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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Diamonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horace Buckle (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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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lex Diamonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Horace Buckle!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamonds throws a series of punches but Buckle moves out of range.
Buckle misses with a double jab.
Diamonds throws a series of punches but Buckle moves out of range.
A punch combination from Diamonds misses.
Diamonds looks for a takedown but Buckle sprawls well.
Diamonds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckle moves into the clinch.
Diamonds can't break the clinch.
Buckle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diamonds's elbow.
Buckle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buckle keeps control of Diamonds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buckle breaks from the clinch.
Diamonds tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Buckle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buckle trying to control from half guard but Diamonds is working away.
Diamonds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckle wants to control but Diamonds is keeping him busy.
Diamonds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buckle pulls his head out easily.
Diamonds tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Buckle has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Diamonds is squirming around, avoiding Buckle's attempts to control the action.
Diamonds is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diamonds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diamonds is squirming around, avoiding Buckle's attempts to control the action.
Diamonds tries to reverse the position but Buckle maintains control.
Buckle controlling from mount.
Diamonds can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckle controlling the pace for now.
Buckle trying to control but Diamonds is having none of it.
Diamonds bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diamonds drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Buckle dives on top into guard.
Diamonds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diamonds keeping moving, preventing Buckle from controlling successfully.
Buckle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckle wants to control from the top but Diamonds keeps moving.
Horace Buckle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Buckle takes a swing at Diamonds's ribcage but misses.
Diamonds throws a series of punches but Buckle avoids them all with ease.
Diamonds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buckle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diamonds scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Diamonds shoots in but no luck this time.
Buckle throws a sloppy body shot
and Diamonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamonds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diamonds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buckle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamonds stuns Buckle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diamonds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buckle swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Diamonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Diamonds misses.
Buckle looking to score a takedown here. Diamonds is defending well but Buckle drives through and ends up in Diamonds's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Buckle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buckle rushes Diamonds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buckle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diamonds backwards.
Diamonds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Buckle.
Diamonds working hard to break the clinch.
Diamonds fails to pull guard.
Buckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamonds tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diamonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diamonds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buckle has closed the distance and engaged Diamonds in a clinch.
Diamonds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diamonds is trying to break the clinch but Buckle has him pressed against the cage.
Buckle pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamonds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buckle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buckle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buckle!
Buckle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamonds keeps working.
Horace Buckle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diamonds is looking to regain half guard here but Buckle keeps moving and retains side control.
Diamonds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Buckle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diamonds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buckle pulls his head out easily.
Buckle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diamonds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds looking for submissions off his back.
Buckle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamonds keeps working.
Diamonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diamonds actively working from the bottom here.
Buckle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamonds keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diamonds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckle is controlling the pace.
Buckle is looking to take a break and control but Diamonds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buckle not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Horace Buckle.
Diamonds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buckle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Buckle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buckle gets a clinch.
Buckle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buckle misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Buckle. Those never looked like landing.
Diamonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buckle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diamonds's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Diamonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamonds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diamonds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Buckle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Buckle moves into the clinch successfully.
Buckle effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Diamonds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buckle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diamonds uses from the top position.
Diamonds drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Buckle dives on top into guard.
Buckle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diamonds is looking for a triangle but Buckle pushes his legs off easily.
Diamonds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamonds is looking for a triangle but Buckle pushes his legs off easily.
Diamonds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buckle trying to control but Diamonds is working from the bottom.
Diamonds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diamonds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buckle defends well.
Buckle passes Diamonds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckle is pressing down on Diamonds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diamonds is holding on for now.
Buckle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Buckle is keen to just control but Diamonds is a slippery customer.
Diamonds looking for submissions off his back.
Buckle wants to stand but Diamonds has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamonds looking for subs from the bottom but Buckle mounts him!
Buckle trying to control but Diamonds is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Buckle with shots to the head and body - Diamonds looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diamonds is looking to get to half guard.
