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BKC NY 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and monk eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bryant might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ShiftKit. monk eastman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacoby Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, monk eastman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
eastman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like monk eastman has been cut.
eastman takes one to the chin there.
eastman is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
eastman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant throws a one two combo.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
eastman tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant looks to land a body kick but eastman moved away.
eastman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and eastman settles back down.
eastman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.
eastman tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by eastman.
The fight stays on the outside here - eastman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryant throws a series of punches but eastman moves out of range.
Bryant could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
eastman fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
eastman avoids the body shot from Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from eastman.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from eastman.
Jacoby Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of monk eastman.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
eastman looks gassed!
Bryant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
eastman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
eastman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
eastman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant jabs at eastman's body.
Bryant lands a right hook to the body.
eastman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant cracks a nice hook into eastman's ribs.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but eastman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
eastman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bryant is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for eastman.
Bryant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? eastman is fending him off so far but Bryant persists. Nope, eastman circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - eastman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a combination. eastman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
eastman has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
eastman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bryant is looking to break free of the clinch but eastman has double underhooks.
eastman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bryant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
eastman has Bryant pressed against the cage, preventing Bryant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but eastman keeps him there for the moment.
eastman breaks the clinch.
eastman wants to clinch.
eastman takes a jab right on the kisser.
eastman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! eastman scrambles back to his feet.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by eastman.
Bryant swings for the body but eastman moves out of range.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends eastman's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.
eastman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends eastman's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but eastman is just out of range.
eastman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.
The fight stays on the outside here - eastman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
eastman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
eastman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant lands a nice hook to eastman's body. eastman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant with a jab.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends eastman's belly button to the back.
eastman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent eastman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bryant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as eastman backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. eastman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Bryant.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but eastman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
eastman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
Bryant is looking to wear down eastman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bryant digs a good body shot into eastman's ribs.
eastman moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on monk eastman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bryant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bryant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bryant scores with a nice right hand.
eastman is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
eastman tries to clinch up.
eastman is looking to clinch.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant lands a right hook to the body.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
eastman tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but eastman manages to avoid it.
Bryant stuffs the takedown.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant scores with a body shot.
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but eastman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bryant!
Nice body punch from Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
eastman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
eastman fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant thuds a left hand into eastman's body.
eastman fails to land the takedown.
Jacoby Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of monk eastman.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but eastman moves away.
eastman tries to clinch up.
eastman takes one to the chin there.
Bryant misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant cracks eastman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. eastman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
eastman tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bryant scores with a shot to the body.
Bryant throws a one two combo.
eastman is looking to clinch.
eastman is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. eastman did well to prevent Bryant getting side control.
Bryant is thwarting eastman's attempts to control the position.
eastman taking some punishment here, with Bryant in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Bryant.
Bryant decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bryant scores with a shot to the body.
eastman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a right and a left that eastman avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
eastman tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
eastman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
eastman moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacoby Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
eastman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant connects with the punch.
eastman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
eastman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - eastman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryant checks a leg kick nicely.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps eastman's head backwards.
Bryant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
eastman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant punishes eastman's body with a nice straight punch.
eastman tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant throws a body punch but eastman moves out of range.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant lands a nice hook to eastman's body. eastman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that eastman can do to turn this around?
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Bryant both land. Nice combination.
eastman is looking to clinch.
eastman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
eastman moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bryant scores with a body shot.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
eastman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on monk eastman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
eastman fails with an attempt to clinch.
eastman throws a nice outside leg kick.
eastman wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
eastman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant throws a body punch but eastman moves out of range.
Bryant lands with a cross.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up with eastman, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes eastman against the cage but eastman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
eastman staying out of range there.
eastman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
eastman tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
eastman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant takes a swing at eastman's ribcage but misses.
eastman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryant. That did some damage!
eastman is looking to clinch.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
eastman moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
eastman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
eastman fails in his attempt to clinch.
eastman is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant tries to bum rush eastman with a series of wild strikes but eastman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryant throws a series of punches but eastman avoids them all with ease.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
eastman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but eastman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
eastman wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
eastman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
eastman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant blocks a head kick by eastman.
