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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan De Pury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan De Pury has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan De Pury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Pury.
De Pury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobs is fending him off so far but De Pury persists. Nope, Jacobs circles away and we're back to standing.
De Pury throws a right and a left that Jacobs avoids nicely.
A low kick from De Pury is predictable there
and Jacobs counters with a thumping low kick.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but De Pury moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the body.
De Pury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. De Pury moves away and avoids it.
De Pury tries to land a leg kick but Jacobs saw it coming and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Pury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
De Pury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobs as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan De Pury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Pury throws a right and a left that Jacobs avoids nicely.
De Pury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Pury throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Pury.
De Pury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs lands a glancing blow to the side of De Pury's head.
De Pury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Pury tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Pury somewhat.
De Pury throws a leg kick
and Jacobs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Pury misses with a body kick.
De Pury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
De Pury wants to slow Jacobs down by chopping away at his legs.
De Pury slips a jab from Jacobs.
De Pury lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Pury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Pury misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Jacobs lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Pury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but De Pury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but De Pury uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Pury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Pury.
De Pury tries a head kick but it misses.
De Pury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Pury misses with a head kick.
De Pury has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a right hand that De Pury ducks under and follows up with a left that De Pury also avoids with ease.
Jacobs lands a jab to De Pury's midsection.
De Pury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
De Pury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
De Pury swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on De Pury's shoulder, as De Pury tries to avoid the shot.
De Pury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Pury has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
De Pury takes one on the button.
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Pury sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Pury on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Pury tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Jacobs there.
De Pury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to control but De Pury is keeping him busy.
De Pury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Jacobs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacobs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
De Pury 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!
Jacobs lands a big shot there that rocks De Pury but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Pury shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Pury gets slowly back to his feet.
De Pury goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Pury with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Pury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Pury throws the left hand but Jacobs avoids the punch easily.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but De Pury is avoiding it.
Jacobs works De Pury's body with a nice hook.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
De Pury on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from De Pury misses the target.
Jacobs throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Pury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs connects with a body shot that sends De Pury's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Pury takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Jacobs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Pury struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
De Pury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jacobs to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan De Pury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Pury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs scores with a leg kick.
Jacobs lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Pury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jacobs.
De Pury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jacobs drops his shoulder and cracks De Pury with a huge uppercut! De Pury goes down! Can Jacobs finish him?
De Pury is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! De Pury covers up, he's hurt! Jacobs keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jacobs and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jacobs can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramus Arthanier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd thows a body shot but no joy.
Arthanier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Arthanier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Todd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arthanier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arthanier is looking to clinch.
Arthanier wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Arthanier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arthanier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Arthanier tries to clinch but Todd moves away
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Arthanier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Todd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arthanier moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Todd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arthanier moves into the clinch.
Arthanier stops a takedown attempt from Todd.
Todd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arthanier prevents it.
Todd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arthanier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramus Arthanier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Comanche Todd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arthanier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Good body shot from Arthanier.
Arthanier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Arthanier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Arthanier.
Todd is rocked!
It looks like Comanche Todd has been cut.
Todd wants a takedown.
Todd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arthanier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Todd looks winded!
Arthanier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arthanier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arthanier lands an elbow inside.
Arthanier can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arthanier is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Arthanier.
Arthanier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arthanier presses Todd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arthanier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arthanier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Todd is still on wobbly legs! Can Arthanier finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arthanier.
Todd is looking for a takedown.
Arthanier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arthanier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Arthanier working the clinch nicely. Todd is working for position but Arthanier cracks him with a big knee to the head! Todd crumples up against the cage and Arthanier lands two more shots before the ref can save Todd! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ramus Arthanier!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xantos Aremis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Williams!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aremis lands a body shot.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aremis. Aremis obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Aremis.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aremis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Aremis misses
and Aremis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Aremis.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aremis tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aremis lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Aremis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis lands a nice uppercut.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Aremis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.
Williams presses Aremis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aremis digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams has clasped his hands together around Aremis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aremis is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aremis prevents Williams from moving into mount.
Aremis is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aremis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aremis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aremis tries to get out of 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!
Aremis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aremis sees it coming and defends easily.
Aremis wants to get back to his feet.
Aremis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aremis is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aremis is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aremis avoid being mounted?
Williams is looking for a kimura but Aremis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Aremis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aremis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Aremis in his guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Aremis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aremis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aremis throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aremis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aremis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xantos Aremis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aremis lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Aremis is predictable there
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Aremis feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Aremis checks the leg kick.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Aremis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams tries a body shot but Aremis blocks it.
Aremis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aremis stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Aremis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aremis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Aremis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Aremis, against the cage.
