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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Sanchez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Cruz 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.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandon Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz lands a front kick.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Sanchez looking for the choke but no joy.
Sanchez looking for the choke from the back.
Sanchez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Sanchez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cruz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets his hands free as Cruz looks to control.
Sanchez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz is trying to stand back up.
Sanchez has managed to slip his arm under Cruz's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cruz is tapping out! Submission win for Sanchez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julio Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toribio Ezcurra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Calhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezcurra kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sing For The Moment. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toribio Ezcurra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reed Calhart!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ezcurra is looking to clinch but Calhart is avoiding it.
Ezcurra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ezcurra thuds a left hand into Calhart's body.
Ezcurra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Reed Calhart has been cut.
A left lands for Ezcurra.
Calhart tries to clinch
and Ezcurra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ezcurra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ezcurra is keen to just control but Calhart is a slippery customer.
Ezcurra trying to mount his opponent but Calhart defends it.
Ezcurra passes to side control.
Calhart looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Ezcurra stalls from top position.
Ezcurra tries for a kimura but Calhart is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Calhart's face as Ezcurra controls the position.
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.
Calhart is trying to improve his position.
Ezcurra taking a breather here.
Ezcurra moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezcurra working for a guillotine from mount but Calhart is in no mood to give up.
Ezcurra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ezcurra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calhart is working to get back to half guard.
Ezcurra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toribio Ezcurra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reed Calhart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calhart misses with a combination
and Ezcurra counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ezcurra.
Ezcurra trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Toribio Ezcurra just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Calhart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calhart throws the kick towards the body but Ezcurra avoids it.
Calhart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ezcurra counters with a stiff right hand.
Ezcurra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ezcurra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calhart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Calhart is breathing heavily.
Ezcurra fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ezcurra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calhart, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhart gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ezcurra looking to control but Calhart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ezcurra content just to control the position 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.
Ezcurra looking to control but Calhart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezcurra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Toribio Ezcurra just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ezcurra digs a good body shot into Calhart's ribs.
Ezcurra lands a slapping body shot.
Ezcurra scores with a jab. Calhart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ezcurra cracks Calhart with a good jab.
Ezcurra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ezcurra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ezcurra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ezcurra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ezcurra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ezcurra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ezcurra is looking to take a break and control but Calhart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ezcurra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toribio Ezcurra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reed Calhart's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ezcurra digs a good hook to Calhart's body.
Toribio Ezcurra is winning the standup battle so far.
Ezcurra shoots in for a takedown but Calhart shows good takedown defense.
Ezcurra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reed Calhart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ezcurra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ezcurra connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed Calhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezcurra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ezcurra digs a good hook to Calhart's body.
Ezcurra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Calhart!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ezcurra quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ezcurra but it's paid off an Calhart is forced to tap! Nice work by Ezcurra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toribio Ezcurra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginger Ayl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayl is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by white lighting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ginger Ayl!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers takes the fight into the clinch.
Summers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ayl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ayl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Summers goes for a takedown attempt but Ayl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Summers tries to clinch up but Ayl circles away and keeps his distance.
Summers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ayl wants to slow Summers down by chopping away at his legs.
Ayl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ayl thows a body shot but no joy.
Ayl swinging wildly here.
Ayl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Summers's head backwards.
Ayl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Summers moves into range and clinches up with Ayl.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but Ayl blocks with his arms.
Summers looking to throw knees to the head but Ayl is blocking nicely.
Ayl lands a shoulder strike.
Ayl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ayl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ayl.
Ayl breaks the clinch.
Summers moves in looking to clinch but Ayl pushes him off.
Summers avoids a kick to the body.
Summers doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayl circles away.
Ayl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers moves in looking to clinch but Ayl pushes him off.
Summers moves out of range as Ayl throws a body kick.
Summers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ayl.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ayl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ayl fails with a takedown attempt.
Summers digs a good hook to Ayl's body.
Scott Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayl looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Ayl decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Summers moves into full guard.
Summers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Summers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ayl's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ayl can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ayl keeping full guard, as Summers tries to pass.
Summers is breathing heavily.
Summers stops Ayl from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Summers postures up in Ayl's guard and throws a big left but Ayl blocks it.
Ayl keeping full guard, as Summers tries to pass.
Summers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ayl pushes Summers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ayl looks to land a combination but Summers avoids it well.
