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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chevalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Donigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Donigan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Chevalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Donigan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chevalier throws a push kick but Donigan slaps the foot to one side.
Donigan throws a series of punches but Chevalier moves out of range.
A combination from Donigan does no damage.
Chevalier throws a head kick that misses.
Chevalier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donigan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chevalier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donigan tried to score with a low kick but Chevalier checks it.
Chevalier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donigan misses with a body kick.
Donigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chevalier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chevalier misses with a wild combination.
Chevalier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chevalier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donigan throws a right and a left that Chevalier avoids nicely.
Donigan swinging wildly here.
Donigan throws a sloppy head kick and Chevalier moves out of range easily.
Chevalier throws a nice looking combination but Donigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevalier throws a right and a left that Donigan avoids nicely.
Donigan throws a sloppy head kick and Chevalier moves out of range easily.
Chevalier throws a sloppy head kick and Donigan moves out of range easily.
Chevalier slips a jab and a cross from Donigan.
Donigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donigan slips a jab and a cross from Chevalier.
Chevalier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chevalier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chevalier tries a head kick but it misses.
Chevalier is breathing heavily.
Chevalier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donigan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donigan misses with a series of wild punches.
Chevalier tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Donigan. Those never looked like landing.
Chevalier misses with a few strikes there.
Donigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donigan misses with a double jab.
Donigan avoids the head kick by Chevalier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Donigan misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Donigan misses.
Chevalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donigan misses with a head kick.
Chevalier misses with a head kick.
Chevalier moves out of range of the body kick from Donigan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donigan.
A clash of legs there as Donigan blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Donigan.
Chevalier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chevalier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chevalier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chevalier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chevalier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chevalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Donigan.
Well Donigan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Donigan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ac/dc- war machine. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Seinfeld!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Connor.
Connor throws a series of strikes that have Seinfeld backpedaling.
Seinfeld closes the distance and clinches.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Seinfeld misses with an elbow strike.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Seinfeld.
Connor lands a left hand.
Seinfeld gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Scott Connor has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Connor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seinfeld's brow.
Seinfeld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seinfeld's defenses.
Seinfeld tries a body shot but Connor blocks it.
Seinfeld is trying to break free.
Seinfeld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor connects with a knee to the head.
Connor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Seinfeld misses with a body punch.
Connor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seinfeld forces Connor back against the cage and clinches.
Connor is struggling to control the position.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Seinfeld.
A shot in the inside from Connor.
Connor is working Seinfeld over against the cage.
Seinfeld takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Seinfeld struggles to land a body shot inside as Connor controls his hands.
Connor scores with a shot to the side of Seinfeld's head.
Seinfeld tries to break free but Connor pushes him back against the cage.
Connor has Seinfeld pressed against the cage, preventing Seinfeld from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seinfeld tries a body shot but Connor blocks it.
Seinfeld misses with the head strike.
Seinfeld misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seinfeld tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Seinfeld back against the cage.
Seinfeld's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connor.
A right handed body shot lands from Connor.
Connor breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Connor finds it's way through Seinfeld's defenses.
Connor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seinfeld. Seinfeld circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scott Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor tries to keep at a distance but Seinfeld has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seinfeld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seinfeld backwards.
Connor blocks an uppercut.
Connor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connor tries a body shot but Seinfeld blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seinfelds head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Connor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seinfeld manages to break the clinch.
Connor scores with a jab. Seinfeld acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Connor lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice body punch from Connor.
Seinfeld tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seinfeld has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Connor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Connor lands a body shot.
Seinfeld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seinfeld closes the distance and clinches.
Seinfeld tries to work over Connor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Connor. That snapped Seinfeld's head back.
Seinfeld closes the distance and clinches.
Connor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Connor.
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!
Seinfeld tries to land knees in the clinch but Connor avoids the damage to the body.
Seinfeld throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seinfeld trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor pushes off an throws an elbow but Seinfeld leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Connor breaks from the clinch.
Connor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connor lands the left hand.
Connor scores with a jab to the head.
Scott Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Seinfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connor.
Jerry Seinfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seinfeld takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Connor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Connor as he connects with a hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Connor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seinfeld instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Connor.
Connor slows down the pace here.
Seinfeld misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld tries to break the clinch but Connor is controlling the position.
Seinfeld is looking to break free of the clinch but Connor has double underhooks.
Seinfeld misses with a punch to the body.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seinfelds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seinfeld clinches up against the cage.
Scott Connor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Connor misses with a knee to the head.
Connor breaks from the clinch.
Seinfeld has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connor misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seinfeld tries to work over Connor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connor.
