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MFC 17 - Cosmos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Action (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Action told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Dangerous GnP
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Action!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Action.
Action shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kenny pinned against the cage. Kenny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kenny misses with a head kick.
Kenny tries to clinch up but Action circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenny throws a head kick but Action moves out of range.
Kenny throws the kick towards the body but Action avoids it.
Action shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kenny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Action prevents Kenny from escaping the position.
Action throws an elbow but Kenny slips to the side and avoids it well.
Action looks gassed!
Kenny wants to get back to his feet.
Action tries for a kimura but Kenny is defending well.
Action lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Action.
Kenny is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Action throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kenny wants to get back to his feet but Action drags him back down.
Kenny wants to get back to his feet but Action is dominant here and he's now got Kenny's back!
Action misses with a punch to the head.
Action throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kenny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Action on the ground.
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.
Action thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Action missing with punches from the back.
Action scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Action.
Kenny preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Action.
Kenny trying to get back to his feet but Action is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Action scores with strikes from the back.
Kenny is trying to stand back up.
Action looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Action working for the choke.
Kenny is trying to get back to his feet but Action has full control of the position and if anything, Kenny has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Action missing with punches from the back.
Kenny controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Action is looking for the choke from the back position but Kenny is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Action dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kenny throws a low kick, looking for Action's leg but Action calmly moves out of range.
Kenny drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenny tries to stand but Action controls the position and pulls Kenny into his guard.
Kenny is looking to stand up but Action won't let him.
Action pushes Kenny off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenny misses with an attempted mid kick.
Action is breathing heavily.
Kenny attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kenny!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Action gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kenny to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kenny wants to get up but he can't break Action's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Action has his feet on Kenny's thighs here. He's pushed Kenny off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kenny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Action!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Elam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews comes to the cage accompanied by "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Elam!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrews as he avoids it easily.
Elam slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
Elam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Elam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrews sprawls well. Andrews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elam gets slowly back to his feet.
Lane Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Elam.
Andrews throws a jab when Elam was well out of range.
Andrews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elam has time to react.
It looks like Keith Elam has been cut.
Elam is trying desperately to land a takedown but Andrews is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Elam.
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!
Andrews throws a shot from downtown. Elam moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elam shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Andrews thuds his right hand into Elam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elam looks gassed!
Andrews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrews lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Elam falls backwards - clearly groggy! Andrews dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lane Andrews!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Vazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vazov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drake - Forever. Marconi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ranson. Vincent Marconi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hristo Vazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Marconi !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vazov.
Vazov is looking to slow Marconi down with leg kicks.
Vazov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vazov moves into the clinch.
Marconi wants to get back to striking at distance but Vazov won't allow it.
Vazov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vazov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vazov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marconi 's efforts to push away.
Marconi is trying to break the clinch but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Vazov.
Vazov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vazov scores with a hook to the body.
Marconi looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Vazov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marconi has had enough of the clinch but Vazov keeps him there for the moment.
Vazov lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Vincent Marconi has been cut.
Vazov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marconi s head.
Marconi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vazov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vazov.
Vazov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vazov working Marconi over with knees to the body.
Vazov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vazov leaning against his opponent.
Vazov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vazov scores with a knee to the head.
Vazov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marconi 's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vazov.
Vazov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vazov scores with a hook to the body.
Vazov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vazov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marconi tries to break the clinch but Vazov is controlling the position.
Vazov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vazov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vazov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marconi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marconi misses with a punch on the inside.
Marconi tries for a takedown but Vazov manages to get underhooks.
Marconi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vazov.
Vazov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marconi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marconi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vazov avoids it.
Vazov keeps control of Marconi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marconi is trying to break the clinch but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Vazov has Marconi pressed against the cage, preventing Marconi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marconi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vazov lands a knee to the head.
Vazov looking to throw knees to the head but Marconi is blocking nicely.
Vazov trying to control the position but instead, Marconi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vazov into the cage.