Ayl shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ayl looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayl tries to pass to full mount but Summers defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Summers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Summers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ayl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers wants to sweep here but Ayl controlling him for the moment.
Ayl 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ayl trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Summers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ayl tries to buck Summers off but he can't manage it.
Ayl is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Summers working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ayl looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Summers! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Scott Summers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Montelibano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Trakvosk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Montelibano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brutus Trakvosk's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Montelibano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Trakvosk!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montelibano throws a series of punches but Trakvosk avoids them all with ease.
Montelibano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trakvosk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trakvosk lands a nice hook to Montelibano's body. Montelibano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trakvosk fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Montelibano does no damage.
Montelibano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montelibano avoids the body shot from Trakvosk.
Trakvosk lands an overhand right.
Montelibano lands with a right hand.
Trakvosk throws out a leg kick but Montelibano moves out of range and Trakvosk only half commits.
Montelibano swings for the body but Trakvosk moves out of range.
Trakvosk throws a body punch but Montelibano moves out of range.
Trakvosk lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trakvosk looks to land a left hand but Montelibano moved out of range nicely.
Trakvosk looks to land a combination but Montelibano avoids it well.
Montelibano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trakvosk misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montelibano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montelibano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trakvosk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montelibano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montelibano slips a jab from Trakvosk.
Trakvosk looks to throw the jab but Montelibano is out of range.
Montelibano moves out of range as Trakvosk throws a body kick.
A big left from Trakvosk misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trakvosk.
Trakvosk misses with a low kick.
Montelibano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trakvosk throws a hook to the side of Montelibano's head but Montelibano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montelibano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trakvosk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trakvosk throws a hook to the side of Montelibano's head but Montelibano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trakvosk swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montelibano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brutus Trakvosk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montelibano checks a leg kick nicely.
Trakvosk checks a low kick from Montelibano.
Trakvosk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montelibano.
Montelibano throws a jab but it's blocked by Trakvosk.
Montelibano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trakvosk.
Montelibano doesn't manage to clinch there - Trakvosk circles away.
Montelibano throws an overhand right that lands on Trakvosk's shoulder, as Trakvosk tries to avoid the shot.
Montelibano throws a lazy right hand but Trakvosk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trakvosk misses with a combination
and Montelibano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trakvosk looks gassed!
Montelibano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trakvosk.
Trakvosk throws out a loose jab but Montelibano uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montelibano throws a shot from downtown. Trakvosk moves away and avoids it.
Trakvosk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trakvosk swats away the attempt to clinch by Montelibano.
Trakvosk moves out of range of the strikes.
Trakvosk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trakvosk misses with an uppercut.
Montelibano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montelibano defending well as Trakvosk loads up on a big left hand.
Trakvosk throws a right hand that Montelibano ducks under and follows up with a left that Montelibano also avoids with ease.
Montelibano clinches.
Trakvosk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montelibano throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Montelibano.
It looks like Brutus Trakvosk has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montelibano throws an overhand right that lands on Trakvosk's shoulder, as Trakvosk tries to avoid the shot.
Montelibano lands a jab to Trakvosk's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Montelibano misses the target.
Montelibano has managed to clinch.
Montelibano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montelibano tries to pull guard but Trakvosk won't allow it.
Montelibano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trakvosk backwards.
Montelibano jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montelibano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trakvosk.
Montelibano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montelibano tries to get out of the position.
Montelibano is pulling down on Trakvosk's head to control his posture.
Montelibano pushes Trakvosk off and scrambles back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montelibano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Trakvosk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Trakvosk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trakvosk misses the jab.
Trakvosk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montelibano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brutus Trakvosk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montelibano moves in looking to clinch but Trakvosk pushes him off.
Montelibano throws an overhand right that lands on Trakvosk's shoulder, as Trakvosk tries to avoid the shot.
Trakvosk lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Trakvosk misses.
Trakvosk misses with the combination.
Trakvosk checks a low kick from Montelibano.
Montelibano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Montelibano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trakvosk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trakvosk is breathing heavily.
Montelibano is working Trakvosk over against the cage.
Montelibano breaks from the clinch.
Trakvosk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montelibano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montelibano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montelibano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brutus Trakvosk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montelibano is looking to clinch but Trakvosk is avoiding it.
Trakvosk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montelibano throws a leg kick but Trakvosk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trakvosk swings for the body but Montelibano moves out of range.
Trakvosk throws a right and a left that Montelibano avoids nicely.
Montelibano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Montelibano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trakvosk.
