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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silva!
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, Jackie Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lee defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Lee is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jervis Jarvainian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jervis Jarvainian!
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, Shay Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvainian blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jarvainian to the ground. Smith is now in Jarvainian's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Jarvainian.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jarvainian is proving hard to escape from.
Jarvainian trying to strike off his back.
Jarvainian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jarvainian scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A jab-cross combination lands for Jarvainian and sends Smith crashing to the mat! Jarvainian follows him down to the mat - Smith regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Shay Smith has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvainian scores with a big shot! Smith's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Smith! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jervis Jarvainian!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Spartilius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Spartilius!
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, Jake Savage!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage cracks Spartilius with an open hand slap.
A big right from Spartilius misses.
Spartilius misses the shot to the body.
Spartilius has a takedown stuffed.
Spartilius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Spartilius moved out of range nicely.
Spartilius shoots in but Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Spartilius ducks down to avoid it.
Spartilius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Spartilius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartilius misses the shot to the body.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartilius.
Savage connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartilius shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jake Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savage with a hook.
Spartilius shoots and misses
and Savage counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Spartilius.
Spartilius staying out of range there.
Spartilius misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Spartilius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Spartilius misses with a takedown
and Savage counters with a left to the body.
Spartilius is breathing heavily.
Spartilius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a jab when Spartilius was well out of range.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartilius takes one to the side of the head.
Spartilius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savage's waist but Savage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spartilius off to one side.
Savage lands with a good body shot.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savage throws the left hand but Spartilius avoids the punch easily.
Spartilius tries to move into range but Savage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Spartilius. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Savage lands a jab to Spartilius's midsection.
Savage throws a one two combo.
Savage might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Savage lands a two punch combo.
Spartilius is rocked!
Savage throws a series of punches but Spartilius avoids them all with ease.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Spartilius's shoulder, as Spartilius tries to avoid the shot.
Spartilius misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartilius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maximus Spartilius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Spartilius.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savage throws a series of punches but Spartilius avoids them all with ease.
Savage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savage throws a series of punches but Spartilius avoids them all with ease.
Savage slips a jab from Spartilius.
Spartilius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a body punch but Spartilius moves out of range.
Spartilius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spartilius lands a jab to Savage's midsection.
Savage lands a body shot.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartilius moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Spartilius shoots in.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Savage throws a right and a left that Spartilius avoids nicely.
Savage misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartilius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spartilius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spartilius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Savage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spartilius looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Spartilius cracks Savage with a good jab.
Savage misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartilius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savage leaves Spartilius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage dodges the punch combination from Spartilius.
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Spartilius on that attempt.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartilius.
Spartilius slips a straight right by Savage.
Savage moves away from the strike by Spartilius.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartilius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Savage scores with a four punch combination!
A swing and a miss from Savage.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Spartilius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Spartilius misses.
Jake Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Spartilius misses with a takedown
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartilius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Savage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spartilius is in Savage's guard.
Spartilius trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage wants to stand but Spartilius is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartilius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spartilius wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Spartilius stops Savage from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maximus Spartilius wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartilius manages to avoid it.
Savage slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage looks to land a combination but Spartilius avoids it well.
Savage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Savage looks to land a combination but Spartilius avoids it well.
Spartilius fails with a takedown attempt.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Spartilius shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spartilius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savage as he jumps to the side.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartilius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spartilius tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartilius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savage as he jumps to the side.
Spartilius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savage.
Spartilius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spartilius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartilius moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Spartilius slips under a jab from Savage.
Spartilius shoots and misses
and Savage counters with a left and a right that stings Spartilius.
It looks like Maximus Spartilius has been cut.
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.
Spartilius moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Savage drops Spartilius with a beautiful combination! Spartilius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Savage is looking for the KO!
Oh Spartilius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Spartilius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Savage connects with a nice looking jab.
Spartilius seems to have got his legs back now.
Spartilius takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Spartilius misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savage misses with a hook. Spartilius ducked under it nicely.
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spartilius.
No luck for Spartilius with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Spartilius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage looks to land a combination but Spartilius avoids it well.
