't allow it.
Dzhugashvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhugashvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clancey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clancey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clancey misses the jab.
Clancey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tom Clancey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clancey throws a head kick that misses.
Clancey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clancey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Clancey pushes him off.
Clancey just misses with a punch to the body.
Clancey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clancey lands with a right hand.
Dzhugashvili gets a clinch.
Dzhugashvili lands an uppercut.
Clancey is trying to break the clinch but Dzhugashvili has him pressed against the cage.
Clancey wants to get back to striking at distance but Dzhugashvili won't allow it.
Dzhugashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clancey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili defending well as Clancey loads up on a big left hand.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Clancey moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili blocks a head kick by Clancey.
Dzhugashvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clancey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clancey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dzhugashvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhugashvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dzhugashvili rushes Clancey and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dzhugashvili.
Clancey is rocked!
Come on Dzhugashvili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clancey is still on wobbly legs! Can Dzhugashvili finish him?
Dzhugashvili lands an elbow inside.
Dzhugashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clancey walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dzhugashvili swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Orlando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Orlando has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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184 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Vogel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Orlando!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vogel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vogel missing with a left hand there. Orlando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vogel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Vogel finds it's target.
Kurt Vogel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogel misses with a double jab.
Vogel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vogel throws a head kick that misses.
Vogel misses with a two punch combination.
Vogel misses with a double jab
and Orlando counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orlando.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but Vogel blocks with his arms.
Orlando with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vogel trying to control the position but instead, Orlando has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vogel into the cage.
Orlando comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlando with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orlando throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vogel blocks it with crossed arms.
Vogel is trying to break the clinch but Orlando is controlling him.
Orlando misses with an elbow over the top.
Vogel throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlando.
Vogel breaks from the clinch.
Vogel throws a push kick but Orlando slaps the foot to one side.
Vogel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vogel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlando counters with a head kick.
Orlando dodges the punch combination from Vogel.
Some wild striking there from Vogel.
Vogel throws a combination that misses
and Orlando counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orlando.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Vogel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orlando lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vogel misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlando blocks a body shot from Vogel.
Vogel misses with a body punch.
Orlando with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Vogel swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlando managing to block the knees to the body from Vogel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlando throws an elbow that misses.
Vogel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vogel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vogel gets through Orlando's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vogel is trying to push Orlando away but Orlando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orlando lands a nice elbow.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but Vogel blocks with his arms.
Vogel throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlando.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is trying to break the clinch but Orlando has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orlando.
Orlando connects with a knee to the head.
Vogel is breathing heavily.
Vogel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vogel is trying to push Orlando away but Orlando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Orlando.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vogel is trying to break the clinch but Orlando has him pressed against the cage.
Orlando blocking some punches.
Vogel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vogel misses with an elbow over the top.
Orlando scores with a knee to the head.
Vogel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlando creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vogel's defenses.
Orlando blocking some punches.
Vogel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vogel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Vogel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vogel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vogel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vogel throws a leg kick
and Orlando counters with a head kick. That will keep Vogel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogel throws a series of punches but Orlando avoids them all with ease.
Orlando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vogel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orlando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vogel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogel throws a combination that misses
and Orlando counters by clinching up.
Orlando creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vogel's defenses.
Orlando using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Vogel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orlando instigates a clinch.
Orlando throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vogel blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orlando.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orlando tries a knee to the head but Vogel blocks it.
Knees to the body from Orlando.
Vogel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlando connects with a knee to the head.
Vogel lands an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orlando in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Orlando lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orlando throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Vogel is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlando has double underhooks.
Orlando pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Orlando is breathing heavily.
Vogel working hard to break the clinch.
Orlando with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Orlando.
Orlando tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlando.
Orlando blocks a body shot from Vogel.
Vogel is trying to force a seperation but Orlando has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vogel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vogel is trying to break the clinch but Orlando has him pressed against the cage.
Vogel can't break the clinch.
Vogel tries to break free but Orlando pushes him back against the cage.
Vogel wants to break free but Orlando has control.
A knee to the head by Vogel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vogel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlando tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlando avoids the elbow strike from Vogel, against the cage.
Vogel has had enough of the clinch but Orlando keeps him there for the moment.
Orlando prevents Vogel from breaking the clinch.
Orlando misses with a knee to the head.
Orlando with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vogel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogel throws a right hand that Orlando ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlando also avoids with ease.
That kick from Vogel tenderised Orlando's leg. Orlando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vogel swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlando.
Vogel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Orlando.
Orlando is looking to clinch but Vogel is avoiding it.
