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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Huff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Huff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
It looks like William Huff has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huff off to one side.
King lands with a hook. Huff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Huff's jaw, knocking him onto his back! King dives in looking to finish as Huff flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block King's strikes! King is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Huff's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Huff was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James King!
James King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Duff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Cain!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain is looking to clinch but Duff is avoiding it.
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cain, as that shot connected.
A jab from Cain misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cain.
Duff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cain pinned against the cage. Cain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cain's waist but Cain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duff off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Duff moves out of range easily.
Cain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Cain does no damage.
Cain throws a series of punches but Duff moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain tries to bum rush Duff with a series of wild strikes but Duff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
Cain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cain pinned against the cage. Cain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cain is looking to clinch but Duff is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Cain.
Cain scores with a head kick.
Duff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duff stands up from Cain's guard - Duff perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cain misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff shoots for a double leg takedown but Cain sprawls well. He's pushed Duff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cain throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain cracks Duff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jason Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain lands a jab to the nose.
Duff drives through with a takedown into Cain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cain pulls Duff in close to his closed guard and prevents Duff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cain trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duff!
Cain looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Cain wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cain misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duff backs up against the cage.
Duff avoids the body shot from Cain.
Cain swinging wildly here.
Cain has closed the distance and engaged Duff in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Cain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Cain.
Duff keeps the fight on the outside.
Cain lands a nice shot that snaps Duff's head back.
Duff shoots in but no luck this time.
Cain stalks Duff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duff's face. Duff staggers backwards, shaken.
Cain lands a jab.
Cain misses with a double jab.
Duff shoots in and bounces Cain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Duff won't allow Cain to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff stands and steps away. Cain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Duff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cain wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain lands a leg kick that knocks Duff off balance momentarily.
Cain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch but Duff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cain tries to clinch but Duff moves out of range.
Duff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain lands a jab to the head.
Jason Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Cain.
Cain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duff eats them both and turns towards Cain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duff is rocked!
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Duff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duff blocks a head kick by Cain.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Duff moved out of range.
Duff seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cain finds it's way round the side to connect with Duff's head.
Cain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duff counters with a takedown into side control.
Cain struggling a bit here.
Cain pushes Duff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Duff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Duff decides to stand back up. Duff steps back and let's Cain get back to his feet.
Cain digs a good hook to Duff's body.
Duff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cain as he jumps to the side.
Cain stalks Duff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duff's face. Duff staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff shoots in and drives through. Cain sprawls well.
A left and a right from Cain both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain lands with a right hand.
Duff gets tackled into the cage by Cain. Cain maintains the clinch.
Cain is looking to break free of the clinch but Duff has double underhooks.
Cain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duff dives in and grabs Cain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cain pushes down on Duff's head and hops out.
Cain throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain misses with a body punch
and Duff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duff stops Cain from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cain trying to control from the bottom.
Duff escapes and gets back to his feet.
Duff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cain tries to clinch there but Duff circles away.
Cain connects with an inside leg kick.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
Cain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duff counters with a single leg into guard. Cain didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but Duff is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff gets to his feet. Cain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Cain misses with a left hand
and Duff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cain's guard now.
Duff prevents Cain from getting back to his feet.
Cain is working an open guard so Duff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duff.
Duff drives through with a takedown into Cain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cain wants to stand but Duff is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain is trying to control the position but Duff postures up.
Duff stands and steps away. Cain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Duff scores with a takedown into Cain's guard.
Duff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duff stands and steps away. Cain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Duff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jason Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duff.
Jason Cain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cain gets caught napping as Duff dives in and scores a takedown. Cain manages to retain guard.
Duff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cain trying to control the position.
Duff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cain throws a series of punches but Duff moves out of range.
Duff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cain on his heels. He'll look to pass Cain's guard now, I'm sure.
Cain is pulling down on Duff's head. It's preventing any offense from Duff, at least for the moment.
Cain wants to stand and escape but Duff is having none of it.
Tyson Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duff wants to stand but Cain is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Duff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Cain!
Jason Cain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sau Minneo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minneo has chosen PowerTrip by Monster Magnet as his entrance music. 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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135 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Ryan Belcher!
