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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pull Me Under - Dream Theater kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flako Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flako Gracie.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Evans.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Evans cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Evans has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Flako Gracie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Evans!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobayashi comes to the cage accompanied by HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme . Dent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Powertrip. 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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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiro Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Dent!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent is looking to score with low kicks.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Dent blocks it.
Dent throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kobayashi shoots in for a double leg but Dent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Curtis Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent scores with a nice body kick.
Dent is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobayashi.
Dent cracks Kobayashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Hiro Kobayashi has been cut.
Dent throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kobayashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kobayashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kobayashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dent checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dent scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dent is looking to clinch but Kobayashi is avoiding it.
Kobayashi moves away from the strike by Dent.
Dent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Dent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobayashi misses with a takedown attempt - Dent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dent swivels and escapes.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobayashi's sensitive parts.
Dent moves away from the strike by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Dent.
Dent lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dent turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dent scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Dent.
Kobayashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kobayashi is rocked!
Dent throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kobayashi clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dent stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Dent!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drago's choice of entrance music: We Steady Mobbin!. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drago is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers tries to clinch
and Drago counters by clinching up.
Rogers lands with a right to the head.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rogers.
Drago wants to break free but Rogers has control.
A short left from Rogers.
Rogers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago jumps into guard, dragging Rogers to the mat.
Rogers wants to stand but Drago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago has Rogers pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers wants to stand but Drago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Rogers tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Drago counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to clinch
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers tries to clinch
and Drago counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogers looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drago has managed to clinch.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Rogers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rogers.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Rogers lands a left hand.
Rogers throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Drago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drago misses with the head strike.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers clinches but Drago breaks the clinch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that stings Drago.
Drago closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Rogers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Rogers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drago swivels and escapes.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Rogers looks to clinch
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
Drago throws a series of strikes that have Rogers backpedaling.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers wants to clinch
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogers smiles and moves away.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drago has time to react.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers clinches but Drago breaks the clinch
and Drago counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Drago counters by clinching up.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drago counters with a left and a right that stings Rogers.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drago darts in trying to clinch
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Rogers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogers.
Drago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago wants to break free but Rogers has control.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Rogers won't allow it.
Rogers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Rogers lands a right hand.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Rogers has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drago is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Rogers.
Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drago is breathing heavily.
A short right from Rogers.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rogers throws an elbow but misses.
Rogers lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drago can't get the takedown.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Drago.
Rogers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Rogers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rogers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drago is rocked!
Rogers scores with a shoulder strike.
Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?
Drago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rogers has him pressed against the cage.
Drago seems to have recovered his senses.
Rogers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head.
Drago tries to circle away but Rogers has him pinned against the cage.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Rogers unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Drago! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rogers is unloading with more strikes now! Drago drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jessup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Jessup has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hawaiian Saint's chin.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hawaiian Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jessup!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jessup swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jessup feints and then cracks Saint's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saint down.
Jessup throws a leg kick but Saint checks it.
Saint stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint wants it to stay on the feet.
Jessup fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Saint misses.
Jessup looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Jessup throws a nice looking combination but Saint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jessup throws a head kick that Saint semi-blocks.
Jessup shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint sprawls well. He's pushed Jessup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawaiian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Saint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jessup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws a hook to the side of Jessup's head but Jessup sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jessup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint swivels and escapes.
Jessup ducks right into an uppercut from Saint.
Jessup throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Saint blocks the leg kick.
Jessup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saint sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jessup somewhat.
Saint defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jessup.
Jessup looks gassed!
Jessup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saint's waist but Saint gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jessup off to one side.
Saint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jessup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jessup throws a leg kick but Saint sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saint defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jessup.
Saint misses with a looping right.
Jessup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saint but Saint pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saint ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jessup displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint throws out the jab.
Saint lands a head shot.
Jessup has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint finds it's way round the side to connect with Jessup's head.
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!
Saint connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jessup sprawling to the canvas! Jessup rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saint finish him?!
Jessup is rocked!
Saint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jessup.
Jessup has a takedown stuffed.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Jessup moves away and avoids it.
Jessup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint circles away quickly and effectively.
Jessup moves out of range of the strikes.
Jessup keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jessup defending well as Saint loads up on a big left hand.
Saint dodges the punch combination from Jessup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jessup tries to bum rush Saint with a series of wild strikes but Saint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jessup.
Jessup tries for a takedown but Saint sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saint loads up on a big right hand but Jessup slips the punch.
Jessup shoots in and drives through. Saint sprawls well.
Jessup has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jessup there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint throws a push kick but Jessup slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint tests Jessup's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jessup misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawaiian Saint dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Jessup does no damage.
Saint is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saint moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawaiian Saint is winning the standup battle so far.
Jessup shoots in and drives through. Saint sprawls well.
