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VCL Fight Night: 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Palya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Palya!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palya throws a body punch but Fields moves out of range.
Palya darts in and clinches Fields up against the cage.
Fields gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Palya is trying to control the position but Fields postures up.
Fields wants to control from the top but Palya keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Palya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fields is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Fields has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fields cracks Palya with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields throws a big right hand that misses.
Fields forces his way into half guard.
Fields lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Robert Palya has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields tries to pass to full mount but Palya defends it.
Palya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fields working over Palya with some ground and pound. Palya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fields trying to control from half guard but Palya is working away.
Fields working the head and body with strikes.
Palya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palya.
Fields tries to free his leg and advance position but Palya is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palya working a defensive guard here.
Fields wants to control from the top but Palya keeps moving.
Fields is in close to Palya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palya's head.
Fields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palya on the ground.
Fields trying to control but Palya is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fields's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fields scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fields postures up and lands a big shot to Palya's brow.
Fields postures up and lands a big shot to Palya's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields looking to pass the guard.
Fields is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palya looking for a guillotine here but Fields defends easily.
Fields wants to control from the top but Palya keeps moving.
Palya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fields defends well.
Palya controls Fields momentarily but Fields frees himself.
Fields got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fields has managed to get both his arms back between Palya's legs - danger averted.
Fields distracts Palya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields scoring with some ground and pound.
Fields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palya is keeping the position for now.
Fields postures up and lands a big shot to Palya's brow.
Palya is rocked!
Fields advances to half guard.
Palya is still in real trouble! Can Fields finish him?
Fields lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Palya! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fields jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Fields!
Scott Fields managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Victory! Sports Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bradley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gichin Funakoshi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funakoshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Funakoshi is out of range.
Funakoshi wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Funakoshi moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson gets caught napping as Funakoshi dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Funakoshi controls the pace.
Johnson is controlling Funakoshi's posture.
Funakoshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Funakoshi controlling him for the moment.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Funakoshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson is trying to keep Funakoshi in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Funakoshi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Funakoshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Funakoshi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson is trying to control Funakoshi's posture but Funakoshi avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Funakoshi controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Funakoshi tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
Funakoshi advances to mount.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Funakoshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Funakoshi controlling the pace for now.
Johnson wants to hold on but Funakoshi pushes him away.
Funakoshi controlling the pace for now.
Johnson tries to hold on but Funakoshi postures up.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Funakoshi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi controlling the pace for now.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Funakoshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Funakoshi pushes him away.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funakoshi content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funakoshi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Funakoshi moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gichin Funakoshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Funakoshi controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Funakoshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Funakoshi 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.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Funakoshi in particular looking to stall.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Funakoshi has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funakoshi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but Funakoshi postures up.
Funakoshi controlling the pace for now.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Funakoshi 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.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Funakoshi controlling from mount.
Funakoshi prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Funakoshi controlling from the full mount.
Johnson wants to control but Funakoshi is having none of it.
Funakoshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Johnson tries to hold on but Funakoshi pushes him away.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Funakoshi isn't that keen on the idea.
Funakoshi content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Funakoshi circles away.
Funakoshi closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Funakoshi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Funakoshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Funakoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi lands a body shot.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Funakoshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funakoshi lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
It looks like Bradley Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi lands an elbow inside.
Funakoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funakoshi has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funakoshi lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Funakoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funakoshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Funakoshi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Funakoshi not doing much here.
Funakoshi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson controls Funakoshi momentarily but Funakoshi frees himself.
Funakoshi 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Funakoshi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Funakoshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Funakoshi won't let Johnson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Funakoshi controlling his opponent.
Bradley Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gichin Funakoshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funakoshi controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Funakoshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funakoshi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gichin Funakoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Funakoshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gichin Funakoshi!
Gichin Funakoshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hankering Dervish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Sigfridsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hankering Dervish's chin.
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193 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
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, Hankering Dervish!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigfridsson jabs at Dervish's body.
Sigfridsson lands with a cross.
Dervish throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sigfridsson looks to throw the jab but Dervish is out of range.
Dervish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dervish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dervish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dervish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dervish goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sigfridsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dervish is out of range and Sigfridsson settles back down.