Buckle raining down hammerfists from mount.
Diamonds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diamonds is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckle cracks Diamonds with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lex Diamonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamonds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Horace Buckle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diamonds is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Horace Buckle.
Well Buckle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Buckle!
After winning the bout, Horace Buckle 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shea Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohmsford comes to the cage accompanied by Kick it Down. Brow has chosen The Cool Kids as his entrance music. Leroy Brow acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shea Ohmsford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brow!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohmsford connects with an inside leg kick.
Brow feints and then cracks Ohmsford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ohmsford down.
Ohmsford throws a lazy right hand but Brow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ohmsford is out of range and Brow settles back down.
Ohmsford sizes up Brow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ohmsford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Ohmsford.
Brow looks to land a body kick but Ohmsford moved away.
Brow tries a head kick but it misses.
Brow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brow jumps guard and drags Ohmsford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brow keeping moving, preventing Ohmsford from controlling successfully.
Ohmsford wants to pass the guard but Brow is keeping the position.
Ohmsford wants to stand but Brow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohmsford is one step ahead there.
Ohmsford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ohmsford is aware though and is defending well.
Brow looking to control.
Ohmsford passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ohmsford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brow to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford cracks Brow with an open hand slap.
Brow darts in and clinches Ohmsford up against the cage.
Ohmsford misses with a punch to the body.
Ohmsford working hard to break the clinch.
Brow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohmsfords head.
Stalling in the clinch from Brow.
Brow pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ohmsford is looking to get to half guard.
Brow controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford is working to get back to half guard.
Brow scoring with strikes but Ohmsford is staying in there.
Ohmsford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brow scoring with strikes but Ohmsford is staying in there.
Ohmsford tries to reverse the position but Brow maintains control.
Ohmsford takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Ohmsford that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ohmsford working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brow slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Ohmsford.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brow 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 Ohmsford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ohmsford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ohmsford is looking for a sweep.
Ohmsford is trying to get back to his feet.
Brow trying to control the action but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
Brow advances to mount.
Brow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brow controlling the position easily from mount.
Brow avoids the attempt from Ohmsford to control.
Brow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ohmsford can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brow has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ohmsford's face.
Brow controlling his opponent.
Brow tries to control but Ohmsford wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford is bucking up trying to escape but Brow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ohmsford is trying desperately to improve position.
Brow controlling the position easily from mount.
Ohmsford in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brow controlling the position easily from mount.
Brow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ohmsford tries to hold on but Brow pushes him away.
Brow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ohmsford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brow trying to control but Ohmsford is having none of it.
Brow is landing with some decent strikes but Ohmsford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brow landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Brow.
Ohmsford is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brow working for a guillotine from mount but Ohmsford is in no mood to give up.
Brow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brow has hold of Ohmsford's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ohmsford manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brow raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brow landing strikes from the mount.
Ohmsford is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ohmsford tries to lock up and control but Brow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brow misses with a shot to the body
and Ohmsford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ohmsford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brow.
Brow swings for the body but Ohmsford moves out of range.
Ohmsford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brow controlling the action here.
Brow trying to control the action but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
Brow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ohmsford sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohmsford keeps working.
Brow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ohmsford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leroy Brow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ohmsford tries to roll over but Brow keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brow is pressing down on Ohmsford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ohmsford is holding on for now.
Brow uses his free foot to push down on Ohmsford's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ohmsford.
Brow tries to control but Ohmsford wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford is trying to escape the mount.
Brow with the ground and pound from mount.
Brow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohmsford is looking to improve his position but Brow isn't that keen on the idea.
Brow landing strikes from the mount and Ohmsford is in trouble!
Brow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ohmsford can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ohmsford hang on?
Brow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shea Ohmsford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leroy Brow 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.
Brow lands with some strikes.
Ohmsford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brow lands a big shot there that rocks Ohmsford but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ohmsford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brow is landing with some decent strikes but Ohmsford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ohmsford can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brow working Ohmsford over with strikes here.