Aremis lands a shoulder strike.
Aremis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aremis.
Williams is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aremis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aremis.
Aremis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Aremis - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Aremis.
It looks like Will Williams has been cut.
Aremis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aremis is working Williams over against the cage.
Aremis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aremis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams is rocked!
Aremis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aremis scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Aremis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Aremis finish him?
Aremis lands a body shot.
Aremis landing knees to the body.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aremis lands a nice shot to the body.
Aremis lands a damaging elbow.
Aremis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aremis lands with a left to the head.
Aremis lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Aremis tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
Aremis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Aremis there.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Aremis in his half guard.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aremis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aremis trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Aremis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aremis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aremis wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Aremis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aremis lands strikes from half guard.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Aremis wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Aremis passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aremis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Aremis has a good base and remains in mount.
Aremis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Aremis maintains control.
Aremis landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aremis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Williams?
Aremis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xantos Aremis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aremis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aremis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aremis.
Williams avoids the head kick by Aremis.
Aremis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aremis.
Aremis cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aremis working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aremis is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aremis scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aremis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aremis wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Aremis scoring with punches from side control.
Aremis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Aremis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Xantos Aremis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aremis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Xantos Aremis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aremis controls the position.
Aremis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Xantos Aremis just wasn't active enough.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aremis throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aremis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a series of punches but Aremis moves out of range.
Aremis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aremis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aremis stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Aremis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Aremis controls the action.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Aremis controls the action.
Aremis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Aremis.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aremis lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aremis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aremis manages to end up in side control.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Will Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xantos Aremis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aremis 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 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xantos Aremis!
A relieved looking Xantos Aremis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Funk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Von Hammer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Funk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funk somewhat.
Funk tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer throws a right hand that Funk ducks under and follows up with a left that Funk also avoids with ease.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Funk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Hammer.
Hammer tests Funk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammer tries to bum rush Funk with a series of wild strikes but Funk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammer misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Hammer.
Funk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
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!
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Hammer throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Funk tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Funk dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Funk's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funk shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Funk walks into a left hand.
Frank Funk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Funk moves out of range.
Funk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Funk persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Funk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Funk's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
Funk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funk off to one side.
Funk tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer 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.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Hammer scores with a nice right hand.
Funk shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Funk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Funk off the cage and back into range.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Funk dives in and scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funk throwing strikes but missing.
Funk throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Funk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funk wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Funk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funk throwing strikes but missing.
Funk throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funk postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Funk 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.
Funk looking to pass the guard.
Funk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Funk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer 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.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Hammer 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.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Funk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funk off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
Frank Funk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Hammer.
Von Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Funk backs up against the cage.
Funk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Funk avoids it well.
Funk takes one to the chin there.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
Funk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Funk avoids nicely.
Funk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Funk on that attempt.
Hammer looks to land a combination. Funk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Funk is rocked!
Funk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Funk scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Funk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funk.
Funk is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hammer just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Funk has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Von Hammer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Von Hammer waved his t-shirt featuring Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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20
152 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urskilz counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Urskilz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urskilz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urskilz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steve Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Urskilz is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urskilz.
Urskilz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urskilz closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Urskilz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown looks winded!
Urskilz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Urskilz obliges.
Urskilz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Urskilz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Urskilz landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Urskilz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Urskilz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Urskilz scores a nice knee to the body.
Urskilz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Urskilz throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Brown!
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!
Urskilz cracks Brown with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Brown from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Urskilz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Urskilz lands shots from the back.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Urskilz has Brown flattened out and is raining down punches.
Urskilz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Brown.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Urskilz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Urskilz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Urskilz is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Urskilz gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Urskilz gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Urskilz apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Urskilz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urskilz connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Urskilz - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Urskilz. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Urskilz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urskilz circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Urskilz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Urskilz lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urskilz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Urskilz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Urskilz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Urskilz moves nicely into side control.
Brown takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Urskilz lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Urskilz stalls from top position.
Urskilz working the head and body with strikes.
Urskilz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
Urskilz cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urskilz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilafat Urskilz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Urskilz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown thows a leg kick but Urskilz checks it
and Urskilz counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Urskilz.
Urskilz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Urskilz counters with a straight right hand.
Urskilz scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urskilz.
Urskilz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Urskilz counters with a low kick, right behind Brown 's knee.
Ilafat Urskilz is winning the standup battle so far.
Urskilz darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown letting Urskilz take a breather here.
Urskilz scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Steve Brown has been cut.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Urskilz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Urskilz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Urskilz lands a takedown into guard.
Urskilz 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.
Urskilz advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz controlling the action here.
