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YFL 26: Badboy Brawlers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Caesar!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason is looking to escape.
Caesar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caesar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caesar.
Mason wants to control but Caesar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Caesar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mason is trying to stand up here but Caesar is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Caesar is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Caesar trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Caesar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mason wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Caesar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
Mason wants to control but Caesar is having none of it.
Caesar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Caesar trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar punching from mount but Mason doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Caesar tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason avoids a series of strikes thrown by Caesar.
Caesar thowing shots but they're missing.
Caesar tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
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.
Caesar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mason because Caesar loaded up on that one.
Caesar wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Caesar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mason wants to try and get back to his feet.
Caesar working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caesar controlling from the full mount.
Caesar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Caesar dominated that 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.
Caesar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Caesar passes into half guard.
Caesar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caesar trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Caesar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Caesar is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Caesar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Caesar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caesar winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caesar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Caesar landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Caesar maintains control.
Caesar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Caesar looking to finish Mason with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mason!
Caesar thowing shots but they're missing.
Caesar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mason?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Caesar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mason looks a forlorn figure.
Caesar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Caesar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar misses with a head shot.
Caesar lands a big shot there that rocks Mason but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Caesar trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Caesar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Caesar thowing shots but they're missing.
Caesar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Caesar looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Caesar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caesar working the ground and pound effectively.
Caesar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caesar working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caesar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Caesar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Caesar rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason looking to throw knees to the head but Caesar is blocking nicely.
Mason tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Caesar.
Caesar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mason is defending well for now.
Mason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caesar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mason regains guard immediately.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Caesar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caesar throws and elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caesar's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Caesar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Caesar in his guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
Caesaris looking to pass into half guard but Mason pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mason is in guard.
Caesar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caesar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Caesar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mason pushes Caesar off looking to stand but Caesar dives back in and keeps control.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caesar is working away from the top position though.
Caesar trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Caesar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caesar.
Caesar working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason won't allow Caesar to pass to mount.
Caesar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caesar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caesar is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caesar controlling the action here.
Caesar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason!
Gaius Caesar has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Caesar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Caesar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Caesar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mason has worked his arm free - good work by Mason!
Mason regains half guard there - taking advantage of Caesar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Marshall Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caesar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Caesar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caesar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Caesar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tamlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Action (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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197 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Action!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Action tries to clinch but Tamlin is having none of it.
Action fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Action walks into a jab.
Action is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Action tries to clinch there but Tamlin circles away.
Tamlin darts in and clinches Action up against the cage.
Tamlin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Action looking for a takedown.
Action trying to control the position but instead, Tamlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Action into the cage.
Tamlin blocks an elbow strike from Action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Action dives in and grabs Tamlin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tamlin pushes down on Action's head and hops out.
Brick Tamlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Action.
Action tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tamlin counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Tamlin.
Action gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tamlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Action misses with a takedown
and Tamlin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Action looks gassed!
Well, if Tamlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tamlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tamlin passes to side control.
Tamlin prevents Action from escaping the position.
Tamlin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Action's shoulder. That is not cool.
Action tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Action is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tamlin cracks Action with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Action seems a little lost for a moment, as Tamlin dominates the positioning.
Action takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tamlin controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Action takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamlin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Action is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tamlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brick Tamlin.
Tamlin cracks Action with an open hand slap.
Tamlin thuds a left hand into Action's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Action shoots and misses
and Tamlin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Action is trying to control but can't.
Tamlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tamlin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tamlin wants to pass to mount but Action is defending the position.
Well, if Tamlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamlin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tamlin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tamlin scores a takedown into full mount!
Action can't escape the position.
Tamlin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tamlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Action manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tamlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Action for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamlin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tamlin not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brick Tamlin.
Action shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tamlin is trying to defend but Action finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tamlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamlin kicks off Action and gets to his feet.
Rock Action is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Action ducks right into an uppercut from Tamlin.
Action with a poor takedown
and Tamlin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Action's guard.
Action is breathing heavily.
Action working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tamlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tamlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tamlin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tamlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Action swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamlin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Action wants to stand up but Tamlin is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tamlin connects with a couple of short punches.
Tamlin pushing down on Action's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tamlin lands a nice short elbow.
Tamlin trying to advance position but Action counters by regaining guard.
Tamlin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Action looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tamlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Action has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamlin has managed to get both his arms back between Action's legs - danger averted.
Tamlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Action trying to control from the bottom.
Tamlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tamlin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tamlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Action tries to clinch up
and Tamlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tamlin stalling.
