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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Raw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Raw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rockwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Raw rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rockwell's guard! Nice work there by Raw!
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet but Raw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rockwell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Raw off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Raw shoots in for a takedown but Rockwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Raw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raw slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell.
Raw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keith Raw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rockwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Rockwell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raw is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell unloading with bombs!
Raw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockwell goes for an armbar but Raw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Raw.
Rockwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Raw is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockwell has wrist control.
Raw prevents Rockwell from getting back to his feet.
Raw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raw won't allow Rockwell to sweep him here.
Raw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Raw trying to control but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet but Raw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raw trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raw throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raw cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.
Rockwell wants to stand up but Raw is controlling him.
Raw is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rockwell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Raw is looking to defend but Rockwell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Raw! Rockwell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Raw taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ken Rockwell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Allensworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Huno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allensworth comes to the cage accompanied by Like A Pimp. Charles Allensworth had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Charles Allensworth 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 featherweight 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, Charles Allensworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Huno!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allensworth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Huno is trying to defend but Allensworth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Allensworth wants to stand up but Huno manages to regain full guard.
Allensworth wants to stand and escape but instead Huno has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Huno tries to free his leg and advance position but Allensworth is retaining full guard.
Huno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huno trying to control but Allensworth is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allensworth keeping full guard, as Huno tries to pass.
Allensworth wants to get back to his feet but Huno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huno trying to control but Allensworth is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Huno.
Huno tries to close the distance and clinch but Allensworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Huno does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Allensworth as Huno shoots in.
Huno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allensworth's waist but Allensworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huno off to one side.
Allensworth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huno napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Allensworth tries to stand but Huno is controlling his head.
Allensworth is breathing heavily.
Allensworth tries to get to his feet but Huno is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Allensworth in his guard.
Allensworth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huno is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allensworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Huno controls Allensworth momentarily but Allensworth frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Allensworth just wasn't active enough.
Huno shoots in for a takedown but Allensworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles Allensworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Huno.
Huno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allensworth swivels and escapes.
Huno looks for a takedown but Allensworth sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allensworth closes the distance and clinches.
Allensworth takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Allensworth.
Huno turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here as Huno stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allensworth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allensworth is being controlled here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huno trying to control the position but Allensworth is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Allensworth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Huno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allensworth's waist but Allensworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huno off to one side.
Allensworth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Allensworth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allensworth stalling.
Huno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allensworth smiles and moves away.
Huno tries to clinch up.
Allensworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Huno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allensworth as he avoids it easily.
Charles Allensworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Huno.
Allensworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allensworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Allensworth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Huno on his heels. He'll look to pass Huno's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allensworth wanted to stand there but Huno had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Charles Allensworth has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Huno shoots in but no luck this time.
Allensworth looking to score a takedown here. Huno is defending well but Allensworth drives through and ends up in Huno's guard.
Huno has a closed guard, preventing Allensworth from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Charles Allensworth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Huno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jay Huno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allensworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Allensworth finds it's way through Huno's defenses.
Allensworth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allensworth wants to stand but Huno has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Allensworth wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Huno uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Allensworth wants to stand and escape but instead Huno has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allensworth keeps working.
Huno controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allensworth keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Allensworth dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Huno shoots in looking for a takedown but Allensworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Allensworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allensworth moves into range and clinches up with Huno.
Allensworth gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Huno wants to control but Allensworth is keeping busy.
Huno is controlling Allensworth's trapped leg to prevent Allensworth from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Allensworth throws a right and a left that Huno avoids nicely.
Huno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Allensworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allensworth's waist but Allensworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huno off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allensworth as he jumps to the side.
Charles Allensworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Huno.
Allensworth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Allensworth showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allensworth wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Huno uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Allensworth tries to stand but Huno is controlling from the bottom.
Allensworth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Huno looking to control.
Charles Allensworth has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Huno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allensworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huno fails with a takedown attempt.
Huno shoots in for a takedown but Allensworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crunch! Allensworth slams his shin into Huno's torso.
Huno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allensworth pinned against the cage. Allensworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles Allensworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allensworth closes the distance and clinches.
Allensworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huno is looking to break free of the clinch but Allensworth has double underhooks.
Huno tries a knee to the head but Allensworth blocks it.
Huno letting Allensworth take a breather here.
Good body shot from Allensworth.
Allensworth pulls Huno into guard.
Allensworth wants to stand up but Huno is controlling him.
Huno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huno trying to control the position from guard on top but Allensworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Allensworth is looking to stand up but Huno isn't so interested in that idea.
Charles Allensworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jay Huno wasn't active enough on the ground.
Huno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huno shoots in and drives through. Allensworth sprawls well.
Charles Allensworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Allensworth moves out of range of the body kick from Huno.
Allensworth tries to sprawl but Huno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Allensworth is staying active underneath Huno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allensworth wants to get back to his feet.
Huno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allensworth keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allensworth wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Allensworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allensworth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Allensworth!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chin Chiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiang comes to the cage accompanied by Nyan Cat. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chin Chiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Rua!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiang misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chiang wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chiang throwing strikes here but Rua is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chiang forces the positional change into back control.
Chiang is looking to control Rua but Rua is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiang has his arm under Rua's chin here. Game over son! Chiang squeezes tightly and Rua is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chin Chiang!
Chin Chiang got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't F with da South. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Offerson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Slater!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Offerson shows good takedown defense.
Offerson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. Offerson didn't expect that.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Offerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Offerson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Offerson is keeping the position.
Slater stays in close to Offerson's body and controls the position.
Offerson keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Slater sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Offerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slater takes the fight into the clinch.
Slater wants the takedown. Offerson is fighting it off but Slater persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Offerson's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Offerson keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Offerson keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Offerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Slater was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Offerson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slater counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Offerson!
Slater wants to finish this one by submission but Offerson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slater.
Slater controlling the position easily from mount.
Slater is working for a guillotine from mount but Offerson frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to control but Offerson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Slater trying to pass the guard but Offerson defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slater is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Offerson is just riding it out for now. Slater eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slater is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Slater dominated that round.
That's time! Offerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Offerson tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Offerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Offerson scores with a takedown into Slater's guard.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slater holds on and takes a little breather.
Offerson trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Offerson wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Andre Slater has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Offerson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slater to the ground. Offerson is now in Slater's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater trying to control the position here.
Offerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Offerson wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater pulls Offerson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Andre Slater has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Offerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Offerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slater's waist but Slater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Offerson off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Offerson.
Offerson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Offerson somewhat.
Offerson tries to clinch up.
Offerson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Offerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Offerson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Offerson!
Slater manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Slater throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Offerson because Slater loaded up on that one.
Slater controlling his opponent.
Slater's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slater trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater unloads with some shots from mount but Offerson bucks and avoids them well.
Slater goes for an armbar but Offerson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Offerson.
Offerson wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Offerson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offerson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Slater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slater shoots for a takedown but Offerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Offerson wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Offerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slater sprawls well. Slater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Offerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Offerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater tries to sprawl but Offerson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slater trying to control from the bottom.
Offerson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slater is just riding it out for now. Offerson eventually gives up the hold.
Offerson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slater.
Offerson trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Offerson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater seems keen to control Offerson's posture.
Offerson stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Offerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater keeping full guard, as Offerson tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Offerson just wasn't active enough.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Offerson as Slater shoots in.
Jack Offerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Slater.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Offerson.
Offerson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Offerson has Slater pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slater manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slater jumps guard but Offerson stands there with Slater around his waist. Slater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Slater won't allow it.
Offerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Offerson tries a body shot but Slater blocks it.
Offerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Offerson is stalling here.
Slater stops a takedown attempt from Offerson.
Slater tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Offerson wants to break free but Slater has control.
Offerson has Slater pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slater manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Offerson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slater pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Offerson misses.
Offerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slater's waist but Slater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Offerson off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Offerson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Offerson wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side
so Slater counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Offerson sees it coming and defends easily.
Slater stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andre Slater.
Offerson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slater is stalling in the full guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Offerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Offerson keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andre Slater hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Offerson is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Offerson circles away and we're back to standing.
Offerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slater's waist but Slater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Offerson off to one side.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Offerson is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Offerson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Offerson seems to be working for a kimura but Slater defends the submission attempt.
Slater is not content to let Offerson control the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater manages to get to full guard.
Slater looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Offerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard.
Offerson stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Offerson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slater is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Offerson, into his guard.
Slater sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater trying to control but Offerson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Slater dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slater slaps away a takedown attempt from Offerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Offerson shoots in and drives through. Slater sprawls well.
Offerson wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Slater. No joy for Offerson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Offerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Offerson.
Offerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Slater connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Offerson fails with the takedown
and Slater decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Offerson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Slater has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offerson keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andre Slater.
Offerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Offerson.
Offerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slater defends it nicely.
Jack Offerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater shoots in but Offerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slater showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater controlling the pace.
Offerson is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Slater looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andre Slater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Slater was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Offerson tries to clinch there but Slater circles away.
Slater fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Offerson as Slater shoots in.
Jack Offerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slater circles away quickly and effectively.
Offerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slater's waist but Slater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Offerson off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slater has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Slater!
Andre Slater is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Payne's choice of entrance music: Till I Collapse by Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
248 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikko Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Payne!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Payne wants to clinch
and Saarinen counters with a left to the body.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corey Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarinen.
It looks like Corey Payne has been cut.
Saarinen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Payne goes down! Can Saarinen finish him!?
Saarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Saarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne is trying to control the position but Saarinen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Payne is rocked!
Saarinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Payne is still in real trouble! Can Saarinen finish him?
Payne keeping full guard, as Saarinen tries to pass.
Saarinen content to stall in guard here.
Saarinen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Payne's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikko Saarinen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Commodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark's entrance music is Iron Man. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Commodore!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Commodore as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Commodore.
Commodore lands with an uppercut that bounces Stark off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Commodore misses the target.
A jab from Commodore does it's job there.
Commodore moves into the clinch successfully.
Commodore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Commodore backwards.
Commodore tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Stark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Commodore throws an elbow that misses.
Stark blocks an elbow strike.
Commodore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Commodore has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Commodore looking to throw knees to the head but Stark is blocking nicely.
Commodore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Commodore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stark's brow.
Stark avoids a wild elbow strike from Commodore.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark blocks an elbow strike from Commodore.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Commodore blocks it.
Stark wants to break free but Commodore has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Commodore throws an elbow but misses.
Commodore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Commodore.
Stark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Commodore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Commodore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a hook but Commodore avoids it easily.
Commodore misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Commodore tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Commodore moves into the clinch.
Commodore keeps control of Stark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark dodges an elbow strike from Commodore.
Commodore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Commodore throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Commodore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stark's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Stark avoids the elbow strike from Commodore, against the cage.
Stark avoids the elbow strike from Commodore, against the cage.
Commodore throws an elbow that misses.
Commodore lands an elbow that stopped Stark in his tracks for a moment.
Commodore swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark slowing the pace effectively.
Commodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stark's defenses.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Stark as he checks the leg kick.
Commodore connects with a leg kick. Stark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Commodore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a hook but Commodore avoids it easily.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Commodore.
A solid leg kick lands there for Commodore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Commodore - just one landing.
Stark gets a clinch.
Commodore lands an elbow inside.
Stark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Commodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Commodore.
Commodore misses with an elbow strike.
Commodore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tony Stark's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Commodore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Commodore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Commodore slips under a jab from Stark.
Commodore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Mike Commodore has been cut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Commodore. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Commodore scores with a jab to the body.
Commodore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mike Commodore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark moves away from the strike by Commodore.
Nice uppercut there from Stark.
Stark checks a low kick from Commodore.
Commodore throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Commodore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Commodore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Commodore wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Commodore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Commodore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Commodore catches Stark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Commodore.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Commodore. That's going to slow Stark down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Commodore.
Commodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Commodore ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Commodore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark tests Commodore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Commodore doesn't manage to clinch there - Stark circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Commodore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stark looks to land a combination but Commodore avoids it well.
Commodore lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Commodore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Commodore scores with a sloppy right hand. Stark should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Commodore.
Commodore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Stark there.
Commodore scores with a leg kick.