Ohmsford taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brow working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brow 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 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brow!
Leroy Brow really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BioPharm Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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257 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chris Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Carwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin.
Carwin blocks a jab.
Carwin connects with the punch.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carwin misses with a straight right.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Carwin is just out of range.
Tyson scores with a decent looking hook.
Carwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyson throws a jab when Carwin was well out of range.
Carwin misses with a few strikes there.
Carwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin.
Carwin with a hook.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Carwin moves away from the strike by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
letting Carwin counter with a right hand.
Carwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carwin thinking.
Tyson throws a jab when Carwin was well out of range.
Carwin defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carwin moves away.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carwin avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Tyson misses.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carwin.
Sloppy strikes from Carwin. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Chris Carwin has been cut.
Tyson throws a right hand that Carwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Carwin also avoids with ease.
Carwin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyson lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a double jab.
Carwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Carwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Tyson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carwin.
Tyson punishes Carwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyson cracks Carwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyson throws a jab when Carwin was well out of range.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Carwin's ribs.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carwin's head.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carwin.
Carwin slips under a jab.
Tyson throws a body punch but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carwin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson throws the left hand but Carwin avoids the punch easily.
Carwin misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Carwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Carwin misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming.
Carwin throws a big shot that misses.
Carwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Tyson feints a jab promting Carwin to slip. Tyson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carwin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson throws the left hand but Carwin avoids the punch easily.
Carwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Carwin didn't see that one coming.
Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carwin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carwin.
Carwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carwin looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Carwin saw that one coming.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Tyson misses with a hook. Carwin ducked under it nicely.
Carwin thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Carwin is out of range.
Carwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Carwin is just out of range.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Tyson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
Carwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyson works over Carwin's head and body with a nice combination.
Chris Carwin's cut is getting worse.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson defending well as Carwin loads up on a big left hand.
Carwin walks into a jab.
Carwin connects with a body shot that sends Tyson's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyson moves out of range as Carwin strikes.
Carwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carwin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carwin throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyson. That snapped Carwin's head back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Carwin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson slips a jab from Carwin.
Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Carwin should have avoided that one.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carwin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Tyson.
Nice defenses there by Tyson.
Tyson throws a hook but Carwin avoids it easily.
Carwin staying out of range there.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
A jab from Tyson misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Carwin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Carwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson throws a body punch but Carwin moves out of range.
Tyson misses the jab.
Tyson defending well as Carwin loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Carwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carwin throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Carwin misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carwin throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carwin moves away.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Carwin is just out of range.
Tyson moves out of range as Carwin strikes.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Carwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Carwin misses.
Carwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Carwin slips a jab from Tyson.
Tyson throws the left hand but Carwin avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.
Carwin avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Carwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chris Carwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Carwin avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Carwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Carwin ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Carwin misses with a straight left.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Chris Carwin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson thuds his right hand into Carwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carwin misses with a body shot.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Nice shot by Tyson.
Carwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carwin swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carwin at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Tyson catches Carwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Jab by Tyson.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Tyson lands a really nice looking cross but Carwin seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Tyson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jeez, Chris Carwin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Star Spangled Banner. Styles has chosen Enter Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music. Chip Freedom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Orlando Styles's chin.
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32
162 lbs
12 - 13 - 2 |
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24
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Styles!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freedom 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 Styles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Styles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab lands there for Styles.
Styles misses with a wild combination.
Freedom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Chip Freedom has been cut.
The fighters circling - Styles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Styles defending well as Freedom loads up on a big left hand.
Styles punishes Freedom's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Styles tenderised Freedom's leg. Freedom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Styles is looking to score with low kicks.
Freedom misses with a wild body shot.
Styles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Freedom is trying to defend but Styles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom wants to get back to full guard.
Freedom is staying active underneath Styles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Styles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freedom defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles trying to control from half guard but Freedom is working away.
