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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manfred Honeypott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hole has chosen Louie Louie/ Motorhead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manfred Honeypott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Hole!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hole misses the shot to the body.
Honeypott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hole. Hole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Honeypott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hole.
Hole tests Honeypott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Hole.
Honeypott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hole fails with the takedown.
As Hole tries to get set, Honeypott tries to push him back and clinch up but Hole manages to avoid the attempt.
Hole's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Honeypott does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Honeypott misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Honeypott as he avoids it easily.
Honeypott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Honeypott's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Honeypott is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Honeypott is just riding it out for now. Hole eventually gives up the hold.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Honeypott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Honeypott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Hole.
Hole is keen to just control but Honeypott is a slippery customer.
That's two 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.
Honeypott is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Honeypott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hole.
Hole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honeypott's head.
Honeypott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
Hole works his way into full mount!
Hole lands a big shot there that rocks Honeypott but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Honeypott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole lands a couple of good shots and Honeypott has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Honeypott grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Hole looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hole lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hole.
Hole connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Honeypott to escape the position.
Hole lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Honeypott trying to control but not successfully.
Hole misses with punches from the back.
Hole gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
It looks like Manfred Honeypott has been cut.
Honeypott tries to escape but Hole has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Honeypott is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hole gets his way!
Hole is landing with strikes. Honeypott can't take much more of this.
Hole scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Honeypott is looking for a way out.
Honeypott trying to control the hands but Hole won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manfred Honeypott'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.
Hole takes a swing at Honeypott's ribcage but misses.
Hole has a takedown stuffed.
Lou Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honeypott connects with a jab.
Hole doesn't manage to clinch there - Honeypott circles away.
Honeypott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hole looks to land a right hand but Honeypott moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honeypott staying out of range there.
Honeypott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honeypott misses with a two punch combination.
Honeypott misses with an uppercut. Hole saw that one coming.
Honeypott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeypott moves away from the strike by Hole.
Honeypott throws out a loose jab but Hole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honeypott misses with a wild body shot.
Hole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Honeypott misses the target.
Honeypott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Hole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honeypott stuns Hole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch but Honeypott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Hole.
Hole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manfred Honeypott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Hole.
Hole closes the distance and pushes Honeypott back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole scores with a shot to the side of Honeypott's head.
Hole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hole looking to stall.
Hole tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hole pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Hole controlling the position.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole managing to control the position.
Hole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hole is looking for a triangle but Honeypott pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole keeping full guard, as Honeypott tries to pass.
Honeypott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hole on the ground.
Honeypott has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hole to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Honeypott is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hole pulls down on the head and he's put Honeypott to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lou Hole!
Lou Hole got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnolf Karstark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura has chosen Digital Summer - Just Run as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnolf Karstark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Centura!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karstark throws out a powerful jab.
Karstark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karstark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Centura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Centura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karstark.
Centura is rocked!
Centura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karstark throws out the jab.
Centura is still on wobbly legs! Can Karstark finish him?
Karstark lands a jab to Centura's midsection.
Karstark misses with the combination.
Karstark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Centura shapes to counter with a head kick.
Centura seems to have recovered his senses.
Karstark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Karstark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centura.
A telegraphed right hand from Karstark misses the target.
Karstark misses with a lunging right hand
and Centura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Centura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karstark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Centura.
No joy there for Centura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karstark throws a big counter combination but Centura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Centura misses with a double jab.
Centura tries to close the distance and clinch but Karstark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karstark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Centura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Centura drives through and clinches with Karstark against the cage.
Centura leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karstark wants to get back to striking at distance but Centura won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Centura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Centura is struggling to control the position.
Centura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karstark up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Karstark misses with the combination.
Centura slips a straight right by Karstark.
Centura clinches.
Karstark struggles to land a body shot inside as Centura controls his hands.
Come on Centura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karstark tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Centura.
The referee is keeping an eye on Centura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Centura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karstark's face.
Karstark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Centura is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Centura as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Centura.
Centura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Centura works on Karstark's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Centura leaning against his opponent.
Karstark misses with a body punch.
Karstark tries to throw a body punch but Centura avoids it by throwing Karstark back against the cage.
Centura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karstark up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karstark misses with a body punch.
Centura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karstark up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Centura.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Centura.
Centura has Karstark pressed against the cage.
Karstark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Centura is defending well for now.
Centura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karstark misses with the head strike.
