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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson has chosen Can't F with da South as his entrance music. Ryan Belcher has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Ryan Belcher!
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, Jack Offerson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher throws a sloppy head kick and Offerson moves out of range easily.
Belcher has his takedown stuffed
and Offerson counters with a single leg into guard. Belcher didn't expect that.
Offerson trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Offerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Offerson defends well.
Offerson trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Offerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Offerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belcher looking for a guillotine here but Offerson defends easily.
Offerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully.
Belcher controls Offerson momentarily but Offerson frees himself.
Offerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Offerson won't allow Belcher to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully.
Jack Offerson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Belcher throws a push kick but Offerson slaps the foot to one side.
Offerson fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Offerson sprawls well.
Belcher tries to clinch but Offerson is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Offerson as Belcher shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Belcher.
Offerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Offerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Offerson clinches up with Belcher and pushes him back against the cage.
Belcher is trying to break free.
Offerson breaks from the clinch.
Offerson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Belcher's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher wants to stand up but Offerson is controlling him.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
Offerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Offerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Offerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Offerson wants to pass the guard but Belcher is keeping the position.
Offerson wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Offerson looking to pass the guard.
Belcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Offerson controls the pace.
Offerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Belcher is retaining full guard.
Offerson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belcher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Offerson, into his guard.
Belcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Offerson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack Offerson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Belcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Offerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Offerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Offerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Belcher circles away.
Offerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Offerson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Offerson throws a shot from downtown. Belcher moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Belcher. No joy for Offerson on that attempt.
Belcher shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan Belcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Offerson misses.
Belcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Offerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
Offerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Offerson tries to keep at a distance but Belcher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belcher fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offerson has Belcher pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Offerson is keeping the position.
Belcher postures up.
Belcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Offerson.
Belcher avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Belcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belcher tries to clinch up.
Offerson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher jumps guard but Offerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Belcher avoids the elbow strike from Offerson, against the cage.
Offerson is trying to maintain a safe position but Belcher gets an underhook and turns Offerson into the cage.
Belcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Offerson slows down the pace here.
Belcher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Offerson.
Offerson breaks the clinch.
Offerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belcher's waist but Belcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Offerson off to one side.
Offerson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Offerson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belcher!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Belcher has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Offerson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Offerson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belcher is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Belcher is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Offerson looking to ground and pound but Belcher is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson looking to secure an arm triangle but Belcher defends it well.
Offerson looking to control but Belcher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belcher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Offerson.
Offerson working for a submission but Belcher is keeping him at bay.
Offerson trying to control but Belcher is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offerson lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Offerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Belcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Offerson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belcher swivels and escapes.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Offerson as he avoids it easily.
Offerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Belcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Offerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belcher darts in and clinches Offerson up against the cage.
Offerson tries to score a body lock takedown but Belcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Offerson won't allow it.
Belcher tries to break the clinch but Offerson is controlling the position.
Offerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belcher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Offerson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher jumps guard but Offerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offerson tries to pull guard but Belcher won't allow it.
Offerson working Belcher over with knees to the body.
Belcher is looking for a takedown.
Belcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Offerson won't allow it.
Offerson tries to pull guard but Belcher won't allow it.
Offerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belcher throws a head kick that misses.
Belcher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Offerson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Offerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan Belcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Offerson looks for a takedown but Belcher sprawls well.
Offerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Offerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Offerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Offerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belcher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Belcher duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belcher throws a head kick but Offerson moves out of range.
Offerson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Offerson is defending well for now.
Offerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Offerson can't get the takedown.
Belcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Offerson up against the cage.
Offerson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Offerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Offerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belcher can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Offerson is looking to take a break and control but Belcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Offerson on the ground.
Offerson advances to mount.
Jack Offerson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Offerson content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offerson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Belcher manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Offerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Offerson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Offerson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Pert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles's entrance music is Tupac - Only God Can Judge Me. A fine choice. Pert is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom Sawyer-Rush. Darrell Miles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Pert!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles.
Miles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pert scores with a one two! Miles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles.
A big left from Miles misses.
Pert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miles misses with a low kick as Pert jumps back.
Pert tries for a takedown but Miles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Pert is just out of range.
Miles motions for Pert to come forward. Miles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Pert is just out of range.
Miles looks for a takedown but Pert sprawls well.
Miles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miles misses with a takedown attempt - Pert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Pert slips the punch.
Pert tries to bum rush Miles with a series of wild strikes but Miles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles swings widly with a right hand
and Pert counters with a series of strikes. Miles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miles looks to land a combination but Pert avoids it well.
Pert throws a right and a left that Miles avoids nicely.
Pert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pert manages to avoid it.
Pert has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pert napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miles in side control, throwing shots but Pert defends.
