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VFC 87 Duxx v Nahrul PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt manningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurt comes into the arena with Restless and Wild blaring out of the sound system. manningham has chosen Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Kurt manningham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt manningham!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hurt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from manningham.
manningham lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurt.
Hurt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hurt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts manningham as he jumps to the side.
Hurt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. manningham tries to avoid it but Hurt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag manningham to the ground. manningham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
manningham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hurt.
manningham lunges at Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurt's hand.
It looks like Robert Hurt has been cut.
Hurt tries for a takedown but manningham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
manningham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
manningham taking a breather here.
manningham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
manningham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
manningham trying to control the action but Hurt is working from the bottom.
Hurt is looking for a sweep.
manningham is looking to take a break and control but Hurt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hurt is looking to regain half guard here but manningham keeps moving and retains side control.
manningham trying to control the position but Hurt is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
manningham is trying to get an arm triangle but Hurt is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hurt regains half guard.
Hurt is looking for a sweep. manningham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurt gets full guard.
Hurt keeping moving, preventing manningham from controlling successfully.
manningham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hurt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. manningham defends it easily.
Hurt keeping moving, preventing manningham from controlling successfully.
manningham stands and throws Hurt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
manningham trying to control the position but Hurt is working away.
Hurt is trying to improve his position.
manningham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
manningham trying to control the position but Hurt is working away.
Hurt tries to buck manningham off but manningham is having none of it.
manningham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurt keeps working.
Hurt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
manningham prevents Hurt from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
manningham not doing much here.
manningham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like manningham is going to stand back up.
Hurt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
manningham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurt tries to roll over but manningham keeps him under control.
Hurt moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
manningham trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom.
manningham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt manningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Hurt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hurt misses with a takedown
and Hurt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurt throws a leg kick that is checked
and manningham counters with a shoot takedown. Hurt fights it but they end up in guard.
manningham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
manningham pushes down on Hurt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hurt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hurt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
manningham trying to control the action but Hurt is working from the bottom.
Hurt has hold of manningham's hands but manningham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hurt gets full guard.
Hurt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hurt keeping moving, preventing manningham from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
manningham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hurt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. manningham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
manningham drops back looking for a leg! Hurt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hurt manages to kick manningham off! manningham jumps back into Hurt's guard.
Hurt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for manningham!
Hurt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and manningham is now in Hurt's guard. A big mistake from Hurt there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
manningham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
manningham drops back looking for a leg! Hurt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hurt manages to kick manningham off! manningham jumps back into Hurt's guard.
Hurt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hurt tries to pass to full mount but manningham defends it.
Hurt is working hard here to advance position.
manningham trying to control from the bottom.
Hurt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so manningham is just riding it out for now. Hurt eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt wants to pass the guard but manningham is defending well.
manningham trying to control but Hurt postures up.
Hurt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
manningham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hurt landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt fails to take his opponent's back.
Hurt moves to back control.
manningham tries to roll but Hurt sticks to his back.
manningham trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
manningham can't escape the position.
manningham is breathing heavily.
Hurt is controlling the position but manningham somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hurt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt manningham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robert Hurt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hurt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hurt tries to free his leg and advance position but manningham is retaining full guard.
manningham trying to keep a closed guard but Hurt is proving a slippery customer.
Hurt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. manningham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hurt trying to move into half guard but instead manningham has managed to sweep!
Hurt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
manningham is trying to maintain the position but Hurt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hurt works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hurt working away.
Hurt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, manningham rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hurt's guard! Nice work there by manningham!
manningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
manningham pushes down on Hurt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hurt is looking to improve his position.
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.
Robert Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
manningham not doing much here.
Hurt is looking for a sweep. manningham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of manningham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take manningham's back!
Hurt looking to break manningham's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. manningham remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hurt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Even with his hooks in, Hurt manages to miss with strikes from the back.
manningham is trying to break free.
manningham rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
manningham won't allow Hurt to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
manningham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurt's back!
Hurt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of manningham's arms.
manningham struggling to keep hold of the position.
manningham working for a choke but Hurt is defending well.
Hurt rolls, trying to escape but manningham keeps control of the position.
Hurt breaks manningham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
manningham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurt is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt forces his way into half guard.
Hurt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
manningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurt.
