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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood's entrance music is DJ Khaled - All I do is win. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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211 lbs
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219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Miller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Miller defending well as Youngblood loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Youngblood thumps Miller with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Youngblood. Beautiful body shot.
Miller 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.
That kick from Youngblood tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller looks gassed!
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!
Youngblood lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like CJ Miller has been cut.
Youngblood lands a big right hand that sends Miller crashing to the mat! Youngblood stays standing though and waves Miller back to his feet!
Miller is rocked!
Youngblood lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Youngblood finish him?
Miller bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Youngblood comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Miller falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Miller was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Youngblood!
A less than humble Matt Youngblood misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Cole Nelson enters the cage!
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks works the jab nicely.
Sparks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparks lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Sparks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparks has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Sparks throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson has his foot on Sparks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparks works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparks passes into side control.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sparks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparks pulls his head out easily.
Sparks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stops Sparks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Sparks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Sparks isn't that keen on the idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nelson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sparks tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Sparks isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson is trying to reverse the position but instead Sparks has taken his back - oops!
Nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparks's guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Sparks is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Sparks is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cole Nelson will probably get the nod.
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.
A cross from Sparks lands.
Sparks gets a clinch.
Sparks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sparks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparks pulls his head out easily.
Sparks slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Sparks is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparks seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparks pulls his head out easily.
Ron Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparks trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Sparks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sparks stacks Nelson 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 Sparks!
Sparks wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Sparks keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Check out the look on Sparks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sparks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparks looking to finish Nelson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nelson!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Sparks maintains control.
Sparks looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparks content just to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparks has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Sparks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nelson to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Sparks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nelson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nelson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
Sparks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses. Sparks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nelson's guard. Nice move by Sparks!
Nelson looking for subs off his back but Sparks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sparks. Oh but Nelson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sparks goes limp - he's gone! Nelson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Nelson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Cool by Adam Tensta. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savanis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savanis leaves Almanez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savanis misses with a double jab
and Almanez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almanez shoots in looking for a takedown. Savanis tries to sprawl out of it but Almanez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savanis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savanis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Almanez shoots in looking for a takedown but Savanis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almanez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Savanis.
Savanis is looking to slow Almanez down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almanez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jd Almanez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almanez misses with a two punch combination.
Almanez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Almanez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Almanez moves into range and clinches up with Savanis.
Savanis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez lands with a short shot to the head.
Savanis wants to break free but Almanez has control.
Almanez working aggressively here.
Savanis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savanis has had enough of the clinch but Almanez keeps him there for the moment.
Almanez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Almanez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Almanez tries for a takedown but Savanis manages to get underhooks.
Almanez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savanis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Almanez breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez tries to clinch up.
Almanez shoots in but no luck this time.
Almanez tries to close the distance and clinch but Savanis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almanez is looking to clinch but Savanis is avoiding it.
Almanez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Almanez tries to clinch
and Savanis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Savanis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almanez moves in looking to clinch but Savanis pushes him off.
Savanis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almanez tries to clinch but Savanis moves out of range.
Savanis digs a good hook to Almanez's body.
Savanis throws a head kick that misses.
Almanez forces Savanis back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almanez closes the distance but Savanis moves to the side
and Savanis counters with a nice body kick.
Almanez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savanis but Savanis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Savanis!
Savanis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Almanez.
Almanez closes the distance but Savanis moves to the side
and Savanis counters with a left to the body.
Almanez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savanis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savanis throws a series of punches but Almanez moves out of range.
Almanez shoots in for a takedown but Savanis shows good takedown defense.
Savanis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jd Almanez has been cut.
Savanis scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savanis is out of range.
Almanez is looking to clinch but Savanis is avoiding it.
Savanis tries to work over Almanez's front leg with a kick but Almanez checks it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Almanez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Savanis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Almanez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almanez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Savanis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Savanis stands up and beckons Almanez to his feet.
A left lands for Savanis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Savanis.
Almanez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savanis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almanez darts in trying to clinch
and Savanis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Savanis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jd Almanez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savanis tests Almanez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Almanez darts in trying to clinch
and Savanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savanis works over Almanez's head and body with a nice combination.
Almanez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Savanis or perhaps it was just good defense by Almanez which made him look bad.
Savanis misses with the combination.
Almanez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savanis. That's going to slow Almanez down.
Almanez wants to clinch.
