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VCL Champions: 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Smith (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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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, Ben Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Smith!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
Jab from Smith.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at THC playhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Turner takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Chris Smith has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a solid body kick.
Smith looks winded!
Turner feints a jab and as Smith dips his head, Turner unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Smith right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Smith falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Turner smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvis Sparks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarvis Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Griffin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sparks was covering up waiting for the punch and Griffin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sparks is looking to stand back up but Griffin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sparks.
Griffin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Griffin manages to pass to mount!
Sparks wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What's going on here? Griffin has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Griffin tries for a takedown but Sparks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffin ducks right into an uppercut from Sparks.
Sparks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sparks is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Griffin dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparks can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've been hearing good reports from Griffin'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.
Sparks trying to control but Griffin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Griffin wants to stand up but Sparks is stuck to his back.
I really don't envy Sparks right now.
Griffin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Griffin wants to stand up but Sparks is stuck to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks trying to control the hands but Griffin won't let him.
Sparks is in bad spot here.
What can Sparks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sparks prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Sparks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks looks winded!
Griffin gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Griffin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stands up and beckons Sparks to his feet.
Sparks tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Griffin wants to stand but Sparks has his arm trapped.
Sparks wants to control but Griffin postures up.
Griffin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sparks tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Griffin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Griffin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sparks!
Sparks bucks up and tries to throw Griffin off but instead Griffin has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Griffin controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griffin dives in and scores a takedown into Sparks's guard.
Ronald Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Griffin is now in half guard.
Griffin decides to stand and escape the position.
Sparks stuffs the takedown.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Griffin passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin wants to stand up but Sparks is controlling the position.
Sparks wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks wants to control but Griffin passes into side.
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Griffin gets to mount! Sparks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Griffin is looking to stand but Sparks has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Griffin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Griffin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Griffin gets a takedown into half guard.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparks can do to turn this around?
Griffin wants to stand but Sparks has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sparks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Griffin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks can't escape the position.
Griffin is looking to stand but Sparks has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Griffin get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffin shoots in and bounces Sparks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sparks is looking to stand back up but Griffin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sparks.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Griffin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Griffin feints and as Sparks raises his hands in defense, Griffin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffin wanted to stand there but Sparks had control of the position.
Griffin stands up and waves to Sparks to follow him.
Sparks slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sparks as he avoids it easily.
Griffin sets himself, and Sparks steps forward looking for the clinch! Griffin avoids it this time.
Sparks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparks wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Sparks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Sparks. Those never looked like landing.
Sparks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Sparks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Ronald Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparks tries to sprawl out of it but Griffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparks as he jumps to the side.
Sparks lands with a hook. Griffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Sparks.
Sparks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin tries to stand but Sparks is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is trying to work for a sweep but Griffin has mounted him!
Griffin tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Griffin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparks to take his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Sparks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Griffin gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Sparks gets caught napping as Griffin dives in and scores a takedown. Sparks manages to retain guard.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Griffin manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is thwarting Sparks's attempts to control the position.
Griffin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sparks tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Sparks is holding on tight.
Griffin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Griffin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sparks is trying to defend but Griffin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sparks wants to stand back up but Griffin manages to pass into side control.
Ronald Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sparks trying his best to control but Griffin has mounted him.
Griffin wants to stand but Sparks is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Sparks wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jarvis Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin is trying to stand.
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 Ronald Griffin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hyashi Hayakawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Nuts will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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139 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyashi Hayakawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Nuts!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayakawa misses with a looping right.
Nuts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nuts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayakawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nuts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayakawa counters with a takedown into side control.
Hayakawa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nuts taking a bit of punishment here - Hayakawa scoring with strikes.
Hayakawa tries to advance to mount but Nuts denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayakawa in side control, throwing shots but Nuts defends.
Hayakawa is staying tight to Nuts's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Hayakawa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hayakawa scoring with punches from side control.
