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TTFC William Vs Corleone PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Holden Caufield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Pharaoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caufield comes to the cage accompanied by Let Me See Dat. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Holden Caufield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Pharaoh!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caufield looks to land a combination but Pharaoh avoids it well.
Caufield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pharaoh.
A good leg kick by Caufield.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pharaoh is defended easily by Caufield.
Pharaoh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Caufield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holden Caufield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Pharaoh.
Caufield tries to free his leg and advance position but Pharaoh is retaining full guard.
Caufield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caufield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caufield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caufield slips nicely into half guard.
Caufield moves into full mount! Pharaoh won't be happy about that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caufield looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caufield wants to control the pace but Pharaoh is squirming around nicely.
Caufield landing shots from mount.
Caufield avoids the attempt from Pharaoh to control.
Pharaoh working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caufield working the ground and pound effectively.
Pharaoh tries to hold on but Caufield pushes him away.
Pharaoh is looking to get to half guard.
Pharaoh tries to hold on but Caufield postures up.
Pharaoh tries to reverse the position but Caufield maintains control.
Pharaoh wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caufield looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pharaoh is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caufield wants to control the pace but Pharaoh is squirming around nicely.
Caufield looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caufield landing strikes from the mount and Pharaoh is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pharaoh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Caufield landing strikes from the mount.
Caufield looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pharaoh is rocked!
Caufield avoids the attempt from Pharaoh to control.
Pharaoh is still in real trouble! Can Caufield finish him?
Pharaoh is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pharaoh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Caufield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Caufield looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Pharaoh covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Caufield!
Holden Caufield was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Welcome to my Nightmare as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Stifler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stifler blocks the elbow strike.
Hernandez pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stifler controls the pace.
Stifler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hernandez dives on top into guard.
Hernandez wants to stand and escape but instead Stifler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stifler trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Stifler prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stifler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez prevents Stifler from moving into mount.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stifler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stifler but great work by Hernandez.
Hernandez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stifler to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stifler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stifler misses with a looping right.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stifler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stifler gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Stifler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stifler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stifler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hernandez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stifler 's guard! Nice work there by Hernandez!
Stifler is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture.
Stifler working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Stifler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez wants to stand but Stifler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hernandez has picked Stifler up and slammed him! Stifler can't keep hold of the triangle and Hernandez manages to pass to side control!
Hernandez wants to stand but Stifler has his arm trapped.
Hernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez closes the distance but Stifler moves to the side
enabling Stifler to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Stifler moves out of range.
Hernandez walks into a left hand.
Stifler blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hector Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Stifler has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Stifler .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stifler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Stifler moves into the clinch.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Stifler won't allow it.
Stifler managing to block the knees to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stifler .
A short right from Stifler .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hernandez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stifler is looking for a takedown.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hernandez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler breaks from the clinch.
Stifler keeps the fight on the outside.
Stifler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Stifler fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stifler has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Stifler . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Stifler moves away
and Stifler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez lands an elbow inside.
Stifler scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stifler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stifler is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stifler tries to break free but Hernandez pushes him back against the cage.
Stifler being controlled against the cage.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow.
Hernandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stifler blocks an elbow strike.
Stifler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Stifler blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Stifler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hector Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stifler is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hernandez can't fight it off and eventually Stifler manages to take the fight to the floor. Hernandez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stifler throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez wants to stand and escape but Stifler is having none of it.
Stifler trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stifler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Stifler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stifler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stifler lands in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Stifler isn't so interested in that idea.
Stifler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Stifler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stifler shoots in and gets a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Stifler won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Stifler wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Stifler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stifler wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Stifler looking to sit in guard and control but Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stifler 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Stifler has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Stifler has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez wants to get up but he can't break Stifler 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stifler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stifler controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.
Stifler has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez won't allow Stifler to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stifler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hernandez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stifler .
Hernandez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stifler gets a double leg takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Stifler from controlling successfully.
Stifler throws a strike but Hernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hernandez wanted to stand there but Stifler had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Stifler scoring with some ground and pound.
Stifler working some strikes from top position.
Stifler stops Hernandez from standing up.
Stifler forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stifler is pressing down on Hernandez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernandez is holding on for now.
Steve Stifler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stifler prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
Stifler is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hernandez reverses the position - he's now on top in Stifler 's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stifler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stifler , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stifler !