Styles is looking for a kimura here.
Freedom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Styles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freedom wants to get back to full guard.
Styles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freedom has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control from half guard but Freedom is working away.
Freedom wants to control but Styles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Styles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Styles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Styles wants to work for an arm triangle but Freedom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Freedom is looking for a sweep. Styles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to get back to his feet.
Freedom is staying active underneath Styles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Styles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Freedom is staying active underneath Styles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Freedom gets full guard.
Styles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freedom dives on top into guard.
Styles controls Freedom momentarily but Freedom frees himself.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Freedom from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles has his foot on Freedom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freedom works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Styles is on top in guard.
Styles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freedom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Styles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freedom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freedom is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Styles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Freedom'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.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freedom misses with the combination.
Chip Freedom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freedom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Styles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freedom defends it nicely.
Freedom throws a hook to the side of Styles's head but Styles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freedom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Styles cracks Freedom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freedom avoids the body shot from Styles.
Freedom thows a body shot but no joy.
Styles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Freedom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Styles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freedom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom throws a hook but Styles avoids it easily.
Freedom tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Styles misses the jab.
Donk. Styles catches Freedom right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom lands a nice looking body shot.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Freedom pushes Styles away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Freedom!
Freedom scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Freedom misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Freedom.
Freedom wobbles Styles with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Freedom dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Styles to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chip Freedom!
A very excited looking Chip Freedom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Dumpleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Camas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camas has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DSVDcw6iW8 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Dumpleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Owen Camas!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumpleton looking to score a takedown here. Camas is defending well but Dumpleton drives through and ends up in Camas's guard.
Camas looking to control but Dumpleton passes into half guard.
Dumpleton seems to be working for a kimura but Camas defends the submission attempt.
Dumpleton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dumpleton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Camas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dumpleton has Camas in his guard.
Dumpleton keeping moving, preventing Camas from controlling successfully.
Dumpleton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camas trying to control but Dumpleton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camas throwing strikes from guard but Dumpleton blocks nicely.
Dumpleton working a defensive guard here.
Camas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dumpleton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dumpleton is on top in guard.
Camas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dumpleton defends well.
Camas keeping moving, preventing Dumpleton from controlling successfully.
Dumpleton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Camas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumpleton wants to control from the top but Camas keeps moving.
Dumpleton pushing down on Camas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dumpleton trying to control the action but Camas is working from the bottom.
Camas is trying to control but can't.
Dumpleton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camas wants to control but Dumpleton is keeping busy.
Camas wants to improve his position but Dumpleton is controlling well.
Dumpleton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumpleton is looking to take a break and control but Camas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dumpleton.
Camas is looking to escape.
Dumpleton wants to work for an arm triangle but Camas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dumpleton passes to side control.
Camas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dumpleton wants to control but Camas is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumpleton 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.
Camas is not content to let Dumpleton control the position.
Dumpleton controlling the pace.
Camas actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camas tries to get to full guard but Dumpleton has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Dumpleton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dumpleton feints and as Camas raises his hands in defense, Dumpleton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Camas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dumpleton is controlling him.
Dumpleton wants to control from the top but Camas keeps moving.
Dumpleton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumpleton slips nicely into half guard.
Dumpleton wants to pass to mount but Camas is defending the position.
Dumpleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumpleton trying to control the action but Camas is working from the bottom.
Camas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dumpleton seems to be working for a kimura but Camas defends the submission attempt.
Dumpleton is looking for a kimura but Camas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dumpleton to get the leverage.
Dumpleton is trying to control. Camas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dumpleton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camas tries to kick Dumpleton off but Dumpleton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumpleton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dumpleton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camas is looking to escape.
Dumpleton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Camas has worked his arm free - good work by Camas!
Dumpleton is trying to get an arm triangle but Camas is defending well.
Dumpleton tries to move to mount but Camas blocks the move with his legs.
Dumpleton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camas keeps working.
