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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Anderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson is trying to keep King in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. David Anderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Anderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jay King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King fails with the takedown.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of King's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take King's back!
Anderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but King has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Anderson doesn't have the hooks in and King manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King preventing the sweep.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of King, into his guard.
Anderson stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. King pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. King pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
King shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
King scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, King has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Anderson taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay King!
Jay King opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Zerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Bourdeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Zerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Bourdeau!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourdeau misses with a two punch combination.
Zerra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bourdeau to the mat! Bourdeau manages to get full guard.
Zerra could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zerra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bourdeau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zerra.
Zerra tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourdeau is retaining full guard.
Zerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bourdeau has control of Zerra's left arm, preventing Zerra from doing any damage.
Zerra cracks Bourdeau with a solid left hand.
Bourdeau keeping full guard, as Zerra tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zerra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bourdeau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zerra is fighting to break Bourdeau's control of his arms but Bourdeau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrew Bourdeau wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bourdeau fails with a takedown attempt.
Zerra dives in and scores a takedown into Bourdeau's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourdeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bourdeau wants to get back to his feet but Zerra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bourdeau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bourdeau working a defensive guard here.
Zerra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bourdeau keeping moving, preventing Zerra from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Bourdeau was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bourdeau digs a good hook to Zerra's body.
Zerra lands a slapping body shot.
Zerra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zerra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zerra.
Zerra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zerra lands with a punch from half guard.
Zerra trying to control from half guard but Bourdeau is working away.
Zerra prevents Bourdeau from improving his position.
Zerra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zerra is looking to take a break and control but Bourdeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zerra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zerra 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.
Bourdeau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zerra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bourdeau trying to control the position.
Bourdeau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerra seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bourdeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zerra scoring with some ground and pound.
Bourdeau keeping moving, preventing Zerra from controlling successfully.
Zerra working some strikes from top position.
Zerra scoring with some ground and pound.
Zerra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zerra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bourdeau's head.
Zerra postures up.
Bourdeau might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zerra kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zerra advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zerra working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zerra is keen to just control but Bourdeau is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Zerra there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau is looking to escape.
Bourdeau looks winded!
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. Zerra connects with a nice short shot to Bourdeau's temple.
Zerra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bourdeau's head.
Zerra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zerra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bourdeau!
Zerra landing shots from mount.
Zerra dominating with strikes here.
Bourdeau is bucking up trying to escape but Zerra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zerra cracks Bourdeau with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bourdeau is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zerra unloading with bombs!
Zerra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zerra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bourdeau?
Zerra avoids the attempt from Bourdeau to control.
Zerra is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Zerra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zerra misses with a straight right.
Zerra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourdeau.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourdeau. Zerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourdeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zerra throws a shot from downtown. Bourdeau moves away and avoids it.
Bourdeau with a hook.
Zerra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zerra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Zerra catches Bourdeau right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Zerra does no damage.
Zerra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourdeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bourdeau tries to sprawl but Zerra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zerra is nestled in close to Bourdeau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zerra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Zerra working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerra working the head and body with strikes.
Bourdeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zerra.
Bourdeau tries to kick Zerra off but Zerra keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matt Zerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bourdeau is breathing heavily.
Zerra throwing shots but Bourdeau is blocking nicely.
Bourdeau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zerra is working away from the top position though.
Zerra is keen to just control but Bourdeau is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Zerra.
Zerra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bourdeau!
Zerra raining down shots from the mount!
Zerra lands with some strikes.
Bourdeau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zerra lands a big shot there that rocks Bourdeau but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Zerra lands with some strikes.
Bourdeau is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bourdeau is still in real trouble! Can Zerra finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zerra cracks Bourdeau with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Zerra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Arona looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona shoots in looking for a takedown but Forbes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arona's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arona looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Arona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forbes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Forbes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arona tries to keep at a distance but Forbes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arona is working for takedown but Forbes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forbes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forbes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forbes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arona has him pressed against the cage.
Forbes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Forbes.
Forbes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forbes misses with the combination.
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Arona or perhaps it was just good defense by Forbes which made him look bad.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
Forbes manages to break the clinch.
Forbes wants to clinch.
Arona tries to keep at a distance but Forbes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forbes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Forbes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
Forbes wants to break free but Arona has control.
Forbes is trying to break free.
Forbes can't break the clinch.
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Arona. Those never looked like landing.
Forbes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Forbes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arona pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes has Arona up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes is trying to push Arona away but Arona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Forbes looking for a takedown.
Forbes breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes clinches with his opponent.
Forbes is trying to break the clinch but Arona has him pressed against the cage.
Forbes tries to break the clinch but Arona is controlling the position.
Forbes pulls guard successfully.