Steve Stifler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reiska Rakennusmies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo has chosen Notorious B.I.G feat.Puff Daddy-Victory as his entrance music. Reiska Rakennusmies has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Reiska Rakennusmies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Donato Russo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rakennusmies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Russo scrambles back to his feet.
Russo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakennusmies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russo somewhat.
Russo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Russo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rakennusmies to score with a decent uppercut.
Rakennusmies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rakennusmies feints and then cracks Russo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Russo down.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Rakennusmies shows good takedown defense.
Reiska Rakennusmies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donato Russo.
Russo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rakennusmies looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rakennusmies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Russo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rakennusmies's face as Russo controls the position.
Russo in side control, throwing shots but Rakennusmies defends.
Russo throws a strike aimed at the side of Rakennusmies's head but Rakennusmies avoids it well.
Russo throws a strike aimed at the side of Rakennusmies's head but Rakennusmies avoids it well.
Russo takes a little break here. Rakennusmies wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rakennusmies regains half guard there - taking advantage of Russo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Rakennusmies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rakennusmies defending well though.
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rakennusmies with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rakennusmies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russo.
Rakennusmies really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rakennusmies makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rakennusmies.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rakennusmies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rakennusmies has wrist control.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakennusmies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakennusmies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakennusmies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Russo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rakennusmies throws a shot from downtown. Russo moves away and avoids it.
Rakennusmies misses with a wild body shot.
Rakennusmies gets caught napping as Russo dives in and scores a takedown. Rakennusmies manages to retain guard.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rakennusmies wants to sweep here but Russo controlling him for the moment.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rakennusmies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russo has gone for a leg lock! Rakennusmies slips out almost immediately though and dives into Russo's guard.
Rakennusmies preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakennusmies wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Reiska Rakennusmies wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rakennusmies leaves Russo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakennusmies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russo somewhat.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakennusmies tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakennusmies to the ground. Rakennusmies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reiska Rakennusmies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donato Russo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Rakennusmies misses
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rakennusmies actively working from the bottom here.
Rakennusmies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
Russo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rakennusmies slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakennusmies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rakennusmies's head.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russo wants to control from the top but Rakennusmies keeps moving.
Rakennusmies looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakennusmies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakennusmies looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakennusmies, not yet.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakennusmies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rakennusmies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rakennusmies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Russo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rakennusmies defends it nicely.
Rakennusmies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reiska Rakennusmies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakennusmies's waist but Rakennusmies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russo off to one side.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown but Rakennusmies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reiska Rakennusmies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donato Russo.
Russo misses with a takedown
and Rakennusmies counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Russo closes the distance and clinches up with Rakennusmies, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes Rakennusmies against the cage but Rakennusmies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rakennusmies lands with a straight right. Russo didn't see that one coming.
Rakennusmies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rakennusmies. That snapped Russo's head back.
Rakennusmies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakennusmies doesn't manage to clinch there - Russo circles away.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakennusmies tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakennusmies to the ground. Rakennusmies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rakennusmies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rakennusmies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rakennusmies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Russo is trying to maintain a safe position but Rakennusmies gets an underhook and turns Russo into the cage.
Russo wants a takedown.
Rakennusmies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rakennusmies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rakennusmies throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Rakennusmies does it's job there.
Reiska Rakennusmies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.
Reiska Rakennusmies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies wants to clinch up but Russo keeps it at a distance.
Rakennusmies dips to his left and cracks Russo with an uppercut!
Rakennusmies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakennusmies.
Rakennusmies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Russo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo lands a high kick!
Reiska Rakennusmies is winning the standup battle so far.
Russo throws a big shot that misses.
Rakennusmies lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Rakennusmies.
Rakennusmies works the jab nicely.
Rakennusmies connects with a right hand. Russo shakes it off.
Rakennusmies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakennusmies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Russo!
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Rakennusmies misses with a looping right.
Russo feints and as Rakennusmies raises his hands in defense, Russo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donato Russo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakennusmies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Rakennusmies.
Russo trying to control but Rakennusmies is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rakennusmies has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo trying to control but Rakennusmies is working from the bottom.
Russo stops Rakennusmies from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reiska Rakennusmies showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Russo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donato Russo!
Our winner, Donato Russo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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288 lbs
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Dude!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colbert avoids the body shot from Dude.