Action pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tamlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Action needs to keep his hands up - Tamlin had a free shot at his head there.
Tamlin gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Tamlin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tamlin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Action is trying to get back to half guard.
Brick Tamlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tamlin lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamlin working the ground and pound.
Tamlin working the head and body with strikes.
Action struggling a bit here.
Action takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamlin slows the pace down.
Tamlin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Action down.
Tamlin is staying tight to Action's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Action is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tamlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Action can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tamlin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Action with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Action looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Action looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tamlin controlling the pace.
Tamlin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Action in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Action tries to buck Tamlin off but he can't manage it.
Tamlin controlling from mount.
Action takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Action tries to lock up and control but Tamlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rock Action has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamlin with good strikes from the mount here!
Tamlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Action on the ground.
Tamlin cracks Action with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tamlin controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Action is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamlin controlling from the full mount.
Action flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tamlin scoring with strikes but Action is staying in there.
Tamlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brick Tamlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tamlin unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brick Tamlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tamlin 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Tamlin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aon Fillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Beast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beast Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aon Fillman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fillman tries to score with a low kick but Rage moves his leg out of the way.
Fillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fillman checks it well.
Fillman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rage sprawls well. Rage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fillman gets slowly back to his feet.
Fillman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rage.
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fillman was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fillman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rage's guard.
Fillman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rage kicks Fillman off and gets to his feet.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fillman throws a big shot that misses.
Rage slips under a jab from Fillman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fillman has his takedown stuffed
and Rage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rage.
Fillman blocks the body kick.
Fillman misses with a hook to the body
and Rage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fillman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rage.
Rage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fillman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rage.
Rage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fillman swivels and escapes.
Fillman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fillman.
That kick from Rage tenderised Fillman's leg. Fillman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fillman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rage.
Rage feints and as Fillman raises his hands in defense, Rage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fillman is looking for a triangle but Rage pushes his legs off easily.
Rage content to stall in guard here.
Rage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Fillman has wrist control.
Rage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fillman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rage scoring with some ground and pound.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fillman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rage content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rage preventing the sweep.
Fillman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fillman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rage postures up and lands a big shot to Fillman's brow.
Rage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fillman's guard.
Fillman is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fillman looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rage pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rage lands a big elbow.
It looks like Aon Fillman has been cut.
Fillman looks gassed!
Rage unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage landing shots from mount.
Rage landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fillman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fillman is trying desperately to improve position.
Rage wants to control the pace but Fillman is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Rage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aon Fillman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rage slips a jab from Fillman.
The fighters circling - Fillman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fillman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rage.
Fillman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rage counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fillman!
Rage unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fillman wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rage celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Rage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Ruthless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mighty Boosh - Nanageddon. Howard Moon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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World class boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Howard Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lex Ruthless!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruthless jabs at Moon's body.
Moon moves in looking to clinch but Ruthless pushes him off.
Moon is looking to chop away at Ruthless's legs.
Ruthless walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruthless throws a combination. Moon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ruthless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruthless was well out of range. Poor timing from Moon.
Ruthless blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruthless tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruthless lands with a kick to the temple. Moon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruthless throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruthless moves out of range as Moon throws a body kick.
Moon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruthless tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruthless.
A head kick misses from Ruthless.
Ruthless lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Ruthless moves out of range easily.
Ruthless tries to work over Moon's front leg with a kick but Moon checks it.
Moon scores with a jab to the head.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruthless as he connects with a hook.
Ruthless displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthless looks to land a combination but Moon avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthless connects with a nice looking jab.
Howard Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Ruthless moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moon.
Ruthless throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ruthless. Beautiful body shot.
Ruthless takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moon.
Howard Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruthless slips under a jab.
Ruthless throws a combination. Moon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruthless scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruthless not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruthless slips a nice elbow through Moon's hands, connecting with Moon's forehead.
Ruthless landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruthless missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon has hold of Ruthless's hands but Ruthless slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruthless has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruthless.
Moon tries to roll over but Ruthless keeps him under control.
Ruthless is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruthless thows a huge punch but Moon dodges it nicely.
Moon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruthless.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruthless takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruthless is trying to control the action in half guard but Moon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruthless.
Moon is refusing to be controlled, as Ruthless sits in half guard.
Ruthless landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruthless throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruthless looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless working Moon over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthless landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruthless.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Moon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruthless working the head and body with strikes.
