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GKNY 20 - Amagov Vs Sphinx PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Coholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Flux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Coholic!
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, Dante Flux!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coholic misses with a straight left.
Flux cracks Coholic with a good jab.
Flux jabs at Coholic's body.
Flux loads up on a big right hand but Coholic slips the punch.
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coholic moves away.
Coholic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Flux is predictable there
and Coholic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flux misses with a body shot.
Flux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coholic throws out the jab.
Coholic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flux lands a nice shot to the body.
Coholic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flux doesn't seem bothered though.
Flux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coholic counters with a three punch combo that has Flux backing up. Flux nods at Coholic to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coholic moves away.
Coholic lands with a cross.
Coholic slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flux misses with a body shot.
Flux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flux throws out a counter right but Coholic avoids it with no problem.
Coholic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Flux throws a leg kick
and Coholic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coholic.
Coholic throws a body shot but no joy.
Flux looks to throw the jab but Coholic is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Coholic misses the target.
Flux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coholic.
Flux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coholic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flux throws a body punch but Coholic moves out of range.
Coholic defending well as Flux loads up on a big left hand.
Coholic throws a big counter combination but Flux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coholic lands a jab.
Al Coholic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coholic throws a series of punches but Flux avoids them all with ease.
Coholic misses with the combination.
Flux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coholic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coholic staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coholic.
A slow jab from Coholic misses its intended target.
Coholic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Coholic misses its intended target.
Coholic misses with a wild combination.
Coholic throws a series of punches but Flux moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Flux misses.
Coholic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flux.
Flux throws a nice looking combination but Coholic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flux misses the shot to the body.
Coholic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Coholic.
Flux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coholic rather than just go for the knockout.
Flux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flux misses with a body punch
and Coholic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flux works Coholic's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flux tries to bum rush Coholic with a series of wild strikes but Coholic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Flux.
It looks like Al Coholic has been cut.
Flux misses with an uppercut. Coholic saw that one coming.
Flux scores with a body shot.
Coholic misses with a hook. Flux ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Flux misses its intended target.
Coholic cracks Flux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coholic lands a really nice looking cross but Flux seems unphased.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coholic was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
A jab from Flux misses.
Coholic tries to bum rush Flux with a series of wild strikes but Flux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Flux.
Flux takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coholic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coholic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Flux does no damage.
Flux ducks under a wild hook from Coholic.
Coholic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coholic misses with a hook
and Flux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Flux.
Coholic slips a straight right by Flux.
Flux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coholic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coholic.
Flux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coholic.
A combination from Flux does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Coholic misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Coholic.
Coholic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coholic. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux slips under a jab from Coholic.
Flux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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 Al Coholic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Coholic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coholic throws a hook but Flux avoids it easily.
Coholic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coholic misses with a hook. Flux ducked under it nicely.
Flux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Coholic misses its intended target.
Coholic throws a jab but it's blocked by Flux.
Coholic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Coholic misses the target.
Flux scores with a hook.
Flux swings for the body but Coholic moves out of range.
Coholic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flux connects with a crisp jab.
Coholic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flux manages to avoid it.
Flux just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Coholic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flux doesn't seem phased though.
Al Coholic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Coholic misses.
Flux throws a hook to the side of Coholic's head but Coholic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flux takes a swing at Coholic's ribcage but misses.
Coholic scores with a one two! Flux had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Coholic misses.
Coholic moves out of range of the strikes.
Flux throws a shot from downtown. Coholic moves away and avoids it.
Flux misses the shot to the body.
Flux scores with a jab. Coholic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coholic slips a jab and a cross from Flux.
A combination from Coholic does no damage.
Flux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flux misses with a right hand
and Flux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coholic falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Flux counter with a right hand.
Coholic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flux misses with a shot to the body
letting Coholic counter with a right hand.
Coholic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flux.
Coholic connects with a jab.
Coholic misses with a wild combination.
Coholic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flux throws a body shot but no joy.
Flux with a hook.
Coholic throws a lazy uppercut
and Flux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coholic thinking.