Trakvosk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montelibano lands with a big right hook that stumbles Trakvosk - he's out on his feet here! Montelibano follows up with another monster hook that separates Trakvosk from consciousness! Trakvosk falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Montelibano stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Montelibano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shepard Pie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shepard Pie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shepard Pie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pie lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Gary Todd has been cut.
Pie tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Pie.
Pie scores with a one two! Todd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Todd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Pie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pie scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Pie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pie looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
Pie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pie looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pie misses with a wild combination.
Pie cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gary Todd's cut is getting worse.
Pie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pie throws a shot to the body.
Shepard Pie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pie misses with a wild body shot.
Todd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pie misses with a few strikes there.
Pie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pie.
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!
Pie tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pie throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd moves forwards but Pie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pie cracks Todd with a nice body shot.
Pie manages to break the clinch.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pie.
Pie fails to land with a series of punches.
Pie throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Pie is looking to land body kicks.
Pie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pie throws a right hand that Todd ducks under and follows up with a left that Todd also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pie but Pie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pie misses with the combination.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Pie.
Pie throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pie rushes Todd and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pie manages to break the clinch.
Pie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pie throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pie has Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Todd. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pie clinches up against the cage.
Pie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Pie.
Pie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pie rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepard Pie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Todd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pie throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pie stalks Todd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Todd's face. Todd staggers backwards, shaken.
Gary Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Pie as Todd shoots in.
Pie throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pie misses with a hook.
Pie misses with a few strikes there.
Pie misses with a double jab.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pie.
Pie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pie misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pie throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Pie.
Some wild striking there from Pie.
Pie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Pie wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Pie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pie tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Pie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Pie misses with a wild combination.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Pie.
Pie misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Pie swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Shepard Pie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pie looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pie stuffs the takedown.
Pie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pie tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pie.
Todd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd shoots for a takedown but Pie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pie throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Todd tries for a takedown but Pie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Todd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pie avoids it really well and circles away.
Pie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd slips a jab from Pie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepard Pie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Todd's cut.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Pie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Pie.
Pie lands a slapping body shot.
Pie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pie misses with a two punch combination.
Pie misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Todd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is trying to get an arm triangle but Pie is defending well.
Pie is looking to regain half guard here but Todd keeps moving and retains side control.
Pie can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Todd's guard! Nice work there by Pie!
Pie stands up from Todd's guard - Pie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pie misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pie.
Pie throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Pie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pie's guard.
Todd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Todd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Todd, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pie pushing down on Todd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pie pulls his head out easily.
Pie stalling.
Pie tries to stand and escape but Todd is controlling the position.
Pie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Todd!
Pie controlling the position easily from mount.
Pie raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pie controlling from the full mount.
Pie tries to control but Todd wriggling away.
Pie looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shepard Pie.
I've got Pie 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shepard Pie!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Who Cares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mladen Ropac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mladen Ropac has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Who Cares's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Who Cares!
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, Mladen Ropac!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cares throws the left hand but Ropac avoids the punch easily.
Cares throws an overhand right that lands on Ropac's shoulder, as Ropac tries to avoid the shot.
Cares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ropac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ropac misses with a two punch combination.
Cares misses the jab.
Cares lands a jab.
Cares throws the left hand but Ropac avoids the punch easily.
Cares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ropac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Ropac.
Cares jabs Ropac right on the nose. Ropac blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Ropac misses.
Ropac moves out of range of the strikes.
Cares fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ropac to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ropac looks to clinch but Cares throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ropac taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Who Cares!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Castilano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermo has chosen Party Hard by Andrew W.K. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Luke Castilano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Castilano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tronic Thermo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castilano ducks under a wild hook from Thermo.
Castilano lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castilano.
Castilano throws the left hand but Thermo avoids the punch easily.
Thermo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castilano.
Castilano misses with an uppercut.
Castilano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castilano throws an overhand right that lands on Thermo's shoulder, as Thermo tries to avoid the shot.
Castilano misses with a combination
and Thermo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castilano thinking.
Thermo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castilano.
Thermo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thermo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castilano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castilano tries to free his leg and advance position but Thermo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Castilano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Castilano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castilano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermo.
Thermo throws a hook to the side of Castilano's head but Castilano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castilano.
Thermo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castilano tries to clinch up.
Castilano misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castilano.
Thermo swings for the body but Castilano moves out of range.
