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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders has chosen I Have a Dream as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avro Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lancaster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
Sanders has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanders sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lancaster is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep.
Sanders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lancaster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lancaster some visible discomfort.
Lancaster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanders.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Lancaster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanders tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanders.
Sanders tries for a kimura but Lancaster is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lancaster is avoiding damage well.
Lancaster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanders's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Lancaster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Lancaster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Lancaster dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lancaster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nice strikes from Sanders there.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lancaster to regain full guard.
Lancaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanders dives in and scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Sanders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
Lancaster throws a solid leg kick but Sanders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lancaster.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is trying to stand.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanders passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders tries to move to mount but Lancaster blocks the move with his legs.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep.
Sanders tries for a kimura but Lancaster is defending well.
Sanders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lancaster is avoiding damage well.
Sanders advances to mount.
Sanders throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lancaster because Sanders loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders goes for an armbar but Lancaster turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lancaster.
Sanders is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
Sanders 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.
Lancaster wants to get up but he can't break Sanders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sanders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lancaster's guard.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Sanders stops Lancaster from standing up.
Sanders stands and throws Lancaster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanders is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lancaster has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lancaster stops Sanders from passing to mount.
Rod Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster wants to control but Sanders postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders lands an elbow.
Sanders swings around for an armbar but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanders's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lancaster throws a lazy head kick
and Sanders counters with a nice body kick.
Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanders shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster gets caught napping as Sanders dives in and scores a takedown. Lancaster manages to retain guard.
Sanders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanders is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanders to get the leverage.
Sanders is looking to advance position but Lancaster won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders stops Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Sanders seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lancaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
Sanders uses his free foot to push down on Lancaster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lancaster.
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.
Sanders prevents Lancaster from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster regains half guard.
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
Sanders is pressing down on Lancaster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancaster is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lancaster wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
Avro Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lancaster throws a chopping leg kick but Sanders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanders misses with a kick to the body.
Avro Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanders. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Rod Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avro Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Sanders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown. Lancaster tries to sprawl out of it but Sanders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lancaster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanders. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Lancaster throws a lazy head kick
and Sanders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
Some wild striking there from Sanders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Sanders!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rod Sanders made sure he mentioned V-Mask Clothing + 70% laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Avro Lancaster stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is bullshit! I won that fight, i broke both of his hands with my head for Christ sake!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Tickel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean comes to the cage accompanied by The Bucketheads - The Bomb [These Sounds Fall Into My Mind] . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Tickel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tickel misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tickel is defended easily by Dean.
Tickel blocks a leg kick.
Dean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tickel circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Tickel, which made it look bad.
Tickel cracks Dean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tickel takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
Tickel misses with a body shot.
Tickel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tickel swings for the body but Dean moves out of range.
Tickel just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tickel throws a right and a left that Dean avoids nicely.
Tickel misses with a jab to the body
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Tickel fights it but they end up in guard.
Dean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tickel keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Tickel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean postures up.
Dean trying to control but Tickel is working from the bottom.
Tickel working for a triangle but Dean defends it easily.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tickel keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean distracts Tickel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tickel's head.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Tickel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tickel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tickel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dean stays in close to Tickel's body and controls the position.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tickel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dean's guard.
Dean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tickel's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tickel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dean frees his head nicely. Oh but Tickel has switched to an armbar! Dean is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Will Tickel!
A very excited looking Will Tickel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trippin Daisy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sjonnie Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trippin Daisy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sjonnie Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daisy throws a sloppy head kick and Flodder moves out of range easily.
Flodder tries to bum rush Daisy with a series of wild strikes but Daisy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daisy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flodder.
Flodder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daisy can pounce on him.
Flodder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flodder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daisy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Flodder misses.
Daisy scores with a leg kick.
Flodder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daisy.
Flodder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daisy counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daisy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flodder's calf.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flodder's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Flodder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Flodder throws a right and a left that Daisy avoids nicely.
Flodder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daisy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Flodder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Daisy - the referee stops the clock and Flodder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Daisy. Flodder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Daisy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daisy.
Daisy misses with a straight left.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flodder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flodder swings widly with a right hand
and Daisy counters with a nice leg kick.
Flodder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daisy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flodder's knee momentarily.
Flodder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daisy.
Sjonnie Flodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Flodder.
Flodder looks winded!
Daisy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Daisy.
Flodder throws a jab but it's blocked by Daisy.