Vogel misses with a kick to the body
and Orlando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vogel!
Vogel throws a chopping leg kick but Orlando manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vogel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlando circles away quickly and effectively.
Vogel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlando slips a jab and a cross from Vogel.
Orlando finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vogel misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlando misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orlando checks a leg kick.
Vogel throws a right and a left that Orlando avoids nicely.
Orlando clinches.
Orlando managing to block the knees to the body from Vogel.
Vogel lands a shoulder strike.
Orlando connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vogel's face.
Vogel has Orlando pressed against the cage.
Vogel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Orlando.
Orlando using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vogel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vogel tries to break free but Orlando pushes him back against the cage.
Orlando lands an elbow just above Vogel 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kurt Vogel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vogel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vogel misses with a combination
and Orlando counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Orlando gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orlando misses with a knee strike.
Vogel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orlando is keeping busy.
Vogel breaks from the clinch.
Orlando takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vogel lands a head shot.
Vogel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlando pushes Vogel up against the cage in a clinch.
Vogel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paulo Orlando seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlando lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlando keeps control of Vogel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orlando lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vogel tries to break free but Orlando pushes him back against the cage.
Orlando looking to throw knees to the head but Vogel is blocking nicely.
Orlando content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vogel tries to break free but Orlando pushes him back against the cage.
Orlando throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vogel blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vogel is trying to break the clinch but Orlando is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlando obliges.
Orlando lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orlando connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vogel's face.
Orlando lands a good knee to the midsection. Vogel won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Orlando.
Orlando lands an elbow just above Vogel 's eye.
Orlando connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlando gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Vogel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orlando lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vogel tries to break the clinch but Orlando is controlling the position.
Vogel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlando connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vogel's face.
Vogel breaks the clinch.
Vogel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlando was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogel.
Kurt Vogel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vogel throws a hook to the side of Orlando's head but Orlando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlando dodges the punch combination from Vogel.
Vogel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orlando momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlando tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vogel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Vogel.
Orlando slips a jab and a cross from Vogel.
Kurt Vogel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orlando tries to clinch but Vogel moves out of range.
Orlando looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vogel misses with the combination.
Vogel tried to score with a low kick but Orlando checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orlando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Vogel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vogel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Orlando eats them both and turns towards Vogel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orlando tries to clinch up but Vogel circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlando dodges the punch combination from Vogel.
Orlando tries to clinch up but Vogel circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogel thows a leg kick but Orlando checks it
and Orlando counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orlando.
Orlando putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vogel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paulo Orlando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlando lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Orlando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vogel 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Vogel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Zhu.
Zhu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Zhu settles back down.
Zhu tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Zhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Zhu knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Zhang Zhu has been cut.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Zhu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Zhu avoids them all with ease.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhu counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zhu off and has taken his back!
Zhu is trying to defend against the choke here but Diaz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Diaz Tightens the hold and Zhu taps out furiously! Diaz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Diaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Carbajal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Dirtnock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carbajal comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent. 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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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Felix Carbajal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sterling Dirtnock !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirtnock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dirtnock blocks the body kick.
Carbajal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carbajal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carbajal closes the distance but Dirtnock moves to the side
and Dirtnock counters with an inside leg kick.
Carbajal looks to throw a body kick
and Dirtnock counters with a nice leg kick.
Felix Carbajal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirtnock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dirtnock . That's going to slow Carbajal down.
Carbajal scores with a body shot.
Dirtnock rushes Carbajal and presses him up against the cage.
Carbajal misses with some punches.
Carbajal landing knees to the body.
Dirtnock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirtnock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dirtnock keeps the fight on the outside.
Dirtnock fakes the leg kick and cracks Carbajal in the body.
Carbajal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dirtnock counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dirtnock .
Dirtnock breaks from the clinch.
Dirtnock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carbajal sprawls well. Carbajal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dirtnock gets slowly back to his feet.
Carbajal fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbajal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dirtnock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from Carbajal misses.
Dirtnock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carbajal defends it nicely.
Carbajal's corner calls for a 1-2. Carbajal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carbajal is looking to clinch but Dirtnock is avoiding it.
Carbajal throws a head kick but Dirtnock moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirtnock throws a head kick that misses
and Carbajal counters with a body kick.
Dirtnock throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbajal throws a head kick that misses
and Dirtnock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Felix Carbajal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Dirtnock .
Carbajal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dirtnock missing with a left hand there. Carbajal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carbajal 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.
Dirtnock moves into range and clinches up with Carbajal.