Hurt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks manningham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
manningham desperately trying to maintain half guard.
manningham wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Hurt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well manningham 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt manningham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, JT Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carter is adopting a defensive guard.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez thows a big elbow that misses.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Carter pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Carter is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of JT Carter.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Carter sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Sanchez to the ground! Carter dives into full mount looking to finish!
Sanchez is rocked!
It looks like Corey Sanchez has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Carter! Sanchez is hurt baaadly! Carter is firing away with more strikes - Sanchez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). JT Carter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Richardson (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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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Richardson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richardson walks into a jab.
Richardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Richardson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henery McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstuck - AC DC. Henery McLovin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henery McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Schulz!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schulz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McLovin somewhat.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schulz sprawls well. Schulz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McLovin gets slowly back to his feet.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schulz but Schulz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henery McLovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schulz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schulz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLovin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLovin can't do much from the bottom here.
McLovin dodges the ground and pound from Schulz.
Schulz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Schulz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McLovin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schulz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McLovin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz working the ground and pound.
McLovin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schulz landing a few strikes.
Schulz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McLovin, who protects the arm well.
Schulz tries for a kimura but McLovin is defending well.
Schulz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McLovin struggling a bit here.
McLovin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schulz throwing strikes but McLovin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz sneaks back into half guard.
Schulz trying to control from the bottom.
Schulz manages to get to full guard.
Schulz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schulz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLovin defends it easily.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Schulz keeps moving.
McLovin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schulz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schulz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schulz has escaped and now he's on top!
McLovin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Schulz from controlling successfully.
Schulz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schulz is looking to work some ground and pound but McLovin has wrist control.
McLovin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schulz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McLovin is breathing heavily.
Schulz throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Schulz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schulz lands a jab to the head.
McLovin shoots and misses
and Schulz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schulz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schulz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schulz slips nicely into half guard.
Schulz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schulz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McLovin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schulz.
Schulz seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz controlling the action here.
McLovin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schulz.
McLovin trying to control but Schulz postures up.
Schulz trying to control from half guard but McLovin is working away.
McLovin trying to control here.
Schulz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McLovin defend it? Schulz steps over the head and cranks it - McLovin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schulz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Schulz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Ansalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pizetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pizetti has chosen That's Amore as his entrance music. Frank Pizetti will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwight Ansalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Pizetti!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizetti misses with a head kick.
Pizetti is looking to clinch.
Pizetti tries to clinch but Ansalon is having none of it.
Pizetti tries to clinch there but Ansalon circles away.
Pizetti wants to clinch up but Ansalon keeps it at a distance.
Ansalon swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizetti.
Pizetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pizetti is looking to clinch.
Pizetti moves in looking to clinch but Ansalon pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ansalon lands a right hook to the body.
Pizetti shoots in looking for a takedown but Ansalon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizetti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ansalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pizetti.
Ansalon keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizetti tries to clinch but Ansalon moves out of range.
Pizetti moves in looking to clinch but Ansalon pushes him off.
Pizetti wants to clinch.
Ansalon throws a shot to the body.
Pizetti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pizetti tries to clinch but Ansalon is having none of it.
Ansalon swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizetti.
Ansalon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pizetti did well to prevent Ansalon getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ansalon connects with a nice short shot to Pizetti's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ansalon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ansalon wants to take a breather but Pizetti is having none of it.
Ansalon is nestled in close to Pizetti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pizetti is trying to maintain the position but Ansalon is very close to passing his half guard.
Pizetti tries to roll over but Ansalon keeps him under control.
Ansalon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ansalon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pizetti defending well though.
Pizetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ansalon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon prevents Pizetti from standing back up.
Pizetti is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ansalon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ansalon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ansalon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pizetti trying to get back to full guard but Ansalon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ansalon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pizetti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pizetti is bucking up trying to escape but Ansalon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pizetti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ansalon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pizetti looks gassed!
Ansalon cracks Pizetti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pizetti is rocked!
Ansalon lands with some strikes.
Pizetti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ansalon unloading with bombs!
Pizetti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ansalon avoids the attempt from Pizetti to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ansalon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Ansalon dominated that round.
That's time! Ansalon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pizetti tries to clinch but Ansalon is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pizetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ansalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pizetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Ansalon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ansalon tried to score with a low kick but Pizetti checks it.
Pizetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pizetti tries to clinch there but Ansalon circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ansalon throws a sloppy head kick
and Pizetti counters by moving into the clinch.
