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INY 15 - Revenge of Vlad PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meldrick Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meldrick Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a good low kick that Matrix was not able to check.
Matrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matrix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
Meldrick Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Matrix.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Matrix tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matrix looks gassed!
Matrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tyson throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matrix's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyson - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson cracks the inside of Matrix's front leg.
Tyson lands a big head kick that sends Matrix tumbling to the mat! Tyson takes a step backwards and waves Matrix back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Matrix is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Matrix can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Tyson and Matrix drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Tyson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meldrick Tyson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Babinski Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch MyFace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Babinski Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let the bodies hit the floor. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Babinski Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Punch MyFace!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MyFace scores with a three punch combo!
Babinski Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MyFace drives through and clinches with Babinski Jr against the cage.
MyFace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MyFace misses with a double jab.
MyFace closes the distance and clinches.
Babinski Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MyFace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MyFace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski Jr as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MyFace scores with a one two! Babinski Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MyFace avoids the body shot from Babinski Jr.
MyFace slips under a jab from Babinski Jr.
MyFace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski Jr clinches up with MyFace and pushes him back against the cage.
Babinski Jr tries to break free but MyFace pushes him back against the cage.
Babinski Jr wants to break free but MyFace has control.
Babinski Jr is trying to break the clinch but MyFace has him pressed against the cage.
Babinski Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babinski Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of MyFace backwards.
MyFace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babinski Jr rushes MyFace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MyFace breaks the clinch.
MyFace digs a good hook to Babinski Jr's body.
Babinski Jr misses with a combination
and MyFace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MyFace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MyFace gets tackled into the cage by Babinski Jr. Babinski Jr maintains the clinch.
Babinski Jr tries to circle away but MyFace has him pinned against the cage.
MyFace manages to break the clinch.
MyFace throws a series of punches but Babinski Jr moves out of range.
MyFace misses with a head kick.
Damian Babinski Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MyFace moves into range and clinches up with Babinski Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski Jr is trying to break the clinch but MyFace is controlling him.
MyFace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Babinski Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but MyFace won't allow it.
Babinski Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MyFace manages to break the clinch.
Babinski Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Babinski Jr does no damage.
MyFace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MyFace tries to keep at a distance but Babinski Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
MyFace manages to break the clinch.
Babinski Jr closes the distance and clinches.
MyFace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damian Babinski Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MyFace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babinski Jr throws a combination that misses
and MyFace counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MyFace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MyFace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Babinski Jr prevents it.
Damian Babinski Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch MyFace.
MyFace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Babinski Jr is defending well.
MyFace misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
MyFace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babinski Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MyFace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punch MyFace dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MyFace tries to keep at a distance but Babinski Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babinski Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MyFace tries to throw a body punch but Babinski Jr avoids it by throwing MyFace back against the cage.
Babinski Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babinski Jr clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MyFace as Babinski Jr tries to tie him up.
Babinski Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MyFace breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MyFace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MyFace fails with an attempt to clinch.
MyFace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Babinski Jr misses with a hook.
Babinski Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Babinski Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Damian Babinski Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MyFace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MyFace tries to clinch up but Babinski Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Babinski Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MyFace circles away quickly and effectively.
Babinski Jr instigates a clinch.
MyFace breaks the clinch.
Babinski Jr jabs MyFace right on the nose. MyFace blinks but takes it well.
No luck for MyFace with that takedown attempt.
Damian Babinski Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Babinski Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MyFace tries to work over Babinski Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babinski Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babinski Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babinski Jr clinches.
Babinski Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MyFace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Babinski Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Babinski Jr tries to break the clinch but MyFace is controlling the position.
Babinski Jr can't find room to land a body shot as MyFace controls the action.
Babinski Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MyFace misses with a two punch combination.
Babinski Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babinski Jr clinches up with MyFace and pushes him back against the cage.
MyFace has Babinski Jr pressed against the cage.
Babinski Jr managing to block the knees to the body from MyFace.