Nuts tries to escape but Hayakawa is in control.
Hayakawa tries to score with some ground and pound. Nuts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hayakawa controls the position from side control.
Hayakawa lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayakawa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nuts for as long as he can get away with.
Hayakawa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nuts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayakawa is putting a hurting on Nuts here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nuts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hayakawa working the ground and pound from side control.
Hayakawa advances to mount.
Nuts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hayakawa raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa avoids the attempt from Nuts to control.
Hayakawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hayakawa breaks from Nuts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hayakawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hayakawa controlling from the full mount.
Hayakawa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayakawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyashi Hayakawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hayakawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Hayakawa misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Nuts there.
Hayakawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Nuts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hayakawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuts can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Nuts.
Hayakawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuts lands an overhand right.
It looks like Hyashi Hayakawa has been cut.
Hayakawa misses with a two punch combination.
Nuts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hayakawa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hayakawa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuts can't do much from the bottom here.
Nuts wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hayakawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nuts down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Hayakawa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hayakawa prefers to stall for the moment though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hayakawa.
Hayakawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nuts down.
Hayakawa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nuts is trying to get back to half guard.
Hayakawa cracks Nuts with a big elbow.
Hayakawa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hayakawa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hyashi Hayakawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts prevents Hayakawa from moving into mount.
Nuts is being controlled here.
Hayakawa tries to score with some ground and pound. Nuts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nuts is looking to regain half guard here but Hayakawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayakawa cracks Nuts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nuts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nuts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa controls the position.
Hayakawa landing a few strikes.
Hayakawa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hayakawa 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.
Hayakawa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hayakawa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hayakawa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nuts defending against the ground and pound.
Hayakawa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nuts!
Hayakawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hayakawa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hayakawa is landing with some decent strikes but Nuts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa landing strikes from the mount and Nuts is in trouble!
Hayakawa controlling from mount.
Nuts working to try and regain half guard.
Hayakawa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nuts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayakawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuts is looking to improve his position but Hayakawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Nuts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hayakawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyashi Hayakawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hyashi Hayakawa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hayakawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Nuts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hayakawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nuts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayakawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike Nuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayakawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nuts.
Hayakawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayakawa.
A combination from Hayakawa does no damage.
Nuts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuts scores with a decent looking hook.
Nuts throws a combination. Hayakawa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hyashi Hayakawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayakawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuts.
Hayakawa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayakawa manages to avoid it.
Hayakawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayakawa throws a series of punches but Nuts avoids them all with ease.
Nuts throws a counter combo.
Hayakawa shoots and misses
and Nuts counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyashi Hayakawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayakawa misses with a low kick as Nuts jumps back.
Nuts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuts moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayakawa.
Nuts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hayakawa swinging wildly here.
Nuts unleashes a big counter combination but Hayakawa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayakawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nuts throws a series of punches but Hayakawa moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuts checks a leg kick.
Nuts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hayakawa throws a leg kick
and Nuts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hayakawa thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayakawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nuts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nuts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hayakawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Nuts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayakawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Nuts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hayakawa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hayakawa throws a leg kick
and Nuts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayakawa.
Hayakawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nuts counters with a series of strikes. Hayakawa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nuts with a jab.
Nuts wants to land a leg kick but Hayakawa is out of range.
Mike Nuts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayakawa misses with a few strikes there.
Nuts throws a series of punches but Hayakawa moves out of range.
Nuts throws a series of punches but Hayakawa moves out of range.
Nuts lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Nuts. Those never looked like landing.
Nuts avoids the body shot from Hayakawa.
Nuts lands a body shot.
Nuts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hayakawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayakawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts misses with the combination.
Nuts moves out of range of the body kick from Hayakawa.
Hyashi Hayakawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nuts lands a right hook to the body.
