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BAC 68 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Michima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuya Michima has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazuya Michima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Layfield!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Michima preventing the sweep.
Michima drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Layfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Michima has Layfield in his guard.
Layfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Michima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Layfield wants to control from the top but Michima keeps moving.
Michima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Layfield passes into side control.
Layfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michima is looking to regain half guard here but Layfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Michima wants to control but Layfield postures up.
Layfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Layfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Layfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Layfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Michima is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Michima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Michima is pressing down on Layfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Layfield is holding on for now.
Michima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Layfield is just riding it out for now. Michima eventually gives up the hold.
Layfield wants to improve his position but Michima is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Michima is stalling here. Layfield is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Michima seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Layfield has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Michima parries the strikes from Layfield easily there. Layfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Michima to escape.
Layfield misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Layfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michima keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Layfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michima counters with a series of strikes. Layfield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Layfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michima to the mat! Michima manages to get full guard.
Layfield trying to control but Michima is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michima pulls Layfield in close to prevent any damage.
Layfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Layfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Layfield drops back looking for a leg! Michima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Michima manages to kick Layfield off! Layfield jumps back into Michima's guard.
Michima keeping full guard, as Layfield tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Michima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Layfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Layfield lands strikes from half guard.
Layfield is controlling the pace.
Layfield stops Michima from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layfield prevents Michima from improving his position.
Layfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Layfield is trying to work for a kimura but Michima is defending well.
Layfield tries to pass to full mount but Michima defends it.
Layfield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Layfield tries to pass to full mount but Michima defends it.
Layfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michima looking for submissions off his back.
Michima is refusing to be controlled, as Layfield sits in half guard.
Layfield is stalling here. Michima is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Layfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Michima has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Michima clobbers Layfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Michima doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Layfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Layfield wants to pass the guard but Michima is keeping the position.
Layfield landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michima keeping moving, preventing Layfield from controlling successfully.
Layfield passes into half guard.
Layfield is looking for a kimura here.
Layfield passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Layfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Layfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Layfield trying to control the action but Michima is working from the bottom.
Michima can't do much from the bottom here.
Michima is not content to let Layfield control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Layfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Michima with a poor takedown
and Layfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Michima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michima keeping moving, preventing Layfield from controlling successfully.
Layfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Michima has wrist control.
Layfield trying to control but Michima is working from the bottom.
Layfield slips nicely into half guard.
Layfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Michima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Layfield is keen to just control but Michima is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michima is trying to control but can't.
Layfield looks to land a strike but Michima avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Layfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michima is keeping the position for now.
Layfield trying to control but Michima is working from the bottom.
Michima working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michima has his takedown stuffed
and Layfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layfield is just content to waste time from the top position. Michima takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Layfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michima keeping moving, preventing Layfield from controlling successfully.
Layfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Layfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Layfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Layfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Michima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Layfield has managed to get both his arms back between Michima's legs - danger averted.
Layfield passes Michima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mark Layfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Layfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Michima is staying active underneath Layfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Michima taking some punishment here, with Layfield in his half guard.
Layfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Michima sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michima is defending against the submission attempts here by Layfield.
Michima is looking for a sweep. Layfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Layfield is trying to control. Michima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Layfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Layfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Layfield.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Layfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Layfield 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Layfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Fitzory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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277 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Fitzory!
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, John Marston!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzory scores with a jab.
Fitzory tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzory throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Fitzory misses.
Marston lands a left and a right that send Fitzory crashing to the mat, dazed. Marston thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kendrick Fitzory has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzory throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fitzory is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzory is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzory has escaped and now he's on top!
Fitzory throws and elbow that misses. Marston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitzory's guard. Nice move by Marston!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzory is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marston is controlling him.
Marston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marston wants to control from the top but Fitzory keeps moving.
Marston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzory swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marston.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzory swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marston.
Marston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fitzory regains half guard, as Marston was trying to land strikes.
Fitzory tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston passes to side control.
Marston stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzory counters with a series of strikes. Marston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marston counters with a takedown into side control.
Marston tries to advance position but instead Fitzory slips a leg back in to half guard.
Marston is looking to advance position but Fitzory won't allow it.
Fitzory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marston thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fitzory to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzory has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzory misses with a takedown attempt
so Marston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston wants to control from the top but Fitzory keeps moving.