Saint stuffs the takedown attempt from Jessup. Jessup gets slowly back to his feet.
Jessup is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saint is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jessup.
Jessup blocks a leg kick.
Saint bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jessup misses with a two punch combination.
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on Jessup's shoulder, as Jessup tries to avoid the shot.
Saint keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Nathan Jessup has been cut.
Jessup is breathing heavily.
Jessup walks into a stiff left hand from Saint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint misses with a looping left.
Jessup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nathan Jessup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint connects with a jab.
Jessup ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint connects with a crisp jab.
Jessup misses the body punch
and Saint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jessup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jessup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jessup is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint finish him?
Hawaiian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Jessup slips under a jab from Saint.
Jessup seems to have recovered his senses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jessup might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saint has got the better of the exchanges.
Jessup misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jessup misses with an uppercut.
Jessup misses with a takedown
and Jessup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jessup slips a jab from Saint.
Jessup throws a series of punches but Saint avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Saint as Jessup shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jessup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jessup misses with a looping left.
Jessup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saint counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saint pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saint tries to circle away but Jessup has him pinned against the cage.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Jessup has him pressed against the cage.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Jessup keeps him there for the moment.
Saint prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jessup tries for a takedown but Saint manages to get underhooks.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Jessup keeps him there for the moment.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Jessup won't allow it.
Saint is trying to break free.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Jessup won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Saint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Jessup keeps him there for the moment.
Jessup looking for a takedown.
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Jessup has him pressed against the cage.
Saint has Jessup pressed against the cage, preventing Jessup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saint is trying to force a seperation but Jessup has the dominant position.
Saint wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saint wants to break free but Jessup has control.
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saint can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Jessup won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Saint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saint tries to break the clinch but Jessup is controlling the position.
Saint wants to break free but Jessup has control.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Jessup is controlling him.
Jessup wants a takedown but no success here.
Jessup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint prevents it.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Jessup has him pressed against the cage.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Jessup won't allow it.
Saint manages to break the clinch.
Jessup fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saint sprawls well initially but Jessup persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saint wants to get back to his feet.
Jessup is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jessup prevents Saint from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawaiian Saint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Jessup's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Saint defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jessup.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jessup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jessup shoots in but Saint avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jessup misses with a body punch
and Saint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jessup changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint tries to avoid it but Jessup manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint to the ground. Saint escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawaiian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Jessup ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jessup staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint throws a jab when Jessup was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessup shoots in for a takedown but Saint shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Jessup.
Saint swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jessup decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saint's guard.
Jessup drops back looking for a leg! Saint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint manages to kick Jessup off! Jessup jumps back into Saint's guard.
Saint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jessup stands and throws Saint's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saint is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jessup wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saint, who protects the arm well.
Jessup prevents Saint from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jessup controlling from side mount.
Saint is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jessup is controlling him well.
Jessup thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saint is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jessup has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nathan Jessup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup scores with punches from side control.
Jessup creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saint sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Saint is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jessup has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jessup is trying to get an arm triangle but Saint is defending well.
Saint is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jessup is controlling him well.
Saint on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saint is not content to let Jessup control the position.
Saint is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jessup in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saint wants to get back to his feet.
Saint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jessup is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saint is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint tries to improve position but can't.
Jessup is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saint knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jessup tries for a kimura but Saint is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Jessup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saint has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawaiian Saint!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Reyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyna has chosen "Blizkreigbop" the Ramones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. William Barker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Reyna!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyna throws a sloppy head kick and Barker moves out of range easily.
Barker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reyna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyna tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barker.
Barker lands with a shot to the body.
Reyna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reyna looks gassed!
Reyna tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Reyna blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barker.
Reyna tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barker.
A good leg kick by Barker.
Barker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reyna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barker scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reyna on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reyna is rocked!
A big shot lands for Barker! That's hurt Reyna! Will he recover? Barker fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Barker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whyte comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine - John Lennon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dana Whyte!
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, Tone Cross!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cross is trying to defend but Whyte finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cross wants to stand back up but Whyte manages to pass into side control.
Whyte landing a few strikes.
Whyte prevents Cross from escaping the position.
Whyte working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whyte scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte moves into full mount!
Whyte prevents Cross from getting the reversal.
Whyte working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte with a couple of short strikes.
Cross is trying to escape the mount.
Whyte lands with some strikes.
Whyte looking to finish Cross with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cross!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte raining down shots from the mount!
Cross is rocked!
Whyte postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Cross out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Whyte goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dana Whyte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jin Shotokahn!
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, Dave Savage!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shotokahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage dodges the punch combination from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn drops Savage with a beautiful combination! Savage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shotokahn is looking for the KO!
Savage is rocked!
It looks like Dave Savage has been cut.
Shotokahn stuns Savage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Shotokahn finish him?