Seinfeld tries a body shot but Connor blocks it.
A short right from Connor.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Connor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Connor blocks an elbow strike.
Connor scores with a hook to the body.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seinfeld moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor digs a right hand underneath Seinfeld's ribcage. Seinfeld let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seinfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connor's elbow.
Connor prevents a body shot from Seinfeld.
Connor lands a body punch.
Seinfeld is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor has Seinfeld pressed against the cage, preventing Seinfeld from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick but Connor moved away.
Connor gets tackled into the cage by Seinfeld. Seinfeld maintains the clinch.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor looks to land a combination. Seinfeld sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Seinfeld is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Connor.
Connor throws a head kick but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Connor gets tackled into the cage by Seinfeld. Seinfeld maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Connor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Connor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Connor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seinfeld closes the distance and pushes Connor back into the cage.
Seinfeld tries to land knees in the clinch but Connor avoids the damage to the body.
Seinfeld misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Connor.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Connor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seinfeld fails to land with a series of punches.
Seinfeld gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Connor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor punishes Seinfeld's body with a nice straight punch.
Connor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seinfeld takes the fight into the clinch.
Connor blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seinfeld misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Connor.
Connor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seinfeld can't find room to land a body shot as Connor controls the action.
Connor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Connor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Seinfeld misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Connor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seinfeld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seinfeld clinches.
Seinfeld is trying to push Connor away but Connor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seinfeld is defending well for now.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld moves into the clinch.
Seinfeld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seinfeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seinfeld moves into the clinch.
Seinfeld misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor slows down the pace here.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seinfeld backwards.
Connor tries a knee to the head but Seinfeld blocks it.
Connor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seinfeld has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Connor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seinfeld tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Connor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seinfelds head.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Connor misses with a knee strike.
Jerry Seinfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Connor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seinfeld swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seinfeld misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connor 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Connor!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axe Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe Hammer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
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, Axe Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
Diaz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hammer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hammer, who protects the arm well.
Hammer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz stands up and beckons Hammer to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hammer catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Hammer cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Hammer stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz jumps guard.
Diaz has control of Hammer's left arm, preventing Hammer from doing any damage.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Hammer being controlled here momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Nick Diaz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Hammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hammer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Hammer.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer.
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz stalling against the cage.
Hammer gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz stands up and waves to Hammer to follow him.
Hammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hammer!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axe Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Hammer 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controlling the position.
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hammer swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Axe Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Hammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Hammer getting side control.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hammer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz has one foot on Hammer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammer avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axe Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axe Hammer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Rybinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciej Rybinski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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154 lbs
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144 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maciej Rybinski!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rybinski as he jumps to the side.
Rybinski tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rybinski's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rybinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malapitan is controlling him.
Malapitan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rybinski is retaining full guard.
Rybinski wants to stand but Malapitan is controlling the position.
Malapitan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rybinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rybinski wants to stand but Malapitan is controlling the position.
Malapitan stands and throws Rybinski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rybinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rybinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Rybinski is pushing Malapitan's head away, looking to escape. Malapitan manages to hold on to the position though.
Malapitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malapitan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rybinski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malapitan's guard! Nice work there by Rybinski!
Rybinski stands and steps away. Malapitan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rybinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Rybinski's guard now, I'm sure.
Rybinski wants to stand but Malapitan is controlling the position.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Rybinski is keeping the position.
Rybinski wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malapitan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rybinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malapitan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malapitan is pushing down on Rybinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rybinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Malapitan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malapitan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rybinski is just riding it out for now. Malapitan eventually gives up the hold.
Malapitan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Malapitan working for a submission but Rybinski is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rybinski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rybinski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski is looking to stand up but Malapitan won't let him.
Rybinski won't allow Malapitan to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rybinski wanted to stand there but Malapitan had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malapitan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malapitan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rybinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malapitan has Rybinski in his guard.
Malapitan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rybinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malapitan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan has control of Rybinski's left arm, preventing Rybinski from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malapitan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rybinski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rybinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rybinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malapitan has Rybinski in his guard.
Malapitan pulls Rybinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Rybinski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malapitan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malapitan tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raje Malapitan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rybinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rybinski is pressed up against the cage. Malapitan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rybinski down to the mat. Rybinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rybinski tries to clinch up but Malapitan circles away and keeps his distance.
Rybinski slips a jab from Malapitan.
Rybinski throws a head kick but Malapitan moves out of range.
Rybinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut.
Rybinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Malapitan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rybinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rybinski misses with a knee strike.