Fitzory wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment.
Marston advances to half guard.
Marston trying to control from half guard but Fitzory is working away.
Marston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fitzory!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzory really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fitzory is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Fitzory's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzory looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
Fitzory scores with the left hand. Marston knows he should have avoided that one.
Kendrick Fitzory is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzory thows a leg kick but Marston checks it
and Marston counters with a two punch combo.
Fitzory throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marston. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fitzory tries to clinch
and Marston counters with a single leg into guard. Fitzory didn't expect that.
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!
Marston looking to pass the guard.
John Marston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marston passes Fitzory's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marston avoids the attempt from Fitzory to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fitzory wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marston.
Fitzory is trying desperately to improve position.
Fitzory avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marston.
Marston landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston looking to ground and pound but Fitzory is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Marston there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marston landing punches.
Fitzory can't escape the position.
Marston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fitzory looks a forlorn figure.
Kendrick Fitzory's cut is getting worse.
Marston swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fitzory is now in Marston's guard. A big mistake from Marston there, giving up the dominant position!
Marston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitzory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marston is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzory wants to stand and escape but instead Marston has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Marston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitzory knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marston throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fitzory works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marston wants to free his trapped foot but Fitzory is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzory is refusing to be controlled, as Marston sits in half guard.
Marston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzory tries to kick Marston off but Marston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marston connects with a nice short shot to Fitzory's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Fitzory's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitzory misses with a double jab.
Fitzory has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marston.
Fitzory closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzory's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston throws a strike but Fitzory rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzory is one step ahead there.
Marston is working an open guard so Fitzory takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
Fitzory wants to clinch but Marston slips to the side
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Kendrick Fitzory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzory wants to clinch
and Marston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzory wants to clinch
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Kendrick Fitzory's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fitzory throws a head kick but Marston moves out of range.
Fitzory tries for a takedown but Marston circles away easily
and Marston counters by clinching up.
Marston has picked Fitzory up - he's going for a ride! Marston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Marston passes to full mount!
BOOM! Marston connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston unloads with some shots from mount but Fitzory bucks and avoids them well.
Marston goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fitzory is on top in guard.
Marston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fitzory!
Marston misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marston avoids the attempt from Fitzory to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marston throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Marston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fitzory is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action.
Fitzory is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Marston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
John Marston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marston throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fitzory because Marston loaded up on that one.
Marston lands a big shot there that rocks Fitzory but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kendrick Fitzory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzory is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben McEnsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Milano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McEnsie comes to the cage accompanied by You Can Do It. Milano has chosen AC/DC - If You Want Blood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben McEnsie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Milano!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for McEnsie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McEnsie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milano shoots in but no luck this time.
McEnsie throws a head kick that misses.
Ben McEnsie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McEnsie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McEnsie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McEnsie tried to score with a low kick but Milano checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEnsie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Milano is looking to clinch but McEnsie is avoiding it.
McEnsie misses with a few strikes there.
McEnsie looks to land a combination but Milano avoids it well.
McEnsie swinging wildly here.
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.
Milano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Milano shoots in for a takedown but McEnsie shows good takedown defense.
Milano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Milano moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnsie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McEnsie wants it to stay on the feet.
Ben McEnsie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincenzo Milano.
McEnsie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McEnsie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McEnsie throws a leg kick but Milano moved away.
McEnsie misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McEnsie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Milano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McEnsie works over Milano's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Milano misses
and McEnsie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Milano moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben McEnsie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McEnsie throws a right hand that Milano ducks under and follows up with a left that Milano also avoids with ease.
Milano shoots and misses
and McEnsie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Milano staying out of range there.
Milano cracks the inside of McEnsie's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEnsie keeping hold of Milano's head, controlling as best he can.
Milano wants to control but McEnsie is keeping him busy.
Milano drops an elbow to the side of McEnsie's head.
Milano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McEnsie wants to get back to his feet.
Milano controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McEnsie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Milano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McEnsie is defending against the submission attempts here by Milano.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McEnsie throws a lazy head kick
and Milano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Milano wants to pass the guard but McEnsie is keeping the position.
Milano sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnsie wants to sweep here but Milano controlling him for the moment.
McEnsie pushes Milano off and gets back to his feet.