Dirtnock tries to pull guard but Carbajal holds him up against the cage and eventually Dirtnock drops back down to his feet.
Felix Carbajal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Dirtnock .
Dirtnock breaks the clinch.
Carbajal misses with the body kick
and Dirtnock counters with a leg kick.
Dirtnock has closed the distance and engaged Carbajal in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirtnock has Carbajal pressed against the cage, preventing Carbajal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carbajal looking to slow down the pace here.
Carbajal manages to break the clinch.
Carbajal swings for the body but Dirtnock moves out of range.
Carbajal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dirtnock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carbajal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dirtnock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirtnock avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirtnock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carbajal can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Dirtnock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dirtnock blocks a head kick by Carbajal.
Dirtnock checks a leg kick.
Sterling Dirtnock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carbajal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dirtnock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Felix Carbajal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dirtnock , right into the meat.
Dirtnock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carbajal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carbajal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dirtnock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dirtnock checks the leg kick.
Dirtnock blocks the body kick.
Carbajal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dirtnock manages to avoid it.
Dirtnock has closed the distance and engaged Carbajal in a clinch.
Carbajal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dirtnock has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirtnock breaks the clinch.
Dirtnock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carbajal, pushing him back against the cage.
Dirtnock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carbajal looks to clinch
and Dirtnock counters with a big head kick but Carbajal shrugs it off.
Dirtnock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dirtnock lands with a kick to the temple. Carbajal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carbajal checks a leg kick.
Dirtnock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carbajal defends it nicely.
Carbajal misses with a double jab
and Dirtnock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carbajal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dirtnock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbajal wants to clinch.
Dirtnock forces Carbajal back against the cage and clinches.
Carbajal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dirtnock jumps guard but Carbajal stands there with Dirtnock around his waist. Dirtnock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dirtnock breaks the clinch.
Dirtnock swats away the attempt to clinch by Carbajal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carbajal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carbajal misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Carbajal does no damage.
Carbajal closes the distance but Dirtnock moves to the side
and Dirtnock counters with a good low kick that Carbajal was not able to check.
Carbajal misses with a head kick.
Dirtnock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dirtnock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carbajal swivels and escapes.
Felix Carbajal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Dirtnock .
Carbajal stuns Dirtnock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carbajal throws a body kick the misses
and Dirtnock counters with a low kick, right behind Carbajal 's knee.
Carbajal throws a wild body kick that Dirtnock sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carbajal swinging wildly here.
Dirtnock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Dirtnock misses its intended target.
Carbajal misses with a body shot.
Carbajal wants to land a leg kick but Dirtnock is out of range.
Carbajal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carbajal throws a lazy head kick
and Dirtnock counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirtnock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carbajal, pushing him back against the cage.
Dirtnock keeps control of Carbajal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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!
Carbajal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Dirtnock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carbajal misses with a wild combination.
Carbajal scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Carbajal.
Carbajal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carbajal tries to clinch up
and Dirtnock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dirtnock closes the distance and pushes Carbajal back into the cage.
Dirtnock manages to break the clinch.
Carbajal is looking to wear down Dirtnock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dirtnock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carbajal tries to keep at a distance but Dirtnock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carbajal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dirtnock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carbajal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carbajal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirtnock avoids it.
Carbajal tries to break free but Dirtnock pushes him back against the cage.
Dirtnock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carbajal's efforts to push away.
Carbajal swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirtnock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirtnock tries to pull guard but Carbajal won't allow it.
Carbajal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbajal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dirtnock breaks the clinch.
Dirtnock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carbajal.
Carbajal is looking to clinch but Dirtnock is avoiding it.
Dirtnock shoots in for a takedown but Carbajal shows good takedown defense.
Felix Carbajal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Dirtnock .
Dirtnock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dirtnock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carbajal misses with a double jab.
Dirtnock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Felix Carbajal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carbajal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dirtnock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbajal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dirtnock can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirtnock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carbajal looks to land a combination but Dirtnock avoids it well.
Dirtnock blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dirtnock .
Carbajal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dirtnock can pounce on him.
Dirtnock pushes Carbajal away with a front kick.
Dirtnock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dirtnock has Carbajal pressed against the cage, preventing Carbajal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirtnock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dirtnock slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carbajal is struggling to control the position.
Dirtnock is struggling to control the position.
Dirtnock managing to block the knees to the body from Carbajal.
Dirtnock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dirtnock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carbajal throws a body kick the misses
letting Dirtnock counter with a right hand.
Sterling Dirtnock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carbajal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Dirtnock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dirtnock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Dirtnock !
After the big win, Sterling Dirtnock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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