Daisy lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flodder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daisy counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Daisy.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Daisy connects with an inside leg kick.
Daisy connects with a high kick.
Flodder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daisy counters with an inside leg kick.
Flodder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daisy lands a leg kick that knocks Flodder off balance momentarily.
Flodder throws a right hand that Daisy ducks under and follows up with a left that Daisy also avoids with ease.
A cross from Flodder lands.
Flodder throws a right hand that Daisy ducks under and follows up with a left that Daisy also avoids with ease.
Daisy fakes the leg kick and cracks Flodder in the body.
Flodder throws a combination that misses
and Daisy counters with a thumping low kick.
Daisy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daisy.
Daisy pushes Flodder away with a front kick.
That kick from Daisy tenderised Flodder's leg. Flodder is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Flodder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daisy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Daisy coming out on top.
Daisy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daisy connects with the punch.
A left lands for Flodder.
Flodder misses with a wild combination.
Flodder misses with the combination.
Daisy connects with an inside leg kick.
Daisy connects with a nice looking jab.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daisy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flodder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daisy.
Flodder misses with a series of wild punches.
Flodder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daisy.
Daisy lands a high kick!
Daisy connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daisy.
Daisy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daisy motions for Flodder to come forward. Daisy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daisy with a jab.
Flodder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flodder misses with a wild combination.
Flodder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daisy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trippin Daisy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flodder misses with a lunging right hand
and Daisy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trippin Daisy is winning the standup battle so far.
Daisy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flodder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daisy counters with a straight right hand.
Flodder misses with a double jab
and Daisy counters with a straight right hand.
Sjonnie Flodder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daisy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flodder.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daisy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daisy.
Flodder 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.
Flodder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daisy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Daisy.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daisy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flodder can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Flodder. Those never looked like landing.
It looks like Daisy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Daisy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flodder throws a combination that misses
and Daisy counters with a leg kick.
Flodder is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Flodder misses.
Daisy lands a lovely overhand right.
Flodder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daisy walks into a stiff left hand from Flodder.
Flodder swinging wildly here.
Daisy delivers a nice body kick.
Daisy lands a leg kick that knocks Flodder off balance momentarily.
Flodder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flodder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daisy counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Nice body kick from Daisy.
Flodder misses with a few strikes there.
Daisy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flodder misses with a combination
and Daisy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Flodder will feel that in the morning.
Flodder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daisy.
Daisy feints and then cracks Flodder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flodder down.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Daisy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daisy cracks Flodder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flodder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daisy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daisy.
Daisy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flodder's head.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Daisy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flodder throws a series of punches but Daisy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daisy.
Flodder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daisy.
Daisy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daisy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flodder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daisy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flodder's calf.
Daisy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flodder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flodder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daisy counters with an outside leg kick.
Daisy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Flodder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daisy walks into a straight right hand from Flodder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flodder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daisy. Daisy obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daisy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Flodder.
Flodder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daisy defending well as Flodder loads up on a big left hand.
Flodder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daisy.
Nice body kick there by Daisy.
Daisy throws a leg kick which misses Flodder's front leg but catches the back leg as Flodder tries to avoid it.
Flodder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daisy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flodder.
Daisy ducks under a wild hook from Flodder.
Flodder throws an overhand right that lands on Daisy's shoulder, as Daisy tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daisy lands with a nice body kick.
Flodder looks to land a combination but Daisy avoids it well.
Flodder tries to bum rush Daisy with a series of wild strikes but Daisy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daisy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flodder. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trippin Daisy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Flodder 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.
Daisy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daisy slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Daisy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flodder looks to land a combination. Daisy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Trippin Daisy has been cut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Flodder might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daisy has got the better of the exchanges.
Daisy connects with an inside leg kick.
Daisy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Flodder misses.
Daisy scores with a jab. Flodder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flodder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daisy. Daisy obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flodder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Flodder does no damage.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flodder throws a jab but it's blocked by Daisy.
Daisy connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy throws a front kick that sends Flodder stumbling back into the cage.
Flodder throws a poor cross that misses
and Daisy counters with an inside leg kick.
Daisy keeps Flodder at a distance using the push kick.
Flodder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daisy counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Daisy.
Daisy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flodder misses with a series of wild punches.
Daisy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daisy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daisy, right into the meat.
Flodder throws a series of punches but Daisy avoids them all with ease.
Daisy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daisy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flodder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flodder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flodder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flodder misses with a wild combination.