Arona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Forbes is looking to clinch but Arona is avoiding it.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Arona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arona swats away the attempt to clinch by Forbes.
Forbes circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Forbes tries to clinch up.
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Forbes is trying to break the clinch but Arona is controlling him.
Forbes manages to break the clinch.
Arona gets tackled into the cage by Forbes. Forbes maintains the clinch.
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forbes gets a clinch.
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Forbes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arona checks a leg kick.
Forbes moves into the clinch successfully.
Forbes wants to get back to striking at distance but Arona won't allow it.
Arona is looking to take this one to the mat.
Forbes manages to break the clinch.
Forbes throws a right and a left that Arona avoids nicely.
Forbes gets a clinch.
Forbes breaks the clinch.
Forbes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forbes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Forbes throws a low kick but Arona avoids it.
Forbes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forbes is trying to break free.
Forbes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forbes tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
Edward Forbes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Forbes wants to break free but Arona has control.
Forbes has had enough of the clinch but Arona keeps him there for the moment.
Arona wants a takedown but no success here.
Forbes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arona gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arona keeps control of Forbes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Forbes is trying to break the clinch but Arona is controlling him.
Forbes is trying to break the clinch but Arona is controlling him.
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forbes is looking to clinch.
Forbes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arona slips a jab and a cross from Forbes.
Forbes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes tries to clinch there but Arona circles away.
Forbes clinches.
Forbes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Forbes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arona tries to free his leg and advance position but Forbes is retaining full guard.
Forbes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arona shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Arona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forbes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forbes has Arona up against the cage in a clinch.
Arona stops a takedown attempt from Forbes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes breaks from the clinch.
Forbes tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
Forbes slaps away a takedown attempt from Arona, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Forbes as he jumps to the side.
Forbes misses with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Forbes!
Forbes lands with a nice combination. Arona backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forbes is defended easily by Arona.
Arona keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Forbes fails with a takedown attempt.
Arona throws a head kick that Forbes semi-blocks.
Forbes drives through and clinches with Arona against the cage.
Forbes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Forbes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arona gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arona manages to break the clinch.
Forbes shoots in looking for a takedown. Arona tries to sprawl out of it but Forbes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arona shoots in and bounces Forbes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forbes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Forbes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Forbes rushes Arona and presses him up against the cage.
Arona throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Forbes manages to break the clinch.
Arona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arona throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Forbes looks to land a combination. Arona sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
Arona keeps control of Forbes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arona has Forbes pressed against the cage, preventing Forbes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Forbes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Forbes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Forbes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes breaks the clinch.
Arona takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
Forbes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arona is pressed up against the cage. Forbes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arona down to the mat. Arona avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jason Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Forbes.
Arona looks for a takedown but Forbes sprawls well.
Forbes is looking to clinch but Arona is avoiding it.
Arona will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Forbes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forbes has a takedown stuffed.
Forbes wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes lands with a nice combination. Arona backs away looking to recover.
Arona shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forbes but Forbes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forbes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arona has a takedown stuffed.
Forbes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edward Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forbes instigates a clinch.
Forbes breaks from the clinch.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Forbes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes can't get the takedown.
Arona has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forbes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forbes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arona looking to score a takedown here. Forbes is defending well but Arona drives through and ends up in Forbes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arona trying to control but Forbes is working from the bottom.
Forbes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck for Arona with that takedown attempt.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arona as he avoids it easily.
Arona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forbes.
Arona shoots in for a double leg but Forbes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Forbes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arona, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes working hard to break the clinch.
Forbes breaks from the clinch.
Arona feints and as Forbes raises his hands in defense, Arona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forbes is keeping the position for now.
Edward Forbes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Forbes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Arona!
Arona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arona tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Forbes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Forbes 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Forbes!
A very excited looking Edward Forbes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chickin Lickin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smirnoff Diabolikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
210 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chickin Lickin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Smirnoff Diabolikov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diabolikov shoots for a takedown but Lickin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diabolikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lickin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diabolikov somewhat.
Diabolikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lickin's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diabolikov prevents Lickin from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lickin keeping moving, preventing Diabolikov from controlling successfully.
Diabolikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lickin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diabolikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diabolikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lickin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diabolikov on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diabolikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Diabolikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickin is not content to let Diabolikov control the position.
Diabolikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lickin some visible discomfort.
It looks like Chickin Lickin has been cut.
Lickin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diabolikov misses with the ground and pound.
Diabolikov scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diabolikov working the ground and pound from side control.
Diabolikov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diabolikov working the ground and pound but Lickin is defending the strikes.
Diabolikov is looking to take a break and control but Lickin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diabolikov scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chickin Lickin's cut is getting worse.
Diabolikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lickin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lickin is trying to get back to half guard.