Almanez tries to clinch but Savanis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savanis swivels and escapes.
Almanez blocks a head kick by Savanis.
Almanez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savanis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almanez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savanis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almanez tries to avoid it but Savanis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almanez to the ground. Almanez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almanez looks to clinch
and Savanis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Almanez's guard now.
Savanis pushes down on Almanez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savanis controlling the pace.
Almanez is refusing to be controlled, as Savanis sits in half guard.
Almanez is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savanis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brody Savanis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Almanez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Savanis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Almanez tries to clinch there but Savanis circles away.
Almanez tries to clinch up.
Almanez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savanis.
Savanis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savanis throws a good cross that connects.
Savanis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almanez tries to clinch up.
Savanis keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Almanez lands a nice shot that snaps Savanis's head back.
Almanez dives in and grabs Savanis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savanis pushes down on Almanez's head and hops out.
Almanez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savanis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savanis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Almanez wants to clinch.
Brody Savanis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savanis tries to bum rush Almanez with a series of wild strikes but Almanez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savanis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savanis counters with a solid body kick.
Almanez tries to clinch up
and Savanis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Almanez thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis throws a sloppy head kick and Almanez moves out of range easily.
Almanez blocks a head kick by Savanis.
Almanez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almanez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savanis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Almanez tries to close the distance and clinch but Savanis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
Almanez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Almanez tries to clinch up but Savanis 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.
Savanis clobbers Almanez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Almanez blocks the body kick.
Almanez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Savanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jd Almanez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Almanez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savanis is out of range.
Almanez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Savanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savanis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almanez at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Savanis. No joy for Almanez on that attempt.
Almanez clinches.
Savanis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savanis stops a takedown attempt from Almanez.
Savanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almanez moves in looking to clinch but Savanis pushes him off.
Almanez rushes Savanis and presses him up against the cage.
Savanis blocking some punches.
Almanez wants to break free but Savanis has control.
Almanez misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez lands a left hand.
Almanez has a couple of punches blocked by Savanis.
Almanez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almanez gets caught flat footed, as Savanis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Almanez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almanez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savanis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savanis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Almanez is on top in guard.
Almanez tries to free his leg and advance position but Savanis is retaining full guard.
Almanez throws a strike but Savanis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savanis throws a nice looking combination but Almanez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jd Almanez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savanis misses with a double jab.
Savanis throws a leg kick
and Almanez counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Savanis as Almanez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almanez manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Savanis. That snapped Almanez's head back.
Savanis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Almanez has managed to clinch.
Almanez gets through Savanis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Almanez fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis is trying to break free.
Almanez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almanez misses with a two punch combination.
Almanez closes the distance and clinches.
Savanis breaks from the clinch.
Savanis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savanis moves forwards but Almanez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Savanis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almanez.
Almanez wants to clinch but Savanis slips to the side
and Savanis counters with a body kick.
Savanis fails to land with a series of punches.
Savanis throws a head kick but Almanez moves out of range.
Savanis throws a solid leg kick but Almanez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savanis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis keeps the fight on the outside.
Almanez is looking to clinch but Savanis is avoiding it.
Savanis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Almanez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Almanez shoots in but Savanis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savanis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Savanis throws a head kick that misses
and Almanez counters with a shoot takedown. Savanis fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almanez throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almanez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savanis's head.
Savanis keeping full guard, as Almanez tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jd Almanez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jd Almanez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick by Savanis misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Almanez misses with a hook.
Almanez pushes Savanis up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Almanez.
Almanez is trying to pull guard but Savanis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savanis is trying to break the clinch but Almanez has him pressed against the cage.
Almanez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savanis letting Almanez take a breather here.
Savanis blocking some punches.
Almanez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savanis prevents it.
Almanez is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savanis being controlled against the cage.
Almanez working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Almanez fails to land.
Savanis wants to get back to striking at distance but Almanez won't allow it.
Savanis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almanez has him pressed against the cage.
Almanez looking to slow down the pace here.
Savanis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jd Almanez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez breaks the clinch.
Almanez doesn't manage to clinch there - Savanis circles away.
Almanez throws a leg kick that misses.
Almanez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savanis dodges the punch combination from Almanez.
Savanis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almanez lands with a cross.
Almanez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savanis swats away the attempt to clinch by Almanez.