Dude thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Colbert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dude doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like One Dude has been cut.
Dude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle, before Colbert throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dude's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Colbert lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Cain Colbert!
Cain Colbert gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandora kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trick Daddy- Let's Go. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Pandora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandora misses with a leg kick.
Pandora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandora misses with a head kick.
Pandora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandora lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pandora lands a body shot.
Pandora bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wise's head backwards.
Wise throws a shot from downtown. Pandora moves away and avoids it.
Pandora lands a body shot.
Wise on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pandora scores with a hook.
Pandora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandora bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wise's head backwards.
Wise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandora.
Wise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pandora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pandora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wise throws out the jab.
Pandora checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pandora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wise scores with a leg kick.
Wise walks into a stiff left hand from Pandora.
Pandora lands a jab.
Pandora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wise defending well as Pandora loads up on a big left hand.
Pandora tries to score with a low kick but Wise moves his leg out of the way.
Pandora misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise throws a nice looking combination but Pandora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ronnie Pandora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wise misses with a straight right.
Wise misses with an uppercut. Pandora saw that one coming.
Pandora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pandora throws a head kick but Wise moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Pandora.
Wise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pandora swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pandora is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab lands there for Wise.
It looks like Ronnie Pandora has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pandora.
Pandora wants to land a leg kick but Wise is out of range.
Pandora cracks Wise with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pandora connects with a looping right hand.
Pandora tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wise is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise throws the left hand but Pandora avoids the punch easily.
Pandora thows a body kick. Wise tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pandora throws a chopping leg kick but Wise manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pandora throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wise on the side of the head.
Pandora tries to work over Wise's front leg with a kick but Wise checks it.
Wise tries to bum rush Pandora with a series of wild strikes but Pandora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wise wants to land a leg kick but Pandora is out of range.
Wise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandora.
A good leg kick by Pandora.
Pandora throws a big shot that misses.
Pandora lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wise at a distance.
Wise misses with a hook. Pandora ducked under it nicely.
Pandora ducks under a wild hook from Wise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandora listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pandora scores with a leg kick.
Pandora throws a head kick that misses.
Pandora cracks Wise with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Pandora.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandora throws a big shot that misses.
Wise pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandora's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pandora duly obliges.
Pandora just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pandora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wise.
Pandora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Pandora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Pandora's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pandora blocks a jab.
Pandora walks into a stiff left hand from Wise.
Wise tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pandora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wise throws a lazy right hand but Pandora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandora displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pandora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandora tries a low kick but Wise avoids it.
Pandora checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wise ducks right into an uppercut from Pandora.
Wise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandora gets tackled into the cage by Wise. Wise maintains the clinch.
Wise tries to work over Pandora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandora.
Wise misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora trying to control the position but instead, Wise has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pandora into the cage.
Pandora is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Wise fails to land.
Pandora tries to throw a body punch but Wise avoids it by throwing Pandora back against the cage.
Pandora is trying to break the clinch but Wise is controlling him.
Pandora blocking some punches.
Pandora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandora looks to throw the jab but Wise is out of range.
Wise checks a low kick from Pandora.
Wise tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandora tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise dips to his left and cracks Pandora with an uppercut!
Pandora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronnie Pandora is winning the standup battle so far.
Wise misses with a right hand
enabling Pandora to counter with a crisp jab.
Wise blocks the body kick.
Pandora misses with a hook. Wise ducked under it nicely.
Pandora connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pandora finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wise swings for the body but Pandora moves out of range.
A lazy left from Wise finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wise misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Pandora coming out on top.
Pandora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise misses with an uppercut.
Wise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandora moves away.
Pandora dodges the punch combination from Wise.
A jab lands there for Pandora.
Pandora throws a jab but it's blocked by Wise.
Wise has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wise looks to clinch
and Pandora counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pandora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandora throws a body punch but Wise moves out of range.
Pandora thuds his right hand into Wise's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pandora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wise.
Wise dodges the punch combination from Pandora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise blocks a head kick by Pandora.
Pandora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pandora lands a slapping body shot.
Pandora slips a straight right by Wise.
Pandora misses with a wild combination.
Pandora jabs Wise to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wise checks the leg kick nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pandora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wise counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wise.
