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MMM 32: James vs. McClusky PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ozzmodis Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ozzmodis Herald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Herald swinging wildly here.
Herald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Herald tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage. Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Herald wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Herald tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herald keeps the fight on the outside. Johnson defending well as Herald loads up on a big left hand. Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Herald pushes him off. Johnson shoots for a takedown but Herald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! 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. Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Herald tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Herald is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action. Herald is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea. Herald is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action. Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Herald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Johnson controlling the pace for now. Herald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Herald wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Herald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herald tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it. Herald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herald tries to get out of the position. Johnson is trying to control here but Herald has managed to regain half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Johnson. Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
 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. Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Herald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A big left from Herald misses.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Herald. Herald maintains the clinch. Herald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Herald avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herald up against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Johnson looking for a takedown. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Herald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Johnson has a takedown stuffed. Herald closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side letting Johnson counter with a right hand. Herald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herald could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Johnson fails with the takedown. Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Herald circles away.
Herald wants to clinch
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Herald is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herald has his back to the cage. Herald lands with a right to the head. Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Herald pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ozzmodis Herald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson. Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ozzmodis Herald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Herald is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herald. Herald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Herald circles away.
Herald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Herald as he connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson moves out of range as Herald strikes. Herald moves into range and connects with a jab. No luck for Herald with that takedown attempt. No joy there for Herald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herald tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. A head kick misses from Herald. A lazy body kick from Herald
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Herald misses with a double jab.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Herald swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson. Johnson wants to clinch up but Herald keeps it at a distance. Herald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herald's waist but Herald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side. Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Herald counters with a straight right hand.
 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.
Herald takes the fight into the clinch. Johnson tries to pull guard but Herald won't allow it.
Herald looking to slow down the pace here. Herald scores with a shoulder strike. Herald is trying to break free. Herald tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage. Herald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Herald has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Herald pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Herald dives into Johnson's guard. Johnson working a defensive guard but Herald manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzmodis Herald dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Herald pushes him off. Herald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Herald takes the fight into the clinch. Herald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Herald's face as he tries to break the clinch. Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Herald misses with a hook. Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Herald misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Herald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Herald just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather. Johnson has Herald pressed against the cage, preventing Herald from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson wants to stall.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Herald throws a right and a left that both miss. Herald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away. A swing and a miss from Herald. Herald lands a right hook to the body.
Herald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Herald. Herald looks to clinch
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Herald's guard. Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herald's guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Herald pulls Johnson in to control the position. Herald striking from the bottom here. Herald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Johnson wants to control from the top but Herald keeps moving. Herald pulls Johnson in to control the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Herald blocks nicely. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Herald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Herald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Herald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Herald 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.
Herald takes the fight into the clinch. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herald tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. Johnson looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Herald just stands there and leans against the cage. Herald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage. Herald wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzmodis Herald. That's going to take a lot out of him. Herald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage. Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Herald tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage. Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Herald successfully pulls guard.
Herald has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight! Ozzmodis Herald showed his dominance in that final round. I think Herald 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzmodis Herald!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Drago (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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Henderson ! 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, Maximo Drago! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Drago tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Donk. Drago catches Henderson right on the button with a cross. Henderson shoots in and drives through. Drago sprawls well. Drago connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab. Henderson slips a jab from Drago. Drago with a body punch. A glancing blow. Henderson is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drago throws a hook to the side of Henderson 's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Henderson sprawling to the canvas! Henderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drago finish him?!
 Henderson is rocked! Drago walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Henderson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Drago swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Henderson 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximo Drago!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gord Bronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zalinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gord Bronsky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Zalinski! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zalinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Zalinski.
 It looks like Gord Bronsky has been cut. Zalinski lands with a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zalinski, as that shot connected.
Zalinski scores with a shot to the body.
Bronsky is breathing heavily. Zalinski batters Bronsky with a massive right followed by a huge left! Bronsky is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Zalinski lands a final crushing right hand to drop Bronsky to the mat with a gruesome thud! Zalinski is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ray Zalinski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shockhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Sapp! 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, Shawn Shockhaven! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shockhaven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Shockhaven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sapp paws at him with a jab and circles away. A solid leg kick lands there for Shockhaven.
Shockhaven shoots in but no luck this time. Sapp stuffs the takedown. Sapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Shockhaven. Sapp loads up on a big right hand but Shockhaven slips the punch. Sapp throws a right and a left that both miss. Shockhaven lands a head kick!
 It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sapp throws a right and a left that both miss. Sapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Shockhaven fails with the takedown. Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shockhaven. Sapp throws a right and a left that Shockhaven avoids nicely. Sapp is breathing heavily. Sapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sapp moves out of range as Shockhaven throws a body kick.
Shockhaven goes for a small jab and connects. Now Shockhaven goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Sapp stumbles back but Shockhaven runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Sapp to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Sapp will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shawn Shockhaven!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Rodd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syris Venomous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodd's entrance music is Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive. A fine choice. Venomous is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Death Becomes You. Seth Rodd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Seth Rodd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Syris Venomous! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rodd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Venomous swats him away and circles back towards the center. No joy there for Venomous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Venomous.