Ruthless is stalling here. Moon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruthless seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ruthless manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruthless tries to kick Moon off but Moon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Ruthless dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruthless fails to land the takedown.
Moon throws a leg kick that misses.
Moon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lex Ruthless seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruthless 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.
Ruthless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Ruthless throws a front kick aimed at Moon's knee but Moon avoids it well.
Ruthless lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruthless throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
Moon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruthless to score with a decent uppercut.
Moon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruthless looks to land a combination but Moon avoids it well.
Ruthless avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruthless lands a jab to Moon's midsection.
Moon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruthless.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruthless paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruthless misses with a shot to the body
and Moon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ruthless connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moon's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moon moves into the clinch.
Moon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruthless's efforts to push away.
Ruthless wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruthless is looking to break free of the clinch but Moon has double underhooks.
Moon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruthless avoids the damage to the body.
Ruthless has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
Moon pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruthless leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moon pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruthless leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruthless avoiding damage as Moon throws knees to the body.
Ruthless is trying to break the clinch but Moon is controlling him.
Moon lands an elbow that stopped Ruthless in his tracks for a moment.
Ruthless avoids a wild elbow strike from Moon.
Moon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruthless takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruthless.
Ruthless's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruthless throws a head kick that misses.
Ruthless does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ruthless shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moon is trying to defend but Ruthless finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless not doing much here.
Ruthless working Moon over with strikes.
Ruthless drops an elbow to the side of Moon's head.
Moon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruthless scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ruthless jumps into side control!
Ruthless throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ruthless landing strikes.
Moon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruthless scores with punches from side control.
Moon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moon is trying to control Ruthless's posture but Ruthless avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruthless in side control lands a decent elbow.
Moon parries the strikes from Ruthless easily there. Ruthless is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moon to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ruthless.
Ruthless in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Ruthless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruthless pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moon back to the cage. Ruthless follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ruthless connects with a right hand. Moon shakes it off.
Ruthless fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moon sprawls well initially but Ruthless persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruthless missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruthless thows a huge punch but Moon dodges it nicely.
Ruthless not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruthless.
Ruthless working Moon over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruthless is nestled in close to Moon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruthless moves nicely into side control.
Moon dodges the ground and pound from Ruthless.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon is not content to let Ruthless control the position.
Ruthless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruthless lands some shots froms side control.
Ruthless throws an elbow but Moon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruthless in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ruthless is working Moon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Howard Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruthless connects with a decent elbow.
Ruthless takes a little break here. Moon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Moon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruthless postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless tries to score with some ground and pound. Moon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruthless fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruthless lands a nice forearm strike.
Ruthless scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moon to see if he's OK.
Lex Ruthless is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruthless wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moon keeps working.
Ruthless throws an elbow but Moon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruthless decides to stand back up. Ruthless steps back and let's Moon get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless lands a right hook to the body.
Moon misses with a jab to the body
and Ruthless counters with a two punch combo.
Ruthless connects with a crisp jab.
Ruthless scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthless moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruthless connects with a body shot that sends Moon's belly button to the back.
Moon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moon tries to sprawl but Ruthless drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Ruthless is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Ruthless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruthless winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Ruthless!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth has chosen Extreme Ways - Moby as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
290 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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250 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Adama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adama avoids the body shot from Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a big shot that misses.
Wentworth throws a hook but Adama blocks it.
A big left from Wentworth misses.
Adama lands a jab to Wentworth's midsection.
Wentworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adama 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.
Wentworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Wentworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wentworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adama drives through and clinches with Wentworth against the cage.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adama gets control of Wentworth's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Adama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wentworth defends it easily.
Wentworth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adama is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth won't allow Adama to sweep him here.
Wentworth wants to stand but Adama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wentworth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wentworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adama counters with a stiff right hand.
Wentworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adama was well out of range. Poor timing from Wentworth.
Adama defending well as Wentworth loads up on a big left hand.
Adama cracks a nice hook into Wentworth's ribs.
Wentworth looks gassed!
Adama closes the distance and pushes Wentworth back into the cage.
Adama decides to pull guard.
Adama has his foot on Wentworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wentworth works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth gets to his feet - Adama follows without any prompting.
Adama moves in looking to clinch but Wentworth pushes him off.
A jab from Wentworth misses.
A left and a right from Adama both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adama has managed to clinch.
Wentworth manages to break the clinch.
Wentworth misses with a combination
and Adama counters with a good low kick that Wentworth was not able to check.