McEnsie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Milano moves into the clinch.
Milano is trying to drag McEnsie to the mat but McEnsie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Milano lands an uppercut.
McEnsie is trying to break the clinch but Milano has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Milano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McEnsie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ben McEnsie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincenzo Milano.
Milano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McEnsie uses from the top position.
McEnsie preventing the sweep.
McEnsie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Milano is proving hard to escape from.
McEnsie gets to his feet - Milano follows without any prompting.
McEnsie swinging wildly here.
McEnsie misses with a double jab
so Milano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Milano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McEnsie throws a front kick aimed at Milano's knee but Milano avoids it well.
McEnsie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milano.
McEnsie misses with a combination
and Milano counters with a nice double leg into side control. McEnsie won't be happy with that.
Milano working the strikes but McEnsie uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Milano controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEnsie is not content to let Milano control the position.
Milano wants to work for an arm triangle but McEnsie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Milano is looking for submissions but instead, McEnsie has regained full guard.
Milano looking to sit in guard and control but McEnsie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McEnsie stays in close to Milano's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McEnsie thows a big elbow that misses.
McEnsie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McEnsie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milano with a poor takedown
letting McEnsie counter with a right hand.
McEnsie misses with a kick to the body
and Milano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnsie throws a head kick that misses
and Milano counters with a shoot takedown. McEnsie fights it but they end up in guard.
Milano trying to control the position from guard on top but McEnsie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Milano pushes down on McEnsie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McEnsie is trying to stand up here but Milano is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McEnsie defending well though.
McEnsie wants to control but Milano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Milano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McEnsie is trying to stand.
Milano stalling away here and it's allowed McEnsie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McEnsie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milano wants to control from the top but McEnsie keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McEnsie throws a lazy head kick
and McEnsie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Milano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Milano 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Milano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Carrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maritn Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreaux is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prince. Maritn Boudreaux is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
163 lbs
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25
160 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Carrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maritn Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrow blocks a head kick by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux moves in looking to clinch but Carrow pushes him off.
Carrow throws out a loose jab but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boudreaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carrow missing with a left hand there. Boudreaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carrow lands a nice forearm strike.
Carrow is working Boudreaux over with some ground and pound from side control.
Carrow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boudreaux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carrow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boudreaux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrow wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping him busy.
Boudreaux is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carrow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Carrow has hold of Boudreaux's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Boudreaux seems comfortable defending it but Carrow has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Boudreaux is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Boudreaux is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Carrow couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Carrow!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belgian Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belgian Maniac is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Belgian Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brooks.
Maniac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Maniac.
Maniac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maniac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maniac tries a head kick but it misses.
Maniac cracks Brooks with an open hand slap.
Maniac throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks tries to keep at a distance but Maniac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Maniac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maniac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maniac tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brooks obliges.
Maniac wants to stall.
Brooks landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks just leaning against Maniac, taking a breather.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maniac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maniac lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Brooks.
Maniac misses with a body punch.
Maniac misses with a body punch.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maniac tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maniac is stalling here.
Maniac misses with a knee strike.
Maniac misses with a knee strike.
Maniac looks gassed!
Brooks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maniac in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maniac is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brooks is keeping busy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brooks.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Belgian Maniac has been cut.
Brooks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maniac in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Maniac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Brooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maniac tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maniac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
Brooks lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Maniac fails to land.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Maniac avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks lands an elbow that stopped Maniac in his tracks for a moment.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maniac is defending well for now.
Maniac trying to control the position but instead, Brooks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maniac into the cage.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Maniac is blocking nicely.
Maniac tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kevin Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belgian Maniac.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Maniac.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brooks lands an elbow just above Maniac 's eye.
Brooks scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Brooks.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maniac blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brooks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Maniac.
Maniac takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Belgian Maniac's cut even more.
Maniac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maniac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maniac takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Belgian Maniac's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Maniac blocks it.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maniac blocks it with crossed arms.
Maniac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maniac.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Maniac throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Nice body punch from Maniac.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maniac lands a right hand.
Maniac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Maniac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brooks avoids it.
Maniac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maniac tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Maniac blocks it.
Maniac tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maniac blocks an elbow strike from Brooks.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maniac blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maniac in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Brooks.
Maniac tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
Maniac tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maniac has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Maniac takes an elbow to the temple.