Almanez is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez throws a lazy right hand but Savanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Almanez moves to clinch but Savanis breaks away
and Savanis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savanis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Almanez's sensitive parts.
Almanez tries to clinch but Savanis moves out of range.
Savanis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savanis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savanis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almanez looks to clinch
and Savanis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Savanis misses with a wild combination.
Almanez fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez tries to clinch but Savanis moves out of range.
Almanez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Savanis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savanis tries for a takedown but Almanez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Almanez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savanis misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Savanis.
Savanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Almanez moves in looking to clinch but Savanis pushes him off.
Almanez tries to clinch up but Savanis circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Almanez. No joy for Savanis on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almanez tries to close the distance and clinch but Savanis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almanez tries to clinch up.
Savanis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savanis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jd Almanez had his way with Brody Savanis in that round.
The cut man is working on Jd Almanez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Almanez doesn't manage to clinch there - Savanis circles away.
Savanis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almanez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savanis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almanez is defended easily by Savanis.
Savanis misses with the combination.
Almanez leaves Savanis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Almanez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savanis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savanis. That's going to slow Almanez down.
Savanis connects with a solid leg kick.
Almanez tries to clinch there but Savanis circles away.
Almanez tries to close the distance and clinch but Savanis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savanis throws a lazy uppercut
and Almanez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almanez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savanis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almanez.
Almanez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savanis looks to land a combination but Almanez avoids it well.
Savanis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savanis throws a body punch but Almanez moves out of range.
Almanez tries to clinch up.
Almanez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Savanis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savanis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savanis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Almanez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savanis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Savanis or perhaps it was just good defense by Almanez which made him look bad.
Almanez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savanis looks to land a combination but Almanez avoids it well.
Almanez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almanez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Savanis dives on top into guard.
Brody Savanis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savanis preventing the sweep.
Savanis won't allow Almanez to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis preventing the sweep.
Almanez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savanis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savanis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savanis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Savanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Almanez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almanez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brody Savanis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Savanis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Almanez tries to clinch up but Savanis circles away and keeps his distance.
Almanez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savanis counters with a stiff right hand.
Savanis keeps the fight on the outside.
Almanez wants to clinch but Savanis slips to the side
and Savanis counters with a nice uppercut.
Savanis tries to keep at a distance but Almanez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savanis blocking some punches.
Almanez manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savanis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almanez moves into the clinch successfully.
Savanis breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jd Almanez.
I think Almanez 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jd Almanez!
Jd Almanez is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Jd Almanez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellman Junior comes to the cage accompanied by speakers on blast- the game. This should be fireworks!
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Wellman Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Young!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellman Junior.
Young scores with a jab.
Young throws the left hand but Wellman Junior avoids the punch easily.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Wellman Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young misses with a body shot
and Wellman Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young lands a right hook to the body.
Wellman Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Young is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wellman Junior rather than just go for the knockout.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior avoids the body shot from Young.
Wellman Junior throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some wild striking there from Wellman Junior.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellman Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Wellman Junior throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Wellman Junior gets caught flat footed, as Young shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wellman Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wellman Junior has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wellman Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wellman Junior wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior throws his legs up looking for a submission but Young uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young advances nicely into full mount.
Wellman Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Young dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellman Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Young landing strikes from the mount.
Wellman Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wellman Junior throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Young seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior gets back to full guard.
Wellman Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wellman Junior keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Young is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young looking to sit in guard and control but Wellman Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wellman Junior preventing the sweep.
Young working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wellman Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wellman Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wellman Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wellman Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Wellman Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Wellman Junior is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Young dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wellman Junior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wellman Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young connects with a right hand. Wellman Junior shakes it off.
Wellman Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young blocks a jab.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young looks for a takedown but Wellman Junior sprawls well.
Young shoots in but Wellman Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wellman Junior misses with a looping right.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellman Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Young digs a good body shot into Wellman Junior's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Wellman Junior tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wellman Junior misses with a body shot.
Wellman Junior lands a jab-cross combination.
Wellman Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wellman Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wellman Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellman Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young misses with a body shot.
Wellman Junior loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Wellman Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Young lands a nice hook to Wellman Junior's body. Wellman Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Wellman Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wellman Junior slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Wellman Junior is just out of range.
Young closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wellman Junior's guard.
Wellman Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Young defends well.
Wellman Junior looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Young wants to control from the top but Wellman Junior keeps moving.
Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wellman Junior looking for subs off his back but Young has passed one foot through into half guard.