Jake Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Donk. Spartilius catches Savage right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartilius misses with a hook to the body
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Spartilius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartilius misses with a wild combination.
Savage throws a jab when Spartilius was well out of range.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartilius throws a sloppy body shot
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Spartilius or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage which made him look bad.
Spartilius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spartilius tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Spartilius moves away and avoids it.
Savage throws a hook but Spartilius blocks it.
A big left from Savage misses.
Spartilius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spartilius throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Savage motions for Spartilius to come forward. Savage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spartilius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spartilius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spartilius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartilius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savage scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
Spartilius slips a straight right by Savage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spartilius circles away quickly and effectively.
Spartilius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spartilius tries to clinch up.
A big right from Savage misses.
Spartilius throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Jake Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartilius is defended easily by Savage.
Spartilius moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spartilius takes one to the chin there.
Savage dips to his left and cracks Spartilius with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage throws a right and a left that Spartilius avoids nicely.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage swings for the body but Spartilius moves out of range.
Spartilius moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Maximus Spartilius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartilius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage digs a good body shot into Spartilius's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage misses with a hook.
Savage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spartilius cracks Savage with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savage 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 for Jake Savage!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Jake Savage!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jake Savage!
Jake Savage wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jake Savage rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Beik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Steel!
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, Christian Beik !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Beik shows good takedown defense.
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Beik gets control of Steel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel wants to stand but Beik is controlling his posture from full guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Beik keeps moving.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Beik 's legs - danger averted.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob Steel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Steel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beik is trying to defend but Steel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel working Beik over with strikes.
Steel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Steel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel.
Beik wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel controlling the pace.
Beik trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beik has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steel regains guard immediately.
Beik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beik is looking to stand up but Steel won't let him.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel pushes Beik off and gets back to his feet.
Beik connects with a leg kick. Steel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beik misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel shoots in for a double leg but Beik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steel tries to clinch but Beik is having none of it.
Beik slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Beik on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Beik persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Steel 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.
Beik misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beik won't be happy with that.
Rob Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel off and has taken his back!
Steel turns into Beik and is now in his guard.
Beik wants to sweep but no luck.
Beik keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel pushing down on Beik 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beik trying to control but Steel postures up.
Beik tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Beik is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel works his way into full mount!
Steel looking to finish Beik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beik !
Beik is rocked!
Steel controlling from mount.
Beik is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?
Steel connects with a bit shot that sees Beik covering up! More strikes from Steel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Steel is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Steel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marx Coenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cant say no. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marx Coenen!
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, Mark Andre!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coenen misses with a body kick.
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch but Coenen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coenen shoots in looking for a takedown. Andre tries to sprawl out of it but Coenen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coenen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andre swats away the attempt to clinch by Coenen.
Coenen stuffs the takedown attempt from Andre. Andre gets slowly back to his feet.
Andre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Andre or perhaps it was just good defense by Coenen which made him look bad.
Marx Coenen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Andre.
Coenen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coenen lands in his opponent's guard.
Coenen advances to half guard.
Andre 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 one minute gone in the round.
Andre wants to get back to full guard.
Andre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coenen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coenen winds up and cracks Andre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andre wants to control but Coenen is keeping busy.
Coenen trying to control from half guard but Andre is working away.
Andre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coenen.
Coenen wants to control but Andre is keeping him busy.
Andre is trying to maintain the position but Coenen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenen trying to pass the guard but Andre defending well.
Andre is refusing to be controlled, as Coenen sits in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Marx Coenen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Coenen lands a front kick.
A slow jab from Andre misses its intended target.
Coenen misses with a takedown attempt - Andre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coenen tries to clinch but Andre moves out of range.
Coenen clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Coenen.
Coenen manages to pull guard.
Coenen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coenen tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenen trying to control the position.
Coenen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coenen is pulling down on Andre's head to control his posture.
Andre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coenen's guard.
Andre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Coenen keeps the fight on the outside.
Coenen moves out of range as Andre strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andre.
Andre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Andre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coenen keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre trying to pass the guard but Coenen defending well.
