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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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204 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Elliot!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Elliot back into the cage.
Elliot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ortiz pulls Elliot into guard.
Elliot throws a big right hand that misses.
Elliot throwing strikes but missing.
Elliot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elliot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elliot postures up in Ortiz's guard and throws a big left but Ortiz blocks it.
Elliot preventing the sweep.
Elliot scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elliot is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortiz should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot keeps the fight on the outside.
Elliot is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ortiz hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ray Elliot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Chico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes into the arena with The Enemy by Godsmack blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Chico!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chico throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
A punch combination from Chico misses.
Chico scores with a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chico drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alvarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alvarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alvarez!
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Chico is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chico is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chico, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chico has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chico struggling a bit here.
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez has hold of Chico's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chico tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Alvarez cranks the arm and Chico screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chico, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Machismo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Machismo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Moore!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machismo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore jabs at Machismo's body.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Moore lands a nice shot that snaps Machismo's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moore!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Machismo on that attempt.
Moore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Moore.
It looks like Ryan Machismo has been cut.
Machismo is breathing heavily.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Machismo moves away and avoids it.
Machismo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Machismo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machismo's head backwards.
Moore tries to bum rush Machismo with a series of wild strikes but Machismo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore misses with the combination.
Machismo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machismo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moore tries to bum rush Machismo with a series of wild strikes but Machismo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machismo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore sends Machismo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Moore is motioning to the referee to let Machismo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Machismo shoots in.
Moore lands a big right hand that sends Machismo crashing to the mat! Moore stays standing though and waves Machismo back to his feet!
Machismo is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Machismo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Machismo loses concentration momentarily and Moore pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Machismo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Moore finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Moore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liddell, right into the meat.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liddell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Liddell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oliveira 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.
Liddell stays in close to Oliveira's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liddell defends well.
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Liddell escapes and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Liddell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Liddell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliveira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Liddell trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Liddell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oliveira some visible discomfort.
Oliveira is trying to control Liddell's posture but Liddell avoids it.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Liddell wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Liddell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Liddell shoots in.
Charlie Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Liddell. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
Liddell tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liddell.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Liddell is having none of it.
Liddell looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liddell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira pushing down on Liddell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oliveira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Liddell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Arnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Falcon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Arnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnett shoots in and bounces Falcon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Arnett from controlling successfully.
Arnett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Falcon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arnett fails to land the takedown.
Falcon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arnett.
Falcon closes the distance and clinches.
Falcon tries to land knees in the clinch but Arnett avoids the damage to the body.
Falcon lands an elbow inside that Arnett shrugs off.
It looks like Curtis Arnett has been cut.
Falcon lands a damaging elbow.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arnett avoids it.
Falcon landing knees to the body.
Falcon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnett is defending well for now.
Arnett tries to land knees in the clinch but Falcon avoids the damage to the body.
Arnett is working for takedown but Falcon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Falcon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arnett's face.
Arnett tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Arnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Falcon.
Arnett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falcon is defending well for now.
Arnett is pressed up against the cage. Falcon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arnett down to the mat. Arnett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arnett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcon.
Falcon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arnett. That did some damage!
Arnett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Falcon counters with a leg kick.
Falcon has Arnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falcon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arnett managing to block the knees to the body from Falcon.
Nice elbow from Falcon.
Falcon lands an elbow inside.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Arnett won't want to take too many of those.
Arnett is breathing heavily.
Arnett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Falcon.
Curtis Arnett's cut is getting worse.
Falcon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Falcon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arnett's defenses.
Falcon working Arnett over with knees to the body.
Arnett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falcon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falcon avoids it.
Nice elbow from Falcon.
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falcon.
Falcon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Arnett's ribcage.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Falcon.
Falcon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arnett's defenses.
Arnett takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcon lands an elbow that stopped Arnett in his tracks for a moment.
Arnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falcon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Falcon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcon clinches up against the cage.
Arnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arnett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falcon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falcon scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Falcon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falcon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falcon lands a nice knee to the body.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Arnett 's eye.
Arnett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcon landing knees to the body.
Falcon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arnett's defenses.
Falcon lands an elbow that stopped Arnett in his tracks for a moment.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Arnett won't want to take too many of those.
Arnett takes an elbow to the temple.
Arnett working hard to break the clinch.
Arnett takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Arnett won't want to take too many of those.
Falcon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Falcon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falcon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnett is defending well for now.
Arnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falcon smiles and moves away.
Falcon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Falcon.
Arnett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Falcon trying to control here.
Falcon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arnett kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Falcon is looking for a sweep. Arnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Falcon tries to roll over but Arnett keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Falcon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Arnett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Falcon tries to work over Arnett's front leg with a kick but Arnett checks it.
Arnett checks a low kick from Falcon.
Falcon moves into the clinch.
Arnett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Falcon missing with knees to the body.
Arnett tries to stall but Falcon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arnett avoids it.
Arnett goes for a takedown attempt but Falcon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnett misses with a takedown
and Falcon counters with a nice leg kick.
Falcon wants to slow Arnett down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcon thumps Arnett with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon throws a leg kick which misses Arnett's front leg but catches the back leg as Arnett tries to avoid it.
Falcon cracks the inside of Arnett's front leg.
Arnett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arnett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falcon sprawls well initially but Arnett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcon moves into full guard.
Falcon wants to sweep but no luck.
Falcon is pulling down on Arnett's head. It's preventing any offense from Arnett, at least for the moment.
Arnett trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Falcon seems keen to control Arnett's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon wants to stand but Arnett is controlling the position.
Arnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Falcon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arnett wants to stand but Falcon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Falcon 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arnett with a poor takedown
and Falcon counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Arnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arnett is able to avoid easily.
Nathan Falcon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Arnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Falcon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnett wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
Falcon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arnett wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
Falcon 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.
Falcon controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Curtis Arnett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Arnett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Arnett.
Falcon pushes Arnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Arnett's ribcage.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arnett avoids it.
Falcon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arnett avoids it.
Arnett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Falcon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arnett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arnett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falcon lands an elbow inside that Arnett shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Falcon.
Arnett is working for takedown but Falcon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Falcon with a knee to the head.
Falcon lands a knee to the body.
Arnett avoiding damage as Falcon throws knees to the body.
Falcon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arnett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Arnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arnett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.
Arnett is working for takedown but Falcon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arnett is working for takedown but Falcon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Falcon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arnett's defenses.
Falcon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Falcon stops a takedown attempt from Arnett.
Falcon just leaning against Arnett, taking a breather.
Arnett tries a body shot but Falcon blocks it.
Falcon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arnett managing to block the knees to the body from Falcon.
Nathan Falcon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falcon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arnett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falcon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnett wants a takedown but no success here.
Falcon working Arnett over with knees to the body.
Falcon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Arnett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Falcon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Falcon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon landing knees to the body.
Arnett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Falcon prevents it.
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Arnett 's eye.
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.
Arnett wants to stall.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arnett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon misses with an elbow strike.
Falcon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnett is defending well for now.
Arnett wants to stall.
Falcon misses with an elbow over the top.
Falcon gets underhooks to prevent Arnett's takedown attempt.
Falcon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Arnett won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Falcon throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arnett.
Falcon stops a takedown attempt from Arnett.
Arnett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falcon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falcon lands a damaging elbow.
Arnett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falcon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arnett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcon missing with knees to the body.
Falcon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arnett is working for takedown but Falcon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Arnett 's eye.
Arnett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arnett decides to pull guard.
Falcon won't allow Arnett to get back to his feet.
Arnett keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Falcon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon is in close to Arnett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falcon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnett is keeping the position for now.
Falcon trying to control but Arnett is working from the bottom.
Falcon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Falcon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Falcon throws a sloppy head kick and Arnett moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Falcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falcon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Falcon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keembo Sluce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keembo Sluce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sluce circles away.
Sluce feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sluce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sluce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sluce has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sluce drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Sluce off! Sluce jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Sluce pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sluce looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sluce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sluce decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sluce looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sluce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sluce looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Sluce is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluce trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sluce.
Jackson pushes Sluce off looking to stand but Sluce dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson looks gassed!
Sluce is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sluce to get the leverage.
Sluce wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Sluce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluce has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? Sluce steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sluce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keembo Sluce!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jetro delos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machida's choice of entrance music: RockStarr. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jetro delos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jetro delos Santos has been cut.
delos Santos could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetro delos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida just leaning against delos Santos, taking a breather.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida tries a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks it.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks with his arms.
Machida tries a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks it.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida tries a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machida tries a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks it.
Machida stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida looks gassed!
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but delos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida avoiding damage as delos Santos throws knees to the body.
delos Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machida is keeping busy.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
delos Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Machida gets an underhook and turns delos Santos into the cage.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but delos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Machida.
delos Santos trying to control the position but instead, Machida has worked for underhooks and has pushed delos Santos into the cage.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually delos Santos drops back down to his feet.
Machida has delos Santos pushed against the cage.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
delos Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida stalling in the clinch.
Machida tries a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks it.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but delos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
delos Santos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. delos Santos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and delos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between delos Santos's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
delos Santos working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
delos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
delos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
delos Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Machida is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for delos Santos.
delos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with delos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
delos Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
delos Santos tries to bench press Machida off him but Machida keeps the position.
Machida gets to mount! delos Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
delos Santos tries to improve his position but instead Machida has taken his back!
Machida avoiding delos Santos 's attempts to control his hands.
Machida is trying to stick to delos Santos's back but delos Santos is turning into Machida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Machida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by delos Santos.
delos Santos trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jetro delos Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jetro delos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Machida tries to clinch up.
delos Santos tries to clinch up
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machida.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks with his arms.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
delos Santos is looking to control Machida's arms but Machida gets an underhook and turns him. Now delos Santos has his back to the cage.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida tries a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks it.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks with his arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually delos Santos drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
delos Santos jumps guard but Machida stands there with delos Santos around his waist. delos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida with a knee to the head.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but delos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
delos Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machida is keeping busy.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but delos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to delos Santos's face.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
delos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. delos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetro delos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
delos Santos tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida moves into the clinch.
delos Santos looking to stall.
Machida prevents delos Santos from breaking the clinch.
delos Santos fails to pull guard.
delos Santos fails to pull guard.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
delos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. delos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
delos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but delos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
delos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
delos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
delos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Machida.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
delos Santos tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually delos Santos drops back down to his feet.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
delos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Machida leaves delos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jetro delos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
delos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida tries to clinch but delos Santos moves out of range.
delos Santos shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to clinch.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Machida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with delos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
delos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. delos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but delos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
delos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but delos Santos pushes him off.
Machida moves into range and clinches up with delos Santos.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
delos Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida displaying some good clinch control by pressing delos Santos up against the cage.
Machida tries a knee to the head but delos Santos blocks it.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but delos Santos is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
delos Santos decides to pull guard.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
delos Santos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Machida has his hands clasped together but delos Santos extends an breaks Machida's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by delos Santos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jetro delos Santos!
Jetro delos Santos is the new light heavyweight champion!
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