Urskilz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Urskilz.
Urskilz uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Urskilz cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Urskilz scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there.
Urskilz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urskilz landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown is bucking up trying to escape but Urskilz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Urskilz controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz controlling his opponent.
Urskilz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Urskilz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urskilz prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urskilz landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilafat Urskilz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters circling a little - Urskilz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Urskilz.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Urskilz. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Urskilz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urskilz. That's going to slow Brown down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Urskilz.
Urskilz delivers a nice body kick.
Urskilz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Urskilz.
Brown is rocked!
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urskilz drops Brown with a straight right hand, right on the button! Urskilz follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilafat Urskilz!
Ilafat Urskilz very nearly forgot to thank Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon has chosen Salmon Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dontae Sheldon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheldon lands with a good body shot.
Brunson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheldon counters with a stiff right hand.
Sheldon throws a shot from downtown. Brunson moves away and avoids it.
Brunson avoids the body shot from Sheldon.
Brunson works Sheldon's body with a nice hook.
Brunson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sheldon cracks a nice hook into Brunson's ribs.
Brunson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sheldon eats them both and turns towards Brunson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brunson lands a lovely overhand right.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheldon is just out of range.
Sheldon misses with a hook.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheldon throws out the jab.
Sheldon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brunson misses the body punch
and Sheldon counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Brunson misses
and Sheldon counters with a left to the body.
Sheldon thuds his right hand into Brunson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sheldon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sheldon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Sheldon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brunson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sheldon throws a hook to the side of Brunson's head but Brunson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Sheldon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheldon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheldon lands a nice looking body shot.
Brunson misses with a body punch
and Sheldon counters with a stiff right hand.
Sheldon looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheldon. Brunson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Brunson. Those never looked like landing.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheldon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sergio Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson throws a combination that misses
and Sheldon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sheldon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunson doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunson misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sheldon.
Sheldon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheldon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brunson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sheldon connects with a single shot there.
Brunson is rocked!
Sheldon throws a jab when Brunson was well out of range.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunson seems to have got his legs back now.
Brunson misses with a double jab
and Sheldon counters with a straight right hand.
Brunson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheldon.
Sheldon swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson misses with a shot to the body
and Sheldon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Brunson does no damage.
Sheldon misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Brunson does no damage.
Sheldon throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunson.
Sheldon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheldon misses with a few strikes there.
Sheldon lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheldon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab-cross combination lands for Sheldon and sends Brunson crashing to the mat! Sheldon follows him down to the mat - Brunson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sheldon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sheldon throws a looping overhand right but Brunson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheldon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sheldon thows a body shot but no joy.
Brunson throws a nice looking combination but Sheldon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dontae Sheldon dominated that round.
That's time! Brunson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sheldon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Sheldon. Beautiful body shot.
Brunson slips under a jab from Sheldon.
Dontae Sheldon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheldon.
Brunson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheldon.
Brunson misses with a combination
and Sheldon counters with a straight right hand.
Brunson is looking to wear down Sheldon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brunson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheldon misses the target.
Brunson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldon manages to avoid it.
Sheldon fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheldon throws an off balance right hand
and Brunson counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheldon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheldon misses the target.
Sheldon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brunson!
Sheldon lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheldon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunson at a distance.
Sheldon scores with a jab. Brunson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sheldon slips a jab and a cross from Brunson.
Sheldon throws a body punch but Brunson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheldon looks to land a right hand but Brunson moved out of range.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheldon moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Brunson as he connects with a hook.
Brunson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sheldon to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheldon is just out of range.
Brunson cracks Sheldon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brunson swings for the body but Sheldon moves out of range.
Sheldon lands with an uppercut that bounces Brunson off the cage and back into range.
Sheldon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Brunson tries to move into range but Sheldon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Sheldon misses.
Brunson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sheldon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
Brunson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sheldon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brunson backs up against the cage.
Sheldon looks to land a left hand but Brunson moved out of range nicely.
Sheldon takes a swing at Brunson's ribcage but misses.
Brunson throws a nice looking combination but Sheldon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunson throws a right hand that Sheldon ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheldon also avoids with ease.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheldon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunson moves away.
Sergio Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunson doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunson defending well as Sheldon loads up on a big left hand.
Brunson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheldon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brunson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brunson misses with a combination
and Sheldon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheldon throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunson counters with a three punch combo that has Sheldon backing up. Sheldon nods at Brunson to acknowledge the strikes.
Brunson misses the body punch
and Sheldon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sheldon misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Sheldon just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dontae Sheldon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sheldon connects with a nice looking jab.
Brunson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheldon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunson thinking.