Young wants to control but Wellman Junior is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Young lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Young moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior sneaks back into half guard.
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. Young connects with a nice short shot to Wellman Junior's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young working Wellman Junior over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Young there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wellman Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Young cracks Wellman Junior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellman Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellman Junior moves away.
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Wellman Junior misses.
Wellman Junior looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well.
Young checks a leg kick.
Wellman Junior throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wellman Junior doesn't seem phased though.
Wellman Junior sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wellman Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wellman Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Young jabs Wellman Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young throws a body punch but Wellman Junior moves out of range.
Young changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wellman Junior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wellman Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Young stalling.
Young landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Young wants to control but Wellman Junior is keeping him busy.
Wellman Junior flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wellman Junior punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Young prevents Wellman Junior from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellman Junior regains half guard.
Wellman Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Young takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wellman Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Young slows the pace down in half guard.
Shane Wellman Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wellman Junior taking some punishment here, with Young in his half guard.
Young stalling.
Young is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wellman Junior has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Young looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wellman Junior gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
Wellman Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young working some strikes from top position.
Jimmy Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wellman Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Young!
Jimmy Young made sure to mention his sponsor, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Orndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Salampessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orndorf's entrance music is Bodies - Drowning Pool. A fine choice. Ricardo Salampessy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Orndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Salampessy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf clinches with his opponent.
Salampessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orndorf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salampessy pulls guard.
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.
Orndorf throws an elbow that misses. Salampessy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orndorf's guard. Nice move by Salampessy!
Orndorf keeping moving, preventing Salampessy from controlling successfully.
Orndorf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Salampessy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Salampessy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orndorf wants to get back to his feet.
Orndorf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salampessy.
Salampessy drops an elbow to the side of Orndorf's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salampessy lands strikes from half guard.
Orndorf is looking to improve his position.
Salampessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salampessy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Salampessy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orndorf sees it coming and defends easily.
Salampessy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salampessy throwing shots but Orndorf is blocking nicely.
Salampessy wants to work for an arm triangle but Orndorf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Orndorf trying to hold on to Salampessy's head to control him but Salampessy postures up.
Salampessy is trying to control the action in half guard but Orndorf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orndorf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salampessy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Salampessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orndorf defending well though.
Orndorf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salampessy on the ground.
Salampessy throwing shots but Orndorf is blocking nicely.
Orndorf taking some punishment here, with Salampessy in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salampessy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salampessy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salampessy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salampessy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Orndorf.
Salampessy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salampessy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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. Salampessy connects with a nice short shot to Orndorf's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf is staying active underneath Salampessy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salampessy uses his free foot to push down on Orndorf's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orndorf.
Orndorf wants to control but Salampessy is having none of it.
Salampessy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Salampessy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Orndorf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Salampessy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salampessy forces Orndorf back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orndorf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orndorf lands an elbow just above Salampessy 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orndorf.
Orndorf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orndorf effectively controlling the action here.
Salampessy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orndorf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orndorf lands an elbow inside.
Orndorf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orndorf pushes Salampessy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orndorf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salampessy backwards.
Orndorf holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Salampessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orndorf lands with a light punch inside.
Orndorf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salampessy.
Orndorf blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orndorf gets through Salampessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orndorf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salampessy is breathing heavily.
Orndorf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salampessy's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orndorf.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orndorf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orndorf lands a left hand.
Orndorf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salampessy backwards.
Orndorf misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Orndorf on the inside.
Orndorf lands with a right to the head.
Orndorf gets through Salampessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orndorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orndorf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orndorf lands with a light punch inside.
Orndorf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salampessy backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orndorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salampessy lands a hook that snaps the head of Orndorf backwards.
Orndorf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ricardo Salampessy has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orndorf.
Orndorf has Salampessy pressed against the cage.
Orndorf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salampessys head.
Salampessy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orndorf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Salampessy misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salampessy backwards.
Orndorf's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Orndorf lands an elbow inside.
Paul Orndorf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salampessy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paul Orndorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Salampessy.
Orndorf lands with a light punch inside.
Salampessy fails to pull guard.
Orndorf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orndorf scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Orndorf.
Orndorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Orndorf lands a damaging elbow.
Orndorf lands an elbow inside that Salampessy shrugs off.
Orndorf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salampessy up against the cage.