Bryant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Bryant catches eastman right on the button with a cross.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
eastman shoots in for a takedown but Bryant shows good takedown defense.
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
eastman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
eastman fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant scores with a one two! eastman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Bryant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. eastman doesn't seem bothered though.
eastman tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
eastman avoids the body shot from Bryant.
eastman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
eastman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
eastman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
monk eastman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant scores with a nice head shot.
eastman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
eastman wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps eastman's head backwards.
Bryant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
eastman wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Bryant.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends eastman's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by eastman.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body. eastman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant clobbers eastman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
eastman clinches.
eastman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacoby Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of monk eastman.
Bryant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jacoby Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
eastman is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant blocks a head kick by eastman.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Bryant connects with a good right hand that stumbles eastman. eastman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
eastman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bryant checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacoby Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bryant, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacoby Bryant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Woolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ajax amsterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ajax amsterdam will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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278 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Woolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, ajax amsterdam!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woolfe misses with a double jab.
Woolfe loads up on a big right hand but amsterdam slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
amsterdam tries to close the distance and clinch but Woolfe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woolfe throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Woolfe misses.
amsterdam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Woolfe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
amsterdam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woolfe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
amsterdam tries to clinch there but Woolfe circles away.
Woolfe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Woolfe shoots for a double leg takedown but amsterdam sprawls well. He's pushed Woolfe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
amsterdam misses with a low kick.
amsterdam tries to close the distance and clinch but Woolfe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
amsterdam wants to clinch.
amsterdam fails in his attempt to clinch.
amsterdam walks into a jab.
It looks like ajax amsterdam has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
amsterdam takes the fight into the clinch.
Woolfe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
amsterdam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Woolfe blocks an elbow strike from amsterdam.
amsterdam tries to land a knee to the head but Woolfe blocks with his arms.
amsterdam tries to pull guard but Woolfe won't allow it.
Woolfe jumps guard and drags amsterdam to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolfe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! amsterdam rolls with it to try and escape but Woolfe cranks on the arm and amsterdam is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Woolfe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Carrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Shephard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Carrow!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shephard tries a low kick but Carrow avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shephard. Carrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shephard manages to avoid it.
Shephard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shephard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carrow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carrow lands with a hook. Shephard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shephard slips a straight right by Carrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shephard did well to prevent Carrow getting 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.
Carrow thows a huge punch but Shephard dodges it nicely.
Carrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shephard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Carrow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard taking some punishment here, with Carrow in his half guard.
Carrow working over Shephard with some ground and pound. Shephard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carrow wants to free his trapped foot but Shephard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrow is looking for a kimura but Shephard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carrow to get the leverage.
Carrow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carrow misses with a head shot. Shephard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carrow has gone for a leg lock! Shephard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carrow's guard.
Carrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Shephard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shephard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carrow keeping moving, preventing Shephard from controlling successfully.
Carrow looking for a guillotine here but Shephard defends easily.
Carrow throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shephard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carrow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shephard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shephard wants to control from the top but Carrow keeps moving.
Carrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shephard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shephard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shephard is looking to work some ground and pound but Carrow has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carrow keeping moving, preventing Shephard from controlling successfully.
Carrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shephard trying to control but Carrow is working from the bottom.
Carrow keeping full guard, as Shephard tries to pass.
Shephard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carrow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carrow has escaped and now he's on top!
Carrow pushing down on Shephard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carrow is keen to just control but Shephard is a slippery customer.
Carrow trying to mount his opponent but Shephard defends it.
Carrow seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrow is looking to advance position but Shephard won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shephard wants to control but Carrow is keeping busy.
Carrow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shephard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carrow passes to side control.
Shephard struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shephard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carrow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Carrow 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.