Adama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adama gets the takedown into side control.
Adama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wentworth down.
Wentworth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Adama has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wentworth!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama controlling from the full mount.
Adama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wentworth's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wentworth is surviving well by controlling Adama's body position as best he can.
Wentworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wentworth can't escape the position.
Wentworth tries to buck Adama off so he can stand up but Adama has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Wentworth falls backwards, slamming Adama to the mat but Adama holds on tight! Wentworth is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Adama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Brutus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpha Chino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Brutus's chin.
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alpha Chino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Brutus!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chino slaps away a takedown attempt from Brutus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brutus tries to close the distance and clinch but Chino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chino misses with a kick to the body.
Chino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brutus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chino as he avoids it easily.
Brutus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brutus postures up in Chino's guard and throws a big left but Chino blocks it.
Brutus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brutus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brutus trying to control the position from guard on top but Chino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcus Brutus.
Brutus lands an overhand right.
Chino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brutus.
Alpha Chino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Brutus.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chino!
Brutus looks gassed!
Chino misses with a kick to the body.
Brutus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chino's waist but Chino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brutus off to one side.
Chino wants to clinch.
Brutus takes a swing at Chino's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chino cracks the inside of Brutus's front leg.
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!
Brutus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chino can pounce on him.
Chino lands a leg kick that knocks Brutus off balance momentarily.
Chino tries to clinch up but Brutus circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chino.
Chino is looking to clinch but Brutus is avoiding it.
Chino wants to clinch up but Brutus keeps it at a distance.
Brutus throws a lazy body kick
and Chino counters with a nice body kick.
Chino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brutus's sensitive parts.
Chino slips a jab from Brutus.
Brutus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chino. Chino obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brutus, pushing him back against the cage.
Chino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chino can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Brutus tries to score a body lock takedown but Chino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chino controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alpha Chino.
A low kick from Brutus misses
and Chino counters with a nice leg kick.
Brutus avoids a kick to the body.
Chino tries to clinch
so Brutus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chino keeping moving, preventing Brutus from controlling successfully.
Brutus won't allow Chino to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brutus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chino wants to stand and escape but Brutus is having none of it.
Brutus wants to pass the guard but Chino is keeping the position.
Brutus throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chino keeping moving, preventing Brutus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha Chino dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brutus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chino pinned against the cage. Chino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Chino. No joy for Brutus on that attempt.
Brutus tries for a takedown but Chino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alpha Chino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Brutus.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chino tries to clinch but Brutus moves out of range.
Brutus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chino's waist but Chino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brutus off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brutus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brutus closes the distance and clinches up with Chino, looking for a takedown. Brutus pushes Chino against the cage but Chino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chino wants it to stay on the feet.
Brutus is breathing heavily.
Chino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brutus circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chino.
Chino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Chino as Brutus shoots in.
Chino misses with a kick to the body.
Chino scores with a jab to the body.
Chino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chino.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brutus as Chino tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Chino to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chino gets underhooks to prevent Brutus's takedown attempt.
Chino pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alpha Chino.
Brutus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brutus gets a takedown into half guard.
Brutus thows a huge punch but Chino dodges it nicely.
Chino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brutus is trying to work for a kimura but Chino is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chino's head.
Chino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brutus.
Brutus is taking a breather. Chino says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brutus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brutus looks to land a strike but Chino avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chino keeping full guard, as Brutus tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brutus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brutus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brutus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brutus thows a big elbow that misses.
Chino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brutus on the ground.
Brutus passes Chino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brutus is looking to take a break and control but Chino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha Chino 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. This is the final round!
Brutus misses with a takedown
and Brutus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brutus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chino.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chino. That's going to slow Brutus down.
Nice takedown defense from Chino. No joy for Brutus on that attempt.
Brutus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chino defends it nicely.
Alpha Chino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Brutus.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brutus dives in and grabs Chino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chino pushes down on Brutus's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Chino as Brutus shoots in.
Alpha Chino is winning the standup battle so far.
Brutus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brutus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brutus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chino thuds his shin into the meat of Brutus's side.
Chino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brutus moves away.
Brutus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chino but Chino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brutus avoids a kick to the body.
Chino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brutus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chino but Chino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chino lands a leg kick that knocks Brutus off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chino moves in looking to clinch but Brutus pushes him off.
Chino is looking to clinch.
Brutus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brutus keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcus Brutus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Brutus.
Brutus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Brutus misses
and Chino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brutus's knee momentarily.