Hankering Dervish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dervish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dervish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sigfridsson avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dervish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sigfridsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dervish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sigfridsson as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dervish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sigfridsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dervish doesn't seem phased though.
Sigfridsson swings for the body but Dervish moves out of range.
Dervish gets the takedown into side control.
Dervish working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sigfridsson is trying to control Dervish's posture but Dervish avoids it.
Sigfridsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dervish grinds an elbow into Sigfridsson's temple.
Sigfridsson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dervish is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dervish postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dervish throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sigfridsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dervish's best efforts.
Sigfridsson trying to control but Dervish postures up.
Sigfridsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sigfridsson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dervish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dervish not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dervish looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sigfridsson is trying to control but can't.
Dervish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dervish's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dervish's back!
I really don't envy Dervish right now.
Sigfridsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Dervish pushed the leg off.
Sigfridsson doesn't have the hooks in and Dervish manages to turn into his guard.
Sigfridsson has momentary wrist control but Dervish slips an elbow through the middle.
Dervish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sigfridsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sigfridsson tries to get out of the position.
Dervish lands a couple of elbows.
Sigfridsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dervish.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dervish's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dervish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dervish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dervish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigfridsson is keeping the position for now.
Sigfridsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dervish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dervish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dervish chips away with some ground and pound.
Sigfridsson has momentary wrist control but Dervish slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Dervish loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dervish cracks Sigfridsson with a solid left hand.
Dervish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dervish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hankering Dervish dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sigfridsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Sigfridsson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dervish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sigfridsson as he avoids it easily.
Dervish fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circling - Sigfridsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigfridsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dervish.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hankering Dervish.
Dervish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Dervish pushes Sigfridsson away with a front kick.
Dervish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dervish fails with a takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a combination. Dervish tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dervish shoots and misses
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dervish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dervish can pounce on him.
Sigfridsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sigfridsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dervish.
Dervish takes one to the side of the head.
Dervish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sigfridsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dervish misses with a leg kick.
Sigfridsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dervish avoids the body shot from Sigfridsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dervish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dervish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dervish shoots in looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dervish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sigfridsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dervish misses with a shot to the body
and Sigfridsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dervish blocks the body kick.
Dervish staying out of range there.
Dervish shoots in and bounces Sigfridsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sigfridsson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dervish dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dervish tries for a kimura but Sigfridsson is defending well.
Hankering Dervish has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dervish working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dervish throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dervish in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dervish in side control, throwing shots but Sigfridsson defends.
Sigfridsson is looking for a sweep.
Dervish lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sigfridsson is looking to regain half guard here but Dervish keeps moving and retains side control.
Dervish cracks Sigfridsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson tries to buck Dervish off but Dervish is having none of it.
Sigfridsson defending against the ground and pound.
Dervish is looking to take a break and control but Sigfridsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dervish is putting a hurting on Sigfridsson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sigfridsson is trying to buck Dervish off.
Dervish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dervish looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sigfridsson is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good leg kick by Dervish there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dervish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dervish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dervish throws a head kick but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Dervish shoots in for a takedown but Sigfridsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sigfridsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dervish throws a head kick that misses.
Dervish misses with a looping left.
It looked like Sigfridsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dervish.
Dervish misses with a takedown
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
Dervish shoots for a takedown but Sigfridsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hankering Dervish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dervish ducks right into an uppercut from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dervish throws a body punch but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sigfridsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dervish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dervish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
Dervish shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sigfridsson sprawls well. Sigfridsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dervish gets slowly back to his feet.
Sigfridsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dervish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sigfridsson misses with an uppercut. Dervish saw that one coming.
Sigfridsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dervish avoids the body shot from Sigfridsson.
Dervish throws a lazy head kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dervish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sigfridsson's waist but Sigfridsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dervish off to one side.
Sigfridsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dervish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sigfridsson lands with a good body shot.
Dervish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sigfridsson misses with a straight left.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick
and Dervish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Sigfridsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sigfridsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Sigfridsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dervish fails with the takedown.
Dervish shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sigfridsson is trying to maintain the position but Dervish is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dervish is nestled in close to Sigfridsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sigfridsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dervish loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dervish throwing strikes but missing.