Shephard scores with a three punch combo!
Carrow throws a leg kick but Shephard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shephard throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrow.
Shephard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Shephard looks to score with a jab to the body but Carrow is just out of range.
Shephard tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrow scores a takedown into full mount!
Carrow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carrow is landing with some decent strikes but Shephard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carrow landing strikes from the mount and Shephard is in trouble!
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Shephard regains half guard.
Carrow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shephard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carrow.
Carrow wants to take a breather but Shephard is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shephard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carrow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shephard taking some punishment here, with Carrow in his half guard.
Carrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Shephard wants to control but Carrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carrow lands a nice short elbow.
Carrow prevents Shephard from improving his position.
Carrow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carrow is trying to work for a kimura but Shephard is defending well.
Shephard trying to control from the bottom.
Carrow seems to be working for a kimura but Shephard defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shephard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carrow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shephard is looking to control Carrow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shephard avoid being mounted?
Carrow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shephard is just riding it out for now. Carrow eventually gives up the hold.
Carrow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shephard defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carrow works his way into side control.
Carrow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shephard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shephard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Carrow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carrow throwing shots but Shephard is blocking nicely.
Carrow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shephard sees it coming and defends easily.
Carrow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shephard defending well though.
Shephard tries to get to full guard but Carrow has control of the leg.
Shephard taking some punishment here, with Carrow in his half guard.
Shephard is looking to improve his position.
Carrow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shephard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carrow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Carrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Carrow misses with an uppercut.
Carrow blocks a jab.
Shephard misses with an uppercut. Carrow saw that one coming.
Shephard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carrow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shephard tries to bum rush Carrow with a series of wild strikes but Carrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carrow misses with an uppercut. Shephard saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard defending well as Carrow loads up on a big left hand.
Carrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carrow blocks a jab.
Carrow checks a low kick from Shephard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrow slips under a jab.
Shephard loads up on a big right hand but Carrow slips the punch.
Shephard clinches with his opponent.
Carrow is trying to stall.
Carrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shephard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carrow fails with a takedown attempt.
Carrow catches Shephard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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.
Shephard scores with a jab to the head.
Shephard misses with a two punch combination.
Shephard walks into a left hand.
Shephard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shephard is looking to clinch but Carrow is avoiding it.
Shephard throws out a loose jab but Carrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shephard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carrow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shephard won't be happy with that.
Shephard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shephard is not content to let Carrow control the position.
James Carrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shephard is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carrow is looking to take a break and control but Shephard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shephard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shephard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carrow off and has taken his back!
Carrow is keeping busy.
James Carrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carrow breaks Shephard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shephard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carrow.
Carrow wants to control from the top but Shephard keeps moving.
Carrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shephard's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carrow wants to control from the top but Shephard keeps moving.
Carrow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack Shephard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Carrow from controlling successfully.
Carrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shephard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carrow forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shephard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carrow seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shephard is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Carrow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between lloyd zak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greivis Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). zak's entrance music is strenght to go on - rise against. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vasquez's choice of entrance music: All Of The Lights. lloyd zak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, lloyd zak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greivis Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zak instigates a clinch.
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
zak doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
zak throws a low kick, looking for Vasquez's leg but Vasquez calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasquez, right into the meat.
zak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
zak misses with a hook. Vasquez ducked under it nicely.
Vasquez staying out of range there.
zak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but zak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says zak as he avoids it easily.
lloyd zak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greivis Vasquez.
Nice straight punches there by zak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of zak.
zak misses with a body shot.
zak misses with a straight right.
zak misses with a wild body shot.
Vasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Vasquez tries to clinch but zak moves away
and zak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vasquez looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez has his takedown stuffed
and zak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
zak clinches up with Vasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
zak manages to break the clinch.
zak sizes up Vasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vasquez is rocked!
zak lands a big shot that drops Vasquez! Can he finish him?