Tronic Thermo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thermo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castilano slips under a jab from Thermo.
Thermo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Luke Castilano has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thermo scores with a nice head shot.
Thermo looks to score with a jab to the body but Castilano is just out of range.
Castilano misses with a looping right.
Castilano has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Castilano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thermo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castilano tries to clinch up.
Thermo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thermo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castilano thinking.
Thermo throws an overhand right that lands on Castilano's shoulder, as Castilano tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thermo is defended easily by Castilano.
A swing and a miss from Thermo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Castilano lands with some strikes.
Castilano goes for an armbar but Thermo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thermo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thermo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Castilano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thermo's guard.
Castilano wants to pass the guard but Thermo is keeping the position.
Castilano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thermo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thermo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thermo!
Castilano is trying to improve his position.
Castilano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castilano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thermo off and has taken his back!
Castilano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thermo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thermo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Castilano is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castilano throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tronic Thermo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Castilano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castilano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thermo to the mat! Thermo manages to get full guard.
Castilano throws a strike but Thermo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Castilano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thermo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thermo wants to stand but Castilano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thermo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castilano is trying to control the position but Thermo postures up.
Thermo gets to his feet - Castilano follows without any prompting.
Castilano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castilano throws an overhand right that lands on Thermo's shoulder, as Thermo tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermo thows a body shot but no joy.
Thermo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thermo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Thermo as Castilano shoots in.
Tronic Thermo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castilano throws a leg kick
and Thermo counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castilano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castilano throws a hook to the side of Thermo's head but Thermo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castilano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermo throws out the jab.
Castilano misses the shot to the body.
Castilano cracks Thermo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thermo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thermo lands a jab-cross combination.
Castilano scores with a punch to the head.
Castilano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castilano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castilano throwing strikes from guard but Thermo blocks nicely.
Castilano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thermo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thermo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thermo!
Thermo stands up and beckons Castilano to his feet.
Castilano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thermo.
Thermo blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Thermo.
Castilano slips under a jab.
Castilano gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermo is looking to get back to is feet but Castilano passes into side control.
Castilano throws an elbow but Thermo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thermo is trying to get back to his feet.
Castilano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thermo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Castilano.
Castilano throwing strikes but Thermo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Castilano is trying to control Thermo's posture but Thermo avoids it.
Thermo wants to stand but Castilano has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castilano has his takedown stuffed
letting Thermo counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Castilano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castilano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermo.
Thermo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luke Castilano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castilano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermo throws a one two combo.
Thermo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castilano.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thermo sprawls well. Thermo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castilano gets slowly back to his feet.
Thermo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermo defending well as Castilano loads up on a big left hand.
Thermo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castilano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tronic Thermo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Castilano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Castilano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermo pinned against the cage. Thermo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castilano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castilano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermo.
A punch combination from Thermo misses.
Castilano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thermo misses with an uppercut. Castilano saw that one coming.
Castilano throws a hook but Thermo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castilano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermo manages to avoid it.
Thermo slips under a jab from Castilano.
Castilano misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Castilano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Castilano.
Castilano tries to clinch but Thermo moves out of range.
Thermo slips under a jab.
Thermo misses the shot to the body.
Tronic Thermo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermo throws a jab but it's blocked by Castilano.
Thermo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castilano moves in looking to clinch but Thermo pushes him off.
Castilano ducks under a wild hook from Thermo.
Thermo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castilano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermo defending well as Castilano loads up on a big left hand.
Thermo blocks a jab.
Castilano throws out a powerful jab.
Castilano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for Castilano.
Castilano clinches but Thermo breaks the clinch
and Thermo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermo avoids the body shot from Castilano.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thermo avoids the body shot from Castilano.
Castilano moves in looking to clinch but Thermo pushes him off.
A jab from Thermo misses.
Castilano tries to clinch but Thermo is having none of it.
Castilano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Castilano is stalling here. Thermo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Castilano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thermo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Thermo decides to stand back up. Thermo steps back and let's Castilano get back to his feet.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Castilano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Castilano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thermo turns into him and now he's in Castilano's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermo wants to stand but Castilano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Luke Castilano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castilano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Castilano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thermo defends it well.
Thermo is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castilano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castilano seems to be working for a kimura but Thermo defends the submission attempt.
Castilano is just content to waste time from the top position. Thermo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Castilano wants to control from the top but Thermo keeps moving.
Castilano stops Thermo from standing up.