Coenen gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marx Coenen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coenen shoots in and drives through. Andre sprawls well.
Andre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coenen is looking to improve his position.
Coenen manages to get to full guard.
Coenen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andre wants to control from the top but Coenen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Andre wasn't active enough on the ground.
Coenen tries to clinch there but Andre circles away.
Andre fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Coenen with that takedown attempt.
Coenen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andre doesn't seem bothered though.
Andre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coenen is trying to improve his position.
Andre is looking to take a break and control but Coenen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenen keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Coenen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andre tries for a kimura but Coenen is defending well.
Coenen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre is working Coenen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Coenen is looking to reverse the position.
Coenen struggling a bit here.
Andre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Andre decides to stand up, so the ref orders Coenen to his feet.
Coenen throws a sloppy head kick and Andre moves out of range easily.
Andre slaps away a takedown attempt from Coenen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marx Coenen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coenen.
Andre throws a head kick that misses.
Coenen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coenen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andre gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coenen wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Andre there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Coenen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coenen digs a good body shot into Andre's ribs.
Andre moves in looking to clinch but Coenen pushes him off.
Coenen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coenen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coenen moves into the clinch successfully.
Coenen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coenen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coenen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andre darts in and clinches Coenen up against the cage.
Coenen breaks from the clinch.
Coenen misses with a wild combination.
Coenen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andre on his heels. He'll look to pass Andre's guard now, I'm sure.
Marx Coenen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenen passes Andre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coenen is trying to control the action in half guard but Andre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andre trying to control here.
Coenen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Andre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coenen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Andre is squirming around, avoiding Coenen's attempts to control the action.
Andre working to try and regain half guard.
Andre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Coenen dominating with strikes here.
Andre tries to reverse the position but Coenen maintains control.
Coenen wants to control the pace but Andre is squirming around nicely.
Coenen with shots to the head and body - Andre looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre can't escape the position.
Andre is bucking up trying to escape but Coenen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenen avoids the attempt from Andre to control.
Coenen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andre is bucking up trying to escape but Coenen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coenen looking to control but Andre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andre is trying desperately to improve position.
Coenen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenen controlling the position easily from mount.
Andre tries to buck Coenen off but he can't manage it.
Coenen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Coenen wants to control the pace but Andre is squirming around nicely.
Coenen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coenen prevents Andre from getting the reversal.
Coenen controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coenen landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marx Coenen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coenen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Marx Coenen!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Marx Coenen!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Marx Coenen!
Marx Coenen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Hazanawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
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, Sasha Hazanawa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazanawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazanawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazanawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hazanawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Lesnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hazanawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lesnar is pushing down on Hazanawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hazanawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Lesnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazanawa is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar wants to control but Hazanawa is keeping him busy.
Hazanawa is trying to stand.
Lesnar is taking a breather. Hazanawa 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar pushes Hazanawa up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazanawa is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar drags the fight down to the ground.
Hazanawa won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Hazanawa wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is keeping the position.
Hazanawa wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Hazanawa from standing up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sasha Hazanawa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Hazanawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazanawa tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazanawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hazanawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hazanawa off to one side.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazanawa pinned against the cage. Hazanawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hazanawa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazanawa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazanawa.
Hazanawa looks gassed!
Hazanawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazanawa moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Hazanawa tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hazanawa tries to sprawl but Lesnar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hazanawa wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hazanawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lesnar tries to clinch up
and Hazanawa counters with a body kick that stops Lesnar in his tracks momentarily.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hazanawa sprawls well. Hazanawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Hazanawa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lesnar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hazanawa quickly recovers to half guard.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar is thwarting Hazanawa's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazanawa wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar slows the pace down in half guard.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Hazanawa is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hazanawa rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar is working for takedown but Hazanawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazanawa is trying to pull guard but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar is pressed up against the cage. Hazanawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnar down to the mat. Lesnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hazanawa is breathing heavily.
Hazanawa tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
Hazanawa stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazanawa.
Lesnar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazanawa.
Hazanawa shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hazanawa enables Lesnar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hazanawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Hazanawa keeps moving.
