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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dong Ming Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Caufield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caufield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let Me See Dat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Holden Caufield will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
7 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dong Ming Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Holden Caufield!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak shoots for a takedown but Caufield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holden Caufield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caufield lands a two punch combo.
Pak fails with a takedown attempt.
Pak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caufield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caufield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caufield showed some decent athleticism there.
Pak is looking to improve his position.
Caufield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Caufield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pak is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caufield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pak is looking to escape.
Caufield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pak tries to hold on but Caufield postures up.
Caufield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Caufield lands with some strikes.
Caufield misses with some ground and pound and Pak recovers position to half guard.
Caufield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caufield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Caufield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pak is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caufield thowing shots but they're missing.
Caufield throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caufield raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Dong Ming Pak has been cut.
Caufield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pak looks a forlorn figure.
Caufield throws some wild stikes that Pak manages to avoid easily.
Caufield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Caufield looking to ground and pound but Pak is blocking nicely.
Caufield throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Caufield.
Caufield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pak?
Caufield working Pak over with strikes here.
Dong Ming Pak's cut is getting worse.
Caufield goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pak turns into him and now he's in Caufield's guard.
Pak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pak trying to control but Caufield is working from the bottom.
Caufield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caufield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caufield is looking to stand back up but Pak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Caufield.
Pak trying to control the action but Caufield is working from the bottom.
Pak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caufield is just riding it out for now. Pak eventually gives up the hold.
Caufield is defending against the submission attempts here by Pak.
Caufield looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caufield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Caufield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dong Ming Pak's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Caufield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pak counters with a single leg into guard. Caufield didn't expect that.
Pak looking to pass the guard.
Pak drops back looking for a leg! Caufield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caufield manages to kick Pak off! Pak jumps back into Caufield's guard.
Caufield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Caufield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pak is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Caufield.
Pak prevents Caufield from escaping the position.
Pak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caufield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caufield keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caufield seems a little lost for a moment, as Pak dominates the positioning.
Caufield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pak wants to control but Caufield is keeping him busy.
Pak is really struggling to control Caufield but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Caufield sneaks out the side door and pushes Pak away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dong Ming Pak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caufield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caufield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caufield throws a combination that misses
and Pak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Caufield's guard now.
Caufield is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caufield kicks Pak off and gets to his feet.
Pak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caufield as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caufield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Caufield leaves Pak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pak dodges the punch combination from Caufield.
Caufield tries to bum rush Pak with a series of wild strikes but Pak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caufield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caufield fails to land with a series of punches.
Caufield throws a series of punches but Pak avoids them all with ease.
Caufield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caufield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pak is trying to work for a kimura but Caufield is defending well.
Pak trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak stops Caufield from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Pak seems content to control.
Caufield pushes Pak off looking to stand but Pak dives back in and keeps control.
Pak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caufield!
Caufield sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Caufield pushes Pak off looking to stand but Pak dives back in and keeps control.
Pak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Caufield is trying to stand back up but Pak is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak moves nicely into side control.
Pak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caufield keeps working.
Pak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caufield has escaped the position, nice work there.
Caufield is pushing Pak's head away, looking to escape. Pak manages to hold on to the position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pak is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Caufield looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pak gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Caufield is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pak lets go of the hold and Caufield can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dong Ming Pak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phal Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phal Um!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Um doesn't manage to clinch there - Brooks circles away.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Um shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brooks misses the jab.
Um is looking to clinch.
Um tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brooks jabs at Um's body.
Brooks wants to slow Um down by chopping away at his legs.
Brooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Um trying to control the position but instead, Brooks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Um into the cage.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Um holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Um.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Um's elbow.
Brooks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brooks trying to control but Um is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brooks trying to control but Um is working from the bottom.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Um swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks trying to control but Um is working from the bottom.
Brooks advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Um defending well though.
Um is refusing to be controlled, as Brooks sits in half guard.
Brooks is really struggling to control Um but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brooks stalling away here and it's allowed Um to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brooks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Um avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Um keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks 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.
Brooks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Um pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddie Brooks wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brooks takes one on the button.
Um closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. Um pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eddie Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phal Um.
Um swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Um is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Um takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Um throws a poor cross that misses
and Brooks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Um dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Um keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Um.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Brooks jabs Um to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Um uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks lands a nice looking body shot.