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, Sau Minneo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minneo walks into a jab.
Minneo closes the distance and clinches up with Belcher, looking for a takedown. Minneo pushes Belcher against the cage but Belcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minneo fails to land the takedown.
Ryan Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sau Minneo.
Belcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Minneo. Minneo gets slowly back to his feet.
Belcher throws a body kick that misses.
Belcher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Minneo's guard.
Belcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher drops back looking for a leg! Minneo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minneo manages to kick Belcher off! Belcher jumps back into Minneo's guard.
Belcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minneo on the ground.
Belcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Belcher just wasn't active enough.
Belcher closes the distance and clinches.
Minneo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minneo pulls guard successfully.
Minneo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher is stalling in the full guard.
Belcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minneo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minneo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher content to stall in guard here.
Minneo looking to control.
Belcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Minneo looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily.
Minneo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belcher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belcher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minneo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belcher controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Belcher dominated that round.
That's time! Belcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belcher leaves Minneo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minneo shoots in looking for a takedown but Belcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minneo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belcher gets a takedown into half guard.
Belcher controlling the action here.
Minneo wants to control but Belcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher is taking a breather. Minneo 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Belcher just wasn't active enough.
Minneo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minneo somewhat.
Ryan Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sau Minneo.
Minneo tries to clinch there but Belcher circles away.
Belcher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Minneo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Minneo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belcher circles away.
Minneo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Belcher to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minneo 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.
Belcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minneo is keeping the position for now.
Belcher wants to stand but Minneo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minneo can't keep his opponent in guard - Belcher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minneo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minneo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belcher defends well.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Minneo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belcher sprawls well. Belcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minneo gets slowly back to his feet.
Belcher has managed to clinch.
Belcher tries to break the clinch but Minneo is controlling the position.
Belcher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Minneo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minneo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Belcher to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Belcher dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Minneo fails with the takedown
and Belcher moves into the clinch.
Minneo is trying to pull guard but Belcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Minneo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryan Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sau Minneo.
Belcher stalling in the clinch.
Minneo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belcher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belcher rushes Minneo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minneo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minneo being controlled against the cage.
Minneo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Belcher stands up from Minneo's guard - Belcher perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minneo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minneo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belcher pinned against the cage. Belcher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minneo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Minneo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belcher defends it nicely.
Belcher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Minneo's half guard.
Belcher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belcher gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minneo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belcher swivels and escapes.
Sau Minneo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belcher decides to pull guard.
Belcher managing to control the position.
Minneo trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Belcher 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Minneo from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sau Minneo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Minneo misses with a takedown attempt - Belcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belcher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sau Minneo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Belcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belcher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Belcher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Night Masquerade - Dimmu Borgir. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Oliveira.
Onizuka thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like David Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Onizuka circles away.
Oliveira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliveira is countered with a crisp right hand from Onizuka that sends him to the canvas! Onizuka follows him to the mat into side control.
Oliveira is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Onizuka scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Oliveira is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Onizuka can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eikichi Onizuka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lore Helord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner has chosen Escapado - Solange Du Weisst as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dj Stenner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lore Helord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dj Stenner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stenner postures up in Helord's guard and throws a big left but Helord blocks it.
Helord looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stenner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helord has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helord is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenner defends well.
Stenner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stenner drops back looking for a leg! Helord is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helord manages to kick Stenner off! Stenner jumps back into Helord's guard.
Stenner postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Helord manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stenner has Helord in his guard.
Helord pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenner is keeping the position for now.
Helord avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Helord throwing strikes from guard but Stenner blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helord postures up.
Helord trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenner trying to control the position.
Helord wants to control from the top but Stenner keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helord preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dj Stenner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Helord gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stenner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Helord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helord is looking for a triangle but Stenner pushes his legs off easily.
Stenner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helord is controlling Stenner's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenner postures up.
Helord looking for a guillotine here but Stenner defends easily.
Stenner pushes down on Helord's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helord is controlling Stenner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stenner trying to control the action but Helord is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenner is thwarting Helord's attempts to control the position.
Stenner is keen to just control but Helord is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Stenner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Helord has managed to clinch.