Marconi is looking to break free of the clinch but Vazov has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vazov working Marconi over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vazov.
Marconi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vazov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marconi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marconi is trying to force a seperation but Vazov has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vazov obliges.
Vazov prevents Marconi from breaking the clinch.
Marconi is trying to drag Vazov to the mat but Vazov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vazov misses with a knee to the head.
Marconi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Marconi is trying to force a seperation but Vazov has the dominant position.
Marconi lands a body punch.
Vazov scores a nice knee to the body.
Marconi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hristo Vazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Marconi .
Vazov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vazov working Marconi over with knees to the body.
Marconi is trying to break the clinch but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Vazov lands a knee to the body.
Vazov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marconi .
Vazov landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi tries to break free but Vazov pushes him back against the cage.
Vazov wants to stall.
Marconi is trying to break the clinch but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Vazov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marconi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Vazov.
Marconi has had enough of the clinch but Vazov keeps him there for the moment.
Marconi fails to pull guard.
Vazov connects with a knee to the head.
Vazov missing with knees to the body.
Marconi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vazov or not.
Vazov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vazov prevents Marconi from breaking the clinch.
Vazov landing knees to the body.
Marconi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vazov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vazov keeps control of Marconi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vazov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vazov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Marconi 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marconi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vazov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vazov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marconi wants to get back to striking at distance but Vazov won't allow it.
Vazov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marconi lands with a right to the head.
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.
Marconi is trying to break the clinch but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Vazov landing knees to the body.
Marconi is trying to break the clinch but Vazov is controlling him.
Marconi 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vazov tries to clinch up.
Vazov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marconi 's sensitive parts.
Marconi looks to land a left hand but Vazov moved out of range nicely.
Marconi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vazov feints and then cracks Marconi 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marconi down.
Hristo Vazov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vazov closes the distance and clinches.
Vazov lands a knee to the head.
Marconi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Vazov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marconi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vazov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marconi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marconi throws a series of punches but Vazov avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Vazov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hristo Vazov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Marconi 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vazov works the jab nicely.
Hristo Vazov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marconi tries to bum rush Vazov with a series of wild strikes but Vazov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marconi throws a right and a left that Vazov avoids nicely.
Marconi lands with a cross.
Marconi scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Hristo Vazov has been cut.
Marconi throws a series of punches but Vazov moves out of range.
Vazov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marconi 's calf.
Hristo Vazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vazov.
Vazov scores with a push kick.
Vazov wants to clinch up but Marconi keeps it at a distance.
Marconi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vazov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vazov thumps Marconi with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Vazov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazov throws a front kick that sends Marconi stumbling back into the cage.
Vazov is looking to clinch but Marconi is avoiding it.
Vazov closes the distance and pushes Marconi back into the cage.
Vazov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marconi tries for a takedown but Vazov manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Vazov.
Vazov tries to land a knee to the head but Marconi blocks with his arms.
Vazov lands a knee to the head.
Vazov tries to land a knee to the head but Marconi blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Marconi 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vazov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marconi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hristo Vazov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marconi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marconi lands a shoulder strike.
Vazov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marconi is defending well for now.
Marconi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vazov prevents Marconi from breaking the clinch.
Vazov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marconi blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Marconi .
Marconi is working Vazov over against the cage.
Marconi goes for a takedown attempt but Vazov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vazov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vazov wants to clinch.
Vazov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marconi closes the distance and clinches up with Vazov, looking for a takedown. Marconi pushes Vazov against the cage but Vazov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hristo Vazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Marconi .
Vazov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Marconi misses its intended target.
Marconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vazov.
Vazov connects with a single shot there.
Vazov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vazov clinches up against the cage.
Vazov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marconi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vazov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vazov is leaning against Marconi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vazov lands a knee to the head.
Vazov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vazov lands a nice knee to the body.
Marconi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vazov moves into the clinch.
Marconi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vazov.
Vazov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marconi tries to circle away but Vazov has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vazov tries a knee to the head but Marconi blocks it.