Dumpleton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumpleton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Camas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dumpleton's guard! Nice work there by Camas!
Dumpleton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camas defends well.
Dumpleton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camas escapes and throws Dumpleton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dumpleton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dumpleton is looking for a sweep.
Dumpleton is trying to control Camas's posture but Camas avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dumpleton, who protects the arm well.
Dumpleton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dumpleton is trying to control but can't.
Camas trying to control from half guard but Dumpleton is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dumpleton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camas lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumpleton actively working from the bottom here.
Dumpleton wants to control but Camas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Dumpleton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dumpleton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Camas to the ground. Dumpleton is now in Camas's guard.
Dumpleton looking to sit in guard and control but Camas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dumpleton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camas.
Dumpleton trying to control the position.
Camas trying to control but Dumpleton is working from the bottom.
Camas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dumpleton is proving hard to escape from.
Joseph Dumpleton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dumpleton working for a triangle but Camas defends it easily.
Dumpleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camas throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dumpleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dumpleton working for a triangle but Camas defends it easily.
Camas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumpleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumpleton 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.
Dumpleton looking to control.
Camas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dumpleton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camas has managed to get both his arms back between Dumpleton's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Camas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumpleton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camas wants to control from the top but Dumpleton keeps moving.
Dumpleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dumpleton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camas scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumpleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camas wants to control from the top but Dumpleton keeps moving.
Camas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dumpleton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dumpleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dumpleton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Camas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dumpleton has tightened it up now! Camas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joseph Dumpleton!
Joseph Dumpleton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Corncobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toon Wing Sum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toon Wing Sum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Corncobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toon Wing Sum!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corncobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Corncobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corncobb tries to work over Sum's front leg with a kick but Sum checks it.
Corncobb throws a shot from downtown. Sum moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corncobb throws a chopping leg kick but Sum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corncobb under the eye.
Corncobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Corncobb.
Sum avoids the head kick by Corncobb.
Larry Corncobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Corncobb does no damage.
Sum misses with a few strikes there.
Corncobb misses with an uppercut. Sum saw that one coming.
Corncobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corncobb throws a body punch but Sum moves out of range.
Corncobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Corncobb misses.
Corncobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corncobb looks to land a combination but Sum avoids it well.
Corncobb throws a head kick but Sum moves out of range.
Corncobb misses with a looping right.
Corncobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corncobb to the mat! Corncobb manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sum with a nice head shot there.
Corncobb is trying to control the position but Sum postures up.
Corncobb wants to stand and escape but Sum is having none of it.
Sum with a nice head shot there.
Sum throwing strikes from guard but Corncobb blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corncobb trying to keep a closed guard but Sum is proving a slippery customer.
Corncobb keeping moving, preventing Sum from controlling successfully.
Sum wants to pass the guard but Corncobb is keeping the position.
Sum passes Corncobb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sum frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sum lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Corncobb is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sum avoids the attempt from Corncobb to control.
Corncobb is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sum cracks Corncobb with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sum with shots to the head and body - Corncobb looks very uncomfortable down there.
Corncobb is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The referee warns Corncobb that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Corncobb is rocked!
Corncobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sum on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sum scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Corncobb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sum drops a big elbow. That's hurt Corncobb! More shots from Sum and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toon Wing Sum!
Toon Wing Sum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Holcomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Holcomb!
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, Billy Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson fails to land the takedown.
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billy Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson dives in and grabs Holcomb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holcomb pushes down on Sampson's head and hops out.
Sampson misses with a jab to the body
and Holcomb counters with a straight right hand.
Sampson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holcomb.
Holcomb works Sampson's body with a nice hook.
Holcomb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sampson under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson misses with a looping right.
Holcomb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holcomb jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holcomb moves away.
Holcomb tries to clinch but Sampson moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Holcomb.
Holcomb moves into the clinch successfully.
Sampson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holcomb is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sampson to the mat. Sampson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holcomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holcomb stopping the sweep attempt from Sampson.