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 Luke Castilano.
I think Thermo 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tronic Thermo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Len Nicodemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi. Gunner State is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Len Nicodemo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunner State!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicodemo looks to score with a jab to the body but State is just out of range.
Nicodemo looks to throw the jab but State is out of range.
Nicodemo misses with a straight left.
Nicodemo throws a hook but State avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Nicodemo.
State shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicodemo as he avoids it easily.
Nicodemo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Gunner State has been cut.
State swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicodemo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
State slips under a jab from Nicodemo.
State takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State walks into a straight right hand from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicodemo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicodemo misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Nicodemo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicodemo loads up on a big right hand but State slips the punch.
Nicodemo throws a hook but State blocks it.
Nicodemo misses with the combination.
Nicodemo connects with a looping right hand.
Nicodemo looks to land a right hand but State moved out of range.
State walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nicodemo jabs at State's body.
A jab from Nicodemo does it's job there.
State is rocked!
Nicodemo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicodemo finish him?
Nicodemo misses with a combination
and State counters with a nice body shot.
State seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicodemo looks to score with a jab to the body but State is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State moves out of range as Nicodemo strikes.
State lands a front kick.
A jab from Nicodemo misses.
State moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicodemo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Gunner State's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicodemo misses with a shot to the body
and State counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nicodemo's guard now.
Nicodemo seems keen to control State's posture.
State wants to control from the top but Nicodemo keeps moving.
Nicodemo wants to sweep here but State controlling him for the moment.
Nicodemo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in State's guard.
Nicodemo tries to stand but State is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo got a little sloppy there for a moment and State has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicodemo has managed to get both his arms back between State's legs - danger averted.
Nicodemo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nicodemo 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.
Nicodemo passes State's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nicodemo wants to stand up but State is controlling the position.
State is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nicodemo pulls his head out easily.
Nicodemo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
State flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nicodemo is keen to just control but State is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
State wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nicodemo throws a right hand that State ducks under and follows up with a left that State also avoids with ease.
Nicodemo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between State's hands.
A jab lands there for Nicodemo.
A left and a right from State both land. Nice combination.
Nicodemo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicodemo throws a predictable looking body shot
and State decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nicodemo's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicodemo wants to sweep here but State controlling him for the moment.
Nicodemo keeping moving, preventing State from controlling successfully.
Nicodemo pulls State in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Len Nicodemo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
State takes a swing at Nicodemo's ribcage but misses.
Nicodemo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicodemo thows a body shot but no joy.
State uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo works State's body with a nice hook.
State closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicodemo circles away.
State staying out of range there.
State displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicodemo throws out the jab.
Nicodemo just misses with a punch to the body.
State on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Len Nicodemo is winning the standup battle so far.
State is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of State's head but State sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
State misses with a body shot.
Nicodemo works State's body with a nice hook.
State throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicodemo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot to the body.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot that snaps State's head back.
Nicodemo takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
Nicodemo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Nicodemo - just one landing.
Nicodemo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nicodemo swings away with a body shot that misses
and State counters with a straight right hand.
Nicodemo scores with a jab. State acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nicodemo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicodemo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
State staying out of range there.
Len Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicodemo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicodemo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping State at a distance.
Nicodemo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a shot to the body.
State takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicodemo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
State takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
State needs to keep his hands up - Nicodemo had a free shot at his head there.
Nicodemo works the jab nicely.
Nicodemo lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State tries to move into range but Nicodemo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from State.
Nicodemo misses with a wild body shot.
Nicodemo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps State's head backwards.
The cut above Gunner State's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
No joy there for State, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicodemo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicodemo throws a looping overhand right but State ducks down to avoid it.
Nicodemo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent State stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. State was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
State moves away from the strike by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicodemo lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State misses with a body punch
and Nicodemo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
State is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nicodemo rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicodemo lands a slapping body shot.
State takes one to the chin there.
Nicodemo dips to his left and cracks State with an uppercut!
State uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo thows a body shot but no joy.
State looks to throw the jab but Nicodemo is out of range.
State defending well as Nicodemo loads up on a big left hand.
Nicodemo tests State's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicodemo looks to land a right hand but State moved out of range.
State pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicodemo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that State can do to turn this around?
State swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Len Nicodemo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
That's time! Nicodemo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
State swinging wildly here.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
State with a jab.
Nicodemo misses with a jab, cross combination.