Nuts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuts thumps Hayakawa with a low kick.
Hayakawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nuts.
Nuts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hayakawa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nuts checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Nuts.
Nuts is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nuts. That's going to slow Hayakawa down.
Nuts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hayakawa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nuts throws a leg kick but Hayakawa moved away.
Hayakawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayakawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa lands a couple of elbows.
Hayakawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mike Nuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayakawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuts wants to sweep here but Hayakawa controlling him for the moment.
Hayakawa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuts being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Nuts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hayakawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyashi Hayakawa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hyashi Hayakawa waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bane Dorrance (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bane Dorrance!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Dorrance manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dorrance lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Jeremy Hughes has been cut.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Dorrance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorrance fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dorrance throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorrance was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dorrance stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dorrance wants it to stay on the feet.
Dorrance checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Dorrance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Dorrance circles away easily
and Dorrance counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hughes takes a step back to recover.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Dorrance fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dorrance throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dorrance sprawls and moves away.
Dorrance connects with an inside leg kick.
Hughes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dorrance.
Dorrance misses with a head kick.
Hughes tries to clinch but Dorrance moves away
and Dorrance counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dorrance lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Dorrance takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jeremy Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Hughes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dorrance is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dorrance.
Dorrance thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hughes if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dorrance backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hughes's temple! It sends Hughes violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dorrance celebrates and the doctors try to help Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Bane Dorrance!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McCloskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCloskey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rob Kelly - Dropkicked. Vegas has chosen Ace Of Spades by Motorhead as his entrance music. Patrick McCloskey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McCloskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas lands with a right hand.
Vegas scores with a one two! McCloskey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
McCloskey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCloskey misses with a straight right.
McCloskey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCloskey lands a jab to the head.
Vegas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCloskey throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
McCloskey misses with a straight left.
Vegas wants to counter the offense by McCloskey and move into the clinch position.
Vegas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCloskey misses with a straight right.
Vegas unleashes a big counter combination but McCloskey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from McCloskey.
McCloskey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patrick McCloskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McCloskey misses.
McCloskey throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCloskey tries to keep at a distance but Vegas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vegas prevents McCloskey from breaking the clinch.
Vegas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Vegas scores with a jab to the body.
McCloskey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Vegas.
Vegas with a jab.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from McCloskey.
McCloskey misses with a hook. Vegas ducked under it nicely.
McCloskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
McCloskey misses with a right hand
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
McCloskey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Vegas.
Vegas scores with a head kick. McCloskey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
McCloskey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vegas moves out of range as McCloskey strikes.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCloskey.
McCloskey misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCloskey misses with a looping right.
McCloskey misses with a straight left.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vegas staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Vegas moves away from the strike by McCloskey.
And Vegas tries to counter it with a takedown but McCloskey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCloskey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas lands a glancing blow to the side of McCloskey's head.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCloskey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vegas - the referee stops the clock and McCloskey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vegas. McCloskey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCloskey misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas scores with a one two! McCloskey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCloskey throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas scores with a kick to the body.
Vegas moves out of range as McCloskey strikes.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Vegas connects with an inside leg kick.
McCloskey misses with a looping left.
A jab from McCloskey misses.
McCloskey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. McCloskey catches Vegas right on the button with a cross.
Vegas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCloskey.
Vegas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas lands a jab to McCloskey's midsection.
McCloskey is breathing heavily.
Vegas closes the distance and pushes McCloskey back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vegas.
A short right from Vegas.
Vegas breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vegas.
McCloskey throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
McCloskey lands with a cross.
Vegas lands with a nice combination. McCloskey backs away looking to recover.
McCloskey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCloskey throws a poor cross that misses
and Vegas counters with a three punch combo that has McCloskey backing up. McCloskey nods at Vegas to acknowledge the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
McCloskey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCloskey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vegas clobbers McCloskey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloskey avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCloskey misses with an uppercut.