Brooks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Um.
Um swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brooks dominated that round.
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.
Um tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Um.
Um circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks swings for the body but Um moves out of range.
Um tries to clinch there but Brooks circles away.
Um throws a lazy right hand but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Um tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Um circles away and keeps his distance.
Um shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brooks sprawls well. Brooks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Um gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks swings for the body but Um moves out of range.
Um with a jab.
Um fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Um shoots for a double leg takedown but Brooks sprawls well. He's pushed Um's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eddie Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phal Um.
Um shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brooks's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Um gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brooks punching from mount but Um doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brooks thowing shots but they're missing.
Brooks thowing shots but they're missing.
Brooks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to control the pace but Um is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks landing strikes from the mount and Um is in trouble!
Brooks wants to control the pace but Um is squirming around nicely.
Brooks prevents Um from getting the reversal.
Um is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Brooks misses with a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Um has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Um!
Um postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Um avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Um throws a big right hand that misses.
Um throwing strikes but missing.
Um landing some decent shots from guard.
Um is posturing up here but Brooks has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Um tries to roll out but it's too tight and Um has to tap! Slick submission there by Brooks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Brooks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastian Rolfes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Labayen Luceno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastian Rolfes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Labayen Luceno!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolfes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luceno pinned against the cage. Luceno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luceno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Luceno wants to control but Rolfes is keeping him busy.
Luceno is controlling the pace.
Rolfes is looking to control Luceno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rolfes avoid being mounted?
Luceno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luceno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luceno prevents Rolfes from improving his position.
Rolfes controlling the position for now.
Rolfes tries to roll over but Luceno keeps him under control.
Rolfes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rolfes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luceno's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luceno trying to control the position.
Luceno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolfes won't allow Luceno to get back to his feet.
Rolfes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luceno is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rolfes, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luceno stands and steps away. Rolfes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luceno drives through with a takedown into Rolfes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes controlling Luceno's posture.
Rolfes keeping moving, preventing Luceno from controlling successfully.
Luceno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luceno is fighting to break Rolfes's control of his arms but Rolfes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Labayen Luceno has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rolfes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luceno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolfes misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luceno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luceno is thwarting Rolfes's attempts to control the position.
Rolfes is not content to let Luceno control the position.
Rolfes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luceno working Rolfes over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolfes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolfes working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Labayen Luceno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolfes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luceno back to the cage. Rolfes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Luceno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luceno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolfes manages to avoid it.
Luceno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luceno wants it to stay on the feet.
Luceno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luceno showed some decent athleticism there.
Luceno decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Luceno looking to score a takedown here. Rolfes is defending well but Luceno drives through and ends up in Rolfes's guard.
Luceno wants to stand but Rolfes is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolfes is on top in guard.
Rolfes trying to control but Luceno is working from the bottom.
Rolfes controlling from the top position.
Luceno wants to sweep here but Rolfes controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rolfes is standing up over Luceno. Luceno looks to escape but Rolfes dives into side control.
Rolfes is looking to take a break and control but Luceno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolfes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Luceno's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Luceno wants to control but Rolfes postures up.
Luceno is not content to let Rolfes control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Luceno is looking to regain half guard here but Rolfes keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes is looking to take a break and control but Luceno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bastian Rolfes just wasn't active enough.
Luceno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luceno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luceno seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolfes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Luceno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Luceno's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Labayen Luceno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rolfes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luceno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rolfes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luceno tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolfes is retaining full guard.
Rolfes pulls Luceno in close to his closed guard and prevents Luceno from doing any damage or advancing position.
Luceno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luceno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolfes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolfes shoots in for a takedown but Luceno shows good takedown defense.
Rolfes shoots in and drives through. Luceno sprawls well.
Rolfes looks for a takedown but Luceno sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Rolfes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolfes misses with an uppercut.
Bastian Rolfes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luceno looking to score a takedown here. Rolfes is defending well but Luceno drives through and ends up in Rolfes's guard.
Labayen Luceno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luceno stopping the sweep attempt from Rolfes.
Rolfes is working hard here to advance position.
Luceno wants to control from the top but Rolfes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luceno 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.
Luceno wants to control from the top but Rolfes keeps moving.