MyFace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr throws a right hand that MyFace ducks under and follows up with a left that MyFace also avoids with ease.
MyFace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babinski Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with MyFace's head.
Babinski Jr throws out a loose jab but MyFace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babinski Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Babinski Jr.
Babinski Jr misses with an uppercut.
Babinski Jr gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MyFace goes for a takedown attempt but Babinski Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Damian Babinski Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch MyFace.
MyFace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MyFace leaning against his opponent.
Babinski Jr taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Babinski Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
MyFace lands with a cross.
MyFace throws a series of punches but Babinski Jr moves out of range.
Babinski Jr catches MyFace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Babinski Jr avoids the head kick by MyFace.
Babinski Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babinski Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
MyFace gets tackled into the cage by Babinski Jr. Babinski Jr maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MyFace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MyFace is looking to clinch but Babinski Jr is avoiding it.
MyFace gets tackled into the cage by Babinski Jr. Babinski Jr maintains the clinch.
MyFace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MyFace thows a body shot but no joy.
Babinski Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Babinski Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from MyFace. MyFace gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski Jr drives through and clinches with MyFace against the cage.
Babinski Jr has MyFace pressed against the cage, preventing MyFace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MyFace pulls Babinski Jr into guard.
Babinski Jr is looking to stand up but MyFace won't let him.
MyFace keeping moving, preventing Babinski Jr from controlling successfully.
MyFace wants to stand up but Babinski Jr is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MyFace can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr is standing up over MyFace. MyFace looks to escape but Babinski Jr dives into side control.
MyFace managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Babinski Jr.
MyFace tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Babinski Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MyFace's body.
MyFace holding both Babinski Jr 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MyFace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Babinski Jr biding his time, controlling MyFace.
Babinski Jr tries to keep control of the position but MyFace is staying busy.
MyFace is trying to get back to his feet but Babinski Jr has full control of the position and if anything, MyFace has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Babinski Jr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MyFace is trying to stand back up.
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 Damian Babinski Jr.
I think Babinski Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damian Babinski Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McCraig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Rellik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel McCraig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Rellik!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rellik tries to clinch up but McCraig circles away and keeps his distance.
Rellik avoids a kick to the body.
McCraig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraig connects with a high kick.
Rellik checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from McCraig misses
and Rellik counters with a two punch combo.
Rellik moves into range and clinches up with McCraig.
McCraig wants to stall.
Rellik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCraig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rellik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel McCraig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraig misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rellik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraig throws a sloppy head kick and Rellik moves out of range easily.
McCraig misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rellik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniel McCraig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraig throws a sloppy head kick
and Rellik counters with a shoot takedown. McCraig fights it but they end up in guard.
Rellik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rellik wants to control from the top but McCraig keeps moving.
McCraig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rellik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCraig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rellik defends it easily.
Rellik trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rellik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCraig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rellik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rellik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCraig is trying to control the position but Rellik postures up.
Rellik stays in close to McCraig's body and controls the position.
McCraig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rellik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCraig working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel McCraig just wasn't active enough.
Rellik throws a combination. McCraig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCraig connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraig throws a sloppy head kick and Rellik moves out of range easily.
McCraig misses with a body kick.
McCraig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCraig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraig misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraig explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rellik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rellik is stalling in the full guard.
Rellik postures up in McCraig's guard and throws a big left but McCraig blocks it.
Rellik throws a big right hand that misses.
Rellik controlling from the top position.
McCraig keeping moving, preventing Rellik from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rellik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Rellik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rellik tries to clinch up.
McCraig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraig scores with a push kick.
Rellik throws out a leg kick but McCraig moves out of range and Rellik only half commits.
Rellik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCraig.
McCraig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraig misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rellik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraig.
Daniel McCraig is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraig misses with a body kick.
McCraig throws a head kick but Rellik moves out of range.
Rellik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rellik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCraig was covering up waiting for the punch and Rellik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rellik wants to control from the top but McCraig keeps moving.