A big right from McCloskey misses.
Vegas slips under a jab.
Vegas with a nice cross.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from McCloskey misses the target.
Vegas connects with a body shot.
Vegas staying out of range there.
McCloskey misses with a right hand
and Vegas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vegas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vegas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCloskey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
McCloskey scores with a hook.
McCloskey cracks Vegas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vegas throws a combination. McCloskey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCloskey is rocked!
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCloskey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vegas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCloskey back to the cage. Vegas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCloskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas pushes McCloskey away with a front kick.
McCloskey throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh McCloskey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCloskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCloskey seems to have got his legs back now.
Vegas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCloskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
A jab from McCloskey misses.
Vegas throws a leg kick which misses McCloskey's front leg but catches the back leg as McCloskey tries to avoid it.
McCloskey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas slips a jab from McCloskey.
Vegas throws a counter combo.
Vegas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCloskey.
Vegas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCloskey.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas is working the combinations to good effect here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.
McCloskey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
McCloskey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vegas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vegas needs to keep his hands up - McCloskey had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloskey misses with a looping right.
McCloskey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegas throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCloskey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Vegas connects with a solid leg kick.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vegas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCloskey backs up against the cage.
McCloskey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCloskey.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
McCloskey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCloskey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Vegas slips a straight right by McCloskey.
McCloskey throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas punishes McCloskey's body with a nice straight punch.
Vegas lands a head kick. McCloskey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vegas moves into range and clinches up with McCloskey.
McCloskey wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloskey wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegas won't allow it.
Vegas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCloskey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCloskey is trying to break the clinch but Vegas is controlling him.
McCloskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCloskey throws out the jab.
Vegas gets a clinch.
McCloskey is pressed up against the cage. Vegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCloskey down to the mat. McCloskey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vegas slips under a jab from McCloskey.
Vegas punishes McCloskey's body with a nice straight punch.
McCloskey scores with a nice strike.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from McCloskey.
Vegas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vegas misses with a head kick.
McCloskey misses with a hook. Vegas ducked under it nicely.
McCloskey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCloskey misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas throws out a counter right but McCloskey avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCloskey.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but McCloskey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCloskey is looking to counter punch.
Vegas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCloskey throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
McCloskey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vegas slips a jab from McCloskey.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Vegas slams his shin into McCloskey's torso.
Vegas jabs McCloskey right on the nose. McCloskey blinks but takes it well.
McCloskey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vegas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCloskey looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
McCloskey misses with a straight left.
McCloskey throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vegas!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas works over McCloskey's head and body with a nice combination.
A big right from McCloskey misses.
Vegas throws a counter combo.
Vegas gets a clinch.
McCloskey is trying to break free.
McCloskey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of McCloskey backwards.
McCloskey is looking to break free of the clinch but Vegas has double underhooks.
Vegas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vegas tightens his grip and picks McCloskey up, before dumping him to the ground. McCloskey manages to land in guard.
Vegas wants to pass the guard but McCloskey is keeping the position.
Vegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vegas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegas dips to his left and cracks McCloskey with an uppercut!
McCloskey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas 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. This is the final round!
McCloskey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Vegas moves into the clinch.
McCloskey is trying to break free.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but McCloskey avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Vegas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vegas leaning against his opponent.
Vegas lands a shot to the body.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vegas has McCloskey pressed against the cage, preventing McCloskey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCloskey is trying to force a seperation but Vegas has the dominant position.
Vegas digs a right hand underneath McCloskey's ribcage. McCloskey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas lands an elbow that stopped McCloskey in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCloskey is defending well.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCloskey backwards.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloskey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McCloskey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCloskey tries to circle away but Vegas has him pinned against the cage.
McCloskey being controlled against the cage.
McCloskey wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCloskey tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCloskey's efforts to push away.
McCloskey working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Vegas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vegas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vegas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McCloskey sneaks out the side door and pushes Vegas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from McCloskey misses the target.