Coholic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Flux eats them both and turns towards Coholic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Coholic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coholic takes one on the button.
Flux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Flux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coholic.
Flux throws a jab when Coholic was well out of range.
Coholic slips a jab and a cross from Flux.
Nice cross by Coholic.
Flux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coholic counters with a straight right hand.
Flux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flux throws a jab when Coholic was well out of range.
Coholic throws a nice looking combination but Flux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coholic tests Flux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coholic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flux.
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!
Flux throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flux slips under a jab from Coholic.
Flux tries a low kick but Coholic avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Coholic misses the target.
Coholic misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coholic throws the left hand but Flux avoids the punch easily.
Flux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Flux misses with a hook.
Coholic scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Coholic.
Flux lands the left hand.
Flux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coholic.
Flux throws a leg kick
and Coholic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coholic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flux! But no joy.
Flux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coholic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Coholic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Coholic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Coholic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coholic throws a series of punches but Flux avoids them all with ease.
Flux misses with an uppercut
and Coholic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coholic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coholic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flux just misses with a punch to the body.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Coholic is just out of range.
A big right from Flux misses.
Flux defending well as Coholic loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Flux misses.
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coholic walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coholic throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Flux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coholic with a body shot.
Flux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coholic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Coholic is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coholic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coholic.
Flux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flux. Coholic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coholic momentarily.
Jab, jab by Coholic - just one landing.
Coholic scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Coholic.
Coholic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coholic moves away from the strike by Flux.
Coholic misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coholic.
Coholic slips a straight right by Flux.
Coholic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flux moves away from the strike by Coholic.
Flux misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coholic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Coholic takes a swing at Flux's ribcage but misses.
Coholic throws a shot from downtown. Flux moves away and avoids it.
Flux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coholic throws a big counter combination but Flux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Flux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flux throws a looping overhand right but Coholic ducks down to avoid it.
Coholic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coholic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coholic.
Coholic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coholic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flux circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flux! But no joy.
Flux loads up on a big right hand but Coholic slips the punch.
Coholic throws an overhand right that lands on Flux's shoulder, as Flux tries to avoid the shot.
Flux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coholic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coholic misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coholic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flux.
Coholic misses with a hook
and Flux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coholic defending well as Flux loads up on a big left hand.
Flux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coholic throws a shot from downtown. Flux moves away and avoids it.
Coholic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flux.
Flux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coholic.
Flux ducks right into an uppercut from Coholic.
Flux misses with an uppercut
and Coholic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dante Flux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coholic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flux.
Coholic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coholic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flux.
Flux throws a hook but Coholic avoids it easily.
Flux scores with a hook to the body. Coholic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Coholic blocks the low kick.
Coholic swinging wildly here.
Flux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coholic with a body shot.
Coholic throws a combination. Flux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coholic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coholic throws out a loose jab but Flux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
Coholic jabs at Flux's body.
Coholic dodges the punch combination from Flux.
Flux throws a hook but Coholic avoids it easily.
Coholic throws a series of punches but Flux avoids them all with ease.
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 Al Coholic.
Well Coholic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Coholic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reverend Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Flyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Reverend Sin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reverend Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahmad Flyer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flyer gets a clinch.
Flyer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Flyer.
Flyer looking for a takedown.
Sin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flyer looks winded!
Sin prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sin.
Sin lands a knee to the body.
Sin crunches a lovely knee into Flyer's ribcage.
Sin lands a body shot.
Sin lands a nice uppercut.
Sin scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sin.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flyer backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Sin.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sin obliges.
Sin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sin is working Flyer over against the cage.
Sin pushes Flyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flyer's defenses.
It looks like Ahmad Flyer has been cut.
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
Sin gets through Flyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flyer's defenses.
Sin lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Sin as the two fighters clinch.
Sin is working Flyer over against the cage.
Sin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flyer or not.
Sin scores a nice knee to the body.
Sin digs a right hand into Flyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flyer's gas tank.
Sin lands an uppercut.