Pizetti misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ansalon.
Pizetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pizetti throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Ansalon - that landed with a thud.
Ansalon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.
Pizetti is breathing heavily.
Ansalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pizetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizetti is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ansalon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pizetti to the mat. Pizetti regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ansalon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ansalon is stalling in the full guard.
Pizetti keeping moving, preventing Ansalon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ansalon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pizetti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ansalon is working Pizetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ansalon chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon throwing strikes from guard but Pizetti blocks nicely.
Ansalon postures up in Pizetti's guard and throws a big left but Pizetti blocks it.
Ansalon thows a big elbow that misses.
Ansalon looking to pass the guard.
Ansalon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ansalon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pizetti wants to sweep here but Ansalon controlling him for the moment.
Ansalon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pizetti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ansalon, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizetti is looking to stand up but Ansalon won't let him.
Ansalon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pizetti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ansalon pulls Pizetti in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Ansalon working a defensive guard here.
Ansalon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ansalon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ansalon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pizetti is looking to stand up but Ansalon won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Ansalon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ansalon lands a jab to the head.
Pizetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pizetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Ansalon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ansalon takes a swing at Pizetti's ribcage but misses.
Frank Pizetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Ansalon circles away.
Ansalon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ansalon misses with a looping left.
Ansalon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ansalon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pizetti gets tackled into the cage by Ansalon. Ansalon maintains the clinch.
Pizetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pizetti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pizetti lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dwight Ansalon has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizetti missing with knees to the body.
Pizetti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ansalon is defending well for now.
Pizetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ansalon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.
Ansalon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizetti can do to turn this around?
Pizetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ansalon dodges an elbow strike from Pizetti.
Ansalon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ansalon wants the takedown. Pizetti is fighting it off but Ansalon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pizetti's guard against the cage.
Dwight Ansalon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ansalon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ansalon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ansalon postures up and lands a big shot to Pizetti's brow.
Ansalon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pizetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ansalon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ansalon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ansalon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pizetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon passes Pizetti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pizetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ansalon.
Ansalon prevents Pizetti from standing back up.
Pizetti wants to control but Ansalon is keeping busy.
Ansalon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ansalon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pizetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ansalon.
Nice strikes from Ansalon there.
Pizetti is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ansalon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pizetti is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pizetti and Ansalon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ansalon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ansalon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pizetti to see if he's OK.
Pizetti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ansalon is working Pizetti over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ansalon trying to control the position but Pizetti is working away.
Frank Pizetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pizetti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pizetti is not content to let Ansalon control the position.
Ansalon lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Ansalon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ansalon 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Ansalon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley comes to the cage accompanied by Cyclone. o hAodha has chosen Cursum Perficio by Enya as his entrance music. Aodhan o hAodha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Crowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aodhan o hAodha!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowley is looking to clinch but o hAodha is avoiding it.
Crowley moves in looking to clinch but o hAodha pushes him off.
Crowley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crowley tries to clinch but o hAodha is having none of it.
o hAodha moves into the clinch.
o hAodha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
o hAodha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowley closes the distance but o hAodha moves to the side
and o hAodha counters by moving into the clinch.
o hAodha tries to break free but Crowley pushes him back against the cage.
Crowley effectively controlling the action here.
o hAodha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
o hAodha stalls.
The referee calls for Crowley to work.
o hAodha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. o hAodha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley trying to stand up but can't free himself from o hAodha's guard.
o hAodha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowley trying to stand up but can't free himself from o hAodha's guard.
Crowley got a little sloppy there for a moment and o hAodha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crowley has managed to get both his arms back between o hAodha's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowley trying to stand up but can't free himself from o hAodha's guard.
o hAodha trying to control the position.
Crowley wants to stand and escape but instead o hAodha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Crowley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst o hAodha is controlling him.
o hAodha connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowley wants to get back to his feet but o hAodha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
o hAodha trying to control but Crowley is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha prevents Crowley from getting back to his feet.
o hAodha working some strikes from top position.
Crowley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crowley keeping moving, preventing o hAodha from controlling successfully.
o hAodha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crowley tries to get out of the position.
o hAodha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
o hAodha connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
o hAodha lands a couple of digs.
o hAodha is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowley has wrist control.
o hAodha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
o hAodha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowley is keeping the position for now.
Crowley has momentary wrist control but o hAodha slips an elbow through the middle.
o hAodha cracks Crowley with a solid left hand.