Rolfes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rolfes working a defensive guard but Luceno passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luceno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolfes keeps working.
Rolfes is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolfes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luceno pulls his head out easily.
Luceno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rolfes sees it coming and defends easily.
Luceno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes trying to control here.
Labayen Luceno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Luceno seems content to control.
Rolfes is trying to control but can't.
Rolfes is pressing down on Luceno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luceno won't allow Rolfes to sweep him here.
Bastian Rolfes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Labayen Luceno was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rolfes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Labayen Luceno.
Well Luceno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Labayen Luceno!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lee Rappaport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Lee Rappaport's chin.
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162 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Rappaport!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rappaport is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt tries to bum rush Rappaport with a series of wild strikes but Rappaport uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rappaport closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rappaport.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Rappaport blocks it.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Rappaport.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Rappaport blocks it.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rappaport has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rappaport looking for a takedown.
Hunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rappaport blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rappaport has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Rappaport is controlling him.
Rappaport tightens his grip and picks Hunt up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunt manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rappaport stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunt tries to get out of the position.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rappaport is controlling him.
Rappaport makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rappaport postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rappaport is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Rappaport tries to pass.
Rappaport has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rappaport scoring with some ground and pound.
Rappaport trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Rappaport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rappaport accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rappaport in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rappaport trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rappaport stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rappaport.
Hunt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rappaport gets the takedown into side control.
Rappaport trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Rappaport throws an elbow but Hunt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Rappaport drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt defending against the ground and pound.
Rappaport lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down.
Rappaport lands a few punches from side control.
Rappaport throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rappaport working the head with strikes.
Hunt tries to escape but Rappaport is in control.
Rappaport moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rappaport looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunt is avoiding damage well.
Hunt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rappaport asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rappaport looks up at the clock and then as Hunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rappaport smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is pushing Rappaport's head away, looking to escape. Rappaport manages to hold on to the position though.
Rappaport is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Rappaport seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rappaport looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunt is avoiding damage well.
Rappaport in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rappaport connects with a decent elbow.
Rappaport is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rappaport has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lee Rappaport dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of Rappaport's side.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Rappaport shoots in.
Rappaport has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rappaport there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rappaport closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rappaport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lee Rappaport.
Rappaport avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rappaport tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rappaport somewhat.
Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rappaport.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rappaport wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rappaport is defended easily by Hunt.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rappaport shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rappaport tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt wants to stand up but Rappaport is controlling him.
Rappaport wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Rappaport distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rappaport scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rappaport is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rappaport is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rappaport prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rappaport with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rappaport throws a big elbow that misses.
Rappaport connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rappaport in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rappaport slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rappaport missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Rappaport there.
Hunt won't allow Rappaport to pass to mount.
Hunt pushes Rappaport off looking to stand but Rappaport dives back in and keeps control.
Rappaport working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rappaport looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rappaport is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rappaport is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rappaport is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rappaport is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rappaport.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rappaport scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rappaport looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rappaport sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt won't allow Rappaport to pass to mount.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rappaport.
Rappaport throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lee Rappaport 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!
Rappaport misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunt lands a front kick.
Rappaport fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Rappaport or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt which made him look bad.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lee Rappaport.
Hunt tests Rappaport's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt cracks Rappaport with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rappaport closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Rappaport pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck for Rappaport with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Rappaport or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt which made him look bad.
Rappaport takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rappaport bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rappaport shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Hunt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rappaport shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Rappaport steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rappaport moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Rappaport slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rappaport takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Rappaport.
Rappaport dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Rappaport's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rappaport tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Rappaport avoids nicely.
Rappaport just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Rappaport avoids nicely.
Hunt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Rappaport takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt lands a high kick!
Rappaport shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rappaport thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rappaport is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rappaport stops Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Johnny Lee Rappaport is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rappaport in particular looking to stall.
Rappaport lands strikes from half guard.
Rappaport missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rappaport stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to stand.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Rappaport sits in half guard.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt has hold of Rappaport's hands but Rappaport slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rappaport lands with a punch from half guard.
Rappaport missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Rappaport is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rappaport content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rappaport.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Lee Rappaport.