Centura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karstark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Centura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Karstark fails to land with a series of punches.
Centura is looking for the big counter here.
Centura misses with a two punch combination.
Karstark misses with a double jab
and Centura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Centura closes the distance and pushes Karstark back into the cage.
Centura breaks from the clinch.
Centura clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Centura.
Karstark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karstark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Centura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Centura thows a body kick. Karstark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Centura scores with a jab to the head.
Karstark is rocked!
Centura instigates a clinch.
Oh Karstark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Centura manages to break the clinch.
Centura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karstark.
Centura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Centura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karstark misses the jab.
Centura clinches up against the cage.
Centura cracks Karstark with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karstark can't break the clinch.
Karstark seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees to the body from Centura.
The referee is keeping an eye on Centura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Centura stalls.
The crowd are getting on Centura's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Centura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karstark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karstark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karstark misses with the head strike.
Karstark is looking to control Centura's arms but Centura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karstark has his back to the cage.
Karstark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Centura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Centura creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Karstark with a big uppercut! Karstark tries to clinch up but Centura pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Karstark to the mat! Karstark covers up and Centura unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ace Centura!
Ace Centura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Arnolf Karstark was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight man'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between No No (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas has chosen Bo-lieve as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, No No!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boston Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Dallas.
No is looking to clinch.
Dallas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dallas throws a sloppy head kick and No moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Dallas scores with a four punch combination!
No takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dallas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dallas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Dallas finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from No is defended easily by Dallas.
No tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dallas duly obliges.
No is rocked!
Dallas throws an overhand right that drops No like a sack of potatoes! Dallas dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boston Dallas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Nott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Nott!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nott looks to throw the jab but Patrick is out of range.
Nott misses with a looping right.
Nott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patrick tried to counter with a leg kick but Nott avoided it.
Patrick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Patrick.
Patrick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Patrick wants to clinch.
Patrick is looking to clinch but Nott is avoiding it.
Patrick backing away here, and Nott unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Patrick dodges the punch combination from Nott.
Patrick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nott momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nott fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick clinches up against the cage.
Patrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nott blocks it with crossed arms.
Patrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nott prevents a body shot from Patrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Patrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Patrick misses with a knee to the head.
Patrick misses with a knee strike.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nott has had enough of the clinch but Patrick keeps him there for the moment.
Nott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nott blocks an elbow strike from Patrick.
Patrick lands an uppercut.
Nott breaks the clinch.
Patrick connects with a crisp jab.
Patrick looks to throw the jab but Nott is out of range.
Nott tries to bum rush Patrick with a series of wild strikes but Patrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patrick misses with a knee strike.
Nott taking a breather.
Patrick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Patrick misses with a punch to the body.
Patrick pushes Nott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Patrick digs a right hand into Nott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nott's gas tank.
Patrick scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Patrick.
Patrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patrick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Patrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nott's brow.
Patrick tries a body shot but Nott blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Nott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patrick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nott's face.
It looks like Aaron Nott has been cut.
Nott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Patrick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nott can turn it around.
With the fighters up against the cage, Patrick throws an elbow but misses.
Patrick lands an elbow just above Nott 's eye.
Patrick lands a nice elbow.
Patrick tries to work over Nott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patrick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nott wants to get back to striking at distance but Patrick won't allow it.
Patrick misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patrick.
Patrick lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Nott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Patrick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nott takes a swing at Patrick's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patrick loads up on a big right hand but Nott slips the punch.
Nott tries to move into range but Patrick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Patrick!
Nott throws the left hand but Patrick avoids the punch easily.
Patrick is looking for a counter combo.
Nott blocks a jab.
Nott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Patrick throws a body punch but Nott moves out of range.
Nott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patrick moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Patrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Nott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patrick. Patrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Patrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patrick rushes Nott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but Nott blocks it.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but Nott blocks it.
Patrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Patrick.
Nott misses with the head strike.
Nott is trying to break the clinch but Patrick is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Patrick.
A head punch on the inside from Nott fails to land.
Patrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nott manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Patrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nott moves out of range of the body kick.
Patrick digs a good body shot into Nott's ribs.
Patrick scores with a jab to the head.
Nott misses with a body shot.
Nott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nott defending well as Patrick loads up on a big left hand.
Nott looks to score with a jab to the body but Patrick is just out of range.
Patrick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nott keeps the fight on the outside.