Crowley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
o hAodha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowley is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley keeping moving, preventing o hAodha from controlling successfully.
o hAodha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
o hAodha stops Crowley from standing up.
o hAodha wants to control from the top but Crowley keeps moving.
Crowley is looking to stand up but o hAodha isn't so interested in that idea.
o hAodha works over Crowley with some ground and pound from guard.
Crowley wants to stand up but o hAodha is controlling him.
o hAodha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
o hAodha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
o hAodha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crowley wants to get back to his feet but o hAodha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
o hAodha passes Crowley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
o hAodha stops Crowley from getting back to his feet.
Crowley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from o hAodha.
o hAodha winds up and cracks Crowley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crowley is looking to escape.
o hAodha has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
o hAodha scoring with strikes but Crowley is staying in there.
o hAodha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
o hAodha with the ground and pound from mount.
o hAodha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Crowley hang on?
Crowley is rocked!
Crowley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for o hAodha on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
o hAodha connects with a bit shot that sees Crowley covering up! More strikes from o hAodha and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! o hAodha is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aodhan o hAodha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Valkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cottoneye Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valkov comes to the cage accompanied by A Day Late by Anberlin. Joe has chosen Cottoneye Joe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Valkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cottoneye Joe!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valkov staying out of range there.
Joe lands with a shot to the body.
Valkov thumps Joe with a low kick.
Valkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Valkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Valkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valkov misses with an uppercut.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Valkov sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Joe lands a jab to the head.
Valkov misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe tries to score with some ground and pound. Valkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Valkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valkov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joe.
Joe scores with punches from side control.
Joe is trying to ground and pound but Valkov uses the momentary lack of control by Joe to regain half guard.
Joe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
I looks like Joe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Valkov tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe looks to land a strike but Valkov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control but Valkov is working from the bottom.
Joe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Valkov blocks nicely.
Valkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joe wants to control from the top but Valkov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Valkov keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass.
Joe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cottoneye Joe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valkov throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe moves out of range as Valkov strikes.
Joe throws a one two combo.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valkov.
Valkov throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Valkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Joe misses with a hook.
Valkov throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Joe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valkov avoids the body shot from Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkov looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Joe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valkov sprawls well initially but Joe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe 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 one minute gone in the round.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valkov defending well though.
Valkov is trying to control but can't.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joe is trying to control. Valkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe controlling the pace.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Valkov's hands, connecting with Valkov's forehead.
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.
Valkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joe trying to control the action but Valkov is working from the bottom.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valkov defending well though.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valkov is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valkov's head.
Joe trying to control the action but Valkov is working from the bottom.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valkov defending well though.
Joe is working for a kimura but Valkov is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Joe looks to land a strike but Valkov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valkov is trying to keep Joe in close.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joe has Valkov in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cottoneye Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Joe walks into a stiff left hand from Valkov.
Valkov looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valkov as he jumps to the side.
Joe shoots in and bounces Valkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Valkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valkov stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joe is on top in guard.
Valkov managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Valkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valkov keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass.
Vladimir Valkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Joe thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe throws a strike but Valkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joe pulls Valkov in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cottoneye Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joe 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cottoneye Joe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Iced Earth - Harbinger of Fate. Eric Sutter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Sutter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sutter.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Sutter off balance momentarily.
Sutter instigates a clinch.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sutter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Sutter.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Sutter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sutter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Sutter in his tracks for a moment.
Sutter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sutter throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sutter.
Sutter trying to land knees to the body.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Eric Sutter has been cut.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sutter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Sutter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stalls.
Sutter avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Sutter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Sutter.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sutter.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Sutter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Sutter looks gassed!
Silva thumps Sutter with a low kick.
Sutter tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva clinches up with Sutter and pushes him back against the cage.
Sutter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sutter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Silva tenderised Sutter's leg. Sutter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva cracks the inside of Sutter's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow just above Sutter 's eye.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Sutter takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva'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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Sutter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Sutter is rocked!
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sutter is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sutter struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva is pushing Sutter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sutter takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sutter's face.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Sutter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sutter seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sutter's defenses.
Sutter swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva blocks a body shot from Sutter.
Sutter avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Sutter struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Sutter misses with a body punch.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Sutter.
A hook to the body from Sutter.