I've got Rappaport winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lee Rappaport!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waqas Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Malik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Final Countdown. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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29
270 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waqas Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Malik tries to clinch up.
Thomas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas stands up from Malik's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malik did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Malik won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but Malik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.
Malik actively working from the bottom here.
Malik wants to get back to full guard.
Malik is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malik avoid being mounted?
Malik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malik actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is taking a breather. Malik 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.
Malik is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Thomas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thomas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Clay Thomas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malik doesn't seem phased though.
Clay Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malik avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas rushes Malik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malik is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malik as he jumps to the side.
Waqas Malik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Thomas.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malik throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malik counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Malik to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malik throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Malik throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Malik thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Thomas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas throws a body punch but Malik moves out of range.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Malik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Malik's head but Malik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Thomas.
Malik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malik wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas darts in and clinches Malik up against the cage.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malik tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malik to the ground. Malik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clay Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malik tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas pulls guard effortlessly.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malik preventing the sweep.
Clay Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malik has Thomas in his guard.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malik has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Malik is retaining full guard.
Thomas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Malik's head.
Malik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Malik is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Thomas slows the pace down in half guard.
Thomas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Malik is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malik looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thomas lands a right hand from hell, dropping Malik. Thomas pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Thomas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Casio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
274 lbs
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284 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Beer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Casio!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beer throws a series of punches but Casio moves out of range.
Casio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beer.
It looks like Paul Casio has been cut.
Casio looks to throw the jab but Beer is out of range.
Beer misses with a wild body shot.
Casio looks to throw the jab but Beer is out of range.
Beer throws a series of punches but Casio moves out of range.
Beer fails to land with a series of punches.
Casio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Casio wants to clinch up but Beer keeps it at a distance.
Beer throws a right hand that Casio ducks under and follows up with a left that Casio also avoids with ease.
Casio forces Beer back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Beer takes a shot to the head.
Casio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Casio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Casio gets through Beer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casio taking a breather.
Beer blocks a body shot from Casio.
Beer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Casio has him pressed against the cage.
Casio cracks Beer with a nice body shot.
Casio lands a body shot.
Casio creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Beer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Beer drops to his knees and Casio pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Casio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes into the arena with Taste of Ink by The Used blaring out of the sound system. Shane Bishop has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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181 lbs
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172 lbs
14 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calliente takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Vincenzo Calliente has been cut.
Calliente gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bishop tries to work over Calliente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calliente gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calliente throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Calliente has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop is trying to stand.
Bishop wants to stand back up but Calliente manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Calliente prevents Bishop from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calliente wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Calliente cracks Bishop with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Calliente are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Calliente throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Calliente landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bishop wants to get back to his feet but Calliente drags him back down.
Calliente advances to full mount.
Calliente scoring with strikes but Bishop is staying in there.
Calliente wants to control the pace but Bishop is squirming around nicely.
Calliente working the ground and pound effectively.
Bishop is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop taking shots to the head.
Calliente scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Shane Bishop has been cut.
Bishop is trying to stand up.
Calliente can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bishop is looking to escape.
Calliente postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bishop looks a forlorn figure.
Bishop is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calliente loads up with a big shot that hurts Bishop! He's pulled Calliente in close but Calliente has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Bishop survive? More strikes from Calliente and Bishop is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vincenzo Calliente!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Rosillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sen comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Faint. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rosillo's choice of entrance music: Skillet - Hero. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jin Sen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Rosillo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosillo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sen.
Juan Rosillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosillo lands a nice shot that snaps Sen's head back.
Sen throws a series of punches but Rosillo avoids them all with ease.
Sen misses with a combination
and Rosillo counters with a body kick that stops Sen in his tracks momentarily.
Rosillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Sen off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Rosillo.
Rosillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sen lands a big head kick that sends Rosillo tumbling to the mat! Sen takes a step backwards and waves Rosillo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sen blocks a head kick by Rosillo.
Sen blocks a head kick by Rosillo.
Rosillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sen Rushes Rosillo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Rosillo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Sen Piles on the pressure and Rosillo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Sen!
In his post fight interview, Jin Sen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leighton Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matias comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name. Webb has chosen Hells Bells by AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
World class MT
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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, Leighton Matias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matias tries to sprawl but Webb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Webb throwing shots but Matias is blocking nicely.