Stark misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Mike Commodore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Commodore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Commodore clinches up against the cage.
Stark wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Commodore lands an elbow just above Stark 's eye.
Commodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tony Stark's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Commodore tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
Commodore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Commodore lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Commodore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Commodore lands a body shot.
Stark ducks right into an uppercut from Commodore.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Commodore throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Commodore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Commodore slips a jab from Stark.
Commodore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Commodore scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Commodore doesn't manage to clinch there - Stark circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Commodore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Commodore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
Commodore is looking to score with low kicks.
Commodore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Commodore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Commodore scores with a head kick. Stark tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stark is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commodore is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Stark flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stark is out cold! Commodore holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Commodore!
Mike Commodore bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Cocainich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Herman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get ready to roll. Cocainich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Будущее 9эт kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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248 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Herman!
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, Bariga Cocainich!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman clinches.
Herman gets underhooks to prevent Cocainich's takedown attempt.
Herman lands a knee to the body.
Cocainich gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Herman regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cocainich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herman keeping full guard, as Cocainich tries to pass.
Herman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Herman wants to stand up but Cocainich is controlling him.
Cocainich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cocainich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cocainich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocainich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Herman clinches.
Herman is trying to force a seperation but Cocainich has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Herman throws an elbow but misses.
Cocainich is working for takedown but Herman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Herman is stalling here.
Cocainich tries for a takedown but Herman manages to get underhooks.
Dave Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bariga Cocainich.
Herman looking to slow down the pace here.
Herman lands a right hand.
Cocainich tries to pull guard but Herman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Herman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cocainich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Herman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Herman breaks the clinch.
Cocainich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herman is fending him off so far but Cocainich persists. Nope, Herman circles away and we're back to standing.
Cocainich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herman sprawls well. Herman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cocainich gets slowly back to his feet.
Herman leaves Cocainich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cocainich looking for a takedown.
Cocainich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Herman after a bit of a struggle.
Cocainich jumps guard but Herman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herman is pressed up against the cage. Cocainich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Herman down to the mat. Herman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Herman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cocainich stalling in the clinch.
Herman is trying to push Cocainich away but Cocainich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Herman taking a breather.
Cocainich wants to take the fight to the mat but Herman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Herman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herman clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Herman.
Herman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich is looking for a takedown.
Cocainich looks gassed!
Cocainich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cocainich is keeping busy.
Herman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Herman.
A right handed body shot lands from Herman.
Herman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Herman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Herman manages to break the clinch.
Herman closes the distance and clinches.
Cocainich wants the takedown. Herman is fighting it off but Cocainich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Herman's guard against the cage.
Cocainich is pushing down on Herman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herman is fighting to maintain full guard but Cocainich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Herman pushes Cocainich off looking to stand but Cocainich dives back in and keeps control.
Herman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herman tries to get out of the position.
Cocainich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cocainich.
Cocainich wants to pass the guard but Herman is defending well.
Cocainich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cocainich controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Herman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cocainich shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Dave Herman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cocainich gets tackled into the cage by Herman. Herman maintains the clinch.
Herman stops a takedown attempt from Cocainich.
Herman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cocainich.
Cocainich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dave Herman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Herman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cocainich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dave Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bariga Cocainich.
Herman lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herman clinches with his opponent.
Cocainich is breathing heavily.
Herman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herman manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Herman.
Cocainich avoiding damage as Herman throws knees to the body.
Herman presses Cocainich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cocainich looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Herman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Herman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Herman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herman pushes Cocainich up against the cage in a clinch.
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herman has Cocainich up against the cage in a clinch.
Herman breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman clinches up with Cocainich and pushes him back against the cage.
Herman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dave Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman forces Cocainich back against the cage and clinches.
Herman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herman gets a clinch.
Cocainich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Herman is defending well.
Herman stops a takedown attempt from Cocainich.
Herman is pressed up against the cage. Cocainich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Herman down to the mat. Herman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Herman pushes Cocainich up against the cage in a clinch.
Herman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cocainich is keeping busy.
Herman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cocainich wants to take the fight to the mat but Herman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cocainich has Herman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Herman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herman taking a breather.
Cocainich goes for a takedown attempt but Herman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Herman throws a solid leg kick but Cocainich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Herman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cocainich misses with a punch to the body.