Miles is putting a hurting on Pert here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pert wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pert is trying to improve his position.
Pert manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miles lands with a punch from half guard.
Miles 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.
Pert is trying to get back to full guard.
Miles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miles moves nicely into side control.
Pert takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miles off and has taken his back!
Pert is trying to stick to Miles's back but Miles is turning into Pert. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pert's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miles.
Pert keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Miles stops Pert from standing up.
Pert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pert is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Miles dives into side control.
Pert is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pert taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pert is rocked!
Miles lands a strong strike to the head of Pert. That's dazed him! Miles looking to finish here. Pert is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Miles lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Miles!
After winning the bout, Darrell Miles thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Baine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baine's entrance music is The Show Goes On. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Baine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baine shoots in but Westbrook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook cracks Baine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Westbrook. That snapped Baine's head back.
Westbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Westbrook's guard.
Baine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westbrook is keeping the position for now.
Baine is looking to work some ground and pound but Westbrook has wrist control.
Baine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westbrook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Westbrook working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westbrook is keeping the position for now.
Baine is looking to advance position but Westbrook has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Baine avoids a series of strikes thrown by Westbrook.
Baine tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up.
Westbrook sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Westbrook tries to control but Baine wriggling away.
Westbrook looking to ground and pound but Baine is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook tries to control but Baine wriggling away.
Westbrook throws some wild stikes that Baine manages to avoid easily.
Westbrook prevents Baine from getting the reversal.
Baine tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up.
Baine suckers Westbrook into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Baine is now in Westbrook's guard!
Baine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westbrook has momentary wrist control but Baine slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Baine looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baine is pushing down on Westbrook's leg trying to pass to half guard. Westbrook is fighting to maintain full guard but Baine has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baine is looking to take a break and control but Westbrook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baine is looking for a kimura but Westbrook is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baine to get the leverage.
Westbrook is looking for a sweep. Baine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Westbrook is staying active underneath Baine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baine works his foot free and advances to mount.
Baine throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Westbrook has his hands clasped together but Baine breaks the hold and Westbrook is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Baine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Baine!
Matthew Baine made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the greatest submission fighter this company has ever seen. I know i've lost a couple in a row and the road to the title will tough but i will be a champion i will avenge my loss to Billy Rose'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Krush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Krush's choice of entrance music: GrandeMarshall-E&J. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Krush!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krush clinches up against the cage.
Chekhemani wants to stall.
Chekhemani jumps guard but Krush stands there with Chekhemani around his waist. Chekhemani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krush breaks the clinch.
Krush lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krush.
It looks like Nawal Chekhemani has been cut.
Chekhemani closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krush to the mat! Krush manages to get full guard.
Chekhemani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chekhemani lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhemani trying to control but Krush is working from the bottom.
Krush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chekhemani works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chekhemani slows the pace down in half guard.
Krush tries to kick Chekhemani off but Chekhemani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhemani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chekhemani wants to control but Krush is keeping him busy.
Krush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chekhemani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chekhemani prevents Krush from improving his position.
Chekhemani maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Krush could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chekhemani has cracked it and Krush is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chekhemani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nawal Chekhemani!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Macgowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgowan's entrance music is Nyan Cat. A fine choice. Estima has chosen Hammurabi-Shelter of Blames as his entrance music. Justin Macgowan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Braulio Estima's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Macgowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Estima!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Estima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Estima slips a straight right by Macgowan.
Macgowan throws a leg kick but Estima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Macgowan thows a leg kick but Estima checks it
and Estima counters with a single leg into guard. Macgowan didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Estima trying to control but Macgowan is working from the bottom.
Macgowan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macgowan tries to get out of the position.
Estima wants to pass the guard but Macgowan is keeping the position.
Macgowan controlling Estima's posture.
Macgowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima wants to control from the top but Macgowan keeps moving.
Estima stands and throws Macgowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Estima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macgowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Estima tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Macgowan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estima tries for a kimura but Macgowan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macgowan prevents Estima from moving into mount.
Macgowan controls the position for a moment.
Estima is looking to take a break and control but Macgowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Macgowan lands a nice short elbow.
Estima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macgowan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macgowan is stalling in the full guard.
Macgowan throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Estima holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estima keeping moving, preventing Macgowan from controlling successfully.
Estima lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macgowan!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Estima looking to control but Macgowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estima throwing strikes here but Macgowan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estima trying to control but Macgowan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Estima dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Macgowan wants to clinch but Estima slips to the side
and Estima counters with a shoot takedown. Macgowan fights it but they end up in guard.
Macgowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Macgowan working a defensive guard here.
Estima stopping the sweep attempt from Macgowan.
Macgowan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Estima on the ground.
Macgowan is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Estima pushes down on Macgowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgowan wants to get back to full guard.