Marconi 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marconi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vazov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marconi throws a head punch that misses.
Vazov misses with a knee strike.
Marconi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marconi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Vazov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marconi tries to break free but Vazov pushes him back against the cage.
Vazov scores a nice knee to the body.
Marconi has had enough of the clinch but Vazov keeps him there for the moment.
Vazov stalling against the cage.
Marconi is trying to break the clinch but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Vazov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marconi as Vazov tries to tie him up.
Marconi has had enough of the clinch but Vazov keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vazov tries a knee to the head but Marconi blocks it.
Vazov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marconi wants to get back to striking at distance but Vazov won't allow it.
Marconi has had enough of the clinch but Vazov keeps him there for the moment.
Vazov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marconi .
Marconi takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hristo Vazov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vazov wants to clinch.
Vazov doesn't manage to clinch there - Marconi circles away.
Vazov tries to clinch but Marconi moves out of range.
Vazov wants to clinch up but Marconi keeps it at a distance.
Marconi looks to land a combination but Vazov avoids it well.
Marconi scores with a punch to the head.
Marconi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marconi on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marconi just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Vazov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marconi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Marconi .
Marconi throws a nice looking combination but Vazov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vazov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vazov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marconi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vazov rushes Marconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marconi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Vazov.
Marconi is trying to break the clinch but Vazov is controlling him.
Vazov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vazov lands a nice shot to the body.
Marconi tries to circle away but Vazov has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Vazov.
Vazov scores with a knee to the head.
Marconi takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazov crunches a lovely knee into Marconi 's ribcage.
Vazov takes a shot to the head.
Vazov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vazov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marconi can do to turn this around?
Marconi lands with a right to the head.
Marconi wants to break free but Vazov has control.
Vazov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Vazov.
Vazov landing knees to the head.
Marconi lands a hook that snaps the head of Vazov backwards.
Vazov misses with a knee to the head.
Marconi wants to break free but Vazov has control.
A shot in the inside from Vazov.
A frustrated look appears on Marconi 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marconi throws a head punch that misses.
Marconi is trying to break the clinch but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Vazov connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vazov.
Vazov tries a knee to the head but Marconi blocks it.
Vazov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marconi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vazov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marconi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vazov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marconi 's efforts to push away.
Vazov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marconi blocks it with crossed arms.
Marconi is looking to break free of the clinch but Vazov has double underhooks.
Marconi tries to circle away but Vazov has him pinned against the cage.
Vazov looking to throw knees to the head but Marconi is blocking nicely.
Vazov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marconi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hristo Vazov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vazov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marconi tries to break the clinch but Vazov is controlling the position.
Vazov landing knees to the head.
Vazov stalling in the clinch.
Marconi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marconi wants to break free but Vazov has control.
Marconi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marconi lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vazov obliges.
Vazov working Marconi over with knees to the body.
Marconi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vazov prevents Marconi from breaking the clinch.
Vazov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vazov taking a breather.
Marconi is trying to break free.
Vazov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marconi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Vazov tries to land a knee to the head but Marconi blocks with his arms.
Vazov has Marconi pressed against the cage, preventing Marconi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vazov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marconi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marconi breaks from the clinch.
Marconi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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.
A combination from Marconi does no damage.
Vazov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marconi 's calf.
Vazov moves in looking to clinch but Marconi pushes him off.
Vazov tries to clinch but Marconi moves out of range.
Vazov clinches up with Marconi and pushes him back against the cage.
Vazov is looking to control Marconi 's arms but Marconi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vazov has his back to the cage.
Marconi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vazov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marconi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vazov has him pressed against the cage.
Marconi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vazov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vazov prevents Marconi from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazov prevents Marconi from breaking the clinch.
Vazov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vazov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marconi backwards.
Vincent Marconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vazov tries a knee to the head but Marconi blocks it.
Marconi is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hristo Vazov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vazov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hristo Vazov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between angel rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hi Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, angel rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hi Awesome!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awesome fails with a takedown attempt.