Rellik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCraig keeping full guard, as Rellik tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rellik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCraig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rellik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCraig pushes a forearm under Rellik's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rellik is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel McCraig!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ng Andu Magande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morty Gaggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magande comes to the cage accompanied by ?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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258 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ng Andu Magande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morty Gaggle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magande enables Gaggle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magande manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gaggle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magande's guard.
Gaggle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaggle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaggle controlling the action here.
Gaggle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magande defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggle wants to take a breather but Magande is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Morty Gaggle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Magande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaggle moves away.
Magande throws a low kick, looking for Gaggle's leg but Gaggle calmly moves out of range.
Ng Andu Magande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaggle fails to land the takedown.
Magande throws a series of punches but Gaggle moves out of range.
Gaggle drives through with a takedown into Magande's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gaggle wants to control from the top but Magande keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magande has a closed guard, preventing Gaggle from standing up.
Gaggle trying to control but Magande is working from the bottom.
Gaggle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaggle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaggle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magande utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaggle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle is pushing down on Magande's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magande is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaggle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaggle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gaggle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaggle content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaggle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gaggle stands up and beckons Magande to join him on the feet.
Gaggle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaggle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magande defends it nicely.
Ng Andu Magande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morty Gaggle.
Gaggle is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaggle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaggle looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaggle dodges the punch combination from Magande.
Magande throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gaggle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magande's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morty Gaggle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gaggle shoots in but Magande avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gaggle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Magande falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gaggle counters with a single leg into guard. Magande didn't expect that.
Gaggle pushing down on Magande's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magande trying to control but Gaggle postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magande is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gaggle is controlling the pace.
Magande on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magande tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magande wants to improve his position but Gaggle is controlling well.
Gaggle is controlling the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gaggle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magande!
Magande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaggle.
Gaggle clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magande digs a right hand into Gaggle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gaggle's gas tank.
Gaggle lands a nice knee to the body.
Magande is pushing Gaggle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gaggle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magande breaks from the clinch.
Magande is looking to chop away at Gaggle's legs.
Gaggle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gaggle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magande as he avoids it easily.
Ng Andu Magande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morty Gaggle.
Gaggle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Gaggle crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Gaggle crashes against the mat.
Gaggle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Magande's shoulder. That is not cool.
The strikes coming from Gaggle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle trying to control the action but Magande is working from the bottom.
Gaggle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magande!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaggle controlling the position easily from mount.
Magande takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morty Gaggle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Magande misses the jab.
Gaggle shoots in for a takedown but Magande shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magande throws a right and a left that Gaggle avoids nicely.
Gaggle moves in looking to clinch but Magande pushes him off.
Magande throws a chopping leg kick but Gaggle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gaggle rushes Magande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaggle backwards.
Magande'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.
Gaggle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magande avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gaggle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magande just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ng Andu Magande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morty Gaggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magande to keep the fight standing.
Magande can't break the clinch.
Magande stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gaggle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magande avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gaggle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magande is defending well.
Magande has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaggle is trying to drag Magande to the mat but Magande just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Magande trying to control the position but instead, Gaggle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magande into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle working Magande over with knees to the body.
Gaggle wants a takedown.
Magande wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaggle won't allow it.
Magande is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Magande.
Gaggle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magande.
Gaggle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magande's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magande gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magande can't break the clinch.
Magande tries to circle away but Gaggle has him pinned against the cage.
Gaggle has Magande pressed against the cage, preventing Magande from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magande wants to break free but Gaggle has control.
Magande tries to land a knee to the head but Gaggle blocks with his arms.
Magande controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magande stops a takedown attempt from Gaggle.
Magande slows down the pace here.
Ng Andu Magande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magande wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morty Gaggle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magande is pushing Gaggle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ng Andu Magande showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaggle 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morty Gaggle!