Wise tries to throw a body punch but Pandora avoids it by throwing Wise back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Pandora dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Pandora's cut.
That's time! Pandora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wise with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandora to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Wise.
Wise's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wise takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Pandora.
Pandora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wise.
Pandora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wise was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandora.
Wise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pandora throws a shot to the body.
Pandora scores with a leg kick.
Wise swings for the body but Pandora moves out of range.
Pandora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pandora misses with a body shot
and Wise counters with a good low kick that Pandora was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandora connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wise. Wise circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandora.
Wise throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Wise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Pandora tenderised Wise's leg. Wise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pandora tries to land a leg kick but Wise saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Wise checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandora.
Pandora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pandora connects with a leg kick. Wise looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Wise misses
and Pandora makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pandora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Wise lands.
Pandora blocks a low kick nicely.
Pandora throws a right hand that misses
and Wise counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandora connects with a jab.
Wise looks to throw the jab but Pandora is out of range.
Pandora misses with a head kick.
Pandora throws a leg kick but Wise sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pandora misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Wise.
A big right from Wise misses.
Dennis Wise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wise throws a big shot that misses.
Wise throws a jab when Pandora was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandora throws a series of punches but Wise avoids them all with ease.
Wise moves out of range of the strikes.
Wise thumps Pandora with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pandora misses with a straight left.
Wise motions for Pandora to come forward. Wise throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wise cracks Pandora with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wise has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pandora to stand back up!
Pandora is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandora tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Pandora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pandora connects with a leg kick. Wise looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wise fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Pandora square on the jaw! Damn, Pandora is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Wise!
Dennis Wise seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nando Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws out a leg kick but Rafael moves out of range and Green only half commits.
Green throws a series of punches but Rafael moves out of range.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rafael throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Rafael slips under a jab from Green.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Rafael's torso.
Rafael throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Green misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Rafael avoids it.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rafael tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
Rafael tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael misses with a body kick.
Rafael throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rafael manages to get back to half guard.
Green not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rafael wants to get back to full guard.
Rafael is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rafael knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green working the head and body with strikes.
Green missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rafael controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control the action but Rafael is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Green checks the leg kick.
Rafael tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Green is able to avoid easily.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Green trying to control but Rafael is working from the bottom.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Rafael is retaining full guard.
Rafael has momentary wrist control but Green slips an elbow through the middle.
Rafael trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Rafael wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rafael manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rafael controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rafael looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Green is squirming around, avoiding Rafael's attempts to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nando Rafael.
Green checks the leg kick.
Green looking to score a takedown here. Rafael is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Rafael's guard.
Green is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Green postures up in Rafael's guard and throws a big left but Rafael blocks it.
Green postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green trying to control but Rafael is working from the bottom.
Rafael pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Rafael off balance momentarily.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rafael sprawls well. Rafael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Green pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rafael is out of range and Green settles back down.
Rafael chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
That kick from Green tenderised Rafael's leg. Rafael is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Green 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Green tries a low kick but Rafael avoids it.
A head kick misses from Rafael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rafael there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green dives in and grabs Rafael's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rafael pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rafael.
Rafael has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
Rafael lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafael tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
A short left from Rafael.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rafael.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Rafael scores with a nice short uppercut.
Green ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Green no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rafael controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rafael really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rafael wants to control but Green postures up.
Rafael manages to get back to half guard.
Green not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lester Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rafael has his hands clasped together around Green's back. He's all about the action.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Green prevents Rafael from improving his position.
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Green throwing shots but Rafael is blocking nicely.
Rafael avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
Green is thwarting Rafael's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rafael defending well though.
Green prevents Rafael from improving his position.
Green working Rafael over with strikes.
Green winds up and cracks Rafael with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rafael trying to control from the bottom.
Green scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green is just content to waste time from the top position. Rafael takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rafael is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lester Green will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Rafael blocks the leg kick.
Rafael tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Rafael is predictable there
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rafael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Rafael is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Green jumps into side control!
Green looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rafael is avoiding damage well.
Rafael wants to control but Green postures up.
Green misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rafael tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green is chipping away with strikes.
Rafael is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
Green landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rafael, who protects the arm well.
Rafael can't do much from the bottom here.
Green scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rafael to see if he's OK.
Rafael is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Rafael is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Green is staying active.