Awesome tries for a takedown but rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Awesome.
angel rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hi Awesome.
Awesome fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Awesome has a takedown stuffed.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown but rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
rivera tries to bum rush Awesome with a series of wild strikes but Awesome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Awesome.
Awesome misses with a takedown attempt - rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Awesome bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Awesome looks gassed!
Awesome scores with punches from side control.
rivera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Awesome has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Awesome tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
rivera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if rivera tries to get out of the position.
rivera wants to get back to his feet but Awesome drags him back down.
Awesome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Awesome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by rivera, who protects the arm well.
rivera wants to get back to his feet but Awesome drags him back down.
Awesome has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for rivera!
rivera trying desperately to get to his feet.
Awesome stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Awesome has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rivera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
rivera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Awesome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Awesome shoots in but rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
rivera lands a nice looking body shot.
rivera stuns Awesome with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
rivera misses with a double jab.
Awesome dives in and grabs rivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. rivera pushes down on Awesome's head and hops out.
Awesome slips a jab and a cross from rivera.
Awesome shoots in but no luck this time.
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.
rivera lands a body shot.
rivera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
rivera lands a nice looking body shot.
Awesome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
rivera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
rivera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Awesome fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
rivera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Awesome or perhaps it was just good defense by rivera which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
angel rivera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
rivera lands a right hook to the body.
Awesome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
rivera throws a good cross that connects.
Awesome gets cracked with a nice right hand there by rivera.
rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
rivera looks to land a combination. Awesome sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Awesome fails with a takedown attempt.
Awesome shoots in but rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
angel rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hi Awesome.
Awesome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? rivera is fending him off so far but Awesome persists. Nope, rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Awesome is breathing heavily.
rivera lands a body shot.
rivera sizes up Awesome with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
rivera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
rivera stalks Awesome and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Awesome's face. Awesome staggers backwards, shaken.
angel rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
rivera stuns Awesome with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Awesome tries for a takedown but rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Awesome takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
rivera scores with a body shot.
rivera scores with a body shot.
rivera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Awesome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
rivera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
angel rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rivera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
rivera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Awesome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
rivera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
rivera scores with a punch to the head.
rivera cracks a nice hook into Awesome's ribs.
Awesome is trying hard to land a takedown here. rivera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
rivera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Awesome fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
rivera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from rivera does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rivera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Awesome.
rivera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Awesome has time to react.
rivera works over Awesome's head and body with a nice combination.
Awesome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
rivera lands with a shot to the body.
rivera scores with a body shot.
rivera's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and rivera duly obliges.
rivera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
rivera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Awesome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
rivera works Awesome's body with a nice hook.
rivera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rivera lands a glancing blow to the side of Awesome's head.
rivera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by rivera.
rivera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
rivera is looking to wear down Awesome with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
rivera stuffs the takedown.
rivera scores with the left hand. Awesome knows he should have avoided that one.
rivera scores with a body shot.
rivera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Awesome tries to score a power double leg takedown but rivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Awesome somewhat.
rivera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Awesome circles away quickly and effectively.
rivera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
angel rivera dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
rivera scores with a body shot.
Awesome shoots in but no luck this time.
Awesome slips a jab and a cross from rivera.
rivera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Awesome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Awesome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from rivera finds it's way round the side to connect with Awesome's head.
rivera looks to land a combination but Awesome avoids it well.
Awesome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? rivera is fending him off so far but Awesome persists. Nope, rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
angel rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Awesome or perhaps it was just good defense by rivera which made him look bad.
angel rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hi Awesome.
Awesome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from rivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
rivera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Awesome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with rivera but rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
rivera scores with a nice right hand.
Awesome closes this distance looking for a takedown but rivera circles away.
rivera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Awesome doesn't seem bothered though.
rivera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
rivera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Awesome.
rivera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for rivera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Awesome has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Awesome doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
rivera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
rivera looks to land a combination but Awesome avoids it well.
rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Awesome.
rivera lunges at Awesome with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Awesome's hand.