Sin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Sin.
Sin is leaning against Flyer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sin lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flyer is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Sin.
Sin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flyer backwards.
Flyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Sin finish him?
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sin as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sin lands a left hand.
Sin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Flyer with a big uppercut! Flyer tries to clinch up but Sin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Flyer to the mat! Flyer covers up and Sin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reverend Sin!
During a confident post fight interview, Reverend Sin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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, Jimmy Block!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Teller!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Block throws an overhand right that lands on Teller's shoulder, as Teller tries to avoid the shot.
Block pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teller there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Rick Teller has been cut.
Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Block.
Teller blocks a jab.
Teller looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Block.
Teller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Block.
Block misses with a kick to the body.
Block takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Block dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teller. That did some damage!
Block misses with a looping right.
Block looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Block cracks the inside of Teller's front leg.
Teller checks a low kick from Block.
Block is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Teller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A good leg kick by Block.
Block misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Teller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teller misses with a head kick.
Block dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teller. That did some damage!
Block lands a right hook to the body.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller misses with a low kick as Block jumps back.
Block dodges the punch combination from Teller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Block throws a leg kick
and Teller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Block pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Block throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Block throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teller counters with a thumping low kick.
Block looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Block scores with a push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Block, right into the meat.
A low kick from Block is predictable there
and Teller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Block is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Block throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Block throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Teller misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller slips under a jab.
Block fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Block lands a big head kick that sends Teller tumbling to the mat! Block takes a step backwards and waves Teller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Teller is rocked!
Teller looks to land a left hand but Block moved out of range nicely.
Block appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Block throws a hook to the side of Teller's head but Teller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Block and Teller are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Block throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Teller into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Block knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Block!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Vaughan!
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, Milo Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaughan throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic sizes up Vaughan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Vaughan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaughan as he connects with a hook.
Vaughan misses the body punch
and Markovic counters with a series of strikes. Vaughan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vaughan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vaughan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vaughan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaughan.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vaughan takes one to the side of the head.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Vaughan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markovic's waist but Markovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vaughan off to one side.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Vaughan ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Vaughan ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
and Vaughan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markovic won't be happy with that.
Vaughan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markovic keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan working the ground and pound from side control.
Markovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Markovic dodges the ground and pound from Vaughan.
Vaughan wants to control but Markovic is keeping him busy.
Markovic has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Markovic regains half guard.
Vaughan misses with a head shot. Markovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vaughan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughan throws an elbow that misses. Markovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vaughan's guard. Nice move by Markovic!
Markovic wanted to stand there but Vaughan had control of the position.
Vaughan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Markovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vaughan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markovic pushing down on Vaughan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Markovic seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Markovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vaughan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markovic connects with a jab.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Vaughan misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markovic! But no joy.
Vaughan misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vaughan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markovic tries to bum rush Vaughan with a series of wild strikes but Vaughan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaughan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vaughan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vaughan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vaughan is in Markovic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vaughan manages to get himself to full guard.
Vaughan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markovic stands up from Vaughan's guard - Markovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Markovic finds it's way through Vaughan's defenses.
Vaughan scores with a jab to the body.
Vaughan shoots in but no luck this time.
Markovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Psycho Vaughan has been cut.
Vaughan slips a jab from Markovic.
Vaughan slips under a jab.
Vaughan shoots for a takedown but Markovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughan ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Psycho Vaughan'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.
Vaughan gets a double leg takedown into Markovic's guard.
Vaughan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Psycho Vaughan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaughan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Vaughan from controlling successfully.
Vaughan prevents Markovic from getting back to his feet.
Vaughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan throws a big elbow that misses.
Vaughan being controlled here momentarily.
Vaughan stopping the sweep attempt from Markovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan looking to pass the guard.
Markovic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vaughan distracts Markovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vaughan tries to free his leg and advance position but Markovic is retaining full guard.
Vaughan prevents Markovic from getting back to his feet.
Markovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Markovic, not yet.