Rafael prevents Green from moving into mount.
Green controlling the position.
Rafael is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green scoring with punches from side control.
Green throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Rafael's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Green working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rafael is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Green lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Green not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Rafael is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rafael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rafael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green is working for a kimura but Rafael is defending it quite comfortably.
Lester Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafael trying to control here.
Rafael is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rafael manages to get to full guard.
Nando Rafael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green stays in close to Rafael's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lester Green wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rafael finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rafael tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Green is in Rafael's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rafael trying to control the position.
Rafael can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafael looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Green!
Lester Green 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roscoe P Coltrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Run this town by Jay-Z. P Coltrane has chosen The Dukes Of Hazard Theme Song as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roscoe P Coltrane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Dalton Wolfe has been cut.
P Coltrane throws a lazy right hand but Wolfe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
P Coltrane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
P Coltrane tried to score with a low kick but Wolfe checks it.
Wolfe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wolfe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from P Coltrane finds it's way through Wolfe's defenses.
Wolfe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but P Coltrane is out of range.
Wolfe throws a hook but P Coltrane avoids it easily.
P Coltrane misses with a body shot.
P Coltrane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
P Coltrane throws an off balance right hand
and Wolfe counters with a nice low kick that buckles P Coltrane's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe moves out of range as P Coltrane strikes.
P Coltrane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfe throws out the jab.
P Coltrane cracks Wolfe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
P Coltrane throws a hook but Wolfe blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch but P Coltrane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
P Coltrane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolfe pinned against the cage. Wolfe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolfe tries to clinch up but P Coltrane circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Wolfe tenderised P Coltrane's leg. P Coltrane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolfe scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolfe.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
P Coltrane checks the leg kick.
Wolfe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
P Coltrane misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe moves forwards but P Coltrane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wolfe clinches.
P Coltrane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wolfe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolfe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wolfe misses with a short punch on the inside.
P Coltrane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
P Coltrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Wolfe blocks an uppercut.
P Coltrane is trying to break the clinch but Wolfe has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfe connects with a nasty looking knee right to P Coltrane's face.
Wolfe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Roscoe P Coltrane has been cut.
Wolfe tries a body shot but P Coltrane blocks it.
A body shot lands from Wolfe.
Wolfe prevents a body shot from P Coltrane.
P Coltrane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
P Coltrane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfe has a couple of punches blocked by P Coltrane.
Wolfe misses with a hook from the clinch.
P Coltrane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wolfe lands a good knee to the midsection. P Coltrane won't want to take too many of those.
Wolfe works on P Coltrane's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolfe blocks an uppercut.
Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but P Coltrane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfe tries to work over P Coltrane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfe blocking some punches.
P Coltrane is struggling to control the position.
P Coltrane prevents a body shot from Wolfe.
Wolfe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wolfe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
P Coltrane can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wolfe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
P Coltrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
P Coltrane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolfe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wolfe tries to improve position but can't.
Wolfe manages to work his way to half guard, despite P Coltrane's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
P Coltrane is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolfe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolfe moves into full guard.
P Coltrane wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
P Coltrane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wolfe's guard.
P Coltrane is thwarting Wolfe's attempts to control the position.
P Coltrane trying to control from half guard but Wolfe is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
P Coltrane prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
P Coltrane trying to control the action but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dalton Wolfe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
P Coltrane checks a low kick from Wolfe.
Nice defenses there by Wolfe.
Nice body kick from Wolfe.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from P Coltrane. Wolfe does a little dance to reset his feet.
P Coltrane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
P Coltrane scores with a hook to the body. Wolfe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
P Coltrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfe moves away.
Wolfe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from P Coltrane misses.
P Coltrane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe scores with a body shot.
Wolfe lands a jab.
Roscoe P Coltrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe thumps P Coltrane with a low kick.
Wolfe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
P Coltrane missing with a left hand there. Wolfe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
P Coltrane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
P Coltrane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolfe can pounce on him.
P Coltrane is breathing heavily.
P Coltrane checks the leg kick nicely there.
P Coltrane throws a hook to the side of Wolfe's head but Wolfe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
P Coltrane looks to land a combination but Wolfe avoids it well.
P Coltrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfe checks a low kick from P Coltrane.
Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from P Coltrane.
Dalton Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. P Coltrane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
P Coltrane shoots in for a takedown but Wolfe shows good takedown defense.