Sigfridsson is trying to control the position but Dervish postures up.
Dervish throwing strikes but missing.
Sigfridsson controlling Dervish's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dervish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dervish has gone for a leg lock! Sigfridsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dervish's guard.
Sigfridsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dervish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sigfridsson has managed to get both his arms back between Dervish's legs - danger averted.
Sigfridsson 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.
Dervish keeping moving, preventing Sigfridsson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sigfridsson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson comes to the cage accompanied by Mantis-Snapped. Draven is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead Souls. Eric Draven is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draven counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Draven.
Benson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Draven counters with a solid body kick.
Benson misses with a takedown
and Draven counters with a good low kick that Benson was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Draven sprawls well. Draven wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benson gets slowly back to his feet.
Draven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Benson off balance momentarily.
Benson shoots and misses
and Draven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benson's knee momentarily.
Draven connects with a solid leg kick.
Draven scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven thumps Benson with a low kick.
Draven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benson's calf.
Draven scores with a spinning back kick!
James Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Draven keeps Benson at a distance using the push kick.
Draven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draven.
Benson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draven plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Draven counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Draven scoring well with a low kick there.
Benson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Draven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Draven!
Draven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benson's calf.
Draven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benson.
Benson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Draven on his heels. He'll look to pass Draven's guard now, I'm sure.
Draven wants to stand up but Benson is controlling him.
Benson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Draven wants to stand up but Benson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draven is keeping the position for now.
Benson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Benson stops Draven from standing up.
Benson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Benson seems to have locked his on tight now - Draven screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Benson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Benson!
James Benson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Eric Draven spoke after the fight, saying 'It can't rain all the time. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peaky Blinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy McPhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peaky Blinder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peaky Blinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paddy McPhail!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhail moves into range and connects with a jab.
McPhail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from McPhail misses.
McPhail misses with a wild body shot.
Blinder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McPhail.
McPhail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blinder moves away.
McPhail keeps the fight on the outside.
McPhail catches Blinder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McPhail lunges at Blinder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blinder's hand.
McPhail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blinder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses.
McPhail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blinder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPhail.
Blinder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paddy McPhail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blinder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McPhail scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blinder delivers a nice body kick.
McPhail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blinder throwing a counter right hand but McPhail manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhail changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blinder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
Blinder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McPhail lunges at Blinder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blinder's hand.
McPhail looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blinder feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McPhail looks to land a right hand but Blinder moved out of range.
McPhail scores with a punch to the head.
McPhail wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McPhail throws a body punch but Blinder moves out of range.
McPhail dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McPhail jabs at Blinder's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blinder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McPhail swings for the body but Blinder moves out of range.
McPhail fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McPhail scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinder darts in trying to clinch
enabling McPhail to counter with a crisp jab.
McPhail misses the shot to the body.
McPhail throws a hook but Blinder avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as McPhail lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blinder doesn't seem phased though.
McPhail misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Blinder misses the target.
McPhail with a nice cross.
Blinder is rocked!
McPhail misses with a straight left.
Blinder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPhail.
A good leg kick by Blinder.
Blinder scores with a head kick. McPhail tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McPhail throws a poor cross that misses
and Blinder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McPhail really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhail throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blinder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blinder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McPhail checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blinder staying out of range there.
Blinder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blinder tries to work over McPhail's front leg with a kick but McPhail checks it.
McPhail throws out a counter right but Blinder avoids it with no problem.
McPhail misses with a double jab.
McPhail connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blinder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McPhail.
Blinder throws a leg kick that is checked
and McPhail counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Blinder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McPhail misses with a body shot
and Blinder moves into the clinch.
Blinder jumps guard but McPhail turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blinder seems to have got his legs back now.
McPhail pushes Blinder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blinder.
McPhail misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blinder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPhail walks away with a smile on his face. Blinder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McPhail lands a big uppercut and Blinder crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blinder looks OK. McPhail waves Blinder back to his feet!
Blinder slips under a jab from McPhail.
Blinder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blinder working McPhail over with knees to the body.
Blinder trying to land knees to the body.
McPhail tries to work over Blinder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McPhail wants to get back to striking at distance but Blinder won't allow it.