Vaughan looking to sit in guard and control but Markovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markovic.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaughan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Vaughan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Vaughan moves away and avoids it.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaughan throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Markovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vaughan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Markovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Markovic takes a swing at Vaughan's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Vaughan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaughan. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vaughan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markovic thinking.
Vaughan looking to score a takedown here. Markovic is defending well but Vaughan drives through and ends up in Markovic's guard.
Markovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vaughan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vaughan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markovic prevents it.
Vaughan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic dodges an elbow strike from Vaughan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Markovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Vaughan.
Markovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Vaughan.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Vaughan is looking to wear down Markovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vaughan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markovic jabs Vaughan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vaughan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Vaughan moved out of range.
Vaughan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Vaughan misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic looks to land a combination. Vaughan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Vaughan.
Markovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaughan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vaughan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vaughan slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook but Vaughan avoids it easily.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Vaughan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Markovic misses with a leg kick.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaughan misses the body punch
and Vaughan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vaughan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Psycho Vaughan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Markovic kicks Vaughan off and gets back to his feet.
Markovic with a hook.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Vaughan moves away and avoids it.
Vaughan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vaughan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markovic.
Vaughan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Vaughan staying out of range there.
Markovic lands a jab to Vaughan's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Markovic misses.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaughan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaughan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vaughan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughan moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook but Vaughan blocks it.
Vaughan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vaughans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Vaughan counters with a nice uppercut.
Markovic throws a jab when Vaughan was well out of range.
Markovic lands with a hook. Vaughan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaughan dives in for a single leg takedown but Markovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vaughan throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Markovic digs a good hook to Vaughan's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughan misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Vaughan's body.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaughan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vaughan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Markovic misses with a wild combination.
Vaughan throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Vaughan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markovic slips a straight right by Vaughan.
Markovic dips to his left and cracks Vaughan with an uppercut!
Vaughan connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Vaughan backs off Markovic throws a huge counter combo but Vaughan manages to avoid it all.
Markovic jabs at Vaughan's body.
Vaughan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Markovic throws a combination. Vaughan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good shot there by Vaughan.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughan.
Vaughan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vaughan is able to avoid easily.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaughan.
Vaughan misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a double jab
and Vaughan counters with a thumping low kick.
Psycho Vaughan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vaughan closes the distance and clinches up with Markovic, looking for a takedown. Vaughan pushes Markovic against the cage but Markovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic cracks Vaughan with a good jab.
Markovic blocks a leg kick.
Markovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A clash of legs there as Vaughan blocks the low kick.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vaughan misses with a body shot.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic throws a combination that misses
so Vaughan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Markovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughan landing with the ground and pound.
Vaughan working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markovic 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
A less than humble Milo Markovic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Headstones - Long Way to Neverland. 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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153 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Hert!
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, Nick Rude!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rude wants to counter the offense by Hert and move into the clinch position.
Hert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rude counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rude shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hert but Hert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Hert finds it's way through Rude's defenses.
Hert stuns Rude with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rude manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rude is trying to keep Hert in close.
Hert trying to control but Rude is working from the bottom.
Rude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hert preventing the sweep.
Rude has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hert is posturing up here but Rude has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hert tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hert has to tap! Slick submission there by Rude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Rude!
Nick Rude made sure to mention his sponsor, Underworld Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Pillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory McVaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory McVaughn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Pillman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory McVaughn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from McVaughn tenderised Pillman 's leg. Pillman is trying to keep his angry face on.
McVaughn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pillman .
McVaughn connects with an inside leg kick.
Pillman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVaughn swings for the body but Pillman moves out of range.
Pillman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pillman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVaughn avoids it really well and circles away.
McVaughn throws a nice head kick!
Pillman throws a hook but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn closes the distance and pushes Pillman back into the cage.
Pillman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McVaughn regains guard immediately.
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!
Pillman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McVaughn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pillman wants to pass the guard but McVaughn is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pillman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pillman 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.
Pillman lands a couple of elbows.