Stenner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Helord knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stenner on the ground.
Helord trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stenner throwing strikes here but Helord is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stenner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Helord?
Stenner has hold of Helord's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Helord manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Helord is trying to escape the mount.
Helord wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stenner.
Stenner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helord is looking to escape.
Helord tries to lock up and control but Stenner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Helord has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stenner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Helord is on top in guard.
Helord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Helord looking to sit in guard and control but Stenner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Helord is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenner defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helord not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helord is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helord keeping moving, preventing Stenner from controlling successfully.
Helord working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenner trying to control but Helord is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helord looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Helord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dj Stenner.
Helord gets caught napping as Stenner dives in and scores a takedown. Helord manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Helord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stenner throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Helord is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Helord has escaped and now he's on top!
Stenner controls Helord momentarily but Helord frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helord trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helord is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stenner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stenner has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stenner wants to pass the guard but Helord is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Stenner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Helord gets caught napping as Stenner dives in and scores a takedown. Helord manages to retain guard.
Helord throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stenner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Helord looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Helord looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Helord!
Stenner regains half guard there - taking advantage of Helord's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stenner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helord is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stenner sees it coming and defends easily.
Stenner is looking to control Helord's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenner avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helord controlling the action here.
Stenner trying to hold on to Helord's head to control him but Helord postures up.
Helord stalling away here and it's allowed Stenner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Helord throws a strike but Stenner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Helord is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Helord has escaped and now he's on top!
Stenner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helord defends well.
Helord engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helord trying to control but Stenner is working from the bottom.
Helord is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stenner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stenner has escaped and now he's on top!
Dj Stenner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stenner landing with the ground and pound.
Lore Helord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helord striking off his back but it's not causing Stenner any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dj Stenner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenner 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dj Stenner!
Dj Stenner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mavlet Batirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
145 lbs
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18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mavlet Batirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas keeps Batirov at a distance using the push kick.
Batirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Diego Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas scores with a nice body kick.
Rojas tries to clinch but Batirov moves out of range.
Batirov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.
Batirov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rojas is looking to improve his position.
Batirov is looking to advance position but Rojas won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batirov content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirov working Rojas over with strikes.
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batirov.
Batirov prevents Rojas from standing back up.
Rojas won't allow Batirov to pass to mount.
Rojas wants to control but Batirov passes into side.
Batirov is putting a hurting on Rojas here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirov staying calm.
Batirov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rojas!
Batirov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Batirov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirov breaks from Rojas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Batirov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rojas is trying to escape the mount.
Batirov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Batirov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Batirov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batirov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Batirov controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Batirov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mavlet Batirov 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.
Batirov tried to score with a low kick but Rojas checks it.
Batirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rojas. That one must have hurt.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batirov moves away.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Batirov shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
Rojas tries to sprawl but Batirov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Batirov 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.
Ground and pound from Batirov.
Batirov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas is trying to control but can't.
Batirov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas taking some punishment here, with Batirov in his half guard.
Batirov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batirov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batirov is controlling the pace.
Batirov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas taking some punishment here, with Batirov in his half guard.
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batirov.
Batirov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Batirov is looking to take a break and control but Rojas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batirov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Batirov is pressing down on Rojas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rojas is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mavlet Batirov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Batirov throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batirov.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Batirov slips the punch.
Rojas swings for the body but Batirov moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Batirov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavlet Batirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batirov misses with a leg kick
and Rojas counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batirov tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from Rojas.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Batirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batirov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Batirov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Rojas feints and then cracks Batirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batirov down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Batirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojas throws a body punch but Batirov moves out of range.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Batirov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mavlet Batirov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Batirov avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Batirov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batirov somewhat.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batirov manages to avoid it.
Batirov throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas is looking to slow Batirov down with leg kicks.
Rojas cracks Batirov with an open hand slap.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Batirov avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and Batirov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rojas's guard.
Batirov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Batirov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Batirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batirov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batirov is in close to Rojas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batirov postures up in Rojas's guard and throws a big left but Rojas blocks it.
Rojas wants to sweep but no luck.