Maniac misses with the head strike.
Maniac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Maniac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Belgian Maniac's cut.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Maniac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maniac dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Maniac's head and hops out.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maniac pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maniac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maniac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Maniac wants to stall.
Maniac is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Maniac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good body shot from Maniac.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maniac is defending well for now.
Maniac gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maniac is breathing heavily.
Brooks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maniac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maniac's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Maniac tries to escape but Brooks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brooks throwing sloppy strikes.
Brooks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maniac.
Brooks is not going to allow Maniac to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooks missing with strikes.
Brooks struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brooks throws a series of strikes and Maniac wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Brooks looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac can't escape the position.
Maniac tries to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Maniac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks trying to control but Maniac is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maniac can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belgian Maniac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Belgian Maniac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brooks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Maniac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks tries to clinch
and Maniac counters with a low kick, right behind Brooks 's knee.
Brooks darts in trying to clinch
and Maniac counters with a one-two to the body.
A leg kick checked by Maniac.
Maniac tries to clinch up.
Kevin Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and Maniac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks looks to clinch
and Maniac counters with a thumping low kick.
Brooks darts in trying to clinch
and Maniac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maniac shoots in looking for a takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl out of it but Maniac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brooks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kevin Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maniac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brooks's waist but Brooks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maniac off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brooks defends it nicely.
Kevin Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belgian Maniac.
Maniac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maniac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Maniac misses
and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brooks.
Nice elbow from Brooks.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maniac is defending well for now.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Maniac.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
Maniac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Maniac wants a takedown.
Maniac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maniac is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maniac lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brooks trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks throws a strike from the bottom but Maniac passes into side control!
Maniac wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Brooks is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
Maniac wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Maniac lands a nice forearm strike.
Maniac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brooks to see if he's OK.
Brooks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belgian Maniac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maniac 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belgian Maniac!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Dick!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne throws out a loose jab but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne scores with a one two! Dick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Dick avoids the body shot from Payne.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne avoids the body shot from Dick.
Payne missing with a left hand there. Dick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payne throws a series of punches but Dick moves out of range.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Dick digs a good body shot into Payne's ribs.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payne circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Payne misses.
Payne misses with a body punch
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Victor Payne has been cut.
Dick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dick drops Payne with a left right combo! Dick follows him down to the ground into side control.
Payne tries to bench press Dick off him but Dick keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Payne's legs.
Dick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Payne is avoiding damage well.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Dick keeps moving and retains side control.
Payne pushes Dick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dick's head backwards.
Dick tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Victor Payne's cut is getting worse.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Dick.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Dick slips a jab and a cross from Payne.
A jab from Payne misses.
Dick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payne rather than just go for the knockout.
Dick with a jab.
Victor Payne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Dick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dick lands an overhand right.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dick misses with the combination.
Dick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Dick connects with a looping right hand.
Jeez, Victor Payne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Payne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jordan Dick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to my Nightmare. Hector Hernandez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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171 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Burns!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns scores with a hook.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Burns connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez is rocked!
A big right from Burns misses.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez loses concentration momentarily and Burns pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hernandez crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Burns finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larry Burns!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Cuevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustard comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cuevas's choice of entrance music: Leave Us Alone/ Dead By Gun. Colonel Mustard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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257 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colonel Mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Cuevas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustard pushes Cuevas up against the cage in a clinch.
Mustard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mustard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cuevas postures up in Mustard's guard and throws a big left but Mustard blocks it.
Cuevas stopping the sweep attempt from Mustard.
Cuevas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mustard is retaining full guard.
Cuevas 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.
Mustard wants to stand and escape but Cuevas is having none of it.
Mustard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mustard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cuevas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mustard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mustard prevents Cuevas from standing back up.
Mustard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cuevas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mustard.
Mustard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard not doing much here.
Mustard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cuevas tries to get to full guard but Mustard has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mustard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cuevas is trying to defend but Mustard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cuevas trying to control but Mustard postures up.
Cuevas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mustard is looking to advance position but Cuevas won't allow it.
Cuevas is trying to maintain the position but Mustard is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cuevas wants to control but Mustard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mustard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cuevas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mustard defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuevas happy to just control the position for now.
Mustard gets back to half guard.