Vasquez is still in real trouble! Can zak finish him?
zak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
zak gets to his feet and stands over Vasquez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Vasquez felt that one! zak unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Vasquez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). lloyd zak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Pisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diangi Makiavala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nisse Pisse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nisse Pisse!
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, Diangi Makiavala!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makiavala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pisse misses with a body shot.
Pisse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makiavala misses with a body shot
and Pisse counters with a nice uppercut.
Pisse throws a series of strikes that have Makiavala backpedaling.
Makiavala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makiavala jabs Pisse right on the nose. Pisse blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Makiavala.
Pisse cracks Makiavala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pisse throws a right hand that Makiavala ducks under and follows up with a left that Makiavala also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makiavala swings for the body but Pisse moves out of range.
Pisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Pisse. Those never looked like landing.
Makiavala catches Pisse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makiavala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Makiavala.
Pisse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makiavala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Pisse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisse swinging wildly here.
Pisse throws a leg kick but Makiavala checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Makiavala misses the target.
Pisse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Pisse.
Pisse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Makiavala as he checks the leg kick.
Makiavala swings for the body but Pisse moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisse swings for the body but Makiavala moves out of range.
Pisse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makiavala counters with a stiff right hand.
Makiavala takes one to the side of the head.
Pisse connects with a jab.
Makiavala throws a looping overhand right but Pisse ducks down to avoid it.
Pisse misses the jab.
Pisse moves out of range as Makiavala strikes.
Pisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pisse misses with a double jab
and Makiavala counters with a nice body shot.
Pisse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisse misses with a hook. Makiavala ducked under it nicely.
Nisse Pisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pisse ducks right into an uppercut from Makiavala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makiavala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pisse.
Makiavala throws a jab when Pisse was well out of range.
Pisse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pisse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makiavala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pisse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makiavala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makiavala moves away.
Makiavala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diangi Makiavala dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pisse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makiavala looks to score with a jab to the body but Pisse is just out of range.
Makiavala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pisse misses with a double jab
and Makiavala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Pisse.
Pisse throws a sloppy body shot
and Makiavala counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Pisse.
Makiavala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pisse at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makiavala misses with an uppercut. Pisse saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makiavala. Pisse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makiavala dodges the punch combination from Pisse.
Makiavala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pisse counters with a two punch combo.
Pisse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makiavala manages to avoid it.
Pisse misses with the combination.
Makiavala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pisse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pisse misses with a combination
and Makiavala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makiavala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pisse.
Nisse Pisse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makiavala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Nisse Pisse has been cut.
Pisse scores with a three punch combo!
Pisse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pisse throws the left hand but Makiavala avoids the punch easily.
Pisse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pisse blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pisse throws a nice looking combination but Makiavala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pisse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makiavala tries to bum rush Pisse with a series of wild strikes but Pisse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pisse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makiavala circles away quickly and effectively.
Makiavala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pisse throws a right and a left that Makiavala avoids nicely.
Pisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pisse throws a series of punches but Makiavala moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makiavala walks into a stiff left hand from Pisse.
Pisse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makiavala counters with a two punch combo.
Makiavala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pisse looks to land a right hand but Makiavala moved out of range.
Makiavala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pisse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pisse misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makiavala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pisse gets tackled into the cage by Makiavala. Makiavala maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diangi Makiavala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nisse Pisse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Makiavala misses with an uppercut. Pisse saw that one coming.
Makiavala avoids the body shot from Pisse.
Makiavala misses with a double jab.
Pisse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makiavala.
Pisse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pisse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makiavala doesn't seem bothered though.
Pisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Makiavala is just out of range.
Pisse misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisse misses with a series of wild punches.
Pisse throws a right and a left that Makiavala avoids nicely.
Pisse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makiavala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makiavala misses with a body punch
and Pisse counters with a nice uppercut.
Pisse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pisse misses with a hook. Makiavala ducked under it nicely.
Makiavala avoids the body shot from Pisse.
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.