Rojas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rojas can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batirov passes Rojas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Batirov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diego Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mavlet Batirov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirov trying to control the action but Rojas is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Batirov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Batirov avoids the attempt from Rojas to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mavlet Batirov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batirov, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mavlet Batirov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Commodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Allen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Commodore's chin.
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27
263 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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244 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Allen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Commodore!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Commodore staying out of range there.
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.
Commodore lands a jab.
Allen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Commodore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Commodore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Commodore walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Commodore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Commodore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Commodore misses with a low kick.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Commodore tries to close the distance and clinch but Allen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Commodore ducks down to avoid it.
Allen tries to score with a low kick but Commodore moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commodore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Commodore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Commodore misses with an uppercut.
Commodore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mike Commodore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Commodore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Commodore throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Commodore tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Commodore tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Commodore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Commodore tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Commodore throws a leg kick but Allen moved away.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Commodore tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Allen checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Commodore is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Commodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Commodore throws a head kick that misses.
Allen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen throws a leg kick but Commodore moved away.
Commodore misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Commodore pushes Allen away with a front kick.
Commodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Commodore will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Commodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Commodore saw that one coming.
Commodore is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Commodore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Commodore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Commodore misses.
Commodore motions for Allen to come forward. Commodore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Commodore has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Commodore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allen's brow.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from Commodore, against the cage.
Allen tries to pull guard but Commodore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Commodore lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
It looks like Al Allen has been cut.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Commodore.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from Commodore, against the cage.
Commodore throws an elbow but it misses.
Allen misses with a knee to the head.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from Commodore.
Commodore lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Commodore to keep the fight standing.
Commodore trying to stall but Allen improves his position.
Commodore lands a nice elbow.
Commodore pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Commodore prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
Commodore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Commodore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commodore keeps control of Allen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Commodore tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Commodore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Commodore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from Commodore, against the cage.
Commodore lands an elbow inside.
Allen working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Commodore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allen's brow.
Allen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Commodore misses with an elbow strike.
Commodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from Commodore, against the cage.
Commodore looking to slow down the pace here.
Commodore misses with an elbow strike.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Commodore pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Commodore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Commodore uses from the top position.
Commodore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Commodore trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Al Allen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Commodore looks to clinch
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Allen misses.
Commodore lands with a nice body kick.
Commodore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Commodore lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Commodore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Allen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Commodore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Commodore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Commodore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well.
Allen takes one on the button.
Commodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Commodore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Commodore tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Commodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Commodore throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
Allen throws a jab when Commodore was well out of range.
Allen lands a high kick!
Allen checks a leg kick nicely.
Allen scores with a nice head shot.
Commodore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Allen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Commodore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Commodore.
Commodore tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Allen counters with a three punch combo that has Commodore backing up. Commodore nods at Allen to acknowledge the strikes.
Commodore wants to clinch.
Commodore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Commodore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Commodore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Allen is out of range and Commodore settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Commodore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Commodore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Commodore misses with a low kick.
Allen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Commodore darts in trying to clinch
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Commodore tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Commodore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Commodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Commodore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Commodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Allen misses.
Commodore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Commodore really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Allen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Commodore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Commodore tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Commodore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Commodore doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
Allen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Commodore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Allen.
Commodore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Commodore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Commodore misses the target.
Commodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Commodore.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Allen checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Commodore. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Allen misses.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Commodore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Commodore ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Commodore tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Allen scores with a nice right hand.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Commodore slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Commodore throws a head kick that misses.
Commodore walks into a left hand.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Commodore is looking to clinch.
Commodore staying out of range there.
Allen avoids the head kick by Commodore.
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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Commodore.
Commodore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allen.
Commodore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Commodore clinches up against the cage.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Commodore keeps him there for the moment.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Commodore ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Mike Commodore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen checks a low kick from Commodore.
Commodore lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Commodore dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Al Allen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Commodore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Commodore wants to clinch.
Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Commodore misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Commodore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well.
Commodore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Commodore is just out of range.
Commodore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Commodore slips a straight right by Allen.
That kick from Commodore tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Commodore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Commodore throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Commodore.
Commodore tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commodore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Commodore misses with a head kick.