Daisy lands with a straight right. Flodder didn't see that one coming.
Daisy lands a jab to the head.
Daisy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flodder.
Daisy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daisy defending well as Flodder loads up on a big left hand.
Daisy slips under a jab from Flodder.
Nice shot by Flodder.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flodder walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daisy.
Flodder scores with a jab.
Daisy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flodder tries to bum rush Daisy with a series of wild strikes but Daisy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daisy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Flodder throws a series of punches but Daisy moves out of range.
Daisy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daisy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flodder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daisy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flodder scrambles back to his feet.
Daisy ducks right into an uppercut from Flodder.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daisy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flodder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daisy counters with a straight right hand.
Daisy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daisy scores with a nice right hand.
Daisy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flodder.
Daisy thumps Flodder with a low kick.
Daisy moves away from the strike by Flodder.
Flodder misses with a few strikes there.
Sjonnie Flodder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daisy digs a good body shot into Flodder's ribs.
Flodder checks a leg kick.
Daisy lands with a nice body kick.
A combination from Flodder does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daisy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flodder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daisy's hands.
Trippin Daisy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Flodder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trippin Daisy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daisy 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trippin Daisy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helix Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bates might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slayer - Raining Blood. Cabrera has chosen Sparzanza - Follow Me as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera scores with a head kick. Bates tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Mario Bates has been cut.
Bates darts in trying to clinch
and Cabrera counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bates! Cabrera lets Bates back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bates is rocked!
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Cabrera shows good takedown defense.
Bates looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabrera takes one on the button.
Cabrera takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates tries to clinch up but Cabrera circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bates's guard.
Cabrera stays in close to Bates's body and controls the position.
Cabrera working some strikes from top position.
Cabrera working some strikes from top position.
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bates's head.
Bates looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cabrera has picked Bates up and slammed him! Bates can't keep hold of the triangle and Cabrera manages to pass to side control!
Cabrera controls the position.
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!
Bates is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cabrera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cabrera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera lands a heavy elbow.
Cabrera drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bates! More shots from Cabrera and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helix Cabrera!
Our winner, Helix Cabrera, 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr moves into range and clinches up with Goldstein.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Silva Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein avoiding damage as Silva Jr throws knees to the body.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva Jr misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldstein up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Silva Jr tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein manages to break the clinch.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Silva Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Silva Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Silva Jr tries a knee to the head but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Silva Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldstein gets an underhook and turns Silva Jr into the cage.
Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva Jr is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr trying to stall but Goldstein improves his position.
Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldstein trying to land knees to the body.
Goldstein breaks the clinch.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Silva Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldstein blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Silva Jr fails to land.
Silva Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
Goldstein wants to break free but Silva Jr has control.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Silva Jr lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein thumps Silva Jr with a low kick.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on Silva Jr's shoulder, as Silva Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Goldstein clinches.
Silva Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva Jr tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva Jr leaning against his opponent.
Silva Jr prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.
Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr gets underhooks to prevent Goldstein's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Goldstein misses.
Silva Jr clobbers Goldstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goldstein in his tracks.
Silva Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Silva Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Goldstein misses with a looping left.
Silva Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goldstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva Jr.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
letting Silva Jr counter with a right hand.
Silva Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
letting Silva Jr counter with a right hand.
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!
An inside leg kick from Goldstein misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein slips a jab from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva Jr sprawls well. Silva Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva Jr misses with a looping right.
Goldstein misses with a low kick.
Goldstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Silva Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson Silva Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva Jr looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Goldstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva Jr's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Goldstein postures up in Silva Jr's guard and throws a big left but Silva Jr blocks it.
Silva Jr is trying to keep Goldstein in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Goldstein managing to control the position.
Silva Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldstein's guard.
Silva Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva Jr passes into half guard.
Goldstein has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldstein controlling the position well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein gets full guard.
Goldstein wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
Goldstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Silva Jr ducked under it nicely.
Silva Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldstein throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Silva Jr.
Goldstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Goldstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr managing to control the position.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr throws a looping overhand right but Goldstein ducks down to avoid it.
Silva Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goldstein moves out of range as Silva Jr strikes.
Goldstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr moves out of range as Goldstein throws a body kick.
Silva Jr moves away from the strike by Goldstein.
Silva Jr throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein with a jab.
Goldstein lands a jab to Silva Jr's midsection.