Holcomb is looking to stand up but Sampson won't let him.
Sampson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holcomb dives into side control.
Sampson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Holcomb is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sampson reaches up to try and control the position but Holcomb seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sampson rolls and tries to escape and now Holcomb has his back!
Holcomb tries to get the hooks in deep but Sampson pushed the leg off.
Sampson can't escape the position.
What can Sampson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb tries to get the hooks in deep but Sampson pushed the leg off.
Sampson just trying to survive but Holcomb is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Holcomb.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harvey Holcomb wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Holcomb connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holcomb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sampson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holcomb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sampson being controlled here momentarily.
Holcomb trying to control the position.
Sampson throwing strikes from guard but Holcomb blocks nicely.
Sampson postures up in Holcomb's guard and throws a big left but Holcomb blocks it.
Sampson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sampson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sampson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sampson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sampson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sampson postures up in Holcomb's guard and throws a big left but Holcomb blocks it.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holcomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holcomb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holcomb 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.
Holcomb is trying to control the position but Sampson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Holcomb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holcomb connects with a crisp jab.
Sampson moves out of range of the body kick from Holcomb.
Holcomb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holcomb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
Sampson misses with a right hand
and Holcomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holcomb doesn't manage to clinch there - Sampson circles away.
Holcomb throws a head kick but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holcomb trying to control here.
Holcomb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sampson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sampson's back!
Billy Sampson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Holcomb's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holcomb is trying to stick to Sampson's back but Sampson is turning into Holcomb. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holcomb's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sampson.
Holcomb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holcomb is pulling down on Sampson's head to control his posture.
Holcomb is trying to keep Sampson in close.
Holcomb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sampson.
Holcomb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sampson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holcomb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holcomb looking for a sweep. Not yet Holcomb, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb has momentary wrist control but Sampson slips an elbow through the middle.
Sampson works over Holcomb with some ground and pound from guard.
Sampson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
It looks like Harvey Holcomb has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson throws a strike but Holcomb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sampson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holcomb trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Holcomb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is looking to reverse the position.
Sampson can't do much from the bottom here.
Sampson tries to improve position but can't.
Holcomb decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sampson to his feet.
Sampson digs a good body shot into Holcomb's ribs.
Holcomb misses with a few strikes there.
Holcomb stuffs the takedown.
Sampson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sampson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sampson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sampson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sampson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sampson landing some decent shots from guard.
Sampson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holcomb's guard.
Sampson thows a huge punch but Holcomb dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Sampson.
Sampson working over Holcomb with some ground and pound. Holcomb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sampson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sampson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holcomb's head.
Sampson thows a huge punch but Holcomb dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harvey Holcomb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sampson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holcomb connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Holcomb.
Holcomb throws a series of punches but Sampson avoids them all with ease.
Sampson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holcomb. Sampson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holcomb tries to clinch up but Sampson circles away and keeps his distance.
Holcomb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holcomb tries to clinch there but Sampson circles away.
Sampson blocks a jab.
Holcomb lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holcomb lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sampson lands a nice shot that snaps Holcomb's head back.
Holcomb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holcomb missing with a left hand there. Sampson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harvey Holcomb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holcomb lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sampson.
Sampson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sampson throws a body punch but Holcomb moves out of range.
Holcomb feints a jab promting Sampson to slip. Holcomb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sampson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab from Sampson misses.
Holcomb moves out of range of the strikes.
Holcomb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson throws a looping overhand right but Holcomb ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb tries to close the distance and clinch but Sampson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sampson.
Harvey Holcomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson with a jab.
Harvey Holcomb's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson misses with a body shot.
Holcomb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sampson in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Sampson.
Holcomb lands with an overhand left.
Holcomb lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sampson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sampson swats away the attempt to clinch by Holcomb.
Holcomb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holcomb sprawls well. Holcomb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey Holcomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Sampson.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holcomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
Holcomb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holcomb.