Brunson throws a big shot that misses.
Brunson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brunson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheldon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunson moves away.
Brunson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Sheldon moves out of range.
A combination from Brunson does no damage.
A big left from Brunson misses.
Sheldon misses with a two punch combination.
Sheldon slips a straight right by Brunson.
Brunson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sheldon under the eye.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Brunson swings for the body but Sheldon moves out of range.
Sheldon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunson.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
Sheldon looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunson is just out of range.
Brunson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheldon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brunson has time to react.
Sheldon looks to throw the jab but Brunson is out of range.
Brunson scores with a punch to the head.
Sheldon lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Sheldon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon throws a right and a left that Brunson avoids nicely.
Brunson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheldon.
Sheldon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunson ducks under a wild hook from Sheldon.
Brunson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Sheldon does no damage.
Sheldon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheldon counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheldon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sheldon scores with a counter punch that sends Brunson to the canvas! Sheldon smells blood - he's punishing Brunson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brunson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dontae Sheldon!
Dontae Sheldon took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chambers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chambers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jerome Frazier has been cut.
Chambers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Chambers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chambers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chambers throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers slips under a jab from Frazier.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chambers.
Chambers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like George Chambers has been cut.
Frazier wants to clinch.
Frazier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frazier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chambers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Chambers slips the punch.
Chambers punishes Frazier's body with a nice straight punch.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Frazier misses with a body kick.
Frazier lands a really nice looking cross but Chambers seems unphased.
Chambers takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Chambers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frazier cracks Chambers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier has managed to clinch.
Chambers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
Frazier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chambers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chambers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Chambers slips a jab and a cross from Frazier.
Frazier thuds a left hand into Chambers's body.
Frazier misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers lands a slapping body shot.
Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Frazier misses.
Jerome Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Frazier.
Frazier tries to clinch but Chambers moves out of range.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers scoring well with a low kick there.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Chambers throws a shot to the body.
Frazier throws a lazy head kick
and Chambers counters with a one-two to the body.
Frazier looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier walks into a left hand.
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Chambers's shoulder, as Chambers tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frazier is out of range and Chambers settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier thows a body shot but no joy.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chambers throws a shot to the body.
Chambers is looking to wear down Frazier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chambers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chambers duly obliges.
Chambers misses with a wild combination.
Chambers throws a right and a left that Frazier avoids nicely.
Donk. Frazier catches Chambers right on the button with a cross.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Chambers's shoulder, as Chambers tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
Frazier moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chambers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Frazier misses with a hook
and Chambers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chambers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frazier.
Frazier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chambers swinging wildly here.
Chambers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
Frazier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chambers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frazier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frazier throws a lazy uppercut
and Chambers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chambers lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Chambers.
Frazier is breathing heavily.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Chambers circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chambers. That's going to slow Frazier down.
George Chambers is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frazier misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frazier at a distance.
Chambers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frazier at a distance.
Chambers lunges at Frazier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frazier's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers jabs at Frazier's body.
Frazier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frazier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chambers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Chambers.
Chambers lands with a right hand.
Frazier is rocked!
Chambers connects with a body shot that sends Frazier's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands with a good body shot.
Chambers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chambers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frazier is still on wobbly legs! Can Chambers finish him?
Chambers lands a hook that stumbles Frazier back into the cage. Chambers follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Frazier to the canvas! Chambers pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Frazier has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). George Chambers!
In his post fight interview, George Chambers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samir Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taco Bueno!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueno connects with a body shot.
Bueno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bueno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bueno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bueno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bueno throwing shots but Oliva is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bueno.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bueno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bueno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bueno thows a huge punch but Oliva dodges it nicely.
Oliva taking some punishment here, with Bueno in his half guard.
Bueno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bueno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliva keeps working.
Bueno thows a huge punch but Oliva dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bueno lands a nice short elbow.
Bueno working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Bueno.
Bueno working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Oliva's thigh. Oliva counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bueno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Bueno from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bueno passes Oliva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bueno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oliva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliva tries to get out of the position.
Bueno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bueno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bueno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bueno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bueno wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bueno trying to mount his opponent but Oliva defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno working over Oliva with some ground and pound. Oliva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oliva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bueno.
Oliva actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bueno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliva is just riding it out for now. Bueno eventually gives up the hold.
Bueno throws a strike but Oliva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Bueno dominated that round.
That's time! Oliva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Oliva.
Bueno misses with a body shot.
Oliva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliva misses with a leg kick.
Oliva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bueno moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueno controls his hands.
Bueno swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bueno's elbow.
Oliva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bueno backwards.
Bueno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliva scores with a shot to the side of Bueno's head.