McCloskey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCloskey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCloskey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCloskey.
Vegas blocks a jab.
McCloskey throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
McCloskey working hard to break the clinch.
McCloskey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCloskey tries to circle away but Vegas has him pinned against the cage.
McCloskey wants to break free but Vegas has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a body punch.
McCloskey has had enough of the clinch but Vegas keeps him there for the moment.
Vegas pulls guard successfully.
McCloskey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCloskey wants to get up but he can't break Vegas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCloskey stands up from Vegas's guard - McCloskey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vegas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCloskey backs up against the cage.
McCloskey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnny Vegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCloskey.
Vegas lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCloskey's sensitive parts.
Vegas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCloskey throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas slips a jab from McCloskey.
McCloskey misses with a lunging right hand
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from McCloskey.
McCloskey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCloskey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVegas.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
McCloskey misses with a hook
and Vegas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vegas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Vegas.
A jab from McCloskey misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Vegas scores with a four punch combination!
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
McCloskey is trying to break free.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of McCloskey backwards.
McCloskey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Patrick McCloskey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCloskey throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!
An out of breath Johnny Vegas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Patrick McCloskey had this to say: 'A feit is a feit. And loif is a feit. No matta how many feits you have under yer belt, it will continue to be a learning experience. Arn you can never prepare yersilf for avry scenario. Awkward, odd, and difficult situations will always present themsilvs. You just haf to stay cool and werk through i'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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20
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones Jr looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
Jones Jr misses with a takedown
and Dog Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Dennis Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog Iii cracks Jones Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dog Iii throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Dog Iii slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Jones Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Dog Iii lands.
Jones Jr throws a looping overhand right but Dog Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Dog Iii lands a big head kick that sends Jones Jr to the canvas! Dog Iii follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Farinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Remus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remus has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music. Frank Farinola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davis Remus's chin.
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Farinola!
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, Davis Remus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farinola moves into the clinch.
Farinola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Remus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farinola blocks a body shot from Remus.
Farinola taking a breather.
Farinola pushes off an throws an elbow but Remus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Remus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Remus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farinola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Remus.
Farinola has picked Remus up - he's going for a ride! Farinola dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Farinola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Remus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farinola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Remus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farinola trying to control the action but Remus is working from the bottom.
Remus trying to control but Farinola postures up.
Remus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Farinola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farinola scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farinola slips a nice elbow through Remus's hands, connecting with Remus's forehead.
Remus is not content to let Farinola control the position.
Remus is looking to control Farinola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Remus avoid being mounted?
Remus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Remus gets back to full guard.
Farinola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Farinola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Remus pulls Farinola in close to prevent any damage.
Remus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farinola is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farinola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farinola trying to control the position from guard on top but Remus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Remus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farinola throwing strikes from guard but Remus blocks nicely.
Farinola postures up and lands a big shot to Remus's brow.
Remus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farinola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Remus's guard.
Remus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Remus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farinola pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farinola lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farinola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farinola thows a huge punch but Remus dodges it nicely.
Farinola is thwarting Remus's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Farinola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Remus is trying to maintain the position but Farinola is very close to passing his half guard.
Farinola wants to control but Remus is keeping him busy.
Farinola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Farinola 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.
Remus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farinola gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Farinola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Remus.
Farinola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Remus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Farinola working the ground and pound from side control.
Farinola scoring with punches from side control.
Remus tries to buck Farinola off but Farinola is having none of it.
Farinola landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Farinola grinds an elbow into Remus's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farinola has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Farinola drives through with a takedown into Remus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Remus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Farinola stacks Remus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Farinola!
Farinola happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Farinola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Farinola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farinola gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Remus regains guard.
Farinola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farinola landing some decent shots from guard.
Remus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farinola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Remus managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remus has momentary wrist control but Farinola slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farinola is in close to Remus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farinola is working Remus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farinola chips away with some ground and pound.