P Coltrane avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
P Coltrane cracks a nice hook into Wolfe's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfe just misses with a punch to the body.
P Coltrane lands a jab to the nose.
Wolfe connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolfe.
Wolfe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dalton Wolfe is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolfe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but P Coltrane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolfe is looking to clinch.
Wolfe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
P Coltrane throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P Coltrane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolfe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfe throws a solid leg kick but P Coltrane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolfe.
Wolfe is looking to wear down P Coltrane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A cross from Wolfe lands.
P Coltrane thuds his right hand into Wolfe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolfe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. P Coltrane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
P Coltrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfe manages to avoid it.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
P Coltrane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wolfe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolfe throws a solid leg kick but P Coltrane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a leg kick which misses P Coltrane's front leg but catches the back leg as P Coltrane tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
P Coltrane tries to bum rush Wolfe with a series of wild strikes but Wolfe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
P Coltrane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
P Coltrane throws a lazy right hand but Wolfe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
P Coltrane blocks a leg kick.
Wolfe takes one to the chin there.
P Coltrane misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolfe counters with a nice body shot.
P Coltrane looks to throw the jab but Wolfe is out of range.
Wolfe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wolfe throws a front kick aimed at P Coltrane's knee but P Coltrane avoids it well.
P Coltrane connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe throws a leg kick but P Coltrane sees it coming and moves out of range.
P Coltrane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dalton Wolfe's cut is getting worse.
P Coltrane throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dalton Wolfe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolfe throws a nice outside leg kick.
P Coltrane misses with a hook. Wolfe ducked under it nicely.
Wolfe throws a wild body kick that P Coltrane sees coming a mile off.
P Coltrane throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolfe.
P Coltrane throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch but P Coltrane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
P Coltrane misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfe tries to score with a low kick but P Coltrane moves his leg out of the way.
Wolfe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
P Coltrane misses with a hook.
P Coltrane checks a leg kick.
P Coltrane misses with an uppercut. Wolfe saw that one coming.
P Coltrane tries to bum rush Wolfe with a series of wild strikes but Wolfe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a front kick aimed at P Coltrane's knee but P Coltrane avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from P Coltrane misses the target.
Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from P Coltrane.
P Coltrane blocks a leg kick.
Wolfe takes one on the button.
Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolfe throws a shot from downtown. P Coltrane moves away and avoids it.
Wolfe misses with a leg kick.
P Coltrane throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolfe.
P Coltrane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
P Coltrane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wolfe doesn't manage to clinch there - P Coltrane circles away.
Roscoe P Coltrane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
P Coltrane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wolfe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
P Coltrane throws an elbow that misses. Wolfe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in P Coltrane's guard. Nice move by Wolfe!
Wolfe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P Coltrane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
P Coltrane keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully.
Wolfe won't allow P Coltrane to sweep him here.
Dalton Wolfe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
P Coltrane keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully.
Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wolfe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
P Coltrane is trying to keep Wolfe in close.
Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but P Coltrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wolfe trying to control the action but P Coltrane is working from the bottom.
P Coltrane is looking to regain half guard here but Wolfe keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
P Coltrane sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dalton Wolfe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolfe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton Wolfe!
Dalton Wolfe took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to state that I am retiring. I am going back to training my students at The Thomas River Gym. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Davis Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatov comes into the arena with Superunknown blaring out of the sound system. Hogg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Last Ones Standing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Igor Tatov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Davis Hogg!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Tatov as he checks the leg kick.
Hogg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatov. Tatov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tatov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jefferson Davis Hogg has been cut.
Hogg needs to keep his hands up - Tatov had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogg, right into the meat.
Tatov scores with a one two! Hogg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hogg throws a jab when Tatov was well out of range.
Hogg slips a jab and a cross from Tatov.
Hogg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hogg moves out of range as Tatov strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tatov avoids the body shot from Hogg.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hogg connects with a solid leg kick.
Hogg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tatov misses with the head strike.
Hogg misses with some punches.
Tatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg scores with a knee to the head.
Hogg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatov.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but Tatov blocks it.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but Tatov blocks it.
Tatov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatov tries to land a knee to the head but Hogg blocks with his arms.
Tatov manages to break the clinch.
Hogg drives through and clinches with Tatov against the cage.