Blinder tries a knee to the head but McPhail blocks it.
Blinder lands a knee to the body.
McPhail has had enough of the clinch but Blinder keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blinder blocks a body shot from McPhail.
Blinder fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peaky Blinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPhail struggles to land a body shot inside as Blinder controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy McPhail dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McPhail lands a jab to Blinder's midsection.
McPhail lands with an overhand left.
Blinder wants to clinch.
McPhail fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from McPhail does no damage.
McPhail lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blinder at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McPhail manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McPhail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McPhail slips under a jab from Blinder.
McPhail swings for the body but Blinder moves out of range.
McPhail connects with a body shot.
McPhail's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McPhail's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blinder connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blinder scores with a leg kick.
McPhail darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McPhail misses with a few strikes there.
Blinder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blinder tries to score with a low kick but McPhail moves his leg out of the way.
Paddy McPhail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blinder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McPhail misses with a hook
and Blinder counters with a big head kick but McPhail shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from McPhail.
Blinder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McPhail manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from McPhail does no damage.
A bone on bone clash there as McPhail blocks the leg kick.
Blinder slips a jab from McPhail.
McPhail throws a body punch but Blinder moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhail misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blinder moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Blinder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McPhail.
Blinder lands a good knee to the midsection. McPhail won't want to take too many of those.
Blinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McPhail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blinder tries to pull guard but McPhail holds him up against the cage and eventually Blinder drops back down to his feet.
Blinder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPhail blocks a body shot from Blinder.
Good body shot from McPhail.
Blinder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blinder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McPhail smiles and moves away.
Blinder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McPhail.
McPhail scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blinder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blinder moves out of range of the strikes.
McPhail's corner calls for a 1-2. McPhail obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McPhail throws a body shot but no joy.
McPhail lands with a shot to the body.
Blinder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McPhail.
Blinder tries to clinch but McPhail moves out of range.
McPhail throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McPhail comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McPhail throws a body punch but Blinder moves out of range.
A slow jab from McPhail misses its intended target.
And Blinder counters with a quick kick to the body but McPhail blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as McPhail blocks the leg kick.
McPhail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blinder was well out of range. Poor timing from McPhail.
Blinder thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blinder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blinder was well out of range. Poor timing from McPhail.
McPhail throws a body shot but no joy.
Blinder fires out a quick counter leg kick but McPhail just manages to avoid it.
Blinder is looking to slow McPhail down with leg kicks.
McPhail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blinder.
McPhail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPhail with a jab.
Blinder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPhail.
McPhail moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from McPhail finds it's way through Blinder's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Blinder.
Blinder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blinder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McPhail.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy McPhail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Blinder throws a head kick that McPhail semi-blocks.
Blinder throws a wild hook but McPhail just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Blinder gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McPhail raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy McPhail!
After the fight, Paddy McPhail was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacAuliffe comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious by Duran Duran. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Mac!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAuliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacAuliffe misses with a looping left.
Mac with the counter takedown but MacAuliffe avoids it easily.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacAuliffe throws a big shot that misses.
MacAuliffe digs a good body shot into Mac's ribs.
MacAuliffe misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by MacAuliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacAuliffe.
Mac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacAuliffe backs up against the cage.
MacAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but MacAuliffe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAuliffe.
Mac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacAuliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
Mac tries to counter by closing the distance.
MacAuliffe tries to work over Mac's front leg with a kick but Mac checks it.
MacAuliffe misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac misses with a takedown attempt
and MacAuliffe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mac makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
MacAuliffe throws a looping overhand right but Mac ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from MacAuliffe.
No joy there for MacAuliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac throws a sloppy head kick and MacAuliffe moves out of range easily.
Mac checks a leg kick.
Mac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAuliffe misses with an uppercut.
Mac feints the counter takedown.
MacAuliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Mac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAuliffe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac with a poor takedown
and MacAuliffe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacAuliffe won't allow Mac to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from MacAuliffe'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.
MacAuliffe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac looking for a sweep. Not yet Mac, not yet.
Mac has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but MacAuliffe has passed into side control.
MacAuliffe throws a strike aimed at the side of Mac's head but Mac avoids it well.