Pillman throwing strikes but missing.
McVaughn seems keen to control Pillman 's posture.
Pillman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McVaughn is keeping the position for now.
McVaughn controlling Pillman 's posture.
Pillman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Pillman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pillman is fighting to break McVaughn's control of his arms but McVaughn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pillman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pillman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pillman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Pillman 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McVaughn pulls Pillman in close to prevent any damage.
Pillman wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McVaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pillman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pillman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVaughn as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Pillman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Pillman pushes him off.
McVaughn tries to clinch there but Pillman circles away.
Pillman just misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pillman .
Pillman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVaughn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pillman . That did some damage!
McVaughn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McVaughn moves into the clinch.
Pillman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pillman blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pillman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pillman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pillman wants to control but McVaughn is keeping him busy.
McVaughn struggling a bit here.
Pillman working the ground and pound but McVaughn is defending the strikes.
Pillman wants to lay and pray for a moment but McVaughn keeps working.
Pillman scoring with punches and elbows.
Pillman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Pillman crashes against the mat.
Pillman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Pillman dominated that round.
That's time! Pillman 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pillman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McVaughn.
McVaughn scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McVaughn.
Pillman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McVaughn throws a leg kick which misses Pillman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Pillman tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pillman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pillman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVaughn cracks the inside of Pillman 's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pillman . McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pillman tries to keep at a distance but McVaughn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pillman manages to break the clinch.
Pillman misses the shot to the body.
McVaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pillman .
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pillman 's sensitive parts.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pillman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Pillman moves out of range.
Pillman attempts a counter takedown but McVaughn avoids it well and moves away.
McVaughn rushes Pillman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pillman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pillman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McVaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McVaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McVaughn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McVaughn throws a leg kick which misses Pillman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Pillman tries to avoid it.
Pillman throws a shot from downtown. McVaughn moves away and avoids it.
McVaughn counters with a body kick.
McVaughn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McVaughn tries to clinch up.
McVaughn connects with a high kick.
Pillman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVaughn.
McVaughn has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Pillman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVaughn clinches up against the cage.
Pillman lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn lands a good knee to the midsection. Pillman won't want to take too many of those.
Pillman has McVaughn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pillman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McVaughn tumbling to the mat - Pillman dives into McVaughn's guard.
McVaughn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pillman .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn controlling Pillman 's posture.
Pillman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVaughn struggling a bit here.
Pillman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pillman in side control, throwing shots but McVaughn defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McVaughn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pillman in side control, throwing shots but McVaughn defends.
McVaughn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pillman .
Pillman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pillman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McVaughn parries the strikes from Pillman easily there. Pillman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McVaughn to escape.
Pillman tries to score with some ground and pound. McVaughn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McVaughn is looking to regain half guard here but Pillman keeps moving and retains side control.
Pillman tries to score with some ground and pound. McVaughn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pillman scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pillman working the ground and pound from side control.
Pillman throwing strikes but McVaughn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McVaughn controls the position.
Pillman tries to bench press McVaughn off him but McVaughn keeps the position.
Pillman is working hard here to advance position.
McVaughn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pillman tries to improve position but can't.
Pillman prevents McVaughn from moving into mount.
Pillman is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McVaughn has Pillman up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn taking a breather.
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pillman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pillman is looking for a takedown.
Pillman goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVaughn prevents it.
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Pillman is blocking nicely.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn breaks from the clinch.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pillman misses with an uppercut. McVaughn saw that one coming.
Pillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McVaughn. That's going to slow Pillman down.
Pillman misses with a straight left.
Pillman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn is controlling Pillman 's trapped leg to prevent Pillman from advancing to side control.
Pillman wants to free his trapped foot but McVaughn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McVaughn keeping control of the position.
Pillman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pillman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pillman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVaughn trying to control here.
Pillman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pillman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McVaughn's head.
McVaughn has his hands clasped together around Pillman 's back. He's all about the action.
