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MMA War Games: Week 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumaz Stonemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dumaz Stonemen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dumaz Stonemen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonemen throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Hill misses.
Hill lands the left hand.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonemen is just out of range.
Stonemen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
A jab from Hill misses.
Stonemen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stonemen somewhat.
Stonemen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Bobby Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonemen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stonemen. That's going to slow Hill down.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Stonemen moved out of range nicely.
Hill lands a really nice looking cross but Stonemen seems unphased.
Hill lands with a hook. Stonemen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Stonemen is out of range.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Stonemen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Hill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Stonemen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Stonemen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hill lands a nice looking body shot.
Stonemen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stonemen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonemen is just out of range.
Hill lands a jab to Stonemen's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Hill tries to bum rush Stonemen with a series of wild strikes but Stonemen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill thuds a left hand into Stonemen's body.
Hill throws a hook but Stonemen avoids it easily.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stonemen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stonemen.
Hill throws a series of punches but Stonemen avoids them all with ease.
Hill throws the left hand but Stonemen avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Stonemen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Stonemen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stonemen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stonemen throws a front kick aimed at Hill's knee but Hill avoids it well.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Hill misses.
Stonemen needs to keep his hands up - Hill had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Stonemen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Stonemen moves out of range as Hill strikes.
That's four 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.
Hill throws a jab when Stonemen was well out of range.
Stonemen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
Bobby Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumaz Stonemen.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill throws a hook but Stonemen avoids it easily.
Stonemen slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill lands with an overhand left.
Hill misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Stonemen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stonemen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hill is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stonemen.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stonemen moves away.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stonemen has time to react.
Bobby Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stonemen tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stonemen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill throws the left hand but Stonemen avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Hill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hill.
Hill lands with a right hand.
Bobby Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Hill checks a low kick from Stonemen.
Stonemen fails to land the takedown.
Stonemen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stonemen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stonemen slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill swings for the body but Stonemen moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stonemen doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stonemen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Stonemen saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Stonemen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonemen.
Hill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Stonemen's shoulder, as Stonemen tries to avoid the shot.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonemen.
Hill takes a swing at Stonemen's ribcage but misses.
Stonemen moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Stonemen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Stonemen defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonemen.
Stonemen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hill stuns Stonemen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stonemen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stonemen staying out of range there.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Stonemen's shoulder, as Stonemen tries to avoid the shot.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Stonemen's head but Stonemen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Stonemen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stonemen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hill throws a body punch but Stonemen moves out of range.
Stonemen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Stonemen moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Stonemen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill connects with a jab.
Stonemen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stonemen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stonemen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonemen manages to avoid it.
Stonemen avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Stonemen is out of range.
Stonemen blocks a jab.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stonemen's head backwards.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stonemen.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stonemen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stonemen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill cracks Stonemen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stonemen. Stonemen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stonemen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hill misses the jab.
Stonemen slips under a jab from Hill.
Stonemen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Stonemen moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill cracks Stonemen with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Hill dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hill thows a body shot but no joy.
Stonemen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Stonemen staying out of range there.
Stonemen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Stonemen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stonemen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hill's calf.
Nice defenses there by Stonemen.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stonemen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hill has got the better of the exchanges.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Stonemen moved out of range nicely.
Hill connects with a body shot.
Stonemen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill scores with a nice right hand.
Stonemen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stonemen slips a jab from Hill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill takes a swing at Stonemen's ribcage but misses.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill lands a nice looking body shot.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill throws a jab when Stonemen was well out of range.
Hill throws a hook but Stonemen avoids it easily.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Stonemen slips the punch.
Stonemen slips a straight right by Hill.
Stonemen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Stonemen should have avoided that one.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Stonemen moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hill swings for the body but Stonemen moves out of range.
Stonemen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Stonemen slips the punch.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hill takes a swing at Stonemen's ribcage but misses.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonemen is just out of range.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Stonemen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill misses the jab.
Stonemen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Stonemen moves away from the strike by Hill.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Stonemen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Stonemen moved out of range nicely.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonemen is just out of range.
Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stonemen is looking to chop away at Hill's legs.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Stonemen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stonemen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill tries to bum rush Stonemen with a series of wild strikes but Stonemen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stonemen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Stonemen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Hill takes a swing at Stonemen's ribcage but misses.
Stonemen slips a jab from Hill.
Stonemen looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.
Hill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stonemen drops his hands momentarily and Hill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Stonemen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill connects with the punch.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stonemen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stonemen defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Dumaz Stonemen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stonemen moves out of range as Hill strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hill 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Hill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine comes to the cage accompanied by I Buy the Drugs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Valentine.
Gabriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valentine digs a good body shot into Gabriel's ribs.
A head kick misses from Gabriel.
Gabriel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabriel lands in his opponent's guard.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gabriel trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Gabriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valentine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gabriel, into his guard.
Valentine tries to stand but Gabriel is controlling from the bottom.
Valentine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valentine with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine works Gabriel's body with a nice hook.
Valentine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gabriel on the side of the head.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Gabriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Valentine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gabriel momentarily.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Gabriel's head back.
Gabriel shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dick Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Gabriel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valentine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Gabriel slips nicely into half guard.
Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gabriel is looking to stall here but Valentine recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
Gabriel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valentine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Valentine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
Gabriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gabriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Horrible takedown by Gabriel or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine which made him look bad.
Gabriel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentine circles away.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Valentine takes a swing at Gabriel's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dick Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Gabriel.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine dips to his left and cracks Gabriel with an uppercut!
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Gabriel's ribs.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Gabriel's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gabriel checks a leg kick.
Gabriel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valentine stuns Gabriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gabriel checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Gabriel misses.
Gabriel shoots in and gets a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Gabriel stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.
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.
Gabriel postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.
Gabriel lands a couple of elbows.
Gabriel looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valentine stands up and waves to Gabriel to follow him.
Valentine lands with a straight right. Gabriel didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Dick Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine thuds his right hand into Gabriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Gabriel circles away.
Gabriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gabriel takes a shot to the head.
Gabriel wants a takedown.
Valentine pushes Gabriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine being controlled against the cage.
Gabriel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gabriel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gabriel manages to end up in side control.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Valentine taking a bit of punishment here - Gabriel scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Gabriel.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Gabriel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gabriel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gabriel throwing strikes but Valentine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Valentine stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Gabriel ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Gabriel fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Dick Valentine will probably get the nod.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gabriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a nice combination. Gabriel backs away looking to recover.
Gabriel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valentine to the mat! Valentine manages to get full guard.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabriel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valentine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valentine has escaped and now he's on top!
Gabriel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine pushing down on Gabriel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gabriel controls his leg.
Valentine gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gabriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gabriel shoots in but no luck this time.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Dick Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Gabriel.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Gabriel.
Valentine cracks Gabriel with an open hand slap.
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
Valentine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gabriel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valentine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gabriel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Valentine!
Valentine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gabriel trying to control but Valentine is having none of it.
Gabriel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gabriel.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound.
Gabriel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gabriel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gabriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Gabriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel with good strikes from the mount here!
Valentine holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gabriel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gabriel looking for a guillotine from mount but Valentine is having none of it.
Gabriel wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
Gabriel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gideon Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel punching from mount but Valentine doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Gabriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valentine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Valentine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randle McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randle McMurphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Wright!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by McMurphy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McMurphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMurphy moves away.
McMurphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright swings for the body but McMurphy moves out of range.
Wright swinging wildly here.
McMurphy throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMurphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMurphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright throws a body punch but McMurphy moves out of range.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurphy manages to avoid it.
No luck for McMurphy with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
McMurphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright throws a right hand that McMurphy ducks under and follows up with a left that McMurphy also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright tries to sprawl but McMurphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McMurphy is breathing heavily.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as McMurphy sits in half guard.
McMurphy seems to be working for a kimura but Wright defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy controlling the action here.
McMurphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McMurphy is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.
Wright keeping moving, preventing McMurphy from controlling successfully.
McMurphy preventing the sweep.
McMurphy stands and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wright seems a little lost for a moment, as McMurphy dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurphy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wright, who protects the arm well.
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.
McMurphy trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
Wright isn't going anywhere.
McMurphy wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from McMurphy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Wright will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wright!
It looks like Randle McMurphy has been cut.
McMurphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright thows a body shot but no joy.
McMurphy tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but McMurphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMurphy moves away from the strike by Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. McMurphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMurphy shoots for a takedown but Wright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMurphy has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
McMurphy prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wright tries to break the clinch but McMurphy is controlling the position.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but McMurphy is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
McMurphy taking a breather.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but McMurphy has double underhooks.
Wright is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wright as McMurphy tries to tie him up.
McMurphy prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright tries to break the clinch but McMurphy is controlling the position.
McMurphy jumps guard and drags Wright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from McMurphy's guard.
McMurphy looking for subs off his back but Wright has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McMurphy tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
McMurphy trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
McMurphy manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McMurphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright wants to stand but McMurphy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randle McMurphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but McMurphy is just out of range.
McMurphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
McMurphy takes one on the button.
McMurphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Wright.
McMurphy is rocked!
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMurphy moves away.
Randle McMurphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and McMurphy counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Wright regains half guard there - taking advantage of McMurphy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wright pushes McMurphy off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and McMurphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McMurphy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McMurphy tries to control but Wright wriggling away.
McMurphy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wright is now in McMurphy's guard. A big mistake from McMurphy there, giving up the dominant position!
McMurphy pulls Wright in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McMurphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McMurphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McMurphy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wright has picked McMurphy up and slammed him! McMurphy can't keep hold of the triangle and Wright manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wright trying to control the position but McMurphy is working away.
Randle McMurphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMurphy is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randle McMurphy.
I think Wright 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Wright!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trippy Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trippy Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Mack!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mack looks gassed!
Berserk checks the leg kick.
Trippy Berserk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berserk tries a head kick but it misses.
Berserk tries a head kick but it misses.
Berserk cracks Mack with a big right hand and Mack goes down!
Mack is rocked!
It looks like Jay Mack has been cut.
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!
Berserk stays in close to Mack's body and controls the position.
Mack is still in real trouble! Can Berserk finish him?
Berserk stands up from Mack's guard - Berserk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mack seems to have recovered his senses.
Berserk lands with a nice body punch.
Berserk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk lands a nice looking body shot.
Berserk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berserk throws a shot to the body.
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!
Berserk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mack takes one to the chin there.
Mack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berserk.
Berserk is looking to wear down Mack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from Berserk does no damage.
Berserk fails to land with a series of punches.
Mack tries to clinch up but Berserk circles away and keeps his distance.
Berserk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mack's hands.
Berserk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berserk cracks Mack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berserk lands a jab to Mack's midsection.
Berserk lands a slapping body shot.
Berserk scores with a body shot.
Berserk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mack at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk lunges at Mack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mack's hand.
That has opened up Jay Mack's cut even more.
Berserk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berserk cracks Mack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Berserk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berserk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Berserk misses with a two punch combination.
Mack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berserk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mack needs to keep his hands up - Berserk had a free shot at his head there.
Berserk connects with a jab.
Berserk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A solid body kick from Mack.
Berserk lands a hook that stumbles Mack back into the cage. Berserk follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mack to the canvas! Berserk pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mack has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Trippy Berserk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Douglas Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendall Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Key.
Key clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Key misses with a body punch.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Key is rocked!
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Oh Key is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Key is breathing heavily.
Key can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
Key seems to have got his legs back now.
Key throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas lands a big right hand that drops Key! The killer instinct kicks in and Thomas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendall Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Holl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Holl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch but Matt Holl moves out of range.
Matt Holl shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Matt Holl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Holl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matt Holl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Matt Holl moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matt Holl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Matt Holl circles away.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Matt Holl moves out of range easily.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas cracks Matt Holl with an open hand slap.
Matt Holl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matt Holl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricky Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Matt Holl pushes him off.
Thomas tries to clinch but Matt Holl moves out of range.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Matt Holl circles away.
Matt Holl tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Holl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matt Holl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Matt Holl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matt Holl throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Matt Holl keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Matt Holl with that takedown attempt.
Ricky Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Matt Holl keeps it at a distance.
Thomas pushes Matt Holl up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Thomas.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matt Holl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matt Holl blocks an uppercut.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matt Holl avoids it.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Matt Holl.
A frustrated look appears on Matt Holl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Matt Holl.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matt Holl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matt Holl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Matt Holl controls the action.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Matt Holl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matt Holl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matt Holl wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas tries a body shot but Matt Holl blocks it.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matt Holl taking a breather.
Matt Holl avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matt Holl blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matt Holl shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Matt Holl keeps it at a distance.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Matt Holl circles away and keeps his distance.
Matt Holl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matt Holl gets a takedown into half guard.
Matt Holl looks to land a strike but Thomas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Matt Holl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matt Holl has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Matt Holl controlling him for the moment.
Matt Holl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matt Holl manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas passes Matt Holl's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matt Holl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matt Holl wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matt Holl!
Thomas throws some wild stikes that Matt Holl manages to avoid easily.
Thomas misses with a head shot.
Thomas forces the positional change into back control.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Thomas. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Thomas is throwing strikes by Matt Holl counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Matt Holl regains half guard.