Lesnar content to stall in guard here.
Lesnar stands up and waves to Hazanawa to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Hazanawa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hazanawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazanawa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Hazanawa sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazanawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazanawa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hazanawa instigates a clinch.
Hazanawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lesnar walks away with a smile on his face. Hazanawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sasha Hazanawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazanawa tries to sprawl but Lesnar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazanawa is trying to stand.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
Lesnar is keen to just control but Hazanawa is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Brock Lesnar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hazanawa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnar.
Hazanawa throws a head kick that half lands.
Hazanawa shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazanawa is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves into range and clinches up with Hazanawa.
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!
Lesnar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lesnar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Hazanawa from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sasha Hazanawa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazanawa is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Hazanawa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazanawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar darts in and clinches Hazanawa up against the cage.
Hazanawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lesnar walks away with a smile on his face. Hazanawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hazanawa but Hazanawa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hazanawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hazanawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hazanawa swivels and escapes.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazanawa feints a jab promting Lesnar to slip. Hazanawa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lesnar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Hazanawa shows good takedown defense.
Hazanawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hazanawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazanawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazanawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns Hazanawa into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazanawa is trying to pull guard but Lesnar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lesnar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sasha Hazanawa.
I think Lesnar 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Brock Lesnar!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Brock Lesnar!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Paula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paula has chosen They Live as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitchell Riley!
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 Paula!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like John Paula has been cut.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paula.
Paula fails with the takedown
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
Paula is rocked!
Riley ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Paula out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitchell Riley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between So Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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275 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, So Hai!
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, Andrew King!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a front kick aimed at Hai's knee but Hai avoids it well.
King fails with the takedown
and Hai counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
King is looking to stand up but Hai isn't so interested in that idea.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hai controls the pace.
Hai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hai passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King won't allow Hai to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hai with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hai controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hai.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King wants to stand up but Hai is controlling him.
Hai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. So Hai wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from King.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hai as he jumps to the side.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King throws a head kick but Hai moves out of range.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Hai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
So Hai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hai.
King looks gassed!
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hai.
King is in trouble now - Hai has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns King that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Hai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hai stops King from standing up.
Hai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hai slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King has hold of Hai's hands but Hai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
So Hai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hai drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
King is breathing heavily.
Hai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hai connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
King is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hai lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt King quite badly. King pulls Hai in close trying to recover. Hai postures up and lands two really hard shots that put King on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but King doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). So Hai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
185 lbs
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25
152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renan Abreu!
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, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu feints and as Aldo raises his hands in defense, Abreu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet but Abreu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abreu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abreu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aldo is trying to keep Abreu in close.
Abreu wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Aldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abreu controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Aldo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aldo 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.
Aldo is looking to stand up but Abreu isn't so interested in that idea.
Aldo being controlled here, momentarily.
Renan Abreu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is trying to pull guard but Aldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Abreu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abreu can't get the takedown.
Abreu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abreu tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abreu breaks from the clinch.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Aldo moves out of range as Abreu throws a body kick.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo tries to clinch but Abreu moves out of range.
No luck for Aldo with that takedown attempt.
Abreu shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looks for the body kick but Abreu saw that one coming.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo tries to clinch
and Abreu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Abreu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Abreu. Abreu gets slowly back to his feet.
Abreu is breathing heavily.
Abreu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abreu's calf.
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Renan Abreu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Abreu. Those never looked like landing.
Abreu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abreu is fending him off so far but Aldo persists. Nope, Abreu circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Aldo with that takedown attempt.
Aldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abreu swivels and escapes.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Abreu.
Aldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Abreu should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Abreu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aldo is in Abreu's guard.
Aldo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldo gets to his feet. Abreu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renan Abreu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abreu misses with a low kick.
Aldo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Abreu moves out of range easily.
No luck for Abreu with that takedown attempt.
Abreu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown by Aldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Abreu which made him look bad.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Abreu shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Abreu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo forces Abreu back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Abreu won't allow it.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Abreu won't allow it.
Aldo dodges an elbow strike from Abreu.