Pillman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn is holding on to half guard well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pillman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pillman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pillman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pillman in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVaughn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McVaughn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn darts in and clinches Pillman up against the cage.
Pillman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McVaughn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Pillman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn breaks from the clinch.
Pillman shoots for a takedown but McVaughn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pillman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pillman fails with a takedown attempt.
McVaughn tries a quick counter leg kick but Pillman is wise to it.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Pillman pushes him off.
Pillman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McVaughn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pillman .
Pillman shoots in for a takedown but McVaughn shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McVaughn. That's going to slow Pillman down.
A nice leg kick lands there from McVaughn.
Pillman misses with a straight right.
McVaughn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pillman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVaughn.
McVaughn darts in and clinches Pillman up against the cage.
Pillman is working for takedown but McVaughn is calmly controlling the position for now.
McVaughn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McVaughn 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
After winning the bout, Gregory McVaughn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeng Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skeng Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avila Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez lands a high kick!
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Man tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alvarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alvarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alvarez!
Alvarez tries to stand but Man is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Man struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez tries to stand but Man is controlling his head.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avila Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
That's four 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.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Man.
Man stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Man is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skeng Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Alvarez gets caught napping as Man dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Man postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Skeng Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Man has Alvarez in his guard.
Alvarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez tries to kick Man off but Man keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Man prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvarez - that will leave a mark!
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Man ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
Avila Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avila Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Man rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alvarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Man seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Alvarez shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Man is backing up but Alvarez catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Man covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Alvarez Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avila Alvarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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26
202 lbs
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198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiago Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix throws a body kick that misses
and Nero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matrix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matrix scores with a leg kick.
Nero tries to clinch but Matrix moves out of range.
Matrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matrix misses with a left hand
and Nero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matrix lands a jab to Nero's midsection.
Matrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nero was well out of range. Poor timing from Matrix.
Nero throws a right hand that Matrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Matrix also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matrix.
Nero with a hook.
Matrix scores with a leg kick.
Matrix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nero throws a shot from downtown. Matrix moves away and avoids it.
Nero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matrix.
Nero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matrix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nero. That did some damage!
Nero throws an overhand right that lands on Matrix's shoulder, as Matrix tries to avoid the shot.
Matrix dips to his left and cracks Nero with an uppercut!
Matrix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matrix thuds his shin into the meat of Nero's side.
Nero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matrix tries to keep at a distance but Nero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matrix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nero misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nero's elbow.
Matrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nero.
Matrix works on Nero's body with a couple of short punches.
Matrix has Nero pushed against the cage.
Nero leaning his opponent against the cage.
Matrix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Matrix.
A right hook to the body lands for Matrix.
Matrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nero's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero prevents a body shot from Matrix.
Nero taking a breather.
Matrix trying to land knees to the body.
Matrix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matrix prevents the takedown attempt.
Matrix crunches a lovely knee into Nero's ribcage.
Nero is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matrix.
Matrix leaning against his opponent.
Matrix cracks Nero with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Matrix.
Matrix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matrix lands a shoulder strike.
Matrix looking to throw knees to the head but Nero is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John Matrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nero shoots in for a takedown but Matrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nero needs to keep his hands up - Matrix had a free shot at his head there.
Crunch! Matrix slams his shin into Nero's torso.
Matrix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Matrix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matrix lands a lovely overhand right.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix lands a jab to the nose.
Nero is rocked!
Matrix tests Nero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Nero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Matrix throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nero's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Matrix lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Matrix!
After winning the bout, John Matrix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brazil National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Matador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Souza!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matador is looking for a takedown.
Matador jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Souza walks away with a smile on his face. Matador gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Souza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matador doesn't seem phased though.
Matador takes one on the button.
Souza lands with a straight right. Matador didn't see that one coming.
Matador is rocked!
Matador is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Matador is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza throws out a counter right but Matador avoids it with no problem.
Matador seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador has his takedown stuffed
and Souza counters with an outside leg kick.
Matador takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souza's waist but Souza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matador off to one side.
Andre Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza scores with the left hand. Matador knows he should have avoided that one.