Awesome doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Awesome on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
rivera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from rivera both land. Nice combination.
Awesome takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
Awesome fails with a takedown attempt.
rivera lands a body shot.
rivera stuns Awesome with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
rivera lands with a good body shot.
rivera lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Awesome.
rivera misses with a few strikes there.
rivera's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and rivera duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rivera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Awesome.
rivera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Awesome.
rivera jabs at Awesome's body.
Hi Awesome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Awesome is on the wrong end of a nice combination from rivera.
rivera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Awesome with that takedown attempt.
Awesome is on the wrong end of a nice combination from rivera.
rivera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
angel rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for rivera, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... angel rivera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Non Stop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Braida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stop's entrance music is Punjabi Nachda. A fine choice. Brian Braida acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Non Stop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Braida!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braida tries to close the distance and clinch but Stop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Braida feints and as Stop raises his hands in defense, Braida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Braida tries to free his leg and advance position but Stop is retaining full guard.
Braida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Braida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stop has Braida pulled in close to control his posture.
Braida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braida content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Braida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stop keeping moving, preventing Braida from controlling successfully.
Braida prevents Stop from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stop closes the distance and pushes Braida back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stop blocks an elbow strike from Braida.
Braida has hold of one of Stop's legs. Stop is fighting the takedown attempt but Braida gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stop is trying to keep Braida in close.
Braida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Braida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stop is keeping the position for now.
Stop working a defensive guard here.
Stop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braida on the ground.
Braida stands and throws Stop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Braida lands an elbow.
Braida working the body and head with strikes.
Stop looks to move to half guard but instead Braida has passed into mount! Damn!
Braida in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Braida.
Braida trying to control but Stop is having none of it.
Stop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Braida landing strikes from the mount and Stop is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stop is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Braida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Braida scores with a takedown into Stop's guard.
Braida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braida trying to control but Stop is working from the bottom.
Stop wants to stand up but Braida is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braida wants to pass the guard but Stop is keeping the position.
Stop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stop tries to get out of the position.
Stop wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braida chips away with some ground and pound.
Braida trying to control but Stop is working from the bottom.
Stop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Braida takes the fight into the clinch.
Braida can't get the takedown.
Stop can't break the clinch.
Braida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stop takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Braida pushes off an throws an elbow but Stop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Braida throws an elbow but misses.
Stop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stop misses with a body kick.
Stop misses with a two punch combination.
Braida shoots in but Stop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Braida slips a jab and a cross from Stop.
Stop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Stop. No joy for Braida on that attempt.
Non Stop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Braida.
Stop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Braida backs up against the cage.
Stop forces Braida back against the cage and clinches.
Braida is trying to drag Stop to the mat but Stop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Braida is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braida has hold of one of Stop's legs. Stop is fighting the takedown attempt but Braida gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stop throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Braida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stop's guard.
Stop trying to control from the bottom.
Braida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Braida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braida is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braida landing shots from mount.
Stop tries to hold on but Braida postures up.
Brian Braida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Braida working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Braida landing strikes from the mount and Stop is in trouble!
Stop is bucking up trying to escape but Braida cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stop wants to control but Braida is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Braida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Braida blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Stop misses.
Braida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Braida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Braida is trying to control the action in half guard but Stop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stop is staying active underneath Braida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braida prevents Stop from improving his position.
Stop holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Braida is nestled in close to Stop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Braida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Braida lands strikes from half guard.
Braida working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stop tries to get to full guard but Braida has control of the leg.
Braida working Stop over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stop is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Braida jumps into side control!
Braida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stop takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stop tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Stop is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stop is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braida scoring with strikes but Stop is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Braida.
Stop is bucking up trying to escape but Braida cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braida with the ground and pound from mount.
Stop tries to hold on but Braida postures up.
The referee warns Stop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stop wants to control but Braida is having none of it.
Stop in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Braida landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Braida cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braida lands a heavy elbow.
Stop really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Braida landing punches.