Rybinski stalling in the clinch but Malapitan improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rybinski.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Malapitan tries for a takedown but Rybinski manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malapitan has clasped his hands together around Rybinski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malapitan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rybinski is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rybinski darts in trying to clinch
and Rybinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rybinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Malapitan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rybinski.
Malapitan drives through with a takedown into Rybinski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rybinski wants to stand and escape but Malapitan is having none of it.
Malapitan is looking to advance position but Rybinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rybinski tries to control but Malapitan wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rybinski looking to control but Malapitan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rybinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malapitan is looking to escape.
Malapitan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Raje Malapitan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malapitan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking to control Rybinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malapitan avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Maciej Rybinski.
Rybinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maciej Rybinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malapitan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rybinski circles away.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rybinski as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski wants to clinch.
Rybinski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rybinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malapitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malapitan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rybinski tries to clinch there but Malapitan circles away.
Rybinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maciej Rybinski.
I think Malapitan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raje Malapitan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McMurdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ego Draconis. 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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150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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142 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank McMurdoch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Bane.
Nice shot lands for Bane.
Bane throws a leg kick but McMurdoch moved away.
Bane looks to land a left hand but McMurdoch moved out of range nicely.
McMurdoch misses with a leg kick.
McMurdoch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bane scores with a hook.
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!
A jab from McMurdoch misses.
McMurdoch avoids the body shot from Bane.
McMurdoch throws a body punch but Bane moves out of range.
Bane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McMurdoch trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane stops McMurdoch from getting back to his feet.
Bane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bane wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMurdoch keeps working.
Bane thows a huge punch but McMurdoch dodges it nicely.
Bane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMurdoch is trying to stand up here but Bane is controlling him well.
Bane working over McMurdoch with some ground and pound. McMurdoch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane misses with a head shot. McMurdoch uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bane passes into half guard.
McMurdoch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bane trying to control but McMurdoch is working from the bottom.
Bane landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurdoch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane throwing strikes but missing.
McMurdoch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMurdoch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bane throws a strike but McMurdoch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McMurdoch with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurdoch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMurdoch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bane blocks McMurdoch's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McMurdoch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McMurdoch. Bane does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMurdoch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bane at a distance.
Bane throws a lazy body kick
and McMurdoch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMurdoch.
McMurdoch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McMurdoch scores with a body shot.
Bane slips a jab from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bane digs a good body shot into McMurdoch's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bane, right into the meat.
McMurdoch catches Bane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bane lands a glancing blow to the side of McMurdoch's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMurdoch fails to land with a series of punches.
Bane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McMurdoch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bane is in McMurdoch's guard.
Bane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMurdoch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bane stopping the sweep attempt from McMurdoch.
Bane lands a couple of digs.
Xavier Bane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but McMurdoch blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but McMurdoch is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but McMurdoch blocks nicely.
Bane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McMurdoch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMurdoch keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
Bane working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane trying to control but McMurdoch is working from the bottom.
Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but McMurdoch is retaining full guard.
Bane throws a big right hand that misses.
McMurdoch trying to control the position.
Bane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bane wants to control from the top but McMurdoch keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but McMurdoch blocks nicely.
Bane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McMurdoch doesn't seem bothered though.
Bane scores with a punch to the head.
McMurdoch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bane counters with a right hand to the body.
Bane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bane connects with a body shot.
Bane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McMurdoch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMurdoch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bane rather than just go for the knockout.
McMurdoch misses with a hook to the body
and Bane counters with a good low kick that McMurdoch was not able to check.
Bane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMurdoch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frank McMurdoch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurdoch misses with a hook
and Bane counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bane trying to control the position but McMurdoch is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bane wants to take a breather but McMurdoch manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bane.
Bane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMurdoch keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
Bane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane connects with a couple of short punches.
McMurdoch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bane preventing the sweep.
Bane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMurdoch can do to turn this around?
Bane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bane postures up in McMurdoch's guard and throws a big left but McMurdoch blocks it.
Bane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurdoch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Xavier Bane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McMurdoch momentarily.
Frank McMurdoch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMurdoch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bane.
McMurdoch takes a swing at Bane's ribcage but misses.
Bane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McMurdoch misses with an uppercut
and Bane counters with a good, hard body kick but McMurdoch shrugs it off.
Xavier Bane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bane is just out of range.
Bane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McMurdoch's hands.
Bane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McMurdoch did well to prevent Bane getting side control.
McMurdoch trying to hold on to Bane's head to control him but Bane postures up.
Bane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMurdoch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bane is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Bane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bane 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Bane!