Mac dodges the ground and pound from MacAuliffe.
Mac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacAuliffe off and has taken his back!
MacAuliffe rolls, trying to escape but Mac keeps control of the position.
MacAuliffe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacAuliffe has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mac.
Mac controlling from the back.
MacAuliffe is trying to remain composed but Mac is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Mac controlling well, preventing MacAuliffe from escaping the position.
Mac throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
MacAuliffe rolls, trying to escape but Mac keeps control of the position.
Mac doesn't have the hooks in and MacAuliffe manages to turn into his guard.
Mac working a defensive guard here.
MacAuliffe preventing the sweep.
MacAuliffe scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Mac is working from the bottom.
Mac wants to sweep here but MacAuliffe controlling him for the moment.
MacAuliffe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mac looking to control.
MacAuliffe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mac trying to control the position.
MacAuliffe scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
MacAuliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mac shoots in for a double leg but MacAuliffe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAuliffe.
Mac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacAuliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
MacAuliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAuliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Mac tries to counter it with a takedown but MacAuliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacAuliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacAuliffe fails to land with a series of punches.
MacAuliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mac feints the counter takedown.
MacAuliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Mac feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac circles away quickly and effectively.
Mac feints the counter takedown.
Mac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAuliffe.
Mac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacAuliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Mac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacAuliffe slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
MacAuliffe throws a looping overhand right but Mac ducks down to avoid it.
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Mac avoids nicely.
Mac has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAuliffe misses the target.
Mac shoots for a takedown but MacAuliffe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baeddan MacAuliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Mac.
MacAuliffe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mac backs up against the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacAuliffe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mac has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mac and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe throws a leg kick
and Mac counters with a single leg into guard. MacAuliffe didn't expect that.
Mac controlling from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mac trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Mac preventing the sweep.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Mac from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe wants to sweep but no luck.
Mac throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacAuliffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick from Mac lands but MacAuliffe takes it in his stride.
MacAuliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
And Mac tries to counter it with a takedown but MacAuliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacAuliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mac scrambles back to his feet.
MacAuliffe misses with a left hand
and Mac counters with a single leg into guard. MacAuliffe didn't expect that.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Mac from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position.
MacAuliffe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mac is one step ahead there.
Mac throws an elbow that misses. MacAuliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mac's guard. Nice move by MacAuliffe!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Mac.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
Mac working a defensive guard here.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Mac.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Mac is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacAuliffe misses with an uppercut. Mac saw that one coming.
MacAuliffe throws out a loose jab but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac feints the counter takedown.
Mac clinches up with MacAuliffe and pushes him back against the cage.
MacAuliffe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacAuliffe breaks the clinch.
No joy there for MacAuliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacAuliffe throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from MacAuliffe does no damage.
MacAuliffe misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacAuliffe misses with a leg kick.
Mac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from MacAuliffe misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe misses with a body shot
and Mac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mac working MacAuliffe over with strikes.
MacAuliffe manages to get to full guard.
Little Mac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mac wants to control from the top but MacAuliffe keeps moving.
MacAuliffe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacAuliffe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacAuliffe.
Mac wants to control the action here but instead MacAuliffe manages to pass to full mount!
Baeddan MacAuliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mac really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacAuliffe trying to control but Mac is having none of it.
Mac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacAuliffe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mac is looking to escape.
Mac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe controlling from the full mount.
Mac is trying to escape the mount.
MacAuliffe wants to control the pace but Mac is squirming around nicely.
Mac is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacAuliffe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacAuliffe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacAuliffe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mac is desperately trying to improve his position but MacAuliffe has a good base and remains in mount.
MacAuliffe controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baeddan MacAuliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacAuliffe, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baeddan MacAuliffe!
A victorious Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentino has chosen Rollin' as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
260 lbs
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27
277 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Partner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rambo Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Partner darts in and clinches Valentino up against the cage.
Partner breaks from the clinch.
Valentino misses with a looping left.
Valentino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Partner momentarily.
Nice cross by Valentino.
Partner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentino looks to score with a jab to the body but Partner is just out of range.
Valentino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valentino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentino loads up on a big right hand but Partner slips the punch.