Diabolikov landing a few strikes.
Diabolikov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lickin is avoiding damage well.
A big shot lands for Diabolikov! That's hurt Lickin! Will he recover? Diabolikov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smirnoff Diabolikov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders's entrance music is Willpower. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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206 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Sanders misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanders.
Sanders misses the jab.
Walker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders misses with a right hand
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Sanders crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Walker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilles Le Gars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentino has chosen Bangarang as his entrance music. Eddy Valentino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gilles Le Gars's chin.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilles Le Gars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Valentino there.
It looks like Gilles Le Gars has been cut.
Valentino misses with a takedown attempt - Le Gars sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eddy Valentino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentino tries to clinch but Le Gars moves out of range.
Valentino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Gars sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valentino somewhat.
Gilles Le Gars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Valentino.
Le Gars thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valentino if he has to take too many more of those.
Valentino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentino fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Gars throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valentino looks winded!
Valentino doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Gars circles away.
Le Gars is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentino.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valentino.
Valentino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Le Gars, pushing him back against the cage.
Valentino tries to work over Le Gars's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Gars breaks from the clinch.
Valentino has a takedown stuffed.
Le Gars with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Gars pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentino shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Gars tries to sprawl out of it but Valentino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Gars manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Le Gars tenderised Valentino's leg. Valentino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Le Gars chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Le Gars lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Eddy Valentino has been cut.
Valentino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Gars.
Valentino is trying desperately to land a takedown but Le Gars is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Valentino.
Le Gars delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Le Gars.
Le Gars lands a big head kick that sends Valentino tumbling to the mat! Le Gars takes a step backwards and waves Valentino back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentino tries to clinch up but Le Gars circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Gars lands a big head kick that sends Valentino tumbling to the mat! Le Gars takes a step backwards and waves Valentino back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Valentino is rocked!
Valentino wants to stay close but Le Gars steps back to make room for something. Valentino seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Le Gars and Valentino drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gilles Le Gars!
A very excited looking Gilles Le Gars made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tix Arian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Fachellie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tix Arian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Fachellie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fachellie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arian.
Fachellie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arian has his takedown stuffed
and Fachellie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fachellie scores with a sloppy right hand. Arian should have avoided that one.
Fachellie scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fachellie lands a nice shot to the body.
Arian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fachellie.
Fachellie throws a nice head kick!
Francesco Fachellie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fachellie counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fachellie.
Fachellie is looking to slow Arian down with leg kicks.
Fachellie lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie lands a leg kick that knocks Arian off balance momentarily.
Francesco Fachellie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fachellie cracks Arian with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fachellie.
Fachellie lands with a shot to the body.
Fachellie lands a jab to Arian's midsection.
Fachellie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fachellie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arian wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tix Arian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fachellie.
A hook to the body from Fachellie.
Fachellie scores with a hook to the body.
Arian managing to block the knees to the body from Fachellie.
Fachellie lands a hook that snaps the head of Arian backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fachellie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fachellie.
Fachellie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arian up against the cage.
Fachellie lands an elbow just above Arian 's eye.
Fachellie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie lands with a short shot to the head.
Fachellie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arians head.
Fachellie lands a shoulder strike.
Arian wants a takedown.
Arian has Fachellie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fachellie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fachellie is stalling here.
Fachellie works on Arian's body with a couple of short punches.
Fachellie lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fachellie pushes Arian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fachellie lands an elbow just above Arian 's eye.
Fachellie lands a nice shot to the body.
Arian is breathing heavily.
Fachellie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Fachellie dominated that round.
That's time! Arian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fachellie connects with a leg kick. Arian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fachellie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fachellie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fachellie moves into range and clinches up with Arian.
Arian is trying to drag Fachellie to the mat but Fachellie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fachellie lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fachellie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fachellie.
Fachellie lands a right hand.
Francesco Fachellie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fachellie lands a nice shot to the body.
Fachellie lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Fachellie.
A shot in the inside from Fachellie.
A short left from Fachellie.
A left hand lands to the body for Fachellie.
Arian 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 Tix Arian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fachellie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie lands a right hand.
Arian looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Fachellie.
Fachellie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arians head.
Fachellie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arian is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arian takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Fachellie on the inside.
Fachellie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Fachellie.
Fachellie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arian has Fachellie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fachellie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fachellie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fachellie pushes Arian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fachellie.
Fachellie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fachellie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fachellie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fachellie lands with a left to the head.
Fachellie lands an elbow inside that Arian shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Fachellie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arian takes a shot to the head.
Fachellie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fachellie lands a good knee to the midsection. Arian won't want to take too many of those.
Fachellie lands a body punch.
Fachellie prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie lands a body punch.