Xavier Bane managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Last Serenade by Killswitch Engage. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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23
280 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Brasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jamison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brasi.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Jamison scores with a shot to the side of Brasi's head.
Jamison lands a right hand.
Brasi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jamison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jamison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brasi is breathing heavily.
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!
Jamison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Jamison.
Jamison lands an elbow that stopped Brasi in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Luca Brasi has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jamison.
Jamison drops Brasi with a big knee straight up the middle! Brasi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Brasi is rocked!
Jamison clinches up with Brasi and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Brasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jamison has Brasi pressed against the cage. Brasi drops his hands and Jamison takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Brasi tumbling to the canvas! Jamison rains down with more punches but Brasi was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Jamison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Jamison!
After winning the bout, Cole Jamison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilkka Kanerva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Martin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin walks into a jab.
Kanerva is looking to slow Martin down with leg kicks.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Kanerva finds it's target.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kanerva.
Kanerva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martin is rocked!
Kanerva circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Martin to the canvas! Martin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kanerva keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilkka Kanerva!
Ilkka Kanerva really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. Brian Hawkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack McClusky's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClusky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but McClusky is just out of range.
No joy there for McClusky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClusky throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. McClusky sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McClusky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hawkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McClusky throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClusky connects with a leg kick. Hawkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by McClusky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawkins blocks the leg kick.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but McClusky avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from McClusky.
McClusky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClusky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClusky feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawkins sprawling to the canvas! Hawkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McClusky finish him?!
Hawkins is rocked!
Jack McClusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins drops his hands momentarily. McClusky doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hawkins staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hawkins doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack McClusky!
Jack McClusky gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryfus Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Orgasmatron. Kelly has chosen Spaceboy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias Falcao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryfus Kelly!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Falcao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Falcao checks a leg kick.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Falcao throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Falcao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falcao takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Kelly blocks a jab.
A combination from Falcao does no damage.
A lazy body kick from Kelly
and Falcao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Falcao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Falcao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow Falcao down.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Falcao swinging wildly here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Falcao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falcao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falcao stuffs the takedown.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Kelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao with a jab.
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Falcao punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Falcao.
Kelly slips a straight right by Falcao.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelly has time to react.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Falcao misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Falcao.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Kelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao misses with a wild combination.
Kelly tries to clinch but Falcao is having none of it.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcao.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Falcao on the side of the head.
Kelly tries to work over Falcao's front leg with a kick but Falcao checks it.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Falcao against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly can't get the takedown.
Kelly blocks an elbow strike.
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Mathias Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcao misses with a combination
and Kelly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Falcao's knee momentarily.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falcao, as that shot connected.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Falcao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falcao looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Falcao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Falcao avoids it.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kelly.
Falcao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falcao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Falcao scores with a shot to the body.
Falcao throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
Falcao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Falcao throws an off balance right hand
and Kelly finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Falcao throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly counters with a good, hard body kick but Falcao shrugs it off.
Kelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Falcao in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcao throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Falcao's legs.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Falcao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Falcao misses with a few strikes there.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
Falcao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kelly counters with an inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Kelly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Falcao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Falcao counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Falcao finds it's way through Kelly's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Falcao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
Falcao thows a body shot but no joy.
Falcao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Falcao moves his leg out of the way.
Kelly scores with a nice body kick.
Kelly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falcao rather than just go for the knockout.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcao. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcao tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falcao throws a sloppy body shot
and Kelly counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falcao's calf.
Falcao scores with the left hand. Kelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Falcao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly throws a push kick but Falcao slaps the foot to one side.
Falcao misses with an uppercut
and Kelly counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kelly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falcao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kelly - the referee stops the clock and Falcao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kelly. Falcao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryfus Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Falcao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Kelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcao pinned against the cage. Falcao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Falcao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelly counters with an outside leg kick.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcao.
Falcao swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a leg kick.
Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Falcao's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcao tries to avoid it.
Kelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Falcao if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Falcao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kelly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kelly throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kelly dominating with strikes here.
Kelly looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Falcao is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelly postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Falcao looks a forlorn figure.
Kelly putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly unloads with some shots from mount but Falcao bucks and avoids them well.
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelly punching from mount but Falcao doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Falcao blocking the ground and pound.
Kelly lands a heavy elbow.
Falcao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Falcao is rocked!
Falcao is bucking up trying to escape but Kelly cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Falcao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly working the ground and pound effectively.
Kelly lands a big shot to the head and Falcao winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryfus Kelly! Ryfus Kelly retains his featherweight title!
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