Morty Gaggle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sweaty Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Orndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orndorf has chosen Bodies - Drowning Pool as his entrance music. Sweaty Mullins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Orndorf's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sweaty Mullins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Orndorf!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orndorf did well to prevent Mullins getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orndorf can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mullins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mullins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orndorf's head.
Mullins seems to be working for a kimura but Orndorf defends the submission attempt.
Orndorf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mullins is working away from the top position though.
Mullins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mullins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orndorf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins 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.
Mullins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Orndorf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mullins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mullins is trying to work for a kimura but Orndorf is defending well.
Orndorf is trying to control but can't.
Orndorf is defending against the submission attempts here by Mullins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins stands up from half guard.
Mullins rushes Orndorf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mullins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orndorf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mullins wants the takedown. Orndorf is fighting it off but Mullins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Orndorf's guard against the cage.
Orndorf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mullins is one step ahead there.
Mullins trying to control the position from guard on top but Orndorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mullins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orndorf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullins works his way into full mount!
Mullins tries to control but Orndorf wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf tries to lock up and control but Mullins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mullins landing strikes from the mount.
Mullins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mullins looking for a guillotine from mount but Orndorf is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullins wants to finish this one by submission but Orndorf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mullins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweaty Mullins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mullins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orndorf quickly recovers to half guard.
Mullins uses his free foot to push down on Orndorf's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orndorf.
Orndorf stops Mullins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Orndorf tries to hold on but Mullins postures up.
Mullins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mullins landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins landing strikes from the mount and Orndorf is in trouble!
Mullins looking to isolate an arm here. Orndorf doesn't see it coming and as Mullins extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mullins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sweaty Mullins!
After the big win, Sweaty Mullins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barny Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall's entrance music is "Bring out your Dead" by Strung Out. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirk Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barny Bucket!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Bucket tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Bucket counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bucket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bucket scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bucket counters with a left to the body.
Kirk Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Bucket is out of range.
Bucket ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Bucket tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.
Hall misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a right hand that Bucket ducks under and follows up with a left that Bucket also avoids with ease.
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buckets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bucket on the side of the head.
Bucket is rocked!
Bucket tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bucket misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bucket. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bucket is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Bucket.
Bucket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Bucket is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Bucket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bucket misses with a double jab.
Hall connects with a single shot there.
Hall misses the jab.
Bucket misses with the combination.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Bucket off the cage and back into range.
Bucket misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bucket. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Bucket misses with a double jab
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hall throws a hook but Bucket blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Bucket slips the punch.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bucket's hands.
Hall throws a jab when Bucket was well out of range.
Bucket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall throws a combination that misses
and Bucket counters with a one-two to the body.
Hall throws a right and a left that Bucket avoids nicely.
Kirk Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall feints a jab promting Bucket to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bucket slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bucket manages to avoid it.
Bucket misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bucket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bucket defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Bucket.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Bucket looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bucket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall cracks Bucket with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bucket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bucket walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall connects with a right hand. Bucket shakes it off.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Bucket moved out of range.
Bucket defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bucket takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bucket is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Hall.
Bucket misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bucket at a distance.
Bucket seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bucket.
Hall drops Bucket with a right and a left! Hall comes rushing in but Bucket regains his composure and manages to keep Hall in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hall drops back looking for a leg! Bucket is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bucket manages to kick Hall off! Hall jumps back into Bucket's guard.
Bucket preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bucket is retaining full guard.
Bucket is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bucket is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to control from the top but Bucket keeps moving.
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bucket looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bucket looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bucket!
Hall gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Bucket has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket decides to return to a standing position.
Bucket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bucket.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bucket.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall lands with a nice combination. Bucket backs away looking to recover.
Kirk Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bucket on the side of the head.
Bucket misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Bucket is out of range.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bucket's head backwards.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Bucket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a two punch combo.
Kirk Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bucket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucket can do to turn this around?