Braida lands a heavy elbow.
Braida lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Non Stop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stop takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Braida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Braida 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Braida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes into the arena with City and Colour - Comin' Home blaring out of the sound system. Rutger has chosen Oh...Canada by Classified as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Russ Rutger enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dallas Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russ Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Green lands with a slapping head kick.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rutger throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Rutger misses with a body shot.
Rutger lands with a nice combination. Green backs away looking to recover.
Rutger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Rutger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Green thumps Rutger with a low kick.
Rutger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutger's head.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Rutger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rutger showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rutger wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green gets back to full guard.
Rutger trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Rutger advances to half guard.
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.
Green wants to improve his position but Rutger is controlling well.
Rutger wants to pass to mount but Green is defending the position.
Rutger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Rutger seems content to control.
Rutger is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Green reverses the position - he's now on top in Rutger's guard.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rutger blocks the strikes from Green.
Rutger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rutger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Rutger looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rutger landing strikes from the mount.
Rutger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rutger unloads with some shots from mount but Green bucks and avoids them well.
Rutger unloading with bombs!
Rutger wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Rutger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Rutger throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Rutger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Green - just one landing.
Rutger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Rutger will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Rutger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Rutger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green throws a head kick that half lands.
Green is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Green throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutger's head.
Russ Rutger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutger misses with a hook to the body
and Green counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutger.
Dallas Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russ Rutger.
Rutger is breathing heavily.
Green thumps Rutger with a low kick.
Rutger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dallas Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green connects with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutger's calf.
Rutger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green throws a head kick that half lands.
Rutger walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Rutger misses the body punch
and Green counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger misses with a combination
and Green counters with a head kick.
Dallas Green is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rutger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Green lands a nice hook to Rutger's body. Rutger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutger throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Green. Rutger shrugs it off though.
Green throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Green.
Green is looking to slow Rutger down with leg kicks.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Russ Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutger doesn't seem bothered though.
Green lands a head shot.
Rutger throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Rutger's torso.
Rutger walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Green throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutger. That did some damage!
Green explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Rutger down.
Green lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green lands a high kick!
Green scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutger's head.
Green lands with a slapping head kick.
Green throws a head kick that Rutger semi-blocks.
Green lands with a kick to the temple. Rutger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
Green lands with a kick to the temple. Rutger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Green dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Green. That snapped Rutger's head back.
Green thumps Rutger with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Green thumps Rutger with a low kick.
Rutger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rutger showed some decent athleticism there.
Rutger trying to control from Green's half guard. Green has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutger's guard.
Green is stalling in the full guard.
Rutger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green stands up and waves to Rutger to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutger if he has to take too many more of those.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutger thows a leg kick but Green checks it
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger misses with a leg kick
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutger cracks the inside of Green's front leg.
Green throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutger.
Rutger throws out a powerful jab.
Green lands a head kick. Rutger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
Rutger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a head kick. That will keep Rutger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rutger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Rutger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Green counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a good, hard body kick but Rutger shrugs it off.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Rutger down.
Rutger thows a leg kick but Green checks it
and Green counters with an outside leg kick.
Rutger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green thumps Rutger with a low kick.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutger can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green works Rutger's body with a nice hook.
Green with a hook.
Green thuds his right hand into Rutger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutger lands a nice looking body shot.
Green thumps Rutger with a low kick.
Rutger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Rutger throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Rutger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green counters with a solid body kick.
Rutger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Green rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutger's calf.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Rutger down.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Rutger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutger in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Green.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Green.
Rutger misses with a jab to the body
and Green makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Green connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Green!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lancelot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Low, Down, Dirty by Eminem. Sir Lancelot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sir Lancelot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Lancelot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancelot was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Nice jab there from Lancelot.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Lancelot ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancelot walks into a jab.
Lancelot is breathing heavily.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Lancelot sprawls well.
Lancelot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanchez is trying to defend but Lancelot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanchez is pressing down on Lancelot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lancelot manages to get himself to full guard.