Makiavala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pisse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Makiavala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pisse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pisse looks to land a combination but Makiavala avoids it well.
Makiavala just misses with a punch to the body.
Pisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makiavala throws a big shot that misses.
Pisse connects with a looping right hand.
Makiavala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pisse throws out the jab.
Makiavala moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makiavala throws a combination that misses
and Pisse counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pisse throws a right and a left that Makiavala avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Pisse.
Pisse throws a right hand that Makiavala ducks under and follows up with a left that Makiavala also avoids with ease.
Makiavala takes one to the chin there.
Pisse lands a glancing blow to the side of Makiavala's head.
Diangi Makiavala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Pisse does no damage.
Pisse takes one to the chin there.
Makiavala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pisse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makiavala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pisse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pisse ducks under a wild hook from Makiavala.
Pisse throws a leg kick but Makiavala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diangi Makiavala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pisse throws a series of punches but Makiavala moves out of range.
Makiavala just misses with a punch to the body.
Pisse misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pisse tries to land a leg kick but Makiavala saw it coming and moves away.
Nisse Pisse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pisse misses with a hook to the body
and Makiavala counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diangi Makiavala.
Well Makiavala 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diangi Makiavala!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Buck Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck Jr has chosen Converge - Worms Will Feed as his entrance music. The key to victory for Michael weston has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Buck Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
weston tests Buck Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
weston lands with a good body shot.
weston throws an overhand right that lands on Buck Jr's shoulder, as Buck Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - weston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buck Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
weston moves out of range of the leg kick from Buck Jr.
Buck Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
weston moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
weston tests Buck Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buck Jr wants to land a leg kick but weston is out of range.
weston loads up on a big right hand but Buck Jr slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
weston lunges at Buck Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buck Jr's hand.
Buck Jr blocks a jab.
Michael weston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. weston sprawls well initially but Buck Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
weston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buck Jr.
weston wants to get back to his feet.
Buck Jr is controlling the pace.
weston looks like he's trying to stand up.
weston is looking to get back to is feet but Buck Jr passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
weston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Buck Jr is controlling him well.
Buck Jr is looking to take a break and control but weston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buck Jr has hold of weston's arm. He's looking for a kimura. weston seems comfortable defending it but Buck Jr has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! weston is real pain and he's forced to tap out! weston is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Buck Jr couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Forrest Buck Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Smoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hacky Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smoot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is new York. Sack comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweet home alabama kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fred Smoot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Smoot!
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, Hacky Sack!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Fred Smoot has been cut.
Smoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smoot moves out of range of the leg kick from Sack.
Sack swings for the body but Smoot moves out of range.
Sack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smoot.
Sack throws out a loose jab but Smoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses.
Smoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smoot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sack tries to clinch there but Smoot circles away.
Sack misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smoot.
Smoot misses the shot to the body.
Smoot connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sack to the floor! Smoot dives in looking for the finish!
Sack is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sack is still in real trouble! Can Smoot finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack is in trouble now - Smoot has advanced to mount!
Sack seems to have recovered his senses.
Smoot wants to control the pace but Sack is squirming around nicely.
Sack is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sack is squirming around, avoiding Smoot's attempts to control the action.
Smoot is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sack has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sack!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smoot wants to stand but Sack is controlling the position.
Sack trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smoot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sack!
Sack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smoot get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack throws a sloppy body shot
and Smoot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smoot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smoot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sack lands an uppercut.
Smoot wants to stall.
Smoot tries a knee to the head but Sack blocks it.
Sack tries to work over Smoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smoot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smoot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sack is keeping busy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smoot obliges.
Sack looks gassed!
Smoot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacks head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smoot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smoot decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sack thows a big elbow that misses.
Sack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smoot is keeping the position for now.
Smoot has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sack off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smoot to score with a decent uppercut.
Smoot has Sack up against the cage in a clinch.
Smoot gets control of Sack's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smoot will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smoot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sack!