Patrick lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aaron Nott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nott misses with an uppercut. Patrick saw that one coming.
Aaron Nott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patrick tests Nott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Nott.
A big left from Patrick misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nott misses with a hook. Patrick ducked under it nicely.
Patrick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nott to score with a decent uppercut.
Patrick moves out of range as Nott strikes.
Nott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patrick blocks a jab.
Patrick connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Nott to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Patrick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean Claude Patrick!
A relieved looking Jean Claude Patrick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitzu Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba comes to the cage accompanied by Pride theme song blares through the speaker as fireworks erupt . Yoshimitzu Sakuraba has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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272 lbs
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255 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshimitzu Sakuraba!
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, Ben Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper with a poor takedown
and Sakuraba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cooper's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba with a nice head shot there.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Cooper.
Cooper lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakuraba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakuraba with a nice head shot there.
Sakuraba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sakuraba trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Cooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuraba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sakuraba lands a nice short elbow.
Cooper is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cooper trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooper defending well though.
Sakuraba drops an elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Cooper is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Cooper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sakuraba drops an elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cooper lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Cooper striking from half guard on the bottom.
Cooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakuraba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakuraba drops an elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Cooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba winds up and cracks Cooper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Cooper tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Cooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cooper gets full guard.
Cooper has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.
Cooper looking to control.
Cooper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Sakuraba lands a couple of digs.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuraba trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sakuraba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitzu Sakuraba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooper's waist but Cooper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Cooper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba avoids it really well and circles away.
Cooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakuraba swivels and escapes.
Cooper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakuraba's waist but Sakuraba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cooper off to one side.
Yoshimitzu Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sakuraba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Cooper trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba lands strikes from half guard.
Sakuraba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cooper has hold of Sakuraba's hands but Sakuraba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cooper is rocked!
Sakuraba lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cooper quite badly. Cooper pulls Sakuraba in close trying to recover. Sakuraba postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cooper on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cooper doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitzu Sakuraba!
Yoshimitzu Sakuraba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Sorrowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
166 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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30
162 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Sorrowe!
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, Gerald Minor!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Sorrowe misses
and Minor counters by clinching up.
Minor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minor is trying to stall.
Sorrowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Sorrowe. Those never looked like landing.
Minor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sorrowe throws a series of punches but Minor avoids them all with ease.
And Minor tries to counter it with a takedown but Sorrowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sorrowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Minor looking to pass the guard.
Sorrowe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Minor looking to sit in guard and control but Sorrowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sorrowe stops Minor from standing up.
Minor is striking from the bottom but Sorrowe uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Minor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sorrowe pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Sorrowe is going to stand back up.
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.
Minor trying to control here.
Sorrowe controlling the pace.
Minor is trying to control but can't.
Sorrowe is taking a breather. Minor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe lands a big head kick that sends Minor to the canvas! Sorrowe follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Sorrowe!
An out of breath Sean Sorrowe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer's entrance music is GSP - Not Impressed. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
170 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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20
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Chris!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris shoots for a takedown but Palmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palmer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chris! But no joy.
Chris throws a right hand that Palmer ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmer also avoids with ease.
Chris scores with a nice head shot.
Psycho Chris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chris scores with a one two! Palmer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Chris.
Chris fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santiago Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psycho Chris.
Chris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palmer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chris momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chris stuns Palmer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chris looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Palmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chris looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range.
Chris scores with a three punch combo!
Chris throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Chris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palmer swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Chris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chris tries to bum rush Palmer with a series of wild strikes but Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palmer 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.
Palmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Palmer trying to control the position but Chris is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chris, who protects the arm well.
Palmer trying to control the position but Chris is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palmer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chris's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Palmer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palmer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Palmer trying to control the action but Chris is working from the bottom.
Palmer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chris prevents Palmer from moving into mount.
Palmer wants to control but Chris is keeping him busy.
Palmer prevents Chris from escaping the position.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but Chris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palmer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Palmer trying to control the action but Chris 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 Santiago Palmer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palmer scores with a sloppy right hand. Chris should have avoided that one.
Chris throws a lazy uppercut
and Palmer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palmer.
Palmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palmer won't allow Chris to get back to his feet.
Palmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chris is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palmer lunges at Chris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chris's hand.
Chris throws a shot from downtown. Palmer moves away and avoids it.
Palmer lands the left hand.