Partner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino tries to clinch up but Partner circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Partner misses
and Partner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentino misses the jab.
Valentino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Valentino with a nice cross.
Valentino throws the left hand but Partner avoids the punch easily.
Valentino looks to land a right hand but Partner moved out of range.
Valentino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Partner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valentino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentino throws out the jab.
Partner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partner throws a head kick that misses
and Valentino counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Valentino decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partner was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentino.
Partner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentino.
Valentino lands a nice hook to Partner's body. Partner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partner.
Valentino throws a hook to the side of Partner's head but Partner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentino scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Jim Partner has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Partner.
It seemed like Valentino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partner clinches up with Valentino and pushes him back against the cage.
Partner pushes Valentino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner leaning against his opponent.
Valentino stalling in the clinch but Partner improves position.
Valentino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentino tries to break the clinch but Partner is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valentino stalling in the clinch but Partner improves position.
Valentino takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Rambo Valentino has been cut.
Partner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Partner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentino throws a big shot that misses.
Partner wants to clinch.
Jim Partner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentino circles away.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partner doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentino circles away.
Partner looks to land a combination but Valentino avoids it well.
Valentino feints the counter takedown.
Partner moves away from the strike by Valentino.
Valentino throws an overhand right that lands on Partner's shoulder, as Partner tries to avoid the shot.
Partner throws a big counter combination but Valentino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Partner blocks a jab.
Partner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Partner closes the distance and pushes Valentino back into the cage.
Partner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partner stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentino. Valentino gets slowly back to his feet.
As Valentino tries to get set, Partner tries to push him back and clinch up but Valentino manages to avoid the attempt.
Valentino lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Valentino dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Partner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Partner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Partner.
Valentino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Partner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partner tries to clinch but Valentino is having none of it.
Valentino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Partner tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partner wants to clinch up but Valentino keeps it at a distance.
Valentino throws a hook to the side of Partner's head but Partner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Valentino as he connects with a hook.
Valentino misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner rushes Valentino and presses him up against the cage.
Partner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valentino up against the cage.
Partner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partner throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Valentino misses its intended target.
Partner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Partner stuffs the takedown.
Partner misses with the combination.
Partner avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino misses with a straight right.
Partner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentino misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentino misses the target.
Partner throws a series of punches but Valentino moves out of range.
A cross from Valentino lands.
Valentino stuns Partner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valentino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partner tries to clinch but Valentino is having none of it.
Oooooh!!! Valentino has knocked Partner down with a huge combo! Valentino steps away and waves a wobbly Partner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Partner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentino, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner lands a nice knee to the body.
Partner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentino is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Partner.
Partner breaks the clinch.
Partner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentino throws out a counter right but Partner avoids it with no problem.
Partner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentino misses with the combination.
Valentino tries to keep at a distance but Partner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valentino takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Partner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentino circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Valentino counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valentino throws out a loose jab but Partner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentino misses with a hook.
Partner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Valentino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Partner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Partner wants to clinch.
Valentino throws out a counter right but Partner avoids it with no problem.
Valentino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Partner lands a big head kick that sends Valentino tumbling to the mat! Partner takes a step backwards and waves Valentino back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Partner blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partner moves out of range as Valentino strikes.
Valentino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partner was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentino.
Partner wants to clinch but Valentino slips to the side
and Valentino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partner forces Valentino back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner misses with a body punch.
Partner has Valentino pressed against the cage.
Partner tries to work over Valentino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentino tries to break free but Partner pushes him back against the cage.
Partner stalling in the clinch.
Valentino stalling in the clinch but Partner improves position.
Partner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partner rushes Valentino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentino is trying to force a seperation but Partner has the dominant position.
A short right from Partner on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partner.
Valentino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Partner leaning against his opponent.
Partner landing knees to the head.
Valentino is rocked!
Partner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valentino is still on wobbly legs! Can Partner finish him?
Partner lands a knee to the body.
Valentino seems to have recovered his senses.
Valentino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partner stalling.
Partner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Partner.
Valentino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valentino.
Partner darts in trying to clinch
and Valentino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Rambo Valentino's cut even more.
Partner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentino.