Abreu has Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo presses Abreu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but Abreu blocks it.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Abreu is controlling the position.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo lands a head kick. Abreu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abreu.
Aldo shoots in but Abreu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aldo shoots in but Abreu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abreu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Abreu shoots in.
Abreu shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Abreu is avoiding it.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo fails to land the takedown.
Abreu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Renan Abreu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Abreu with that takedown attempt.
Aldo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abreu's half guard.
Abreu is looking to improve his position.
Aldo wants to free his trapped foot but Abreu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aldo working over Abreu with some ground and pound. Abreu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aldo.
Aldo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aldo lands with a punch from half guard.
Abreu is in trouble now - Aldo has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jose Aldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aldo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aldo landing shots from mount.
Aldo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renan Abreu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abreu circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Abreu. Abreu gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aldo successfully pulls guard.
Aldo trying to strike off his back.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Abreu tries to pass.
Aldo wriggles free and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
Jose Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu tries for a takedown but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Abreu in a clinch.
Abreu prevents Aldo from breaking the clinch.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Abreu is controlling the position.
Aldo wants to break free but Abreu has control.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Abreu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aldo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Renan Abreu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Abreu's takedown attempt.
Aldo pulls guard successfully.
Abreu won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abreu.
Abreu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aldo controls Abreu momentarily but Abreu frees himself.
Abreu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abreu wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jose Aldo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Abreu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldo rushes Abreu and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Aldo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Abreu keeps it at a distance.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo blocks a leg kick.
Aldo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aldo postures up and lands a big shot to Abreu's brow.
Abreu is working an open guard so Aldo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo dives in and grabs Abreu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abreu pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
Abreu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldo.
Abreu misses with a body kick.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abreu circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo fails with the takedown.
Aldo slaps away a takedown attempt from Abreu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abreu checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abreu stuffs the takedown.
Renan Abreu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abreu throws a solid leg kick but Aldo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abreu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aldo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Jose Aldo!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Jose Aldo!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Jose Aldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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168 lbs
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265 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Mcdonald!
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, Kenny Worner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Worner keeps moving.
Worner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcdonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcdonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcdonald stands up from Worner's guard - Mcdonald perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Worner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcdonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Worner's head.
Mcdonald shoots for a takedown but Worner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Worner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcdonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mcdonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worner on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worner wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner is looking to stand up but Mcdonald won't let him.
Worner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcdonald looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdonald, not yet.
Worner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Worner content to stall in guard here.
Worner throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Worner defends it easily.
Worner trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kenny Worner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcdonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Worner tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Worner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Worner. No joy for Mcdonald on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Mcdonald stuffs the takedown.
Worner throws a body kick that misses
and Mcdonald counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner closes the distance and pushes Mcdonald back into the cage.
Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Worner holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcdonald drops back down to his feet.
Worner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcdonald postures up in Worner's guard and throws a big left but Worner blocks it.
Worner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Worner is looking to stand up but Mcdonald isn't so interested in that idea.
Worner pushes a forearm under Mcdonald's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mcdonald is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Worner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Werdum!
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, Rex Crawford!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crawford.
Werdum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crawford drives through and clinches with Werdum against the cage.
Werdum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Werdum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Werdum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Werdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werdum wants to take the fight to the mat but Crawford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crawford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Werdum.
Crawford throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crawford is defending well.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Werdum is looking for a takedown.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Werdum is controlling him.
Werdum is looking for a takedown.
Crawford is trying to break free.
Crawford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Crawford trying to move into half guard but instead Werdum has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Werdum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Werdum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Werdum trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford trying to control the position here.
Werdum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Werdum connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crawford pulls Werdum in to control the position.
Werdum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Werdum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crawford has momentary wrist control but Werdum slips an elbow through the middle.
Werdum is looking to work some ground and pound but Crawford has wrist control.
Werdum 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.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Werdum with a nice head shot there.
Werdum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum drops back looking for a leg! Crawford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawford manages to kick Werdum off! Werdum jumps back into Crawford's guard.
Werdum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Werdum 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.
Crawford controls Werdum momentarily but Werdum frees himself.