Bucket defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall throws a series of punches but Bucket avoids them all with ease.
Bucket misses with a two punch combination.
Bucket takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bucket slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Bucket rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bucket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall throws a hook but Bucket avoids it easily.
Bucket tries to move into range but Hall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bucket decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Hall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Bucket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bucket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bucket swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Bucket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bucket ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bucket on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bucket tries to clinch up.
Hall misses with the combination.
Bucket throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bucket off to one side.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Bucket bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bucket back to the cage. Hall follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
Bucket throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bucket is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall tries to move into range but Bucket moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bucket fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Bucket on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Bucket.
Bucket's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bucket scrambles back to his feet.
Bucket has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Bucket throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bucket. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Bucket.
Hall throws a body punch but Bucket moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bucket.
Bucket takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.
Bucket moves forwards but Hall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bucket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Bucket is out of range.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Bucket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall throws the left hand but Bucket avoids the punch easily.
Bucket looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Bucket walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bucket takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bucket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bucket misses with a head kick.
Hall cracks Bucket with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bucket staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket is looking to clinch.
Bucket throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Bucket tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall cracks Bucket with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bucket blocks a jab.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bucket takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bucket moves away.
Nice shot by Hall.
Barny Bucket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirk Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bucket sprawling to the canvas. Hall follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bucket hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Hall!
Our winner, Kirk Hall, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Becker. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Becker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Becker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hughes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Becker scrambles back to his feet.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Becker.
Hughes gets a double leg takedown into Becker's guard.
Hughes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Becker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Becker is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes forces his way into half guard.
Hughes not doing much here.
Becker won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Becker!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hughes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Becker is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker is desperately trying to improve his position but Hughes has a good base and remains in mount.
Hughes scoring with strikes but Becker is staying in there.
Hughes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hughes working the ground and pound effectively.
Becker is bucking up trying to escape but Hughes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Becker is rocked!
Becker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hughes's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Hughes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Puggles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Puggles!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Puggles misses.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puggles stuffs the takedown.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puggles.
Puggles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puggles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puggles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puggles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua dives in and grabs Puggles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Puggles pushes down on Rua's head and hops out.
A slapping body kick lands there for Puggles.
Puggles throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Puggles swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puggles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puggles checks a low kick from Rua.
Puggles shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. Rua catches Puggles right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puggles.
Puggles misses with a few strikes there.
Rua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puggles blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua takes one to the side of the head.
Rua looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Puggles!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua avoids the attempt from Puggles to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puggles wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Puggles is staying busy.
Rua controlling the position well here. Puggles rolled but Rua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Puggles's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Rua is persistently looking for the submission but Puggles is defending it well.
Rua working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rua looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puggles biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Rua has the hooks in. Puggles is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puggles is trying to defend against the choke here but Rua has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rua Tightens the hold and Puggles taps out furiously! Rua displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Rua!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Act A Fool. Wellman Junior has chosen speakers on blast- the game as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Wellman Junior!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Junior throws a nice looking combination but Van Kirkland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Kirkland lands a head kick!
Van Kirkland is looking to chop away at Wellman Junior's legs.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kirkland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wellman Junior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland is out of range.
Wellman Junior connects with a leg kick. Van Kirkland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wellman Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wellman Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellman Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Kirkland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wellman Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
Wellman Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wellman Junior.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior misses with a hook. Van Kirkland ducked under it nicely.
Van Kirkland misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Van Kirkland misses.
Wellman Junior throws a series of punches but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
A head kick from Van Kirkland lands but Wellman Junior takes it in his stride.
Wellman Junior is rocked!
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wellman Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Kirkland finish him?
Both fighters circling a little - Van Kirkland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland cracks Wellman Junior with a hook to the temple - Wellman Junior is on wobbly legs here! Van Kirkland swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wellman Junior falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Van Kirkland wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Van Kirkland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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