It looks like Billy Sampson has been cut.
Sampson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holcomb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holcomb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holcomb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holcomb slips a jab from Sampson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt.
Holcomb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holcomb scores with a three punch combo!
Holcomb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson throws a lazy right hand but Holcomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sampson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holcomb's waist but Holcomb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sampson off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holcomb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holcomb connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holcomb lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sampson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sampson throws a right hand that misses
letting Holcomb counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Holcomb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holcomb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Holcomb!
Harvey Holcomb took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaiser Soze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaiser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor tries to bum rush Soze with a series of wild strikes but Soze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soze shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soze misses with a straight right.
Soze throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Soze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Soze lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soze.
Soze lands with a right hand.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soze throws out the jab.
Soze 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.
Soze throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a head kick. That will keep Soze thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Soze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Soze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soze looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Soze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soze gets a takedown into half guard.
Soze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soze is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Soze throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soze working some strikes from top position.
Soze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Soze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soze wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Soze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soze is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Soze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soze trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kaiser Soze just wasn't active enough.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some wild striking there from Soze.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soze's guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiser Soze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soze.
Soze keeps the fight on the outside.
Soze throws a body kick that misses.
Soze tries a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Soze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soze lands an overhand right.
Soze sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soze.
Kaiser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Soze or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor which made him look bad.
Taylor shoots in but Soze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Soze looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Soze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kaiser Soze is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soze sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Soze wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Soze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Soze tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Soze kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor leaves Soze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiser Soze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Soze throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Soze.
No luck for Soze with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soze misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taylor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Soze throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Soze is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Soze's guard.
Taylor postures up in Soze's guard and throws a big left but Soze blocks it.
Soze 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.
Taylor pushing down on Soze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control the action but Soze is working from the bottom.
Soze has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soze is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soze kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Soze is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is pressing down on Soze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soze is holding on for now.
Soze is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soze wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Soze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soze throws out the jab.
Soze keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Soze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soze looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Soze misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Soze throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Soze tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiser Soze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soze misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kaiser Soze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Taylor to work.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taylor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Soze avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tries a body shot but Soze blocks it.
Soze tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Soze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Soze is defending well.
Taylor in side control, throwing shots but Soze defends.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Soze works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Soze is having none of it.
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soze's head.
Soze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Soze is having none of it.
Soze wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soze is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is pressing down on Soze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soze is holding on for now.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soze defending well though.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Soze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Taylor!
A relieved looking Sid Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Trouble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ewing's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, B.o.B. - Created A Monster. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raul Ewing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Trouble!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trouble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ewing. Trouble shrugs it off though.
Trouble misses the shot to the body.
Ewing dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trouble. That did some damage!
Trouble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trouble takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trouble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ewing was covering up waiting for the punch and Trouble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ewing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ewing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trouble's guard.
Trouble wants to sweep here but Ewing controlling him for the moment.
Ewing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trouble wants to sweep but no luck.
Trouble trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ewing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ewing trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ewing looking to pass the guard.
Trouble is pulling down on Ewing's head. It's preventing any offense from Ewing, at least for the moment.
Ewing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ewing decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trouble, up you get!
Raul Ewing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trouble tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ewing swivels and escapes.
Ewing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trouble takes a swing at Ewing's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Ewing finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trouble looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trouble takes a swing at Ewing's ribcage but misses.
Ewing scores with a jab to the body.
Ewing throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ewing lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ewing!
Ewing doesn't manage to clinch there - Trouble circles away.
Trouble with a poor takedown
and Ewing counters with a head kick that drops Trouble to the mat! Trouble scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Trouble is rocked!
Raul Ewing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Trouble.
Ewing Throws a clean left jab. Ewing Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Trouble's chin! Trouble crumbles to the ground and Ewing follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Ewing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raul Ewing!
An out of breath and clearly excited Raul Ewing thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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