Werdum throws a big elbow that misses.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crawford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to stand and escape but Werdum is having none of it.
Werdum drops back looking for a leg! Crawford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawford manages to kick Werdum off! Werdum jumps back into Crawford's guard.
Crawford 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.
Crawford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Werdum drops back looking for a leg! Crawford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawford manages to kick Werdum off! Werdum jumps back into Crawford's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werdum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crawford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Crawford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Werdum tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Werdum fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Werdum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crawford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Werdum looking for a sweep. Not yet Werdum, not yet.
Werdum wants to get back to his feet but Crawford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Werdum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Werdum looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rex Crawford hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Werdum has managed to clinch.
Werdum tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Werdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werdum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crawford looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Werdum!
Werdum wants to get back to his feet.
Crawford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Werdum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crawford trying to control but Werdum is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Crawford there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Crawford there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Crawford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Werdum is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Werdum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Werdum really wants to buck Crawford off and get back to his feet.
Crawford content just to control the position here.
Werdum tries to hold on but Crawford postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum wants to get back to his feet.
Crawford sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Werdum swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Werdum really wants to buck Crawford off and get back to his feet.
Crawford has control of Werdum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Werdum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crawford throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Crawford tries to control but Werdum wriggling away.
Crawford with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford won't let Werdum get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Crawford punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crawford sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Crawford lands with some strikes.
Crawford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawford throws some wild stikes that Werdum manages to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Werdum is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Crawford thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Werdum bucks up and throws Crawford to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Crawford pushes Werdum up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Werdum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Werdum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford tries a head kick but it misses.
Werdum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crawford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crawford tries to stand but can't do so whilst Werdum controls his leg.
Crawford trying to control the action but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Crawford blocks the strikes from Werdum.
Werdum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Werdum.
Crawford tries to keep at a distance but Werdum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crawford prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crawford's efforts to push away.
Crawford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Werdum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Werdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Werdum backwards.
Werdum is looking for a takedown.
Crawford wants to stall.
Crawford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Werdum has Crawford pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Werdum pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crawford tumbling to the mat - Werdum dives into Crawford's guard.
Crawford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford kicks Werdum off and gets to his feet.
Werdum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crawford's waist but Crawford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Werdum off to one side.
Crawford misses with a series of wild punches.
Crawford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crawford is trying to control. Werdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crawford wants to stand up but Werdum is controlling the position.
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crawford in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crawford throwing shots but Werdum is blocking nicely.
Werdum is trying to stand.
Werdum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crawford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crawford trying to control the action but Werdum is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to pass the guard but Werdum is defending well.
Werdum has one foot on Crawford's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rex Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdum wants to clinch up but Crawford keeps it at a distance.
Werdum shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense.
Crawford fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawford instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Werdum wants the takedown. Crawford is fighting it off but Werdum persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Crawford's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.
Werdum 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Rex Crawford!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Rex Crawford!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Rex Crawford!
Rex Crawford wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hidden Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durdun comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Where is My Mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hidden Demon!
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, Tyler Durdun!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durdun throws a series of punches but Demon avoids them all with ease.
Durdun swinging wildly here.
Demon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demon has a takedown stuffed.
Durdun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Hidden Demon has been cut.
Demon slips a jab and a cross from Durdun.
Durdun lands with an uppercut that bounces Demon off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! Durdun has knocked Demon down with a huge combo! Durdun steps away and waves a wobbly Demon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Demon is rocked!
Durdun slaps away a takedown attempt from Demon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Durdun leaves Demon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidden Demon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durdun lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Demon falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Durdun!
After the fight, Tyler Durdun was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonza Manya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards has chosen Kick In the Door as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gonza Manya!
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, Brian Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards pulls guard successfully.
Edwards looking for a triangle here. Manya is fighting it but it looks tight! Edwards pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Manya is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brian Edwards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Foster!
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, Ash Thomas Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foster is out of range.
Thomas Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Foster.
Thomas Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Foster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Foster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas Jr can pounce on him.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas Jr circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Foster drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Thomas Jr follows Foster to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Thomas Jr!
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