Allen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Commodore wants to clinch
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Commodore tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Commodore, right into the meat.
Commodore wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Commodore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Commodore moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Commodore throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Allen counters with a low kick, right behind Commodore 's knee.
Allen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Commodore checks it well.
Commodore tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Commodore motions for Allen to come forward. Commodore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Commodore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Al Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Commodore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Commodore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Commodore wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Mike Commodore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Commodore wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Commodore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Commodore 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Commodore!
Mike Commodore is the new heavyweight champion!
Mike Commodore decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Baine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Parcaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baine comes to the cage accompanied by The Show Goes On. Parcaut comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Maniac kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Baine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Parcaut!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baine tries to close the distance and clinch but Parcaut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parcaut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ralph Parcaut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parcaut fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baine is out of range.
Baine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parcaut.
Parcaut misses with a wild combination.
Parcaut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parcaut is working Baine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parcaut wants to control from the top but Baine keeps moving.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcaut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parcaut works over Baine with some ground and pound from guard.
Baine wants to sweep but no luck.
Baine is working hard here to advance position.
Baine controls Parcaut momentarily but Parcaut frees himself.
Baine wants to sweep here but Parcaut controlling him for the moment.
Baine controls Parcaut momentarily but Parcaut frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because Matthew Baine wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Baine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parcaut throws a nice looking combination but Baine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Parcaut.
Parcaut shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parcaut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baine pulls Parcaut in close to his closed guard and prevents Parcaut from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parcaut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baine wants to get back to his feet but Parcaut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parcaut landing some decent shots from guard.
Parcaut throws a big elbow that misses.
Parcaut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parcaut is one step ahead there.
Parcaut throwing strikes from guard but Baine blocks nicely.
Parcaut works over Baine with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parcaut can't escape the position.
Baine is working for a guillotine from mount but Parcaut frees his head quite easily.
Baine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Parcaut has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Baine has hold of Parcaut's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Parcaut manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Parcaut working to try and regain half guard.
Parcaut wants to hold on but Baine pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Parcaut is surviving well by controlling Baine's body position as best he can.
Baine has control of Parcaut's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Parcaut regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baine is working for a guillotine from mount but Parcaut frees his head quite easily.
Parcaut bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parcaut is working Baine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parcaut manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parcaut looking for a sweep. Not yet Parcaut, not yet.
Baine drops back looking for a leg! Parcaut is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parcaut manages to kick Baine off! Baine jumps back into Parcaut's guard.
Baine tries to free his leg and advance position but Parcaut is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Parcaut dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parcaut just misses with a punch to the body.
Parcaut shoots in but no luck this time.
Parcaut stuffs the takedown attempt from Baine. Baine gets slowly back to his feet.
Baine slips a jab and a cross from Parcaut.
Parcaut misses the jab.
Baine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Baine as he checks the leg kick.
Parcaut throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parcaut is in Baine's guard.
Baine keeping moving, preventing Parcaut from controlling successfully.
Baine seems keen to control Parcaut's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcaut preventing the sweep.
Parcaut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baine managing to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Matthew Baine wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Parcaut misses with a hook. Baine ducked under it nicely.
Baine dodges the punch combination from Parcaut.
Baine wants to clinch.
Parcaut throws a jab when Baine was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parcaut fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parcaut is looking to chop away at Baine's legs.
Baine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parcaut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parcaut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baine staying out of range there.
Baine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parcaut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parcaut is looking to chop away at Baine's legs.
Baine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parcaut is fending him off so far but Baine persists. Nope, Parcaut circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parcaut throws out a leg kick but Baine moves out of range and Parcaut only half commits.
Baine wants to clinch up but Parcaut keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Baine.
A cross from Parcaut lands.
Baine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Parcaut.
Parcaut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baine tries to clinch but Parcaut moves out of range.
Baine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parcaut thows a body shot but no joy.
Parcaut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baine moves in looking to clinch but Parcaut pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Parcaut. Those never looked like landing.
Parcaut shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parcaut is breathing heavily.
Baine trying to hold on to Parcaut's head to control him but Parcaut postures up.
Baine gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baine is pulling down on Parcaut's head to control his posture.