Lancelot keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancelot keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez postures up in Lancelot's guard and throws a big left but Lancelot blocks it.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancelot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancelot working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Lancelot keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Lancelot moves out of range easily.
A jab from Lancelot misses.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Lancelot moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancelot is just out of range.
Lancelot loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Lancelot moves out of range.
Lancelot scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancelot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancelot's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lancelot duly obliges.
It looks like Carlos Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
letting Lancelot counter with a right hand.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Lancelot saw that one coming.
A big right from Lancelot misses.
Lancelot throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Lancelot misses the shot to the body.
Lancelot looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Lancelot misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Lancelot scores with a nice strike.
Lancelot blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lancelot.
Lancelot moves out of range of the body kick.
Carlos Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
letting Lancelot counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lancelot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lancelot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lancelot is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Lancelot tries to kick Sanchez off but Sanchez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancelot taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Lancelot is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lancelot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Lancelot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lancelot.
Lancelot is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Lancelot from controlling successfully.
Lancelot preventing the sweep.
Sanchez controls Lancelot momentarily but Lancelot frees himself.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a triangle. Lancelot throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sanchez's body to avoid the submission. Sanchez has instead reached around Lancelot's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sanchez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Pol Tri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Kilgoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Pol Tri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Kilgoe!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Kilgoe. Beautiful body shot.
Kilgoe lands a right hook to the body.
Tri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilgoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tri is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilgoe stuns Tri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgoe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kilgoe looks to land a combination. Tri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kilgoe stalks Tri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tri's face. Tri staggers backwards, shaken.
Kilgoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilgoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tri is rocked!
Kilgoe cracks Tri on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tri falls backwards against the cage. Kilgoe follows up with more strikes that drop Tri to his knees. Kilgoe keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tri! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden Kilgoe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ironman. Thomas has chosen 4 In the Morning as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Thomas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Christmas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas throws a jab when Christmas was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Christmas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Christmas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christmas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christmas misses with a looping right.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Christmas.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christmas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Christmas does it's job there.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Christmas.
Christmas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christmas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christmas leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Christmas.
A short right from Christmas.
Christmas lands a body punch.
A short right from Christmas.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Christmas.
Christmas has Thomas pressed against the cage.
Christmas scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christmas.
Christmas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christmas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Christmas manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas cracks Thomas with a big right hand but Thomas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thomas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Christmas is very close to passing his half guard.
Christmas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Christmas in particular looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Christmas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christmas misses the jab.
Christmas misses the jab.
Christmas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Christmas avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Christmas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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.
Christmas lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Christmas to work.
Christmas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Christmas misses with a punch on the inside.
Christmas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Christmas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Christmas is pushing Thomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Christmas prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Christmas is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christmas lands a left hand.
Christmas lands a takedown into guard.
Christmas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thomas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christmas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thomas defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Christmas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Christmas slips a straight right by Thomas.
Christmas is looking to clinch.
Christmas rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Christmas lands a slapping body shot.
Christmas's corner calls for a 1-2. Christmas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christmas throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Christmas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Christmas throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Christmas throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christmas misses with the combination.
Christmas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas lands a jab to the head.
Christmas slips a straight right by Thomas.
Christmas looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Christmas is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Christmas connects with a crisp jab.
Christmas throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christmas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christmas lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
Christmas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Christmas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christmas lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Christmas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Christmas is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Christmas thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Christmas looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas misses with a combination
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christmas throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christmas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Christmas doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas misses with a hook. Christmas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christmas connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Christmas moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christmas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Christmas.
Vincent Christmas is winning the standup battle so far.
Christmas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Christmas moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Christmas is controlling him.
Christmas has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Christmas.
Christmas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Christmas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Christmas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christmas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas taking a breather.
Christmas presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Christmas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Christmas lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Christmas to work.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Christmas controls his hands.
Christmas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vincent Christmas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Christmas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christmas has him pressed against the cage.