Fachellie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fachellie gets through Arian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fachellie.
Fachellie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arian backwards.
Fachellie lands with a right to the head.
Fachellie lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fachellie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Fachellie.
Arian wants a takedown.
Fachellie lands an elbow that stopped Arian in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Fachellie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fachellie closes the distance and clinches.
It looks like Tix Arian has been cut.
Nice body punch from Fachellie - that landed with a thud.
Fachellie lands a left hand.
Fachellie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Fachellie.
Fachellie lands a right hand.
Fachellie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fachellie lands with a light punch inside.
Fachellie lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Fachellie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fachellie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Fachellie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fachellie lands an elbow that stopped Arian in his tracks for a moment.
Fachellie lands with a short shot to the head.
Fachellie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fachellie prevents it.
Fachellie lands with a light punch inside.
Fachellie lands a left hand.
Fachellie taking a breather.
Fachellie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fachellie lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Fachellie - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arian has Fachellie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fachellie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fachellie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fachellie lands a shoulder strike.
Fachellie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arians head.
Fachellie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fachellie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fachellie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arian backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie lands a left hand.
Fachellie lands with a short shot to the head.
Arian is rocked!
Fachellie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Arian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fachellie stalls.
Arian seems to have got his legs back now.
Fachellie lands a hook that snaps the head of Arian backwards.
Fachellie scores with a hook to the body.
Fachellie lands an elbow just above Arian 's eye.
Fachellie lands with a short shot to the head.
Fachellie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fachellie.
Fachellie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fachellie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tix Arian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fachellie.
Fachellie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fachellie lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Fachellie.
Fachellie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arian backwards.
Tix Arian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francesco Fachellie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fachellie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Fachellie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fachellie 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Fachellie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Swarner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Swarner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swarner defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young misses with a hook
and Swarner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swarner counters with a two punch combo.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown but Swarner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Young's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Swarner tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Swarner.
Young fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swarner to the ground. Young is now in Swarner's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swarner keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young connects with a couple of short punches.
Swarner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swarner keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young is really struggling to control Swarner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Swarner is trying to keep Young in close.
Young throwing strikes from guard but Swarner blocks nicely.
Young wants to control from the top but Swarner keeps moving.
Swarner wants to sweep but no luck.
Young postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swarner keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Swarner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Young 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.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Swarner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young drops back looking for a leg! Swarner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Swarner manages to kick Young off! Young jumps back into Swarner's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swarner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Young is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to control but Swarner is working from the bottom.
Young throwing strikes from guard but Swarner blocks nicely.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Swarner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swarner keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Young won't allow Swarner to sweep him here.
Young engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Young scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swarner has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Swarner is retaining full guard.
Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Swarner trying to control the position here.
Young postures up and lands a big shot to Swarner's brow.
Young pushes down on Swarner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Young is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Young trying to control from half guard but Swarner is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Young dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Young throws a series of punches but Swarner avoids them all with ease.
Swarner misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Swarner.
Swarner misses with a double jab
and Swarner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swarner slips a jab from Young.
No joy there for Swarner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws out a loose jab but Swarner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with a looping left.
Swarner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swarner thows a body shot but no joy.
Swarner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swarner fails to land with a series of punches.
Swarner slips a straight right by Young.
Young misses with a right hand
and Swarner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Young misses.
Swarner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swarner moves out of range as Young strikes.
Swarner misses with a few strikes there.
Young throws a hook but Swarner avoids it easily.
Jim Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swarner misses with a series of wild punches.
Young misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarner stuffs the takedown attempt from Young. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Young throws a right and a left that Swarner avoids nicely.
Swarner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Swarner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swarner is looking to clinch.
Young fails with a takedown attempt.
Swarner throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swarner takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Swarner tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swarner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Swarner.
Swarner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Swarner 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! And we move into the final round!
Swarner scores with a one two! Young had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Swarner tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swarner scores with a one two! Young had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Swarner counters with a left and a right that stings Young.
Swarner looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well.
Swarner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swarner wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Young looks to throw the jab but Swarner is out of range.
Swarner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young shoots for a double leg takedown but Swarner sprawls well. He's pushed Young's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young shoots for a takedown but Swarner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by Swarner which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swarner throws a series of strikes that have Young backpedaling.
Swarner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swarner misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swarner.
Swarner lands with an overhand left.
Swarner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Young rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Young misses
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swarner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swarner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swarner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swarner moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young shoots in but Swarner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swarner's waist but Swarner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Young off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swarner stuffs the takedown attempt from Young. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Young throws a leg kick
and Swarner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swarner takes one to the side of the head.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swarner was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Swarner shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swarner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young throws a series of punches but Swarner avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Swarner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swarner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Swarner!
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