Silva is stalling here.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sutter avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sutter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Sutter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sutter blocks an elbow strike.
Sutter avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sutter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Sutter missing with knees to the body.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Silva.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Sutter trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Sutter is working Silva over against the cage.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Sutter as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sutter's defenses.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Sutter as the two fighters clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Sutter in his tracks for a moment.
Sutter is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Sutter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sutter fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sutter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sutter throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva feints and then cracks Sutter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sutter down.
Sutter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sutter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sutter is breathing heavily.
Sutter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sutter.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thumps Sutter with a low kick.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sutter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sutter's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva scores with a head kick. Sutter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sutter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva feints and then cracks Sutter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sutter down.
Silva thumps Sutter with a low kick.
Abel Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Sutter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sutter moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sutter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sutter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Sutter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Silva tenderised Sutter's leg. Sutter is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva rushes Sutter and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Sutter avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Sutter in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Sutter improves position.
Silva prevents a body shot from Sutter.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Sutter is blocking nicely.
Sutter blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Sutter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Sutter improves position.
Sutter working aggressively here.
Sutter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sutter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sutter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Sutter digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sutter avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sutter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sutter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Sutter in his tracks for a moment.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Sutter lands a shoulder strike.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abel Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Sutter tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Sutter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Sutter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Sutter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Silva.
Sutter scores with a nice head shot.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sutter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sutter.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sutter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sutter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Sutter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Sutter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sutter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sutter doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Sutter's front leg but catches the back leg as Sutter tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sutter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva feints and then cracks Sutter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sutter down.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sutter will feel that in the morning.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva forces Sutter back against the cage and clinches.
Sutter dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Sutter takes an elbow to the temple.
Sutter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow just above Sutter 's eye.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sutter tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sutter's defenses.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eric Sutter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutter can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutter working aggressively here.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva lands an elbow just above Sutter 's eye.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Sutter tries to tie him up.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sutter takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sutter dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Sutter.
Silva lands an elbow just above Sutter 's eye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage.
Sutter takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Sutter avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Sutter.
Sutter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Nice body punch from Sutter.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sutter dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Sutter avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Sutter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Sutter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sutter has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sutter's defenses.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
Sutter takes an elbow to the temple.
Sutter tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Kolstela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolstela has chosen Here Comes The Boom as his entrance music. Joonas Kolstela is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boba Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joonas Kolstela!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolstela closes the distance and clinches.
Fett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kolstela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kolstela misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Kolstela as the two fighters clinch.
Fett lands a right hand.
Fett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fett has a couple of punches blocked by Kolstela.
A short left from Fett.
Kolstela blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fett.
Kolstela trying to control the position but instead, Fett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kolstela into the cage.
Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kolstela prevents a body shot from Fett.
Kolstela lands a body shot.
Kolstela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fett misses with a body punch.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolstela misses with a body punch.
Kolstela looking to throw knees to the head but Fett is blocking nicely.
Fett misses with a body punch.
Fett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kolstela prevents it.
Fett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kolstela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fett misses with some punches.
Fett cracks Kolstela with a nice body shot.
Fett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Fett.
Kolstela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fett gets through Kolstela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Fett.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolstela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolstela blocks a body shot from Fett.
Kolstela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but Kolstela avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kolstela's elbow.
Fett misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Kolstela is trying to stall.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fett lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kolstela.
Kolstela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kolstela'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.
Fett tries to work over Kolstela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Kolstela.
A body shot lands from Kolstela.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
Kolstela prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boba Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kolstela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kolstela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kolstela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kolstela scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolstela tries to work over Fett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but Kolstela avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Fett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kolstela tries to throw a body punch but Fett avoids it by throwing Kolstela back against the cage.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolstela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolstela scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolstela struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
Kolstela stops a takedown attempt from Fett.
Fett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolstela scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kolstela.
Kolstela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kolstela misses with some punches.
Kolstela tries to work over Fett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Kolstela.
Kolstela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kolstela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kolstela.
Kolstela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A shot in the inside from Kolstela.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett lands a body punch.
Fett works on Kolstela's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett tries to work over Kolstela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Fett.
Fett lands a hook that snaps the head of Kolstela backwards.
Fett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kolstela backwards.
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 Boba Fett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kolstela.
Kolstela misses with a body shot.
Kolstela takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett scores with a hook to the body. Kolstela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kolstela moves out of range of the strikes.