Matt Holl is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Matt Holl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Matt Holl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matt Holl moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matt Holl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matt Holl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matt Holl trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thomas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Thomas trying to control but Matt Holl is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matt Holl shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Matt Holl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matt Holl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matt Holl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matt Holl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matt Holl gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas tries to clinch but Matt Holl is having none of it.
Matt Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt Holl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Matt Holl persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Holl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Matt Holl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Matt Holl staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Matt Holl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Matt Holl blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas drives through and clinches with Matt Holl against the cage.
Matt Holl is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Matt Holl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matt Holl blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matt Holl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thomas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Matt Holl tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Matt Holl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Matt Holl blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matt Holl has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Matt Holl blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas gets through Matt Holl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
Matt Holl avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Matt Holl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Holl blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Thomas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Harrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Linnear (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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Harrigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicholas Linnear!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linnear throws a hook but Harrigan avoids it easily.
Harrigan swings for the body but Linnear moves out of range.
Linnear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Linnear misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Harrigan.
Linnear clobbers Harrigan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harrigan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Linnear misses with a looping right.
Linnear thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harrigan!
Linnear throws a jab when Harrigan was well out of range.
Linnear ducks under a wild hook from Harrigan.
Harrigan misses with a jab to the body
and Linnear connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linnear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrigan misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linnear.
Linnear looks to throw the jab but Harrigan is out of range.
Harrigan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Linnear momentarily.
Linnear moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harrigan staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Linnear misses its intended target.
Harrigan moves in looking to clinch but Linnear pushes him off.
Linnear has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Linnear there as he acknowledges the shot.
Linnear closes the distance and pushes Harrigan back into the cage.
Harrigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Linnear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Linnear ducks under a wild hook from Harrigan.
Linnear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrigan.
Linnear fails to land with a series of punches.
Linnear tries to clinch up but Harrigan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Linnear. That snapped Harrigan's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Harrigan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linnear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrigan misses the target.
Harrigan throws a hook but Linnear blocks it.
Linnear works Harrigan's body with a nice hook.
Harrigan looks to land a right hand but Linnear moved out of range.
Harrigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Linnear moves in looking to clinch but Harrigan pushes him off.
Harrigan walks into a jab.
Harrigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linnear misses with a low kick as Harrigan jumps back.
Linnear misses with a body shot.
Linnear swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harrigan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrigan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Linnear.
Linnear wants to land a leg kick but Harrigan is out of range.
Harrigan cracks Linnear with an open hand slap.
Linnear gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harrigan.
Harrigan tries to clinch up.
Linnear throws a sloppy body shot
and Harrigan counters with a two punch combo.
Harrigan throws a jab but it's blocked by Linnear.
Harrigan closes the distance and pushes Linnear back into the cage.
Linnear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harrigan scores with a shot to the side of Linnear's head.
Linnear has had enough of the clinch but Harrigan keeps him there for the moment.
Harrigan presses Linnear against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linnear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Linnear.
Linnear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linnear cracks Harrigan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harrigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linnear.
A big right from Harrigan misses.
Harrigan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Linnear throws a shot to the body.
Harrigan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Linnear counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Harrigan misses
and Linnear counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harrigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linnear swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrigan slips a jab from Linnear.
Linnear scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linnear throws a shot from downtown. Harrigan moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linnear tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harrigan counters with a left and a right that stings Linnear.
Linnear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Harrigan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harrigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linnear clinches up with Harrigan and pushes him back against the cage.
Linnear missing with knees to the body.
Linnear is trying to break the clinch but Harrigan has him pressed against the cage.
Harrigan tries to work over Linnear's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linnear throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrigans head.
A short body shot lands from Harrigan as the two fighters clinch.
Harrigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Linnear controls his hands.
Linnear tries to break the clinch but Harrigan is controlling the position.
Harrigan misses with a punch to the body.
Harrigan throws a head punch that misses.
Linnear lands a body shot.
Linnear wants to get back to striking at distance but Harrigan won't allow it.
Harrigan tries to work over Linnear's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linnear prevents a body shot from Harrigan.
Linnear prevents a body shot from Harrigan.
Harrigan cracks Linnear with a nice body shot.
Linnear manages to break the clinch.
Linnear misses with a hook.
Linnear throws an overhand right that lands on Harrigan's shoulder, as Harrigan tries to avoid the shot.
Linnear connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrigan missing with a left hand there. Linnear was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linnear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrigan.
Harrigan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Linnear to counter with a crisp jab.
Linnear throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrigan.
Linnear throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harrigan throws a big shot that misses.
Harrigan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Linnear counters with a right hand to the body.
Linnear scores with a jab. Harrigan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harrigan moves away from the strike by Linnear.