Bueno lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bueno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Bueno fails to pull guard.
Samir Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Bueno.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliva working aggressively here.
Bueno is looking to control Oliva's arms but Oliva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bueno has his back to the cage.
Bueno stalling in the clinch.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bueno scores with a hook to the body.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Bueno taking a breather.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bueno swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bueno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bueno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oliva is trying to break free.
Bueno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Oliva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taco Bueno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva looking to slow down the pace here.
Bueno lands an uppercut.
Bueno jumps guard but Oliva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bueno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliva is looking to control Bueno's arms but Bueno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliva has his back to the cage.
Bueno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bueno lands a body shot.
Oliva is trying to stall.
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueno controls his hands.
Oliva scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliva.
Oliva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bueno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Bueno tries to clinch up.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva needs to keep his hands up - Bueno had a free shot at his head there.
Bueno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oliva throws a low kick but Bueno avoids it.
Bueno scores with a takedown into Oliva's guard.
Bueno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliva keeping full guard, as Bueno tries to pass.
Bueno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bueno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bueno passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno works his way into full mount!
Oliva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bueno on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bueno lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oliva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bueno lands a big shot to the head and Oliva winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Taco Bueno!
Taco Bueno gave a mention to Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laph Roaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roaig has chosen The Doors - Alabama song as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mario Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mario Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laph Roaig!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roaig cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roaig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roaig misses the jab.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Roaig misses.
Silva avoids the body shot from Roaig.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roaig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Roaig shrugs it off.
Laph Roaig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Roaig misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Roaig throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roaig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Roaig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Roaig has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Roaig steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Silva is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva switches off momentarily and Roaig cracks him with a monster right hand! Silva topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Roaig dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Roaig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laph Roaig!
A relieved looking Laph Roaig thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsumi Fujinami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Freak on a Leash. This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tatsumi Fujinami!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Fujinami counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fujinami not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujinami is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson wants to control but Fujinami is keeping busy.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Fujinami keeps him under control.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Fujinami is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujinami advances to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujinami.
Jackson tries to roll over but Fujinami keeps him under control.
Fujinami is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fujinami is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujinami seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujinami lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujinami throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujinami.
Fujinami working some strikes from top position.
Fujinami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Fujinami has managed to sweep!
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujinami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fujinami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujinami throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujinami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fujinami!
Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fujinami has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fujinami!
Fujinami is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Fujinami controlling him for the moment.
Fujinami is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fujinami with a nice head shot there.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fujinami is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujinami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fujinami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fujinami makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujinami preventing the sweep.
Fujinami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujinami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fujinami dives on top into guard.
Fujinami is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fujinami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fujinami scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujinami with a nice head shot there.
Fujinami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson controls Fujinami momentarily but Fujinami frees himself.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fujinami with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujinami lands a couple of digs.
Fujinami pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fujinami looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fujinami is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fujinami working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Fujinami lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujinami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujinami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson working for a triangle but Fujinami defends it easily.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujinami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujinami cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Fujinami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujinami lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsumi Fujinami dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fujinami closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Fujinami landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fujinami is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson controls Fujinami momentarily but Fujinami frees himself.
Fujinami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fujinami is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujinami chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fujinami is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujinami throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujinami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujinami works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujinami postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujinami scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujinami stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Fujinami with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujinami is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson 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.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fujinami tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fujinami is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
Fujinami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujinami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to sweep here but Fujinami controlling him for the moment.
Fujinami working some strikes from top position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujinami scoring with some ground and pound.
Fujinami is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujinami is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujinami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Fujinami defends easily.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujinami distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujinami throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujinami defends it easily.
Fujinami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujinami landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujinami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson working for a triangle but Fujinami defends it easily.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujinami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fujinami lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujinami lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujinami defends well.
Fujinami distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson 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.
Fujinami postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Fujinami tries to pass.
Fujinami connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Fujinami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fujinami working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Fujinami working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujinami forces his way into half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsumi Fujinami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Fujinami to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fujinami landing with the ground and pound.
Fujinami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujinami must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fujinami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fujinami is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson 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.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson has his foot on Fujinami's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fujinami works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujinami landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujinami's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fujinami is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Fujinami has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinami slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Ground and pound from Fujinami.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujinami is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fujinami is working away from the top position though.
Fujinami lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fujinami postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fujinami content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujinami passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujinami prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fujinami winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fujinami is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jackson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Fujinami fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jackson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Fujinami! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatsumi Fujinami!
Our winner, Tatsumi Fujinami, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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