Goldstein works Silva Jr's body with a nice hook.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Silva Jr saw that one coming.
Goldstein defending well as Silva Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldstein misses the target.
Goldstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva Jr throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva Jr misses the target.
Silva Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva Jr lands an uppercut.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva Jr gets through Goldstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr is pushing Goldstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Silva Jr tries to tie him up.
Silva Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldstein.
Silva Jr misses with a knee strike.
Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva Jr 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva Jr!
Anderson Silva Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Von Petro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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192 lbs
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180 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Von Petro!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Von Petro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Petro shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva tries to sprawl but Von Petro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ground and pound from Von Petro.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Von Petro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Petro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Von Petro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva wants to sweep but Von Petro has passed to side control!
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Petro on the ground.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Petro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Von Petro trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Von Petro postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Von Petro cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Von Petro has hold of Silva's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Silva seems comfortable defending it but Von Petro has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Silva is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Silva is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Von Petro couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudy Von Petro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Teeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baroni comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys- Fight for your right. Mr Teeto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Baroni's chin.
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155 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Teeto!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teeto blocks a jab.
Baroni shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Teeto eats them both and turns towards Baroni to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baroni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teeto moves out of range as Baroni strikes.
Baroni swinging wildly here.
Teeto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teeto avoids a kick to the body.
Baroni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baroni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baroni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Teeto to counter with a crisp jab.
Baroni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teeto counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni throws a series of punches but Teeto moves out of range.
Teeto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baroni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teeto doesn't manage to clinch there - Baroni circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baroni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baroni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teeto.
Baroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teeto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baroni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teeto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Teeto.
Teeto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baroni is breathing heavily.
Teeto struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroni controls his hands.
Teeto prevents a body shot from Baroni.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Teeto obliges.
Teeto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Teeto presses Baroni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Teeto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baroni in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Teeto working Baroni over with knees to the body.
Baroni prevents a body shot from Teeto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni looking to stall.
Baroni blocks a body shot from Teeto.
Baroni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baroni wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teeto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Teeto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teeto tries to throw a body punch but Baroni avoids it by throwing Teeto back against the cage.
Baroni tries to break the clinch but Teeto is controlling the position.
Teeto misses with a punch to the body.
Teeto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baroni misses with a punch on the inside.
Teeto lands a knee to the head.
Baroni misses with a knee to the head.
Teeto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baroni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Teeto tries to throw a body punch but Baroni avoids it by throwing Teeto back against the cage.
Teeto swings wildly with an uppercut but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teeto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baroni's efforts to push away.
Teeto digs a right hand into Baroni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baroni's gas tank.
Baroni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teeto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teeto working Baroni over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teeto keeps control of Baroni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baroni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe Baroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroni throws a combination that misses
and Teeto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Teeto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teeto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Teeto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Teeto lands an elbow inside that Baroni shrugs off.
Teeto is working Baroni over against the cage.
Teeto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Teeto crunches a lovely knee into Baroni's ribcage.
Teeto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Teeto landing knees to the head.
Teeto tries to land a knee to the head but Baroni blocks with his arms.
Teeto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baroni blocks a body shot from Teeto.
Teeto lands a nice uppercut.
Baroni taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teeto has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baroni fails to land.
Teeto lands an elbow that stopped Baroni in his tracks for a moment.
Teeto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Teeto.
Teeto struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroni controls his hands.
Teeto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teeto struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroni controls his hands.
Teeto pushes Baroni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teeto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baroni's efforts to push away.
Baroni wants to get back to striking at distance but Teeto won't allow it.
Teeto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teeto tries to work over Baroni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teeto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baroni throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Teeto.
A short uppercut from Teeto.
Teeto lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Teeto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Teeto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teeto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baroni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teeto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teeto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teeto lands a good knee to the midsection. Baroni won't want to take too many of those.
Teeto tries to land knees in the clinch but Baroni avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Baroni on the inside.
Teeto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baronis head.
We've been informed that Teeto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Teeto throws an elbow but misses.
Teeto blocks an elbow strike.
Teeto blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teeto blocking some punches.
Teeto throws a head punch that misses.
Teeto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teeto pushes Baroni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teeto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teeto can't find room to land a body shot as Baroni controls the action.
Teeto pushes Baroni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teeto lands a nice elbow.
Baroni is rocked!
Teeto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Teeto.
Teeto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Teeto struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroni controls his hands.