Matador rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Matador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Souza.
Matador on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza lands with a hook. Matador tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matador walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souza sprawls well. Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matador gets slowly back to his feet.
Matador takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.
Souza has closed the distance and engaged Matador in a clinch.
Matador jumps guard but Souza stands there with Matador around his waist. Matador gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza presses Matador against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Souza pushes Matador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza pushes Matador back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Nice body punch from Souza - that landed with a thud.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Souza.
Nice body punch from Souza - that landed with a thud.
Matador is breathing heavily.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza digs a right hand into Matador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matador's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Souza.
Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matador or not.
Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Souza.
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!
Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Souza works on Matador's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza digs a right hand into Matador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matador's gas tank.
Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Souza.
Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matador takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Souza drops his shoulder and cracks Matador with a huge uppercut! Matador goes down! Can Souza finish him?
Matador wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Matador manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range.
Souza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matador had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Souza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Matador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Souza lands the left hand.
Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Matador's head.
Souza instigates a clinch.
Souza pushes Matador back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Souza prevents it.
Souza is leaning against Matador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Souza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matador wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza has Matador pressed against the cage, preventing Matador from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matador is trying to drag Souza to the mat but Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza cracks Matador with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza digs a right hand into Matador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matador's gas tank.
Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Souza works on Matador's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Souza.
Souza pushes Matador back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Souza.
A short body shot lands from Souza as the two fighters clinch.
Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matador or not.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Souza.
Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Souza.
Souza lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Souza.
Matador wants a takedown.
Souza lands a left hand.
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Souza thuds a left hand into Matador's body.
Souza moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Matador goes down! Can Souza finish him!?
Souza 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Matador is looking to stand up but Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza wanted to stand there but Matador had control of the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Souza is looking to chop away at Matador's legs.
Matador shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matador takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Souza lands a jab to Matador's midsection.
Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Souza drops Matador with a huge uppercut! Matador drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Souza is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Souza!
In his post fight interview, Andre Souza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adlan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amagov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Doors - Riders On the Storm. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmy Sphinx was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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168 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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20
168 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adlan Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Sphinx!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Amagov - just one landing.
Sphinx doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amagov counters with a stiff right hand.
Amagov loads up on a big right hand but Sphinx slips the punch.
Sphinx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Amagov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sphinx motions for Amagov to come forward. Sphinx throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amagov walks into a stiff left hand from Sphinx.
A combination from Sphinx does no damage.
Amagov is looking for a counter combo.
Sphinx throws a leg kick
and Amagov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov checks the leg kick.
Sphinx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sphinx misses with a series of wild punches.
Amagov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jimmy Sphinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx is looking to land body kicks.
Sphinx moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sphinx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amagov.
We've been informed that Sphinx has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sphinx throws a head kick that misses.
As Sphinx looks to move away, Amagov throws a big counter combo bu Sphinx just gets out of the way.
Sphinx misses with a hook.
Amagov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sphinx throws a lazy right hand but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sphinx shoots in but Amagov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Sphinx backs away, Amagov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adlan Amagov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
Sphinx closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amagov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amagov keeping full guard, as Sphinx tries to pass.
Sphinx stays in close to Amagov's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amagov wants to stand but Sphinx is controlling the position.
Amagov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sphinx on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx trying to control the position from guard on top but Amagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sphinx looks for a takedown but Amagov sprawls well.
Amagov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amagov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sphinx drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amagov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amagov duly obliges.
A lazy body kick from Sphinx
and Amagov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adlan Amagov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sphinx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amagov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Amagov as he connects with a hook.
Sphinx lands a jab to Amagov's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sphinx shoots in but no luck this time.
Amagov throwing a counter right hand but Sphinx manages to avoid it.
Sphinx misses with a shot to the body
and Amagov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amagov cracks Sphinx with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sphinx looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Amagov finish him?
Sphinx is rocked!
Amagov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sphinx is out on his feet! Amagov sets himself and nearly takes Sphinx's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adlan Amagov!
Adlan Amagov 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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