Partner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partner tries to bum rush Valentino with a series of wild strikes but Valentino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Partner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Valentino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valentino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner tries to clinch but Valentino moves away
and Partner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Partner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jim Partner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentino throws a jab but it's blocked by Partner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentino scores with a hook to the body. Partner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentino circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentino! But no joy.
Valentino throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Partner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valentino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rambo Valentino!
Rambo Valentino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jim Partner was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a better fighter tonight. Back to the gym and work on whats needed. I do promise to be back and better...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jendri Pitoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitoy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ed Sheeran - Dont. Jendri Pitoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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238 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jendri Pitoy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Bender.
Pitoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pitoy throws a series of punches but Bender avoids them all with ease.
Bender avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bender lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Jendri Pitoy has been cut.
Pitoy looks to land a combination but Bender avoids it well.
As Pitoy looks to move away, Bender throws a big counter combo but Pitoy just gets out of the way.
Pitoy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Bender's head coaches at aLion's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pitoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bender counters with a right hand to the body.
Pitoy walks into a left hand.
Pitoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bender misses with a jab to the body
and Pitoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bender thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bender misses with a body shot.
Pitoy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender takes a swing at Pitoy's ribcage but misses.
Bender lands with a good body shot.
Bender misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Pitoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pitoy closes the distance and pushes Bender back into the cage.
Pitoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bender scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Bender misses.
Pitoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bender scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bender.
Pitoy wants to clinch.
Pitoy is looking to clinch.
Blake Bender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy avoids the head kick by Bender.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bender throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitoy on the side of the head.
Bender throws a leg kick but Pitoy checks it.
Bender has Pitoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitoy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bender keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitoy's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bender.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitoy.
Pitoy is trying to break free.
Pitoy is trying to break the clinch but Bender has him pressed against the cage.
Pitoy pushes off an throws an elbow but Bender leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pitoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bender lands a nice shot to the body.
Bender breaks from the clinch.
Pitoy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bender finds it's way round the side to connect with Pitoy's head.
Bender throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Bender there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pitoy lands a right hook to the body.
Pitoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Bender lands a right hook to the body.
Bender misses with a body kick.
Bender dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bender manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bender scores with a jab to the body.
Pitoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bender swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bender keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitoy closes the distance and pushes Bender back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender avoids the elbow strike from Pitoy, against the cage.
Bender breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitoy rushes Bender and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Bender misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitoy pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bender.
Pitoy scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Blake Bender has been cut.
Bender tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bender lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Jendri Pitoy's cut even more.
Pitoy manages to break the clinch.
Bender is looking to wear down Pitoy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pitoy takes one to the chin there.
Bender connects with a jab.
Bender is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pitoy lands a big head kick that sends Bender tumbling to the mat! Pitoy takes a step backwards and waves Bender back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bender is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitoy pushes Bender up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Bender dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bender throws a poor cross that misses
and Pitoy counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Bender badly! Pitoy follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Bender out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Pitoy finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jendri Pitoy!
A victorious Jendri Pitoy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drei Silker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drei Silker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bessarion Alexius!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius moves out of range as Silker strikes.
Silker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexius's hands.
Alexius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silker swings for the body but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Alexius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexius.
Silker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexius connects with a couple of short punches.
Silker wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexius throws a strike but Silker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexius trying to keep a closed guard but Silker is proving a slippery customer.
Alexius throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius is trying to keep Silker in close.
Alexius looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexius, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silker slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Alexius.
Alexius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silker is working away from the top position though.
Alexius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silker stopping the sweep attempt from Alexius.
Silker trying to control but Alexius is working from the bottom.
Silker postures up.
Alexius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silker is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Alexius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silker has passed into side control.
Alexius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silker wants to pass to mount but Alexius is defending the position.
Alexius is holding on to half guard well.
Silker prevents Alexius from improving his position.
Silker trying to mount his opponent but Alexius defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexius wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Alexius gets back to full guard.
Alexius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silker is one step ahead there.
Silker passes Alexius's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alexius wants to improve his position but Silker is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silker is trying to control. Alexius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexius is trying to control but can't.
Alexius tries to get to full guard but Silker has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alexius doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alexius wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silker's guard.
Alexius connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silker looking for a guillotine here but Alexius defends easily.