Christmas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Christmas.
Christmas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Christmas lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christmas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Christmas.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Christmas.
Christmas scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Christmas lands with a light punch inside.
Christmas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christmas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Christmas!
Christmas blocking the ground and pound.
Christmas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Christmas dominated that second round.
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!
Christmas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christmas trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Christmas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christmas.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christmas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christmas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christmas throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christmas throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Christmas just misses with a punch to the body.
Christmas scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Christmas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christmas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christmas misses with a hook.
Christmas lands a jab to the head.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Christmas lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Christmas blocks a leg kick.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Christmas.
Christmas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christmas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christmas digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Christmas.
Christmas pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vincent Christmas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christmas.
Christmas digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Christmas is controlling him.
Christmas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Christmas lands with a light punch inside.
Christmas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Christmas won't allow it.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christmas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christmas blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christmas prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Christmas gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christmas tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Christmas lands a left hand.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Christmas has double underhooks.
Thomas wants to break free but Christmas has control.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Christmas has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Christmas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas tries to circle away but Christmas has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Christmas is controlling the position.
Christmas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Christmas.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christmas is working Thomas over against the cage.
Christmas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Christmas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christmas.
A short right from Christmas.
It looks like Jose Thomas has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Christmas.
Christmas controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christmas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Christmas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Christmas is controlling him.
Christmas lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Christmas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Christmas avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Christmas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Christmas.
Christmas lands with a light punch inside.
Christmas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christmas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jose Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Christmas as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christmas.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Christmas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christmas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Christmas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston comes to the cage accompanied by Carol of the Bells. Elliot is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Party Up. John Preston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cole Elliot's chin.
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Preston!
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, Cole Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elliot moves away.
Preston misses with a body shot.
Elliot throws a lazy right hand but Preston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Preston misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston misses with a straight left.
Elliot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot avoids the body shot from Preston.
Preston misses with a looping right.
Elliot fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elliot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Preston's waist but Preston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elliot off to one side.
Elliot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
John Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elliot.
Preston misses with an uppercut. Elliot saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Preston throws a hook but Elliot avoids it easily.
Elliot wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elliot moves into range and clinches up with Preston.
Elliot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Elliot.
Elliot tries to pull guard but Preston won't allow it.
Elliot has Preston pressed against the cage.
Elliot decides to pull guard.
Preston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Preston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Preston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston trying to control but Elliot is working from the bottom.
Elliot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliot keeping moving, preventing Preston from controlling successfully.
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.
Elliot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Preston trying to control but Elliot is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elliot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Elliot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elliot.
Elliot throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like John Preston has been cut.
Elliot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Preston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elliot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elliot shoots in looking for a takedown. Preston tries to sprawl out of it but Elliot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Preston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston slips under a jab from Elliot.
Preston lands a really nice looking cross but Elliot seems unphased.
Elliot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elliot misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot tries to bum rush Preston with a series of wild strikes but Preston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elliot misses with a straight left.
Preston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Preston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Elliot.
Preston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elliot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elliot has a takedown stuffed.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Elliot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elliot swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elliot misses with a takedown attempt - Preston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elliot slips a straight right by Preston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Preston. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Preston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Preston just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Preston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Preston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Preston.
Preston misses with a body shot.
Elliot with a poor takedown
and Preston counters with a stiff right hand.
Elliot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Preston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elliot tries to clinch but Preston moves out of range.
Elliot blocks a jab.
Preston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elliot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot won't allow Preston to sweep him here.
Elliot trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
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.
Preston wants to sweep but no luck.
Preston controlling Elliot's posture.
Preston wants to stand up but Elliot is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston being controlled here, momentarily.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Elliot from controlling successfully.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Elliot throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Elliot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Preston.
Elliot shoots in for a takedown but Preston shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Elliot.
Elliot is looking to land body kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston lands a nice shot to the body.
Preston scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Preston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Preston 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Preston!
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