Mustard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mustard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mustard is working for a kimura but Cuevas is defending it quite comfortably.
Mustard is looking for a kimura but Cuevas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mustard to get the leverage.
Cuevas wants to get back to full guard.
Mustard is trying to control the action in half guard but Cuevas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cuevas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mustard throws a strike but Cuevas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mustard is fighting to break Cuevas's control of his arms but Cuevas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mustard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cuevas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mustard!
Poor strikes thrown by Cuevas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustard wants to hold on but Cuevas pushes him away.
Cuevas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cuevas throwing strikes but Mustard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mustard punching from the bottom.
Cuevas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mustard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cuevas manages to mount him!
Mustard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cuevas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mustard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuevas is keeping the position for now.
Cuevas trying to control the position.
Cuevas lands a decent shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Mustard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mustard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mustard tries to land a leg kick but Cuevas saw it coming and moves away.
Mustard scores with a takedown into Cuevas's guard.
Mustard works over Cuevas with some ground and pound from guard.
Mustard tries to free his leg and advance position but Cuevas is retaining full guard.
Mustard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mustard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mustard wants to control from the top but Cuevas keeps moving.
Cuevas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mustard postures up in Cuevas's guard and throws a big left but Cuevas blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard thows a big elbow that misses.
Mustard tries to free his leg and advance position but Cuevas is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cuevas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mustard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mustard throwing shots but Cuevas is blocking nicely.
Cuevas is defending against the submission attempts here by Mustard.
Cuevas won't allow Mustard to pass to mount.
Cuevas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mustard.
Cuevas trying to control here.
Mustard throwing shots but Cuevas is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mustard throwing shots but Cuevas is blocking nicely.
Mustard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cuevas trying to control but Mustard postures up.
Mustard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cuevas is trying to get back to full guard.
Cuevas trying to control here.
Mustard trying to mount his opponent but Cuevas defends it.
Mustard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard is thwarting Cuevas's attempts to control the position.
Cuevas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mustard.
Mustard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cuevas wants to get back to full guard.
Mustard is looking for a kimura here.
Cuevas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cuevas is looking to control Mustard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cuevas avoid being mounted?
Cuevas tries to get to full guard but Mustard has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cuevas misses with a double jab
letting Mustard counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustard wants to clinch.
Mustard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cuevas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mustard doesn't manage to clinch there - Cuevas circles away.
Mustard throws the left hand but Cuevas avoids the punch easily.
Mustard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mustard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mustard throws a combination that misses
and Cuevas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Mustard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mustard instigates a clinch.
Mustard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cuevas.
Mustard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cuevas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cuevas wants the takedown. Mustard is fighting it off but Cuevas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mustard's guard against the cage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustard is on top in guard.
Cuevas keeping full guard, as Mustard tries to pass.
Mustard trying to control but Cuevas is working from the bottom.
Mustard thows a big elbow that misses.
Cuevas keeping full guard, as Mustard tries to pass.
Cuevas keeping moving, preventing Mustard from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard postures up in Cuevas's guard and throws a big left but Cuevas blocks it.
Mustard trying to control but Cuevas is working from the bottom.
Cuevas controls Mustard momentarily but Mustard frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mustard tries to clinch up
and Cuevas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mustard won't be happy with that.
Cuevas throwing strikes but Mustard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mustard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cuevas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colonel Mustard!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes into the arena with Ready 4 War blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
200 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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196 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan thows a body shot but no joy.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Larsson is looking to clinch.
Larsson scores with a nice right hand.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance.
Khan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Larsson.
Larsson throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Larsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khan's hands.
Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Henrik Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan cracks Larsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Larsson throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Khan misses.
Larsson sizes up Khan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Larsson moved out of range nicely.
Larsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Larsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan misses with a hook. Larsson ducked under it nicely.
Larsson throws a leg kick
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.
Larsson scores with a one two! Khan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larsson.
Khan misses with a kick to the body.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
Larsson lands a jab to the head.
Larsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khan's calf.
Khan slips under a jab.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Khan misses with a kick to the body.
Larsson clobbers Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khan thows a body shot but no joy.
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Khan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Larsson.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Larsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan is looking to wear down Larsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson throws a good cross that connects.
Khan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Larsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larsson Rushes Khan and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Khan is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Larsson Piles on the pressure and Khan crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Larsson!
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