Parcaut postures up in Baine's guard and throws a big left but Baine blocks it.
Baine looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parcaut preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Parcaut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parcaut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baine scrambles back to his feet.
Parcaut throws a leg kick
and Baine moves into the clinch.
Parcaut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Baine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parcaut is just riding it out for now. Baine eventually gives up the hold.
Baine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parcaut has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parcaut trying to control from the bottom.
Baine is looking to advance position but Parcaut won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parcaut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baine is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parcaut wants to control but Baine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parcaut moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baine 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parcaut can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baine is trying to work for a kimura but Parcaut is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parcaut tries to roll over but Baine keeps him under control.
Baine 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parcaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baine is looking for a kimura but Parcaut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baine to get the leverage.
Parcaut tries to roll over but Baine keeps him under control.
Baine trying to control the action but Parcaut is working from the bottom.
Parcaut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parcaut trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parcaut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parcaut controls Baine momentarily but Baine frees himself.
Parcaut wants to sweep here but Baine controlling him for the moment.
Parcaut lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baine!
Baine tries to reverse the position but Parcaut maintains control.
Parcaut looking to finish Baine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baine!
Baine is desperately trying to improve his position but Parcaut has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parcaut is landing with some decent strikes but Baine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Parcaut postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baine looks a forlorn figure.
Baine is desperately trying to improve his position but Parcaut has a good base and remains in mount.
Parcaut working the ground and pound effectively.
Baine takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Parcaut in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baine taking shots to the head.
Parcaut trying to control but Baine is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baine tries to lock up and control but Parcaut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Parcaut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parcaut 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Parcaut!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Parcaut 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between George King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Young (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Young!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Young on that attempt.
Young dodges the punch combination from King.
King goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Young misses the body punch
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Young if he has to take too many more of those.
Young throws a hook but King blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by King.
Young checks a leg kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Young.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a low kick.
Jimmy Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Young throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Young manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Young won't allow King to sweep him here.
Young stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Young seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.
King trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
King is in trouble now - Young has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young landing shots from mount.
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
Young controlling from the full mount.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young controlling his opponent.
King tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Young 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.
Nice shot by Young.
It looks like George King has been cut.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young lands a body shot.
Young scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
George King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King tries to clinch up.
Young loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Young moves out of range of the body kick.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
George King is winning the standup battle so far.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Young.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Young takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped King's head back.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
King drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young slips under a jab from King.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young scores with a hook.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Young back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
King lunges at Young with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young's hand.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Young looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and moves out of range.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Young misses with a body shot
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
Young digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Young misses with an uppercut.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
King scores with a three punch combo!
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Young closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Young passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for King!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Young working the ground and pound effectively.
Young landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Young controlling from the full mount.
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!
Young lands a big elbow.
Young with the ground and pound from mount.
Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Young is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King is rocked!
Young cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
Young postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have King in real trouble here! The ref calls for King to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Young!
Jimmy Young is the new featherweight champion!
After the big win, Jimmy Young made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen McNerdson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNerdson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cadillac Pimpin. Armando Silvia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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268 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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199 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armando Silvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen McNerdson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNerdson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silvia, pushing him back against the cage.
McNerdson blocking some punches.
McNerdson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvia lands an elbow inside that McNerdson shrugs off.
McNerdson is leaning against Silvia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNerdson scores with a hook to the body.
Silvia being controlled against the cage.
Silvia breaks the clinch.
McNerdson throws a series of punches but Silvia moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNerdson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silvia quickly recovers to half guard.
Silvia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNerdson pulls his head out easily.
McNerdson tries to stand and escape but Silvia actually recovers to full guard.
McNerdson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McNerdson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNerdson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNerdson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silvia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silvia 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.
McNerdson keeping moving, preventing Silvia from controlling successfully.
Silvia 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.
Silvia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia wants to pass the guard but McNerdson is keeping the position.
Silvia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silvia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silvia is putting a hurting on McNerdson here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia working the head with strikes.
Silvia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McNerdson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silvia tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from Silvia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silvia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia has an Americana. McNerdson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Silvia is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Silvia hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Armando Silvia!
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