Herman tries to work over Cocainich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Herman lands with a short shot to the head.
Herman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herman rushes Cocainich and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Herman.
Herman working hard to break the clinch.
Herman breaks the clinch.
Herman misses the shot to the body.
Herman instigates a clinch.
Cocainich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Herman prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Herman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Herman does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman has managed to clinch.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cocainich can do to turn this around?
Herman tries to work over Cocainich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Herman manages to break the clinch.
Herman closes the distance and pushes Cocainich back into the cage.
Cocainich lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cocainich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cocainich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cocainich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herman is trying to stand up here but Cocainich is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Herman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Herman moves into the clinch successfully.
Cocainich wants a takedown.
Cocainich has clasped his hands together around Herman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Herman pushes Cocainich away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cocainich gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cocainich looking to control but instead Herman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cocainich stops Herman from getting back to his feet.
Cocainich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cocainich is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocainich wants to work for an arm triangle but Herman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cocainich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cocainich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cocainich stops Herman from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich is trying to work for a kimura but Herman is defending well.
Cocainich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cocainich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cocainich is looking to take a break and control but Herman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cocainich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herman sees it coming and defends easily.
Cocainich is looking for a kimura but Herman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cocainich to get the leverage.
Herman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cocainich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cocainich is working for a submission of some sort.
Cocainich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman is defending against the submission attempts here by Cocainich.
Bariga Cocainich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cocainich 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bariga Cocainich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herman 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Herman!
Dave Herman made sure to mention his sponsor, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ad Santel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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237 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ad Santel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Allen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santel looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Santel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santel shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ad Santel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santel closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Santel pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing.
Santel shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Allen tenderised Santel's leg. Santel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santel dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Santel's head and hops out.
Santel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santel momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santel feints and as Allen raises his hands in defense, Santel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santel trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Santel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santel throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santel throwing strikes but missing.
Santel looking to pass the guard.
Santel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santel throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santel controlling Allen's posture.
Santel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santel is proving hard to escape from.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Santel is working an open guard so Allen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santel shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.
Santel fails with the takedown.
Santel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allen wants to stand and escape but Santel is having none of it.
Allen controls Santel momentarily but Santel frees himself.
Santel trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Santel throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allen wants to stand but Santel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santel is working an open guard so Allen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Santel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santel throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santel pulls Allen in close to prevent any damage.
Allen won't allow Santel to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ad Santel 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santel.
Santel shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
Santel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santel thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
Santel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard.
Santel throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allen won't allow Santel to sweep him here.
Santel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santel tries to get out of the position.
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Santel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Santel keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Santel has a closed guard, preventing Allen from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen won't allow Santel to sweep him here.
Allen wants to stand but Santel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Al Allen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santel tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ad Santel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santel tries for a takedown but Allen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Santel has his takedown stuffed
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Santel was not able to check.
Santel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santel fails with the takedown.
Santel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santel misses with a low kick as Allen jumps back.
Santel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Allen.
Santel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
Santel misses with a takedown
and Allen counters with a three punch combo that has Santel backing up. Santel nods at Allen to acknowledge the strikes.
Santel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Santel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Allen, as that shot connected.
Santel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a body shot.
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!
Allen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Allen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ad Santel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santel shoots for a double leg takedown but Allen sprawls well. He's pushed Santel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santel's head.
Al Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen scores with the left hand. Santel knows he should have avoided that one.
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Santel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Santel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by Allen.
Santel fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santel's head.
Santel dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Santel's head and hops out.
Allen cracks Santel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Santel shoots for a takedown but Allen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ad Santel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Santel has his takedown stuffed
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Santel was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Santel or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
Santel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Allen dips to his left and cracks Santel with an uppercut!
Allen connects with the punch.
Santel fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen lands a jab to the head.
Santel shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santel shoots for a takedown but Allen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Allen scores with a hook.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santel. Santel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen lands a jab to the nose.
Santel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
Santel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen cracks Santel with an open hand slap.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santel walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Allen with a hook.
Santel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santel is rocked!
Allen seems to be stalking Santel here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Santel drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Al Allen!
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