Orndorf lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Orndorf lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orndorf lands a knee to the head.
Orndorf presses Salampessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orndorf lands a body shot.
Orndorf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orndorf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Orndorf.
Orndorf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salampessy's defenses.
Orndorf misses with a knee strike.
Orndorf gets through Salampessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orndorf.
Salampessy takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orndorf lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orndorf.
Salampessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Orndorf scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Orndorf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Salampessy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Orndorf closes the distance and pushes Salampessy back into the cage.
Salampessy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orndorf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Orndorf.
Orndorf slows down the pace here.
Orndorf scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Orndorf as the two fighters clinch.
Orndorf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orndorf lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orndorf lands with a left to the head.
Orndorf leaning against his opponent.
Salampessy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orndorf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orndorf moves into the clinch.
Salampessy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Orndorf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orndorf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salampessy backwards.
Orndorf manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf lands an uppercut.
Orndorf landing knees to the body.
Orndorf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orndorf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salampessy backwards.
A body shot lands from Orndorf.
Salampessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orndorf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Orndorf.
Orndorf lands a good knee to the midsection. Salampessy won't want to take too many of those.
Orndorf lands with a left to the head.
Orndorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Orndorf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orndorf digs a right hand underneath Salampessy's ribcage. Salampessy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salampessy takes a shot to the head.
Orndorf pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Orndorf.
Orndorf lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Orndorf to work.
Orndorf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salampessy backwards.
Orndorf lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orndorf.
Orndorf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Orndorf.
A shot in the inside from Orndorf.
Orndorf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orndorf lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orndorf.
Orndorf lands a shot to the body.
Orndorf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf lands with a light punch inside.
Orndorf gets through Salampessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orndorf lands a body punch.
Orndorf lands with a short shot to the head.
Salampessy fails to pull guard.
Paul Orndorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Salampessy.
Orndorf is working Salampessy over against the cage.
Orndorf gets through Salampessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orndorf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salampessy up against the cage.
Orndorf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orndorf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orndorf.
Orndorf lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orndorf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salampessy is rocked!
Salampessy being controlled against the cage.
Salampessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Orndorf finish him?
Salampessy seems to have recovered his senses.
Orndorf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salampessy can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salampessy backwards.
Orndorf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salampessy backwards.
Salampessy fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orndorf.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orndorf.
Orndorf lands an uppercut.
Salampessy taking a breather.
Orndorf lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Orndorf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orndorf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salampessy's defenses.
Orndorf lands a damaging elbow.
Orndorf has Salampessy pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Orndorf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orndorf 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Orndorf!
Paul Orndorf took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tohino Cerezo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Chinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tohino Cerezo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Chinner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cerezo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chinner fails with the takedown
and Chinner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Cerezo misses.
Chinner fails with a takedown attempt.
Cerezo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Cerezo both land. Nice combination.
Cerezo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chinner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerezo stuffs the takedown.
Tohino Cerezo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Chinner.
Cerezo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chinner.
Cerezo misses with a double jab.
Chinner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerezo tries to avoid it but Chinner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerezo to the ground. Cerezo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cerezo lands a jab to the head.
Cerezo misses with a wild combination.
Chinner shoots in looking for a takedown but Cerezo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chinner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerezo misses with a two punch combination.
Chinner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chinner looks gassed!
Chinner prevents Cerezo from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerezo is working hard here to advance position.
Cerezo gets full guard.
Chinner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cerezo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chinner defends well.
Cerezo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chinner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cerezo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cerezo has escaped and now he's on top!
Cerezo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cerezo preventing the sweep.
Cerezo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chinner's guard.
Cerezo moves nicely into side control.
Cerezo tries to stand but Chinner is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chinner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cerezo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chinner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cerezo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerezo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cerezo misses.
Chinner has a takedown stuffed.
Chinner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cerezo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ronald Chinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerezo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chinner takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinner taking a breather.
Cerezo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tohino Cerezo dominated that round.
That's time! Cerezo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chinner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chinner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cerezo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cerezo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cerezo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chinner tries for a takedown but Cerezo circles away easily
and Cerezo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tohino Cerezo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cerezo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cerezo duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chinner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cerezo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chinner thinking.
Tohino Cerezo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Chinner.
Cerezo feints with a jab and clips Chinner right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Chinner is sent crashing into the canvas and Cerezo leaps in for the kill! Chinner tries to get to his feet but Cerezo is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Chinner is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tohino Cerezo!