Braulio Estima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Estima is looking for a kimura here.
Macgowan is looking to control Estima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macgowan avoid being mounted?
Macgowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Estima.
Estima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macgowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan controlling the position for now.
Macgowan wants to control but Estima is keeping busy.
Macgowan is controlling Estima's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Justin Macgowan just wasn't active enough.
Macgowan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan misses with a body shot.
Estima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Macgowan keeping moving, preventing Estima from controlling successfully.
Estima is stalling in the full guard.
Macgowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macgowan trying to keep a closed guard but Estima is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estima trying to control but Macgowan is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Braulio Estima.
Macgowan stuffs the takedown.
Macgowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Estima ducks under a wild hook from Macgowan.
Estima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macgowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Estima.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macgowan's waist but Macgowan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Estima off to one side.
Justin Macgowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braulio Estima.
Estima scores with a head kick. Macgowan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Estima 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Estima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Macgowan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Macgowan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Macgowan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Macgowan thows a huge punch but Estima dodges it nicely.
Estima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Estima.
Macgowan looking to sit in guard and control but Estima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Estima trying to control the position from guard on top but Macgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macgowan pulls Estima in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima trying to control the position from guard on top but Macgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macgowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macgowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Estima.
Macgowan shoots in and bounces Estima off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Estima wants to sweep here but Macgowan controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macgowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Estima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macgowan looking to sit in guard and control but Estima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Estima is fighting to break Macgowan's control of his arms but Macgowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Estima is pushing down on Macgowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Macgowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Estima has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan tries to get to full guard but Estima has control of the leg.
Braulio Estima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macgowan is refusing to be controlled, as Estima sits in half guard.
Estima is controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Macgowan throws out a loose jab but Estima uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Estima scores with a kick to the body.
Macgowan lands a body shot.
Macgowan keeps the fight on the outside.
Macgowan missing with a left hand there. Estima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Estima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macgowan misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macgowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Estima.
Justin Macgowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Macgowan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Macgowan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Estima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braulio Estima!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Bangarang. Christian Jacobs has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grayson Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacobs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Williams tries for a takedown but Jacobs circles away easily
and Jacobs counters with a leg kick.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams pulls Jacobs in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Jacobs is having none of it.
Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jacobs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jacobs wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Williams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jacobs wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams throwing strikes here but Jacobs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Williams 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Jacobs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams trying to control but Jacobs is having none of it.
Williams throwing strikes here but Jacobs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Williams looking to control but Jacobs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Williams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to control but Jacobs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacobs can't escape the position.
Jacobs wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacobs wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Jacobs wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Jacobs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jacobs working to try and regain half guard.
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jacobs is looking to escape.
Jacobs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams breaks from Jacobs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jacobs is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jacobs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobs counters with a nice body kick.
Jacobs lands a two punch combo.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Jacobs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Jacobs is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Jacobs's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Jacobs passes easily into half guard.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Jacobs throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
Williams can't escape the position.
Williams taking shots to the head.
Jacobs is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williams shrugs it off.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs working for a submission but Williams is keeping him at bay.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control.
Grayson Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacobs is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Jacobs wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams wants to hit a switch here but Jacobs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Williams there!
Jacobs looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jacobs breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacobs counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grayson Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams shoots and misses
enabling Jacobs to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Williams to the ground. Jacobs is now in Williams's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacobs controls the pace.
Williams wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacobs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacobs trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Jacobs working the head and body with strikes.
Jacobs prevents Williams from improving his position.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Jacobs is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jacobs seems content to control.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams wants to sweep but Jacobs has passed to side control!
Jacobs landing a few strikes.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacobs's best efforts.
Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobs wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacobs lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jacobs in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacobs 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosario comes to the cage accompanied by COBRA. Dillinger has chosen A Milli Killer Instrumental as his entrance music. Fernando Rosario is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Rosario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Rosario lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dillinger doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Justin Dillinger has been cut.
Rosario misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillinger misses with a double jab
and Rosario counters with a stiff right hand.
Rosario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillinger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Rosario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rosario rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rosario circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillinger feints a jab promting Rosario to slip. Dillinger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rosario slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dillinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosario. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Dillinger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rosario is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to score with some ground and pound. Rosario controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rosario tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rosario is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dillinger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rosario on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rosario tries to get out of the position.
Rosario tries to improve position but can't.
Rosario takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rosario dodges the ground and pound from Dillinger.
Dillinger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rosario is looking to regain half guard here but Dillinger keeps moving and retains side control.
Dillinger stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dillinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosario uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dillinger has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Fernando Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Dillinger.
Rosario is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dillinger.
Dillinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernando Rosario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger. Those never looked like landing.