Palmer connects with a nice looking jab.
Chris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Psycho Chris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Palmer with that takedown attempt.
Chris throws a counter combo.
Palmer takes a swing at Chris's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Palmer. Beautiful body shot.
Chris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chris can do to turn this around?
Chris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chris keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Chris is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Chris keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Palmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chris has escaped and now he's on top!
Palmer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Palmer seems keen to control Chris's posture.
Palmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chris's guard.
Palmer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palmer, into his guard.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris throws an elbow that misses. Palmer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chris's guard. Nice move by Palmer!
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer slips nicely into half guard.
Palmer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Palmer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palmer trying to control the action but Chris is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Palmer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chris moves forwards but Palmer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chris fails with a takedown attempt.
Palmer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palmer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chris trying to remain calm as Palmer controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris is trying to buck Palmer off.
Palmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Palmer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control the action but Chris is working from the bottom.
Chris wants to get back to his feet but Palmer drags him back down.
Palmer is trying to get an arm triangle but Chris is defending well.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but Chris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Palmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Palmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Palmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chris, who protects the arm well.
Palmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chris, who protects the arm well.
Palmer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Chris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Palmer is trying to get an arm triangle but Chris is defending well.
Palmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chris, who protects the arm well.
Santiago Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chris wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is dominant here and he's now got Chris's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Palmer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chris punishes Palmer's body with a nice straight punch.
Palmer 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.
Palmer won't allow Chris to get back to his feet.
Palmer trying to control but Chris is working from the bottom.
Chris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palmer is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Chris is retaining full guard.
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chris shoots in looking for a takedown but Palmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chris is defended easily by Palmer.
Chris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chris!
Chris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chris is pushing Palmer's head away, looking to escape. Palmer manages to hold on to the position though.
Palmer is trying to get an arm triangle but Chris is defending well.
Palmer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control the position but Chris is working away.
Palmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Palmer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Palmer is trying to get an arm triangle but Chris is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris pushes Palmer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palmer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Palmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chris keeps working.
Palmer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chris is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Palmer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Palmer controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chris is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Psycho Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psycho Chris.
Chris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chris.
Chris is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Palmer looking to score a takedown here. Chris is defending well but Palmer drives through and ends up in Chris's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Palmer had his way with Psycho Chris in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palmer.
Palmer punishes Chris's body with a nice straight punch.
Chris closes the distance and clinches up with Palmer, looking for a takedown. Chris pushes Palmer against the cage but Palmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palmer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Palmer catches Chris right on the button with a cross.
Palmer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Palmer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Palmer tries for a kimura but Chris is defending well.
Palmer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chris tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Palmer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palmer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chris wants to get back to his feet.
Palmer looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Palmer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chris is trying to stand back up.
Palmer looking for the choke but no joy.
Palmer has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is looking for the choke from the back position but Chris is controlling his hands well.
Will Palmer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Palmer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chris has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Palmer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Psycho Chris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Palmer gets his way!
Palmer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chris is defending well though. Palmer let's go of the attempt for now.
Chris is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chris is defending well though. Palmer let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palmer, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:43
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:44
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Palmer!
Santiago Palmer retains his welterweight title!
As Santiago Palmer got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Best moment of my career. I can't say much because I wanna cry. Thanks Lou for such a great battle. You're the best fighter I've ever faced.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmi Nedram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nedram might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walk With Me In HELL!!!!. Mytilinaios has chosen Sanitarium as his entrance music. 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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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmi Nedram!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mytilinaios throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nedram tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mytilinaios is in Nedram's guard.
Mytilinaios preventing the sweep.
Nedram seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nedram keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Mytilinaios keeps trying to improve his position.
Nedram seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mytilinaios preventing the sweep.
Nedram trying to control the position here.
Mytilinaios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nedram is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios drops back looking for a leg! Nedram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nedram manages to kick Mytilinaios off! Mytilinaios jumps back into Nedram's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mytilinaios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nedram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mytilinaios is one step ahead there.
Nedram pulls Mytilinaios in to control the position.
Mytilinaios postures up.
Mytilinaios stopping the sweep attempt from Nedram.
Nedram controlling the position.
Mytilinaios throws a big elbow that misses.
Mytilinaios 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nedram is on top in guard.
Nedram trying to control but Mytilinaios is working from the bottom.