Tohino Cerezo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tinsdell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slipknot's - Left Behind. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsdell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tinsdell darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tinsdell pulls guard effortlessly.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tinsdell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tinsdell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Tinsdell has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tinsdell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Tinsdell!
In his post fight interview, Anthony Tinsdell gave a big smile as he said 'I would like to thank My coaching staff, my manager, Brunno Falcone, and Kimmy McRiddle, for making this all possible. I am making my way back up. I will be back to the top ranks of this division.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by Trivium / Shogun. Paterson has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Cameron Speed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Speed throws a leg kick that misses.
Paterson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cameron Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paterson wants to get back to full guard.
Speed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paterson defends it well.
Speed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paterson!
Paterson working to try and regain half guard.
Paterson regains half guard.
Speed works his way into full mount!
Speed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paterson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Paterson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paterson is staying active underneath Speed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed moves nicely into side control.
Speed is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Paterson sneaks back into half guard.
Speed is looking to take a break and control but Paterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Speed seems to be looking for submissions.
Speed sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Speed is keen to just control but Paterson is a slippery customer.
Speed is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Speed pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed is trying to control. Paterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Speed is taking a breather. Paterson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Speed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Speed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Speed.
Paterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Speed pulls his head out easily.
Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed seems to be working for a kimura but Paterson defends the submission attempt.
Speed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paterson!
Paterson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Paterson tries to escape but Speed has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Speed looking for the choke from the back.
Speed is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed is working for a rear naked choke. Paterson is not defending it well and Speed has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Paterson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Paterson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cameron Speed!
Cameron Speed seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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152 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Hawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Hawkins breaks the clinch.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawkins's guard.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Hawkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hawkins tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Davis because Hawkins loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hawkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hawkins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Davis regains half guard.
Davis tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hawkins trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is doing well to control the position and prevent Hawkins from advancing to side control.
Hawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawkins is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawkins slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Davis wants to control but Hawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is pressing down on Hawkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkins stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawkins postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Hawkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis has his foot on Hawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Hawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Hawkins stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis is trying to keep Hawkins in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Hawkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Davis clinches up with Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Davis is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Hawkins tries to sprawl but Davis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawkins actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corey Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawkins trying to control but Davis postures up.
Hawkins is positioning himself well to prevent Davis advancing to mount.
Hawkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
Hawkins is trying to keep Davis in close.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Hawkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis is pushing down on Hawkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawkins gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawkins looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hawkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hawkins lands a big shot there that rocks Davis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hawkins lands with some strikes.
Davis manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Davis, under a barage of strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis gets full guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
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.
Davis is trying to keep Hawkins in close.
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 Corey Hawkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davis tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
Hawkins works his way into side control.
Hawkins looks up at the clock and then as Davis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hawkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hawkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Davis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hawkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Davis's legs.
Davis is trying to control Hawkins's posture but Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Hawkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawkins tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hawkins is staying active.
Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hawkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hawkins is trying to ground and pound but Davis uses the momentary lack of control by Hawkins to regain half guard.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawkins is working away from the top position though.
Hawkins trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Hawkins working Davis over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davis gets back to full guard.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Davis controlling Hawkins's posture.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis is not content to let Hawkins control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Hawkins clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hawkins.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Hawkins scoring with strikes.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hawkins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Davis parries the strikes from Hawkins easily there. Hawkins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
Davis is trying to escape the position but Hawkins is controlling the position.
Hawkins throwing strikes but Davis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a strike aimed at the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Hawkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hawkins taking a bit of punishment here - Davis scoring with strikes.
Hawkins being controlled for a moment.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep.
Davis working away.
Hawkins is not content to let Davis control the position.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Hawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawkins is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davis trying to control the position but Hawkins is working away.
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis 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.
Hawkins controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is putting a hurting on Hawkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hawkins tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
Davis working away.
Davis trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Hawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Hawkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hawkins dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jon Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Davis wants to clinch.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Jon Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hawkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawkins is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hawkins in particular looking to stall.
Hawkins prevents Davis from improving his position.
Hawkins throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawkins wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corey Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hawkins in particular looking to stall.
Davis is doing well to control the position and prevent Hawkins from advancing to side control.
Hawkins is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Davis.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jon Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawkins 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Hawkins!
Corey Hawkins is the new lightweight champion!
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