Kolstela circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kolstela counters with a nice body shot.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Kolstela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kolstela scores with a jab to the head.
Kolstela thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fett if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Kolstela misses its intended target.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett avoids the body shot from Kolstela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kolstela 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 Fett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kolstela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett scores with a takedown into Kolstela's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kolstela can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolstela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolstela is retaining full guard.
Fett wants to control from the top but Kolstela keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fett pushing down on Kolstela's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fett throwing shots but Kolstela is blocking nicely.
Fett controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolstela pushes Fett off but Fett dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Fett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fett trying to control the action but Kolstela is working from the bottom.
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 Boba Fett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Fett - just one landing.
Fett checks a leg kick.
Fett fails with the takedown.
Kolstela scores with a hook.
Fett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fett clinches but Kolstela breaks the clinch
and Kolstela counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kolstela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fett misses with a hook. Kolstela ducked under it nicely.
Kolstela swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kolstela lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fett is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolstela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kolstela trying to control from the bottom.
Kolstela is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Boba Fett.
Fett throws a hook but Kolstela avoids it easily.
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.
Kolstela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kolstela misses with an uppercut. Fett saw that one coming.
Fett has a takedown stuffed.
Joonas Kolstela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Fett misses.
Kolstela scores with a nice head shot.
Joonas Kolstela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Fett misses.
Fett checks a leg kick.
Kolstela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Fett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonas Kolstela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fett 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boba Fett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karter Duxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kzarik Nahrul (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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Duxx!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahrul moves out of range of the strikes.
Nahrul misses with a low kick.
Duxx connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kzarik Nahrul has been cut.
Duxx is looking to clinch.
Nahrul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nahrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nahrul moves out of range of the leg kick from Duxx.
Duxx ducks right into an uppercut from Nahrul.
Duxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahrul moves away.
Nahrul throws a leg kick but Duxx sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Duxx.
Nahrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duxx.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nahrul.
Duxx fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nahrul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Duxx - just one landing.
Nahrul loads up on a big right hand but Duxx slips the punch.
Duxx jabs Nahrul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nahrul tries a head kick but it misses.
Nahrul keeps the fight on the outside.
Duxx throws a series of punches but Nahrul avoids them all with ease.
Nahrul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duxx is able to avoid easily.
Nahrul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nahrul is looking to chop away at Duxx's legs.
Duxx tries to bum rush Nahrul with a series of wild strikes but Nahrul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nahrul throws the left hand but Duxx avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahrul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duxx takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nahrul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duxx just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Duxx lands but Nahrul takes it in his stride.
Nahrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duxx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nahrul lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duxx throws a low kick but Nahrul moves out of range easily.
Duxx throws a body punch but Nahrul moves out of range.
Duxx throws a jab but it's blocked by Nahrul.
Duxx throws a series of punches but Nahrul moves out of range.
Duxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nahrul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nahrul takes one on the button.
That has opened up Kzarik Nahrul's cut even more.
Nahrul looks to land a body kick but Duxx moved away.
Nahrul moves away from the strike by Duxx.
Nahrul works the jab nicely.
Nahrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Nahrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duxx is breathing heavily.
Nahrul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duxx has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nahrul.
Duxx misses with a series of wild punches.
Nahrul throws a sloppy head kick and Duxx moves out of range easily.
Duxx has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nahrul.
Both fighters circling a little - Nahrul finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nahrul thows a body kick. Duxx tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nahrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nahrul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nahrul throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Karter Duxx has been cut.
Good leg kick by Nahrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nahrul throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nahrul.
Nahrul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duxx takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nahrul misses with a head kick.
Nahrul throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nahrul.
Nahrul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nahrul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duxx takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nahrul scoring well with a low kick there.
Duxx has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nahrul.
Nahrul cracks a nice hook into Duxx's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nahrul.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nahrul.
Nahrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nahrul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duxx on the side of the head.
Nahrul lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nahrul lands a nice looking body shot.
Duxx tries to move into range but Nahrul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nahrul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nahrul lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duxx will feel that in the morning.
Nahrul lands a nice hook to Duxx's body. Duxx takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Nahrul.
Nahrul lands a big head kick that sends Duxx to the canvas! Nahrul follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kzarik Nahrul! Kzarik Nahrul retains his heavyweight title!
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