State moves out of range as Nicodemo strikes.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicodemo manages to avoid it.
Nicodemo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from State.
The fighters circling - Nicodemo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo throws a hook but State blocks it.
Nicodemo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicodemo connects with the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
State keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. State was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
State uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicodemo tests State's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicodemo throws a body punch but State moves out of range.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicodemo takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
State slips under a jab.
State takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Nicodemo misses
and State counters with a straight right hand.
Nicodemo looks to throw the jab but State is out of range.
Nicodemo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State lands with a good body shot.
State shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicodemo sprawls well. Nicodemo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. State gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the body
and State counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nicodemo!
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!
Nicodemo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nicodemo is looking to improve his position.
State is working for a submission of some sort.
State sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicodemo defending well though.
Nicodemo gets full guard.
Nicodemo is controlling State's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nicodemo pushes State off and gets back to his feet.
Nicodemo blocks a jab.
State changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicodemo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by State.
State throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nicodemo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked State off and has taken his back!
Nicodemo is looking to control State but State is wriggling around and keeping busy.
State has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo biding his time, controlling State.
Nicodemo doesn't have the hooks in and State manages to turn into his guard.
Nicodemo trying to control the position.
State passes into half guard.
State lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Len Nicodemo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nicodemo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicodemo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nicodemo misses with a straight left.
State misses with a body shot.
State shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than State was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nicodemo regains half guard.
State thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicodemo's head.
Nicodemo blocking the ground and pound attempt from State.
Nicodemo wants to control but State is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nicodemo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunner State has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nicodemo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nicodemo looking for a guillotine here but State defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo wants to sweep but no luck.
Nicodemo wants to get back to his feet but State is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
State postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
State passes easily into side control. Nice work.
State lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
State is trying to get an arm triangle but Nicodemo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nicodemo is looking for a sweep.
Nicodemo prevents State from improving position.
Nicodemo defending against the ground and pound.
State with the ground and pound but Nicodemo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nicodemo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nicodemo moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nicodemo holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicodemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicodemo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nicodemo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nicodemo wants to take a breather but State is having none of it.
Nicodemo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
State is defending against the submission attempts here by Nicodemo.
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.
State misses with some strikes from the bottom.
State is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nicodemo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nicodemo's back!
Nicodemo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nicodemo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Nicodemo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
State working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nicodemo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as State tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Len Nicodemo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
State takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nicodemo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Nicodemo misses.
State ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicodemo lands a left and a right that send State crashing to the mat, dazed. Nicodemo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the body
and State counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
State misses with an uppercut.
Nicodemo lands with a nice body punch.
Nicodemo connects with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
State slips under a jab from Nicodemo.
State misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicodemo scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo throws a body punch but State moves out of range.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Nicodemo does no damage.
State keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
State moves away from the strike by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo misses with a shot to the body
and State counters with a right hand to the body.
State has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicodemo swinging wildly here.
State throws a hook but Nicodemo avoids it easily.
Nicodemo just misses with a punch to the body.
State defending well as Nicodemo loads up on a big left hand.
State throws a hook to the side of Nicodemo's head but Nicodemo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two 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.
State throws a head kick that misses.
State ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
State throws a hook but Nicodemo avoids it easily.
Nicodemo looks to score with a jab to the body but State is just out of range.
Len Nicodemo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicodemo throws a series of punches but State avoids them all with ease.
Nicodemo moves out of range of the strikes.
Len Nicodemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
State fails with the takedown.
State shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicodemo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Nicodemo.
A shot to the body from Nicodemo misses
and State counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State tries for a takedown but Nicodemo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nicodemo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
State loads up on a big right hand but Nicodemo slips the punch.
State on the wrong end of a nice jab.
State just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nicodemo lands a right hook to the body.
Nicodemo dips to his left and cracks State with an uppercut!
Nicodemo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
State rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicodemo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
State throws a looping overhand right but Nicodemo ducks down to avoid it.
Nicodemo lands with a nice body punch.
State takes one to the chin there.
Gunner State has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nicodemo.
State misses with a wild body shot.
Nicodemo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicodemo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
State misses with a jab to the body
and Nicodemo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicodemo works the jab nicely.
State takes one to the side of the head.
Nicodemo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
State walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nicodemo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicodemo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicodemo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicodemo lands a jab-cross combination.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Len Nicodemo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicodemo, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:44
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Len Nicodemo!
Len Nicodemo retains his featherweight title!
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