Webb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Webb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matias wants to get back to full guard.
Webb is keen to just control but Matias is a slippery customer.
Matias tries to roll over but Webb keeps him under control.
Webb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matias is breathing heavily.
Webb is keen to just control but Matias is a slippery customer.
Webb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Webb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matias sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Webb.
Webb works his way into side control.
Matias is not content to let Webb control the position.
Webb working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Webb controlling the position.
Webb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matias, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb scores with punches from side control.
Webb wants to control but Matias is keeping him busy.
Matias is looking for a sweep.
Webb in side control, throwing shots but Matias defends.
Webb working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Webb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb trying to control the action but Matias is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matias is trying to get back to half guard.
Webb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matias keeps working.
Webb looks up at the clock and then as Matias takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Webb smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Webb is putting a hurting on Matias here, landing some big shots from side control.
Webb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Webb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matias is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matias is looking to reverse the position.
Webb sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matias is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Webb seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Webb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matias keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Matias is not content to let Webb control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Webb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Webb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Webb misses with a head kick.
Webb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Webb 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.
Matias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Webb.
Matias tries to clinch up.
Webb fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matias to the ground. Webb is now in Matias's guard.
Webb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webb on the ground.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Matias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matias 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.
Jimmy Webb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Webb working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Webb wants to control from the top but Matias keeps moving.
Webb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matias is keeping the position for now.
Webb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Webb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Matias is retaining full guard.
Webb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Webb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Webb trying to control but Matias is working from the bottom.
Webb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Matias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webb throws an elbow that misses. Matias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webb's guard. Nice move by Matias!
Webb pulls Matias in to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb is trying to keep Matias in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Webb wants to sweep but no luck.
Matias trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Matias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leighton Matias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb throws a head kick that misses.
Webb dives in and scores a takedown into Matias's guard.
Webb postures up in Matias's guard and throws a big left but Matias blocks it.
Matias is trying to control the position but Webb postures up.
Webb passes Matias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking for a kimura here.
Webb passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matias!
Matias blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webb thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webb looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Webb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Webb there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Webb 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!
A big left from Webb misses.
Matias moves in looking to clinch but Webb pushes him off.
Webb shoots for a double leg takedown but Matias sprawls well. He's pushed Webb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Webb lands with a right hand.
Matias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Webb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matias staying out of range there.
Webb shoots in and drives through. Matias sprawls well.
Webb looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Matias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matias looking for a sweep. Not yet Matias, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb throws a big elbow that misses.
Webb drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Webb seems to have locked his on tight now - Matias screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Webb, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jimmy Webb!
Jimmy Webb was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dilbert Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez comes into the arena with When Worlds Colide by Powerman 5000 blaring out of the sound system. Durden has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Tyler Durden will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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153 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilbert Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Durden misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.
Durden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Durden misses.
Chavez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
Chavez throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Chavez throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Chavez misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Durden walks into a left hand.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
Durden cracks Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Chavez swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Chavez clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chavez moves away from the strike by Durden.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden misses with a hook.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
Chavez 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.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a left to the body.
Tyler Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Durden misses with a left hand
so Chavez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Durden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chavez throws a big right hand that misses.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Chavez postures up in Durden's guard and throws a big left but Durden blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez stays in close to Durden's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Durden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chavez's guard. Nice move by Durden!
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez throws a big right hand that misses.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Chavez throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chavez's guard. Nice move by Durden!
Durden preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chavez holds on and takes a little breather.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyler Durden hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Chavez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Durden on his heels. He'll look to pass Durden's guard now, I'm sure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Durden's head.
Durden 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilbert Chavez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Durden digs a good hook to Chavez's body.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Chavez misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chavez.
Chavez throws a strike aimed at the side of Durden's head but Durden avoids it well.
Chavez misses with the ground and pound.
Chavez working the ground and pound.
Chavez is trying to ground and pound but Durden uses the momentary lack of control by Chavez to regain half guard.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dilbert Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durden is trying to stand.
Chavez tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it.
Chavez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez trying to mount his opponent but Durden defends it.
Chavez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to free his trapped foot but Durden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Chavez there.
Durden is staying active underneath Chavez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez with the ground and pound but Durden uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Chavez scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dilbert Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chavez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilbert Chavez!
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