Chino tries to close the distance and clinch but Brutus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brutus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brutus is in Chino's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chino wants to stand up but Brutus is controlling him.
Brutus trying to control but Chino is working from the bottom.
Chino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brutus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chino tries to sprawl but Brutus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brutus is trying to control. Chino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Brutus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brutus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brutus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chino defends it well.
Marcus Brutus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brutus is keen to just control but Chino is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpha Chino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chino, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpha Chino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Banks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Onward To Victory. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks thumps Boyle with a low kick.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyle.
A jab from Boyle misses.
Banks wants to land a leg kick but Boyle is out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banks enables Boyle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boyle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boyle is controlling him.
Boyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banks holds on and takes a little breather.
Boyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boyle works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Boyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Boyle won't allow Banks to sweep him here.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyle.
Boyle looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boyle throws and elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boyle's guard. Nice move by Banks!
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boyle trying to control the position here.
Banks wants to control from the top but Boyle keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Banks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boyle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banks has Boyle in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Boyle is proving a slippery customer.
Boyle trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks has his foot on Boyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boyle works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banks is looking to stand up but Boyle isn't so interested in that idea.
Boyle lands a couple of digs.
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.
Banks wants to stand but Boyle is controlling the position.
Boyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyle scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Banks wants to control but Boyle postures up.
Boyle throws a strike aimed at the side of Banks's head but Banks avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boyle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
Banks wants to control but Boyle postures up.
Boyle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boyle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Boyle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boyle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Boyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyle lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vladimir Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Banks tries to sprawl out of it but Boyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks throws a low kick but Boyle avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Boyle moves out of range easily.
Boyle missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vladimir Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks stalling the fight.
Boyle tries to score a body lock takedown but Banks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Boyle.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyle.
Vladimir Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyle throws out the jab.
Banks misses with a combination
and Boyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vladimir Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Boyle.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Boyle's shoulder, as Boyle tries to avoid the shot.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Banks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle slips a nice elbow through Banks's hands, connecting with Banks's forehead.
Banks tries to kick Boyle off but Boyle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boyle is working for a submission of some sort.
Banks is trying to control but can't.
Boyle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boyle connects with a nice short shot to Banks's temple.
Boyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
Banks pushes Boyle off and gets back to his feet.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Banks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Banks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boyle shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyle.
Banks tries to bum rush Boyle with a series of wild strikes but Boyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks staying out of range there.
Boyle slips a jab from Banks.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyle is just out of range.
Boyle looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Vladimir Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Boyle.
Boyle throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
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.
Boyle scores with a shot to the body.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Boyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banks with a hook.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boyle throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyle.
Boyle checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boyle.
Banks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boyle counters with a single leg into guard. Banks didn't expect that.
Pete Boyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banks is trying to keep Boyle in close.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Boyle wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Boyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyle throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Boyle off! Boyle jumps back into Banks's guard.
Boyle won't allow Banks to get back to his feet.
Boyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boyle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banks seems keen to control Boyle's posture.
Banks wants to stand but Boyle is controlling the position.
Boyle lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Boyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boyle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Boyle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gino Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godfathers A Chode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by Go to sleep. Gino Ramirez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gino Ramirez!
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, Godfathers A Chode!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chode lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chode.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chode.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chode.
Chode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chode connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice jab there from Chode.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Chode ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Chode.
Chode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Horrible takedown by Chode or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez which made him look bad.
Godfathers A Chode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chode scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramirez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chode tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
An elbow from Chode crashes against the mat.
Chode wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Chode controls the position.
Chode taking a break here but Ramirez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chode trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chode thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ramirez to regain full guard.
Chode looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Chode keeps moving.
Chode has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chode tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
Chode not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramirez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chode working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Chode has wrist control.
Chode uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Chode.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chode throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Chode's shoulder, as Chode tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chode misses the target.
Chode tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chode somewhat.
Gino Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Godfathers A Chode.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Chode moves out of range.
Chode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chode's calf.
Chode looks gassed!
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chode misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Chode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramirez lands a jab to Chode's midsection.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Chode shakes it off.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Ramirez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chode staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Chode.
Chode fails with a takedown attempt.
Chode shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chode gets slowly back to his feet.
Chode tries to move into range but Ramirez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramirez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramirez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chode looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chode ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chode.
Chode is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a jab to the nose.
Chode is rocked!
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Gino Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez catches Chode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chode is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramirez finish him?
Chode on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chode seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Chode slips the punch.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chode connects with a crisp jab.