Teeto lands a hook that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Oh Baroni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teeto can't find room to land a body shot as Baroni controls the action.
Teeto gets through Baroni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teeto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teeto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teeto scores with a shoulder strike.
Teeto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroni's elbow.
Teeto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teeto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teeto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teeto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teeto creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Baroni's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Baroni drops to his knees and Teeto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Teeto!
Mr Teeto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Micheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
192 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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201 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franco Micheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Staunton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Micheli is looking to clinch but Staunton is avoiding it.
Micheli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Micheli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve Staunton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staunton fails with a takedown attempt.
Micheli tries to close the distance and clinch but Staunton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Micheli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staunton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Staunton.
Staunton shoots for a double leg takedown but Micheli sprawls well. He's pushed Staunton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franco Micheli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Staunton.
Staunton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Staunton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Micheli but Micheli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Staunton throws a lazy right hand but Micheli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micheli moves in looking to clinch but Staunton pushes him off.
Staunton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Micheli to the ground. Staunton is now in Micheli's guard.
Staunton trying to control the position from guard on top but Micheli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Staunton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Micheli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staunton scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Micheli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Staunton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Staunton looking to pass the guard.
Staunton stands up over Micheli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Staunton postures up in Micheli's guard and throws a big left but Micheli blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staunton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Micheli keeping full guard, as Staunton tries to pass.
Staunton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Micheli wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Staunton trying to control the action but Micheli is working from the bottom.
Staunton advances nicely into full mount.
Staunton lands a heavy elbow.
Staunton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Micheli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staunton on the ground.
Micheli is trying to stand up.
Staunton trying to control but Micheli is having none of it.
Staunton scoring with strikes but Micheli is staying in there.
Micheli takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Staunton's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Staunton!
A very excited looking Steve Staunton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael D Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. D Amato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX- Intro. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Michael D Amato told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael D Amato!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on D Amato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
D Amato throws a nice looking combination but LeBlanc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeBlanc throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
D Amato walks into a jab.
LeBlanc slips under a jab from D Amato.
D Amato digs a good body shot into LeBlanc's ribs.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. D Amato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBlanc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBlanc moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that D Amato ducks under and follows up with a left that D Amato also avoids with ease.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
D Amato stalling in the clinch but LeBlanc improves position.
LeBlanc lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeBlanc as D Amato tries to tie him up.
D Amato lands with a left to the head.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but D Amato avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage.
LeBlanc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
D Amato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
A short body shot lands from LeBlanc as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amato prevents a body shot from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
D Amato prevents a takedown attempt there.
LeBlanc has D Amato pushed against the cage.
D Amato stalling in the clinch.
LeBlanc tries a body shot but D Amato blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
D Amato presses LeBlanc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
D Amato misses with some punches.
D Amato is trying to push LeBlanc away but LeBlanc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LeBlanc lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Amato is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amato tries to break the clinch but LeBlanc is controlling the position.
I was talking to LeBlanc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato is defending well against a takedown attempt.
LeBlanc avoiding damage.
LeBlanc stalling in the clinch but D Amato improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a right hand.
D Amato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
D Amato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LeBlanc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LeBlanc scores with a shoulder strike.
D Amato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LeBlanc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LeBlanc tries a body shot but D Amato blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
D Amato has had enough of the clinch but LeBlanc keeps him there for the moment.
D Amato is looking to control LeBlanc's arms but LeBlanc gets an underhook and turns him. Now D Amato has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
A short right hand to the side of the head by D Amato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato prevents a body shot from LeBlanc.
A short left from D Amato.
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of LeBlanc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeBlanc looks for the body kick but D Amato saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
D Amato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LeBlanc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
D Amato slips a jab from LeBlanc.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato connects with a crisp jab.
D Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
D Amato throws a series of strikes that have LeBlanc backpedaling.
LeBlanc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBlanc counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from D Amato.
LeBlanc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amato stalling in the clinch but LeBlanc improves position.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
LeBlanc lands a body shot in the clinch.
D Amato is trying to break free.
LeBlanc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc struggles to land a body shot inside as D Amato controls his hands.
LeBlanc has D Amato pressed against the cage, preventing D Amato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
D Amato is struggling to control the position.
LeBlanc stalling in the clinch.
LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBlanc is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amato blocking some punches.
LeBlanc leaning against his opponent.
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
LeBlanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Amato's elbow.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LeBlanc misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
Claude LeBlanc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from D Amato.