Nice body punch from Harrigan.
Harrigan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linnear misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrigan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Linnear counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linnear. Harrigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linnear drives through and clinches with Harrigan against the cage.
Linnear fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linnear is trying to break the clinch but Harrigan is controlling him.
Linnear missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Harrigan.
Linnear tries to break the clinch but Harrigan is controlling the position.
Harrigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Linnear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrigan tries to throw a body punch but Linnear avoids it by throwing Harrigan back against the cage.
Harrigan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Harrigan.
Linnear misses with the head strike.
Linnear lands a shoulder strike.
Harrigan manages to break the clinch.
Linnear slips under a jab from Harrigan.
Harrigan is looking to clinch but Linnear is avoiding it.
Harrigan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrigan tries to clinch but Linnear moves out of range.
Harrigan closes the distance but Linnear moves to the side
and Linnear counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linnear slips a jab from Harrigan.
Harrigan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrigan throws a hook but Linnear avoids it easily.
Harrigan throws a jab when Linnear was well out of range.
Harrigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrigan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Linnear getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harrigan misses with a two punch combination.
Harrigan checks a low kick from Linnear.
Linnear throws a shot from downtown. Harrigan moves away and avoids it.
Harrigan misses with an uppercut. Linnear saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harrigan scores with a body shot.
Harrigan cracks a nice hook into Linnear's ribs.
Linnear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrigan takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Linnear on the inside.
Linnear is looking to break free of the clinch but Harrigan has double underhooks.
Linnear manages to break the clinch.
Harrigan tries to move into range but Linnear moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harrigan misses with a body punch
and Linnear connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linnear has closed the distance and engaged Harrigan in a clinch.
Linnear lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrigan avoiding damage as Linnear throws knees to the body.
Linnear is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harrigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Linnear controls his hands.
Harrigan prevents a body shot from Linnear.
Linnear tries to break the clinch but Harrigan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Linnear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Linnear is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harrigan.
Harrigan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Linnear looks to land a right hand but Harrigan moved out of range.
Nicholas Linnear seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrigan closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Linnear counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Linnear.
Linnear punishes Harrigan's body with a nice straight punch.
Linnear tries to move into range but Harrigan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Linnear dodges the punch combination from Harrigan.
Harrigan looks to land a right hand but Linnear moved out of range.
Mike Harrigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrigan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Linnear's hands.
Linnear jabs Harrigan right on the nose. Harrigan blinks but takes it well.
Harrigan swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linnear manages to avoid it.
Linnear lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harrigan misses with a straight left.
Harrigan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Linnear.
Linnear connects with a nice looking jab.
Linnear is looking to clinch but Harrigan is avoiding it.
Harrigan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linnear sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrigan misses with a combination
and Linnear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrigan drives through and clinches with Linnear against the cage.
Harrigan lands a shot to the body.
Linnear wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harrigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Linnear or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linnear lands an uppercut.
Linnear misses with a body punch.
Linnear breaks the clinch.
Linnear moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Linnear circles away.
Harrigan misses with a series of wild punches.
Linnear avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harrigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linnear thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linnear scores with a nice right hand.
Harrigan throws a jab when Linnear was well out of range.
Linnear slips a jab from Harrigan.
Harrigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linnear connects with a single shot there.
Linnear scores with a nice right hand.
Linnear ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrigan moves into the clinch.
Harrigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linnear backwards.
Linnear tries to work over Harrigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linnear is looking to break free of the clinch but Harrigan has double underhooks.
Harrigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linnear working hard to break the clinch.
Harrigan can't find room to land a body shot as Linnear controls the action.
Mike Harrigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harrigan wants to get back to striking at distance but Linnear won't allow it.
Linnear breaks from the clinch.
Linnear scores with a hook.
Harrigan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Linnear misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Linnear lands a nice uppercut.
Linnear working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrigan tries to break free but Linnear pushes him back against the cage.
Linnear misses with a knee to the head.
Harrigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Linnear lands a body punch.
Harrigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Linnear.
Harrigan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrigan tries a body shot but Linnear blocks it.
Harrigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Linnear wants to break free but Harrigan has control.
Linnear wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harrigan has him pressed against the cage.
Linnear wants to get back to striking at distance but Harrigan won't allow it.
Linnear breaks from the clinch.
Linnear slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrigan misses the target.
Linnear on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linnear slips under a jab from Harrigan.
Harrigan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linnear.
Linnear slips a jab from Harrigan.
Linnear wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicholas Linnear.
I think Linnear 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Linnear!
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