Remus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farinola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farinola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farinola content to stall in guard here.
Remus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farinola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Remus can do to turn this around?
Farinola works over Remus with some ground and pound from guard.
Farinola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Farinola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farinola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Remus is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farinola connects with a nice short shot to Remus's temple.
Farinola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Farinola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Remus is rocked!
Remus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Remus is still in real trouble! Can Farinola finish him?
Farinola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Remus keeps working.
Remus seems to have recovered his senses.
Remus manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farinola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farinola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farinola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Farinola trying to control the position from guard on top but Remus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farinola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Remus keeping full guard, as Farinola tries to pass.
Remus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Farinola passes into half guard.
Farinola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Remus keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farinola drops an elbow to the side of Remus's head.
Remus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Remus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farinola pulls his head out easily.
Farinola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Remus is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farinola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Remus is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Farinola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Farinola moves into range and clinches up with Remus.
Remus avoids a wild elbow strike from Farinola.
Remus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Remus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farinola pulls Remus into guard.
Farinola managing to control the position.
Remus postures up.
Remus won't allow Farinola to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remus trying to control but Farinola is working from the bottom.
Farinola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Farinola trying to keep a closed guard but Remus is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remus trying to control the position from guard on top but Farinola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Remus preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farinola cracks Remus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Remus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Remus throws a head kick but Farinola moves out of range.
Farinola rushes Remus and presses him up against the cage.
Farinola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Farinola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farinola darts in looking for a takedown but Remus gets double underhooks and turns Farinola into the cage.
Remus throws a big counter head kick but Farinola avoids it with no problem.
Remus lands with a slapping head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Remus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farinola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Remus misses with a body shot.
Farinola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Farinola or perhaps it was just good defense by Remus, which made it look bad.
Remus misses with a body punch
and Farinola moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remus.
Remus tries to stall but Farinola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Farinola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farinola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Remus.
Farinola is struggling to control the position.
Remus throws a punch but it's blocked by Farinola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remus.
Farinola gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remus keeping moving, preventing Farinola from controlling successfully.
Farinola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Remus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Remus keeping moving, preventing Farinola from controlling successfully.
Farinola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farinola advances position into side control!
Farinola trying to control the position but Remus is working away.
Farinola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Frank Farinola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remus tries to buck Farinola off but Farinola is having none of it.
Remus struggling a bit here.
Farinola happy to just control the position for now.
Remus sneaks back into half guard.
Farinola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Davis Remus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farinola is nestled in close to Remus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Remus looking for a kimura from the bottom but Farinola passes into side control!
Remus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Farinola connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Farinola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farinola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Farinola!
A relieved looking Frank Farinola thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teodor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oy to Ne Vecher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Atanase Teodor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teodor as he jumps to the side.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Teodor counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teodor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
Teodor lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Atanase Teodor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Teodor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teodor is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Teodor scores with a push kick.
Teodor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teodor is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Teodor circles away and we're back to standing.
Teodor tries a quick counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov is wise to it.
Teodor lands a nice looking body kick.
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Teodor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teodor scores with a punch to the head.
Teodor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atanase Teodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teodor.
Crunch! Teodor slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teodor.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Teodor lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nurmagomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Teodor - the referee stops the clock and Nurmagomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Teodor. Nurmagomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Teodor throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Teodor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Teodor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Teodor scores with a leg kick.
Teodor lands a big head kick that sends Nurmagomedov tumbling to the mat! Teodor takes a step backwards and waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Nurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teodor scores with a push kick.
We've been told by Nurmagomedov's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Teodor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atanase Teodor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta's entrance music is Saw Theme. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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20
160 lbs
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19
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Filipe Acosta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silas Gore!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Acosta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gore.
Acosta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gore.
Acosta shoots for a takedown but Gore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Acosta cracks Gore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Acosta thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Gore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Acosta 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.
Gore jabs at Acosta's body.