Savage looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shotokahn lands with a right and another and another! Savage is in big trouble! Shotokahn lands again and this time it's lights out for Savage! A quality knockout there for Shotokahn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jin Shotokahn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sprinkle Sprinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes to the cage accompanied by Jackyl -- The Lumberjack. Sprinkle has chosen Outkast-Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zapp Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sprinkle Sprinkle!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan throws a combination. Sprinkle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Sprinkle Sprinkle has been cut.
Brannigan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brannigan misses with a body kick.
Brannigan checks the leg kick.
Sprinkle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brannigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brannigan controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brannigan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sprinkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sprinkle is trying to force a seperation but Brannigan has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Brannigan.
Brannigan taking a breather.
Brannigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Brannigan.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
Brannigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sprinkle looks gassed!
Sprinkle takes an elbow to the temple.
Sprinkle is trying to break the clinch but Brannigan is controlling him.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Sprinkle Sprinkle's cut even more.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brannigan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brannigan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sprinkle up against the cage.
Brannigan landing knees to the head.
Brannigan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brannigan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brannigan.
Brannigan lands a body punch.
Brannigan crunches a lovely knee into Sprinkle's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brannigan.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
The cut above Sprinkle Sprinkle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brannigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sprinkle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Brannigan to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brannigan.
Sprinkle trying to stall but Brannigan improves his position.
Brannigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brannigan lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brannigan presses Sprinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brannigan.
Brannigan gets underhooks to prevent Sprinkle's takedown attempt.
Brannigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brannigan lands with a right to the head.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Sprinkle wants to break free but Brannigan has control.
Brannigan misses with an elbow over the top.
Sprinkle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sprinkle wants to break free but Brannigan has control.
Brannigan lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Brannigan.
Sprinkle takes a shot to the head.
Brannigan pushes Sprinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brannigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sprinkle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brannigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sprinkle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brannigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sprinkle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brannigan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brannigan effectively controlling the action here.
Brannigan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brannigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brannigan throws a head punch that misses.
Brannigan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Brannigan.
Sprinkle wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sprinkle wants to get back to striking at distance but Brannigan won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Brannigan.
Sprinkle working hard to break the clinch.
Brannigan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brannigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sprinkle's efforts to push away.
Sprinkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brannigan avoids it.
Brannigan digs a right hand underneath Sprinkle's ribcage. Sprinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brannigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sprinkle's efforts to push away.
Brannigan lands an elbow just above Sprinkle 's eye.
Sprinkle wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brannigan lands a body punch.
Sprinkle misses with a punch to the body.
Brannigan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brannigan stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zapp Brannigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sprinkle Sprinkle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Brannigan. That's going to slow Sprinkle down.
Brannigan tries to bum rush Sprinkle with a series of wild strikes but Sprinkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brannigan tries to clinch there but Sprinkle circles away.
Brannigan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brannigan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sprinkle throws a sloppy head kick and Brannigan moves out of range easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brannigan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brannigan scores with a hook.
Sprinkle Sprinkle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brannigan lands a big head kick that sends Sprinkle tumbling to the mat! Brannigan takes a step backwards and waves Sprinkle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sprinkle is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sprinkle Sprinkle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zapp Brannigan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velvet Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Big Pimpin as his entrance music. Buck Bradshaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Velvet Jones's chin.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Velvet Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Bradshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Bradshaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bradshaw lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Bradshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Bradshaw shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bradshaw postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Bradshaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Bradshaw is controlling him.
Bradshaw landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones pushes Bradshaw off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw checks the leg kick.
Bradshaw with a jab.
Velvet Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Bradshaw moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones lands a head shot.
Bradshaw closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bradshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradshaw wants to clinch.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradshaw manages to avoid it.
Jones checks a low kick from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Bradshaw throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradshaw.
Jones wants to stall.
Bradshaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bradshaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Bradshaw moves away from the strike by Jones.
Bradshaw dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw misses with a straight right.
Bradshaw is looking to clinch.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Bradshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Bradshaw is rocked!
Jones misses the body punch
and Bradshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Bradshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Jones misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Bradshaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones slips a straight right by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bradshaw crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Velvet Jones!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oren Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garcia's choice of entrance music: Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies. On his way into the cage it seems that Oren Hunter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Oren Hunter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
149 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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26
153 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oren Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rolando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garcia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garcia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garcia!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Garcia keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia in side control, throwing shots but Hunter defends.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Garcia scores with punches from side control.
Garcia tries to move to mount but Hunter blocks the move with his legs.
Hunter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunter!
Hunter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia lands a big shot there that rocks Hunter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Garcia raining down shots from the mount!
Hunter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Hunter is defending the position.
Hunter moves into full guard.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia passes Hunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia moves nicely into side control.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcia scores a takedown into full mount!
Hunter is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia dominating with strikes here.
Hunter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunter tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Hunter defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hunter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolando Garcia!
Rolando Garcia is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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