Hogg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tatov blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but Tatov blocks with his arms.
Tatov tries to work over Hogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but Tatov blocks with his arms.
Tatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hogg's defenses.
Tatov is pushing Hogg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tatov crunches a lovely knee into Hogg's ribcage.
Hogg looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatov.
Tatov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hogg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatov is defending well for now.
Tatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Tatov.
Tatov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hogg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hogg throws a head kick that misses.
Hogg tries to clinch there but Tatov circles away.
Hogg avoids the head kick by Tatov.
Hogg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov lands with an overhand left.
Tatov punishes Hogg's body with a nice straight punch.
Tatov throws out a powerful jab.
That has opened up Jefferson Davis Hogg's cut even more.
Tatov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hogg's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tatov lands with a good body shot.
Tatov is looking to clinch.
Tatov thumps Hogg with a low kick.
Tatov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tatov throws a leg kick which misses Hogg's front leg but catches the back leg as Hogg tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Tatov.
Hogg blocks a low kick nicely.
Tatov looks for a takedown but Hogg sprawls well.
Tatov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogg stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Tatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tatov showed some decent athleticism there.
Hogg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hogg's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatov is looking to advance position but Hogg won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Davis Hogg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hogg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tatov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hogg is able to avoid easily.
Tatov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hogg is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hogg.
Tatov misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogg.
Tatov dives in and grabs Hogg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hogg pushes down on Tatov's head and hops out.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hogg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tatov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hogg staying out of range there.
Hogg throws an off balance right hand
and Tatov counters with a straight right hand.
Hogg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tatov.
Tatov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogg circles away.
Igor Tatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatov checks a leg kick.
Hogg gets a clinch.
Igor Tatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg landing knees to the head.
Tatov avoiding damage as Hogg throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tatov.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tatov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogg prevents it.
Hogg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogg throws a head punch that misses.
Tatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?
Tatov tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
Tatov breaks from the clinch.
Hogg throws a leg kick
enabling Tatov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson Davis Hogg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov thows a body shot but no joy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tatov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hogg moves in looking to clinch but Tatov pushes him off.
Tatov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Hogg.
Hogg scores with a hook to the body. Tatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hogg is breathing heavily.
Tatov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hogg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatov lands a two punch combo.
The cut above Jefferson Davis Hogg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tatov throws a sloppy head kick and Hogg moves out of range easily.
Hogg avoids a kick to the body.
Hogg throws a leg kick
and Tatov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogg throws a push kick but Tatov slaps the foot to one side.
Hogg 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.
Tatov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hogg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tatov.
Tatov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hogg tries to get to full guard but Tatov has control of the leg.
Tatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tatov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatov trying to control from half guard but Hogg is working away.
Hogg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hogg is looking to control Tatov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hogg avoid being mounted?
Tatov thows a huge punch but Hogg dodges it nicely.
Hogg is trying to maintain the position but Tatov is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hogg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Davis Hogg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hogg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogg works Tatov's body with a nice hook.
Tatov scores with a hook.
Hogg moves in looking to clinch but Tatov pushes him off.
Hogg looks to land a body kick but Tatov moved away.
Tatov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hogg is out of range.
Tatov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Hogg darts in trying to clinch
and Tatov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hogg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatov with a jab.
Jefferson Davis Hogg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hogg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatov lands a nice looking body kick.
Hogg tries to keep at a distance but Tatov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov lands a nice uppercut.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogg blocks a body shot from Tatov.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but Tatov blocks with his arms.
Tatov is working for takedown but Hogg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jefferson Davis Hogg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Tatov!
Igor Tatov gave a mention to Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Blood of Cu Chulainn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Gauge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Gauge.
Gauge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gauge misses with a body kick.
Gauge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chulainn misses with a body shot.
Chulainn misses with a double jab
and Gauge counters with a big head kick but Chulainn shrugs it off.
Tyson Gauge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gauge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chulainn.
Gauge throws a head kick but Chulainn moves out of range.
Gauge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chulainn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Gauge slams his shin into Chulainn's torso.
Chulainn is still on wobbly legs! Can Gauge finish him?
Gauge throws a sloppy head kick and Chulainn moves out of range easily.
Gauge drops Chulainn with a huge uppercut! Chulainn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gauge is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Gauge!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William comes to the cage accompanied by Outlaw's Reward . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James William!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William with a body punch. A glancing blow.
William fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corleone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corleone drives through and clinches with William against the cage.
Corleone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of William backwards.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. William is defending well for now.
Corleone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like James William has been cut.
Corleone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with William's elbow.
William presses Corleone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
William drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Corleone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
William misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
William working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
William content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone blocks a body shot from William.
Corleone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
William struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone controls his hands.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
William blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
William stalling.
Corleone landing knees to the body.
Corleone lands a nice uppercut.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
William misses with a punch on the inside.
Corleone is trying to stall.
William tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone's elbow.
Corleone digs a right hand underneath William's ribcage. William let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Corleone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corleone misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
William misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from William fails to land.
William blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
William tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing William back against the cage.
Corleone misses with a body punch.
William gets through Corleone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
William misses with the head strike.
Corleone blocks a body shot from William.
Corleone stalling against the cage.
William tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing William back against the cage.
William doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
William goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
William throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by William.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone stalling against the cage.
William tries to score a body lock takedown but Corleone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corleone lands a right hand.
Corleone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
William lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but William blocks it.
Corleone tries to stall but William uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
William misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corleone misses with the head strike.
William dodges an elbow strike from Corleone.
William blocks a punch to the side of the head.
William is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Corleone can't fight it off and eventually William manages to take the fight to the floor. Corleone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
William tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone taking a bit of punishment here - William scoring with strikes.
It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
William is putting a hurting on Corleone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Corleone taking a bit of punishment here - William scoring with strikes.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James William dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corleone misses with an uppercut. William saw that one coming.
William punishes Corleone's body with a nice straight punch.
William throws out a loose jab but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
James William seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone blocks a leg kick.
William misses with a hook.
William gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Corleone counters with a left to the body.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone moves away.
William misses with a looping left.
Corleone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - William throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonny Corleone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but William paws at him with a jab and circles away.
William fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corleone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corleone misses with an uppercut.
Corleone slips under a jab.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses.
William misses with a series of wild punches.
William misses with a hook. Corleone ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William jabs Corleone right on the nose. Corleone blinks but takes it well.
Corleone dips to his left and cracks William with an uppercut!
William swings and misses with a hook to the body.
William throws a body kick that misses.
Corleone throws a leg kick but William sees it coming and checks it nicely.
William thows a body shot but no joy.
William is looking to clinch but Corleone is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as William lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corleone doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corleone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Corleone has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands a right hand that snaps the head of William backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corleone.
Corleone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
William digs a right hand underneath Corleone's ribcage. Corleone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corleone working aggressively here.
Corleone lands with a short shot to the head.
Corleone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Corleone fails to land.
Corleone lands a nice uppercut.
Corleone misses with a body punch.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
William trying to stall but Corleone improves his position.
Corleone misses with the head strike.
Corleone working William over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corleone.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, William scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonny Corleone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
William goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corleone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with William's elbow.
William swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corleone lands with a right to the head.
William scores with a shot to the side of Corleone's head.
Corleone working William over with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from William.
Corleone lands a right hand.
William works on Corleone's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
William presses Corleone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corleone blocks a body shot from William.
Corleone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
William working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sonny Corleone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Corleone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by William.
Corleone tries to clinch there but William circles away.
William misses the body punch
and Corleone counters with a thumping low kick.
Corleone connects with a solid leg kick.
Corleone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
William misses with a body shot.
William takes a shot to the body in his stride.
William loads up on a big right hand but Corleone slips the punch.
Corleone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from William.
William misses with a lunging right hand
and Corleone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corleone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Corleone.
Corleone lands with a left to the head.
Corleone connects with a knee to the head.
James William's cut is getting worse.
William struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone controls his hands.
William takes an elbow to the temple.
William can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Corleone lands an elbow just above William 's eye.
William can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Corleone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from William.
William blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corleone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Corleone.
Jeez, James William's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Corleone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corleone throws a punch but it's blocked by William.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William misses with a hook to the ribs.
William can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Corleone misses with an elbow over the top.
William trying to control the position but instead, Corleone has worked for underhooks and has pushed William into the cage.
Corleone tries to throw a body punch but William avoids it by throwing Corleone back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Corleone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped William in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James William's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sonny Corleone!
Sonny Corleone is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Sonny Corleone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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