Acosta shoots and misses
and Gore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Acosta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Filipe Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Acosta moves into the clinch.
Acosta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta gets through Gore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta working aggressively here.
Acosta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gore throws a head punch that misses.
Acosta misses with a punch on the inside.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gore's elbow.
Gore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acosta pushes Gore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acosta.
A nice left hand lands by Acosta.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gore gets through Acosta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gore taking a breather.
Gore tries a body shot but Acosta blocks it.
A body shot lands from Gore.
Gore breaks the clinch.
Gore lands a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Acosta misses its intended target.
Acosta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acosta takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Gore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acosta.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Gore.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Gore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Acosta throws a punch but it's blocked by Gore.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Gore controls the action.
Acosta tries a body shot but Gore blocks it.
Acosta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filipe Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Gore is fighting off a takedown attempt but Acosta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gore to the mat. Gore regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gore can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gore is on top in guard.
Acosta keeping moving, preventing Gore from controlling successfully.
Gore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Acosta has a closed guard, preventing Gore from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Gore has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gore wanted to stand there but Acosta had control of the position.
Gore looking to pass the guard.
Gore wants to stand but Acosta is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acosta is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gore tries to stand but Acosta is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Acosta clinches.
Gore swings wildly with an uppercut but Acosta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acosta is leaning against Gore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Acosta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gore blocks a body shot from Acosta.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta presses Gore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silas Gore will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gore lands with a right hand.
Silas Gore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acosta throws a hook to the side of Gore's head but Gore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gore gets tackled into the cage by Acosta. Acosta maintains the clinch.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Gore avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Filipe Acosta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gore looking to slow down the pace here.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Gore avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Gore is trying to break the clinch but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.
Gore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acosta wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Acosta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gore misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Acosta fails to land.
Acosta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gore is looking to control Acosta's arms but Acosta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gore has his back to the cage.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gore scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gore.
Gore is trying to force a seperation but Acosta has the dominant position.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Acosta misses with the head strike.
Acosta tries to work over Gore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta digs a right hand underneath Gore's ribcage. Gore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Gore controls the action.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gore.
A right hook to the body lands for Gore.
Acosta lands a shoulder strike.
Acosta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gores head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acosta.
Acosta throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gore.
A short right from Acosta on the inside.
Gore taking a breather.
Acosta misses with the head strike.
Gore is pressed up against the cage. Acosta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gore down to the mat. Gore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filipe Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Gore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gore throws out a loose jab but Acosta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acosta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gore swats away the attempt to clinch by Acosta.
Acosta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Acosta fails to land the takedown.
Gore lands a slapping body shot.
Gore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Acosta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gore pinned against the cage. Gore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Acosta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Acosta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acosta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Acosta doesn't manage to clinch there - Gore circles away.
Acosta takes one to the chin there.
Acosta misses with a straight left.
Gore swats away the attempt to clinch by Acosta.
Gore has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acosta.
Gore scores with a decent looking hook.
Gore swats away the attempt to clinch by Acosta.
Acosta takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gore throws a combination that misses
and Acosta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gore won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Acosta.
Gore struggling a bit here.
Acosta grinds an elbow into Gore's temple.
Gore is rocked!
A big shot lands for Acosta! That's hurt Gore! Will he recover? Acosta fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filipe Acosta!
Filipe Acosta is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Colombu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remarcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen CNN-Yall dont wanna fuck with us as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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, Joe Colombu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remarcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Colombu.
Jones is looking to clinch but Colombu is avoiding it.
Colombu takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Colombu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Colombu tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Colombu from controlling successfully.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colombu is aware though and is defending well.
Colombu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombu with a nice head shot there.
It looks like Remarcus Jones has been cut.
Colombu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colombu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colombu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Colombu 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 one minute gone in the round.
Colombu distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That has opened up Remarcus Jones's cut even more.
Colombu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Remarcus Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Remarcus Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Colombu!
In defeat, Remarcus Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who's my next opponent? '.
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