Gino Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chode chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Chode takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Chode's belly button to the back.
Ramirez thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez thumps Chode with a low kick.
Chode tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez catches Chode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez lands a jab to Chode's midsection.
Chode takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chode swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramirez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Chode slips the punch.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chode has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with Chode's head.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Chode moved out of range.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chode can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Chode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez lands with a right hand.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the body
and Chode counters with a nice body shot.
Chode takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chode misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Chode blocks a jab.
Chode scores with a one two! Ramirez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Chode is just out of range.
Ramirez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Chode to counter with a crisp jab.
Chode shoots and misses
and Ramirez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gino Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Godfathers A Chode.
Chode avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Chode misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters with a left and a right that stings Chode.
Chode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Chode throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Ramirez tries to move into range but Chode moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramirez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chode misses with a takedown
and Ramirez counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirez moves out of range as Chode strikes.
Chode avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Chode swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Ramirez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Chode.
A lazy left from Ramirez finds it's target.
Chode with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramirez feints a jab promting Chode to slip. Ramirez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chode slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A cross from Ramirez lands.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Chode should have avoided that one.
Chode misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chode manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chode doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chode.
Chode has his takedown stuffed
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gino Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Godfathers A Chode.
Chode takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chode. Chode circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chode has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chode doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Chode saw that one coming.
Chode connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramirez. Ramirez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chode feints and as Ramirez raises his hands in defense, Chode changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chode looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chode throws and elbow that misses. Ramirez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chode's guard. Nice move by Ramirez!
Ramirez works over Chode with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramirez scoring with some ground and pound.
Chode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez is fighting to break Chode's control of his arms but Chode is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez stands up from Chode's guard - Ramirez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chode is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chode tries for a takedown but Ramirez circles away easily
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramirez tried to score with a low kick but Chode checks it.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Chode's belly button to the back.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Chode's body.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez thows a body kick. Chode tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramirez.
Ramirez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chode has time to react.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chode misses with a body punch
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
Chode tries for a takedown but Ramirez circles away easily
and Ramirez counters with a big head kick but Chode shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chode fails with the takedown
and Chode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chode throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chode.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Chode seems unphased.
Chode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Chode avoids them all with ease.
Godfathers A Chode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gino Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chode misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramirez, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willis Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattheus Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willis Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mattheus Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Santos fakes the leg kick and cracks Alves in the body.
Alves wants to clinch.
Crunch! Santos slams his shin into Alves's torso.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willis Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santos.
Santos lands a front kick.
Santos lands a nice looking body kick.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick there by Santos.
Santos lands with a slapping head kick.
Alves tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alves is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santos scores with a head kick.
Santos thuds his shin into the meat of Alves's side.
Santos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Alves. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves's calf.
Santos lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Alves off balance momentarily.
Santos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alves if he has to take too many more of those.
Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Santos. Alves shrugs it off though.
Santos is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
Willis Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick there by Santos.
Santos throws a head kick that Alves semi-blocks.
Alves is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Santos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Alves off balance momentarily.
Alves is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Santos Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Alves is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mattheus Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Velvet Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Arealius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pimpin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Arealius's choice of entrance music: Ministry Rock. Anthony Arealius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Velvet Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Arealius!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arealius scores with a jab to the body.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Arealius looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Arealius forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Arealius is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Arealius is controlling him.
Jones is trying to push Arealius away but Arealius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Arealius has double underhooks.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Arealius's head back.
Arealius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Arealius throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Arealius saw it coming and moves away.
Arealius moves away from the strike by Jones.
Arealius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Arealius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arealius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Arealius off the cage and back into rage.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arealius fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones thuds a left hand into Arealius's body.
Arealius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velvet Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arealius checks a leg kick.
Arealius moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Arealius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Arealius moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arealius.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arealius.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arealius.
Velvet Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Arealius.
Arealius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arealius shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arealius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses with a combination
and Arealius counters with a two punch combo.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Velvet Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arealius misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with the left hand. Arealius knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Arealius.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arealius ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arealius is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Arealius.
Arealius looks gassed!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arealiuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arealius.
Arealius tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Arealius's head but Arealius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arealius avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Arealius's defenses.
Jones misses with the combination.
Arealius tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Arealius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arealius moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Arealius's head back.
Arealius is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Arealius is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arealius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Arealius persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones cracks Arealius with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Arealius falls to his knees and Jones doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velvet Jones!
Velvet Jones retains his middleweight title!
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