Rodd darts in and clinches Venomous up against the cage.
Venomous wants the takedown. Rodd is fighting it off but Venomous persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rodd's guard against the cage. Venomous is working Rodd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Venomous postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rodd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venomous. Venomous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rodd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Venomous is working Rodd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Venomous postures up and lands a big shot to Rodd's brow. Rodd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venomous. Rodd wants to sweep here but Venomous controlling him for the moment.
Venomous stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rodd has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Venomous manages to get his head free but now Rodd has transitioned to an armbar! Venomous grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rodd! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Rodd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Carlisi Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as William Carlisi Junior enters the cage!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony White! 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, William Carlisi Junior! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White scores a takedown into full mount! White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Carlisi Junior is looking to get to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. White landing shots from mount. Carlisi Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. White dominating with strikes here. Carlisi Junior tries to hold on but White pushes him away. White lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Carlisi Junior is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Carlisi Junior flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
White looking to control but Carlisi Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. White looking to control and managing it successfully.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Carlisi Junior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. White looking to control but Carlisi Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. White landing shots from mount. Carlisi Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount. White unloading with bombs! Carlisi Junior is looking to get to half guard. White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
White looking to control but Carlisi Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Carlisi Junior is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea. Carlisi Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. 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 two minutes gone in the round. White looking to control but Carlisi Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carlisi Junior can do anything to dispel that myth. White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
White tries to control but Carlisi Junior wriggling away. Carlisi Junior tries to hold on but White postures up. Carlisi Junior is trying to escape the mount.
White landing punches. White working Carlisi Junior over with strikes here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Carlisi Junior tries to hold on but White postures up. White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Carlisi Junior is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action. Carlisi Junior is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
White looking to control but Carlisi Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. White looking to finish Carlisi Junior with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carlisi Junior! White postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carlisi Junior looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! White connects with a massive shot to the dome!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Carlisi Junior is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action. Carlisi Junior is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. White dominating with strikes here. White trying to control but Carlisi Junior is having none of it. White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carlisi Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
White is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carlisi Junior can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Carlisi Junior is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony White dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carlisi Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a takedown into side control. White trying to control the action but Carlisi Junior is working from the bottom. Carlisi Junior is trying to escape the position but White is controlling the position.
White has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Carlisi Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White. White tries to clinch up. Carlisi Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlisi Junior tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sloppy strikes from Carlisi Junior. Those never looked like landing. Carlisi Junior tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Carlisi Junior is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! White trying to control the action but Carlisi Junior is working from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. White sitting and controlling from the half guard. White wants to control but Carlisi Junior is keeping him busy. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Carlisi Junior won't allow White to pass to mount.
White is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White stands up and beckons Carlisi Junior to join him on the feet. Carlisi Junior fails with the takedown. Anthony White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Carlisi Junior.
 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. White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlisi Junior.
White scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Carlisi Junior controlling the position well. White wants to take a breather but Carlisi Junior is having none of it. White wants to free his trapped foot but Carlisi Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs. Carlisi Junior taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard. Ground and pound from White. Carlisi Junior gets full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
White stands and steps away. Carlisi Junior gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Carlisi Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Carlisi Junior gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Carlisi Junior throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. White pushing down on Carlisi Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlisi Junior keeps working. White prevents Carlisi Junior from standing back up.
Carlisi Junior actively working from the bottom here. White working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. White controlling the action here. Carlisi Junior wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it. White lands strikes from half guard. Carlisi Junior throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
White passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carlisi Junior! White working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Carlisi Junior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony White dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

White moves into the clinch successfully.
White breaks from the clinch.
Carlisi Junior darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a shoot takedown. Carlisi Junior fights it but they end up in guard. Carlisi Junior keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. White stands and throws Carlisi Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control. Carlisi Junior struggling a bit here. Carlisi Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't. Carlisi Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carlisi Junior, who protects the arm well. Carlisi Junior is looking for a sweep. White slows the pace down. White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Carlisi Junior wants to control but White postures up. Carlisi Junior is not content to let White control the position. White is really struggling to control Carlisi Junior but he's trying to hold on to the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Carlisi Junior is trying to get back to half guard. White working the ground and pound. Carlisi Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Carlisi Junior throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
White lands a few punches from side control. Carlisi Junior tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position. White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlisi Junior keeps working. White passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carlisi Junior!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. White scoring with strikes but Carlisi Junior is staying in there. Carlisi Junior tries to hold on but White pushes him away. White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carlisi Junior is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action. Carlisi Junior tries to reverse the position but White maintains control. Anthony White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. White controlling the pace for now.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Carlisi Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Carlisi Junior gets back to half guard. Carlisi Junior is positioning himself well to prevent White advancing to mount. Carlisi Junior wants to control but White is keeping busy.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony White just wasn't active enough.
White drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlisi Junior keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! Anthony White showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony White!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Campana (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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Davis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Campana! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Campana tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davis ducks under a wild hook from Campana. Campana throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis. Campana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Campana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Campana tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range. Davis moves out of range as Campana strikes. Campana misses with a looping right. A big left from Campana misses. Nice uppercut there from Campana.
 It looks like Phil Davis has been cut. The fight stays on the outside here - Campana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Campana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside. Campana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis slips under a jab from Campana. Campana moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off. Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campana. Campana looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely. Campana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Davis ducks under a wild hook from Campana. Campana tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campana moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off. Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campana throws out the jab. Campana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Campana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Campana throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily. Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Campana tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Campana misses with a straight left. Campana throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. Dino Campana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Campana is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis blocks a jab. Davis moves away from the strike by Campana. Davis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Campana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davis scrambles back to his feet. Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination! The fight stays on the outside here - Campana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Campana. Campana tries to clinch up. Campana looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range. Good shot there by Campana. Campana tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance. Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campana. Campana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Campana misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming. Campana wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis cracks Campana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Campana jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fight stays on the outside here - Campana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Campana doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Campana is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Campana throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it. Campana misses with a looping left. Campana misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. Campana throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Campana misses with a double jab
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Campana dominated that round. The cut man is working on Phil Davis's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Campana loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch. Jab by Campana. Campana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Campana throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Campana tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it. Davis slips under a jab from Campana. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Campana in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Campana misses with a hook. Campana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campana. Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phil Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Davis throws a series of punches but Campana avoids them all with ease. A shot to the body from Campana misses and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Campana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Campana pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Davis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campana. Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Campana tries to clinch and Davis counters with a straight right hand. Campana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Campana doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Campana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big left from Campana misses. Campana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Campana tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
 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. Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campana. Campana thows a left - swing and a miss! Campana doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Campana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Campana tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range. Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Campana. Campana is breathing heavily. Campana throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Campana misses with a body shot
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Campana. Campana tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range. Campana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campana. Campana scores with a nice right hand.
 Phil Davis's cut is getting worse. Campana misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Campana throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis. The fighters circling - Campana throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Campana tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Campana tries to clinch but Davis moves away and Campana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Campana throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily. Campana tries to clinch up. Campana falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Davis counter with a right hand. Dino Campana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Campana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Campana throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Campana throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it. Campana loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch. Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campana. Campana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A slow jab from Campana misses its intended target. Campana misses with a straight right. Campana tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Campana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dino Campana will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Phil Davis's cut. 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!
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campana tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it. Campana throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it. Campana misses with a combination
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Davis moves out of range of the strikes. Campana moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off. Davis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davis there as he acknowledges the shot. Campana wants to clinch. Campana misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Campana. Campana throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Campana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis. Campana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Campana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Campana throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis. Davis staying out of range there. Davis moves out of range of the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Campana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Davis stalks Campana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Campana's face. Campana staggers backwards, shaken. Campana tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range. Campana throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Campana misses with a looping right. Campana loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch. Campana wants to clinch but Davis slips to the side and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dino Campana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 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. Campana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis. Davis jabs Campana right on the nose. Campana blinks but takes it well. The fight stays on the outside here - Campana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Campana looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range. Campana throws a big shot that misses. Campana misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming. Davis feints a jab promting Campana to slip. Davis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Campana missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Davis connects with a right hand. Campana shakes it off. Campana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis tests Campana's chin there with a solid looking shot. A cross from Davis lands. Davis slips a straight right by Campana. Campana tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Campana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Campana misses the jab. Campana tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Campana throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. Campana throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it. Campana fails with an attempt to clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Campana wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance. Davis moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Campana throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Campana tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it. Campana darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Campana looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range. Phil Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Campana misses with a looping left. Campana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Davis keeps the fight on the outside. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis lands with an overhand left. Campana misses with a shot to the body and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Campana tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Phil Davis showed his dominance in that final round. Well Campana 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Campana!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What's the difference. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McClusky scores with a shot to the body.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClusky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McClusky looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range. James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClusky. James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! McClusky loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch. The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McClusky throws a shot to the body.
James looks gassed! McClusky looks to land a combination but James avoids it well. James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oooooh!!! McClusky has knocked James down with a huge combo! McClusky steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! McClusky misses with a body shot.
McClusky misses with a two punch combination.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McClusky swinging wildly here.
McClusky scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks. McClusky throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely. McClusky misses with a wild body shot. McClusky throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it. James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McClusky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James. McClusky misses with a few strikes there.
James slips under a jab from McClusky. McClusky throws a body punch but James moves out of range. McClusky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. McClusky misses with a looping right. McClusky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from McClusky. McClusky is pawing at James, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into James's nose. James is badly hurt! McClusky pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! James tries desperately to hold on but McClusky is relentless in his assault! As James receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls McClusky away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack McClusky!
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