Alexius landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bessarion Alexius will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alexius misses with a left hand
and Silker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silker moves out of range as Alexius strikes.
Silker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silker tests Alexius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silker throws a leg kick but Alexius checks it.
Silker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bessarion Alexius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Alexius misses.
Alexius checks a leg kick nicely.
Silker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius shoots in and drives through. Silker sprawls well.
Alexius scores with a nice strike.
Silker misses with a head kick.
Alexius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alexius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alexius.
Alexius avoids the body shot from Silker.
Silker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Silker tenderised Alexius's leg. Alexius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silker checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy body kick from Alexius
and Silker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexius throws a leg kick
and Silker counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexius lands a jab to Silker's midsection.
Alexius gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silker throws a series of punches but Alexius avoids them all with ease.
Silker is looking to chop away at Alexius's legs.
Alexius looks to land a left hand but Silker moved out of range nicely.
Alexius looks to land a left hand but Silker moved out of range nicely.
Alexius scores with a body shot.
Alexius tries to score with a low kick but Silker moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Silker misses.
Alexius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silker.
A leg kick checked by Alexius.
Alexius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silker to the mat! Silker manages to get full guard.
Silker looking for a triangle here. Alexius is fighting it but it looks tight! Silker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alexius is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Drei Silker!
Bessarion Alexius spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roko Tiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiili's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Antti Railio - Halla ja etelätuuli. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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137 lbs
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147 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Tiili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Gold!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jack Gold has been cut.
Tiili misses with a low kick.
Tiili connects with a leg kick. Gold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Gold misses.
Tiili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Gold coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiili throws a quick counter head kick but Gold was just out of range.
Gold checks a low kick from Tiili.
A swing and a miss from Gold.
Gold throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiili counters with a straight right hand.
Tiili has managed to clinch.
A short right from Tiili on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili blocks an uppercut.
Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold controlling the action here for a moment.
Gold tries to work over Tiili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gold avoiding damage as Tiili throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiili.
Tiili lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiili throws a head punch that misses.
Gold digs a right hand into Tiili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiili's gas tank.
Gold pulls guard successfully.
Tiili preventing the sweep.
Gold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiili is working Gold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tiili content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tiili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiili has managed to get both his arms back between Gold's legs - danger averted.
Gold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tiili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tiili lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Gold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tiili defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tiili landing some decent shots from guard.
Tiili slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gold tries to bench press Tiili off him but Tiili keeps the position.
Tiili working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Tiili.
Gold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tiili trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Tiili in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tiili creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gold tries to buck Tiili off but Tiili is having none of it.
Tiili trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Tiili scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Tiili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Gold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiili swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiili connects with an inside leg kick.
Gold fails with the takedown.
Tiili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiili bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tiili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
Tiili rushes Gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tiili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Nice body punch from Gold - that landed with a thud.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiili lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Gold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold tries a body shot but Tiili blocks it.
Gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiili's hands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiili.
Tiili walks into a left hand.
Jack Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold swings for the body but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiili throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tiili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gold tries to keep at a distance but Tiili has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiili.
Tiili scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiili misses with some punches.
Tiili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
Tiili prevents a body shot from Gold.
Gold manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiili distracts Gold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiili is aware though and is defending well.
Tiili forces his way into half guard.
Tiili looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tiili scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gold regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tiili has picked Gold up and slammed him! Gold can't keep hold of the triangle and Tiili manages to pass to side control!
Tiili in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tiili scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gold wants to improve his position but Tiili is controlling well.
Gold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tiili is working away from the top position though.
Tiili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gold keeps working.
Gold tries to get to full guard but Tiili has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiili scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tiili working the head and body with strikes.
Tiili slips a nice elbow through Gold's hands, connecting with Gold's forehead.
Roko Tiili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiili lands with a punch from half guard.
Gold is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tiili lands a nice short elbow.
Gold is still in real trouble! Can Tiili finish him?
Gold is looking for a sweep. Tiili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gold is trying to control but can't.
Tiili lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Tiili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Gold's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
BOOM! Tiili lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gold. Gold tries to recover but Tiili is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gold lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Tiili!
A very excited looking Roko Tiili rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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