D Amato prevents a body shot from LeBlanc.
D Amato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LeBlanc is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Amato can do to turn this around?
LeBlanc lands a right hand that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
Still in the clinch, D Amato scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBlanc.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top.
LeBlanc taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
LeBlanc looking to slow down the pace here.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBlanc tries to stall but D Amato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
D Amato is looking to control LeBlanc's arms but LeBlanc gets an underhook and turns him. Now D Amato has his back to the cage.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
LeBlanc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite D Amato's efforts to push away.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
D Amato stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
D Amato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LeBlanc up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
D Amato throws a combination that misses
and D Amato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by LeBlanc.
Decent striking displayed by LeBlanc there.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeBlanc counters with a nice low kick that buckles D Amato's knee momentarily.
D Amato misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc tries to clinch there but D Amato circles away.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc tries a low kick but D Amato avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but LeBlanc moved out of range nicely.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc punishes D Amato's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amato throws a series of punches but LeBlanc avoids them all with ease.
A jab from D Amato finds it's way through LeBlanc's defenses.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBlanc.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc dodges the punch combination from D Amato.
Good shot there by D Amato.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by D Amato.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
LeBlanc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by D Amato.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amato lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
LeBlanc connects with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBlanc doesn't seem phased though.
LeBlanc slips under a jab from D Amato.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Amato throws a nice looking combination but LeBlanc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
D Amato scores with a crisp jab that stopped LeBlanc in his tracks.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to land a leg kick but D Amato saw it coming and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by D Amato.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
LeBlanc misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato misses with the combination.
D Amato misses with a hook.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
D Amato throws an off balance right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a nice body kick.
D Amato misses with a hook
and LeBlanc counters with a good low kick that D Amato was not able to check.
Michael D Amato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D Amato throws a lazy uppercut
and LeBlanc counters with a left and a right that stings D Amato.
D Amato connects with a looping right hand.
LeBlanc with a hook.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of LeBlanc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four 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!
LeBlanc is looking to slow D Amato down with leg kicks.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. LeBlanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from D Amato misses.
D Amato misses with a hook
and LeBlanc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LeBlanc throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
D Amato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeBlanc.
D Amato throws a lazy uppercut
and LeBlanc counters with a straight right hand.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlanc cracks D Amato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
D Amato swings widly with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a good low kick that D Amato was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
LeBlanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
D Amato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Claude LeBlanc.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeBlanc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Mihailovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saloth Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihailovic comes to the cage accompanied by Otherwise - Soldiers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lubomir Mihailovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saloth Sar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mihailovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sar misses with a kick to the body.
Mihailovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sar.
Sar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihailovic avoids the head kick by Sar.
Sar walks into a jab.
Sar lands a big head kick that sends Mihailovic tumbling to the mat! Sar takes a step backwards and waves Mihailovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mihailovic is rocked!
It looks like Lubomir Mihailovic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihailovic checks a leg kick.
Oh Mihailovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mihailovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Mihailovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mihailovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihailovic lands a jab-cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Sar.
Mihailovic checks a low kick from Sar.
Mihailovic shoots in for a takedown but Sar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sar throws a sloppy head kick and Mihailovic moves out of range easily.
Mihailovic misses with a wild body shot.
Mihailovic misses with an uppercut.
Sar fakes the leg kick and cracks Mihailovic in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar lands a big head kick that sends Mihailovic tumbling to the mat! Sar takes a step backwards and waves Mihailovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mihailovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sar.
Mihailovic lands a really nice looking cross but Sar seems unphased.
Sar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sar looks for the body kick but Mihailovic saw that one coming.
Sar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
A head kick misses from Sar.
Mihailovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sar has time to react.
Mihailovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihailovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sar.
Mihailovic cracks Sar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mihailovic tries to bum rush Sar with a series of wild strikes but Sar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihailovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mihailovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mihailovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sar's head.
We've been hearing reports that Mihailovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mihailovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mihailovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sar.
Some bone on bone action there as Mihailovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mihailovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mihailovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihailovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Sar.
Sar lands a big head kick that sends Mihailovic tumbling to the mat! Sar takes a step backwards and waves Mihailovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mihailovic moves out of range of the body kick from Sar.
Sar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Mihailovic misses.
Mihailovic avoids the head kick by Sar.
Sar circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mihailovic drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sar follows Mihailovic to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saloth Sar!
Our winner, Saloth Sar, 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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