Dillinger tries for a takedown but Rosario circles away easily
and Rosario counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dillinger fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosario. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger wants to clinch up but Rosario keeps it at a distance.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Rosario.
Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rosario is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dillinger.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosario lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillinger at a distance.
Dillinger looks gassed!
Rosario lands a slapping body shot.
Dillinger looks for a takedown but Rosario sprawls well.
Rosario lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosario lunges at Dillinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dillinger's hand.
Justin Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosario uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Justin Dillinger's cut even more.
Dillinger misses with a takedown attempt - Rosario sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillinger avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Rosario sprawls well. He's pushed Dillinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rosario lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillinger at a distance.
Rosario fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rosario lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dillinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dillinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dillinger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rosario lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Justin Dillinger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosario scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rosario cracks Dillinger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rosario has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dillinger to stand back up!
Dillinger is rocked!
Dillinger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dillinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Rosario finish him?
Rosario fakes the body blow, causing Dillinger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dillinger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Rosario!
A very excited looking Fernando Rosario made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't be touched. Howard has chosen Immortality by Pearl Jam as his entrance music. Dwayne Howard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Howard!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard lands a jab to the nose.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.
Howard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frank Gotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard sizes up Gotch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard darts in and clinches Gotch up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotch breaks the clinch.
Gotch throws the left hand but Howard avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Howard throws a jab when Gotch was well out of range.
Howard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gotch fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dwayne Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotch shoots and misses
and Howard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gotch is breathing heavily.
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Frank Gotch has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard cracks Gotch with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gotch tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Howard pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gotch is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Howard!
An out of breath Dwayne Howard 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoplo Brute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brute kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is his teams song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoplo Brute!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suggs - that will leave a mark!
Brute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Suggs.
Brute throws a nice looking combination but Suggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Brute misses the target.
Brute throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Suggs blocks the low kick.
Suggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Brute is predictable there
and Suggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Suggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brute manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suggs lands a right hook to the body.
Brute is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs misses with a wild body shot.
Suggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brute moves away.
Brute tried to score with a low kick but Suggs checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suggs - that will leave a mark!
Matt Suggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suggs.
Brute on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suggs. Suggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Suggs drives through and clinches with Brute against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suggs lands a knee to the head.
Suggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brute's defenses.
Brute avoiding damage as Suggs throws knees to the body.
Brute is working for takedown but Suggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brute avoids it.
Suggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brute avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suggs.
Suggs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brute blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs stops a takedown attempt from Brute.
Brute blocks an elbow strike from Suggs.
Suggs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Suggs.
Brute takes an elbow to the temple.
Suggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suggs lands a knee to the body.
Suggs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brute is defending well for now.
Suggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brute's face.
Suggs lands a nice elbow.
Suggs is pressed up against the cage. Brute has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suggs down to the mat. Suggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoplo Brute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suggs. That's going to slow Brute down.
Suggs cracks the inside of Brute's front leg.
Suggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brute throws a shot from downtown. Suggs moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suggs throws a leg kick which misses Brute's front leg but catches the back leg as Brute tries to avoid it.
Suggs tries to clinch there but Brute circles away.
Suggs closes the distance and clinches.
Brute is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suggs misses with an elbow strike.
Suggs working Brute over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Suggs.
It looks like Hoplo Brute has been cut.
Nice elbow from Suggs.
Suggs landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suggs with a knee to the head.
Suggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suggs takes a swing at Brute's ribcage but misses.
Suggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suggs gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brute blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suggs lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Suggs.
Suggs trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suggs.
Suggs trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Suggs obliges.
Suggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brute avoids it.
Suggs lands a good knee to the midsection. Brute won't want to take too many of those.
Brute takes an elbow to the temple.
Brute is rocked!
Brute blocks an elbow strike.
Oh Brute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brute avoids the elbow strike from Suggs, against the cage.
Suggs misses with an elbow strike.
Suggs looking to throw knees to the head but Brute is blocking nicely.
Suggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suggs misses with an elbow strike.
Suggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suggs misses with an elbow over the top.
Suggs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suggs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Suggs misses with an elbow strike.
Suggs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Suggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suggs misses with an elbow over the top.
Suggs throws an elbow that misses.
Suggs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Suggs throws an elbow but misses.
Brute blocks an elbow strike from Suggs.
Suggs misses with an elbow strike.
Brute blocks an elbow strike from Suggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Suggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hoplo Brute's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Suggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brute seems to have got his legs back now.
Brute shoots in for a double leg but Suggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Suggs throws a low kick but Brute avoids it.
Brute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suggs walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Brute drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Suggs swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Brute's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Suggs! Matt Suggs retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Matt Suggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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