Nedram got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mytilinaios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nedram has managed to get both his arms back between Mytilinaios's legs - danger averted.
Nedram has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mytilinaios is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nedram gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mytilinaios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nedram defends it easily.
Nedram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mytilinaios wants to sweep here but Nedram controlling him for the moment.
Nedram is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nedram got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mytilinaios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nedram has managed to get both his arms back between Mytilinaios's legs - danger averted.
Nedram is looking to stand up but Mytilinaios won't let him.
Mytilinaios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nedram can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nedram trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mytilinaios's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedram trying to control the position from guard on top but Mytilinaios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mytilinaios has a closed guard, preventing Nedram from standing up.
Mytilinaios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nedram gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nedram trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mytilinaios's guard.
Nedram trying to control the position from guard on top but Mytilinaios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mytilinaios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mytilinaios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Nedram wants to stand but Mytilinaios is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mytilinaios is looking for a triangle but Nedram pushes his legs off easily.
Nedram has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nedram wanted to stand there but Mytilinaios had control of the position.
Mytilinaios keeping moving, preventing Nedram from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mytilinaios shoots in but Nedram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nedram misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nedram looks to land a combination but Mytilinaios avoids it well.
Mytilinaios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nedram misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kostas Mytilinaios will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mytilinaios shoots in but Nedram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nedram throws a series of punches but Mytilinaios moves out of range.
Nedram tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mytilinaios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mytilinaios is defended easily by Nedram.
Mytilinaios throws an overhand right that lands on Nedram's shoulder, as Nedram tries to avoid the shot.
Nedram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mytilinaios shoots in for a takedown but Nedram shows good takedown defense.
Jimmi Nedram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mytilinaios was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mytilinaios throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nedram is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mytilinaios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mytilinaios tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedram is looking for a sweep.
Mytilinaios tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nedram can't do much from the bottom here.
Nedram is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mytilinaios has an Americana. Nedram didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mytilinaios is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mytilinaios hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kostas Mytilinaios! Kostas Mytilinaios retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kostas Mytilinaios made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, So Close Now. Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Uso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uso ducks under a wild hook from Pulu.
Pulu connects with a crisp jab.
Uso looks to land a combination. Pulu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pulu sprawls and moves away.
Uso fails with the takedown.
Uso shoots in but Pulu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uso.
Uso feinted with a counter takedown.
Uso looking to score a takedown here. Pulu is defending well but Uso drives through and ends up in Pulu's guard.
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulu working for a triangle but Uso defends it easily.
Pulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Uso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uso preventing the sweep.
Uso trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Uso uses it to pass to side control.
Uso decides to stand back up. Uso steps back and let's Pulu get back to his feet.
Uso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uso controlling the pace.
Pulu is looking for a sweep. Uso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulu is still trying to improve position.
Uso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pulu is just riding it out for now. Uso eventually gives up the hold.
Pulu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uso pulls his head out easily.
Pulu is refusing to be controlled, as Uso sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Uso.
Ground and pound from Uso.
Uso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pulu actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uso pulls his head out easily.
Pulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uso is taking a breather. Pulu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pulu is trying to get back to full guard.
Uso trying to control the action but Pulu is working from the bottom.
Pulu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uso is working away from the top position though.
Uso wants to take a breather but Pulu is having none of it.
Pulu wants to get back to full guard.
Uso is looking for a kimura here.
Pulu is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Pulu moves into full guard.
Pulu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pulu pushes down on Uso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Uso is trying to stand back up but Pulu is controlling him
Uso trying to hold on to Pulu's head to control him but Pulu postures up.
Pulu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uso's head.
Pulu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 Jonathan Uso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maki Pulu's cut.
That's time! Uso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donk. Pulu catches Uso right on the button with a cross.
Pulu misses with a double jab
and Uso decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pulu's guard.
Pulu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pulu is thwarting Uso's attempts to control the position.
Pulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uso keeps working.
Pulu is trying to work for a kimura but Uso is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso pushes Pulu off looking to stand but Pulu dives back in and keeps control.
Uso actively working from the bottom here.
Uso is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uso actively working from the bottom here.
Jonathan Uso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulu is thwarting Uso's attempts to control the position.
Pulu is working for a submission of some sort.
Pulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uso keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Pulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uso is keeping the position for now.
Pulu 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.
Uso pushes a forearm under Pulu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pulu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Uso!
Jonathan Uso is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jonathan Uso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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