Smoot controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smoot punching from mount but Sack doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Smoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sack misses with a shot to the body
and Smoot counters with a head kick that drops Sack - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Smoot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smoot is just content to waste time from the top position. Sack takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sack wants to control the position but Smoot says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smoot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smoot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot wants to work for an arm triangle but Sack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smoot is trying to control the action in half guard but Sack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smoot is working away from the top position though.
Smoot stalling away here and it's allowed Sack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smoot wants to control from the top but Sack keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smoot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sack looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoot is just out of range.
Sack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smoot finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fred Smoot is winning the standup battle so far.
Sack is breathing heavily.
Smoot tries to clinch up.
Sack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smoot wants to clinch up but Sack keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Sack misses.
Sack looks to land a left hand but Smoot moved out of range nicely.
Fred Smoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smoot.
Smoot rushes Sack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sack throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sack.
Smoot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smoot'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.
Smoot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sack.
Smoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smoot misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smoot rather than just go for the knockout.
Sack digs a good body shot into Smoot's ribs.
Smoot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sack, pushing him back against the cage.
Sack throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoot.
Smoot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sack misses with a hook. Smoot ducked under it nicely.
Smoot moves into the clinch.
Sack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sack misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Smoot.
Smoot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sack.
Sack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smoot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sack walks away with a smile on his face. Smoot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sack looks to land a right hand but Smoot moved out of range.
A jab from Sack misses.
Sack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Sack circles away.
A jab from Sack misses.
Smoot throws the kick towards the body but Sack avoids it.
A big left from Sack misses.
Sack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smoot.
Sack throws a jab but it's blocked by Smoot.
Sack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoot ducks under a wild hook from Sack.
A head kick misses from Smoot.
Sack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smoot.
Smoot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sack, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Smoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Sack misses.
Sack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smoot clinches with his opponent.
Smoot is stalling here.
Sack working aggressively here.
Sack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sack breaks the clinch.
Smoot slips a straight right by Sack.
Hacky Sack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack misses with a body shot
and Smoot counters by moving into the clinch.
Sack takes a shot to the head.
Smoot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smoot trying to control the position.
Sack is looking to work some ground and pound but Smoot has wrist control.
Sack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smoot wants to sweep but no luck.
Sack wants to pass the guard but Smoot is keeping the position.
Sack is in close to Smoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack postures up.
Sack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smoot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smoot wants to sweep here but Sack controlling him for the moment.
Sack trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smoot's guard.
Sack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smoot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smoot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sack shrugs it off.
Sack is looking to improve his position but Smoot isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Smoot throws some wild stikes that Sack manages to avoid easily.
Smoot misses with some ground and pound and Sack recovers position to half guard.
Sack is trying to stand back up but Smoot is controlling him
Smoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sack keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot tries to pass to full mount but Sack defends it.
Smoot trying to control from half guard but Sack is working away.
Smoot wants to pass to mount but Sack is defending the position.
Smoot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smoot controlling from the full mount.
Hacky Sack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smoot trying to control but Sack is having none of it.
Smoot postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sack looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smoot is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Smoot extends the arm and Sack is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Smoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lytle comes to the cage accompanied by Light's Out. St Pierre has chosen Territoire Hostile as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
176 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Pierre but St Pierre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Pierre stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!
Lytle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. St Pierre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lytle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But St Pierre has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from St Pierre!
Lytle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Lytle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle has a closed guard, preventing St Pierre from standing up.
Lytle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and St Pierre is now in half guard.
St Pierre content to control rather than advance.
Lytle is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
St Pierre passes to side control.
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.
Lytle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lytle regains half guard.
St Pierre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
St Pierre decides to stand up.
Lytle fails with the takedown.
Lytle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lytle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Pierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lytle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, St Pierre has escaped the position, nice work there.
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Lytle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Pierre passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lytle is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lytle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lytle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lytle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt St Pierre will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lytle fails with a takedown attempt.
Lytle lands a glancing blow to the side of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre leaves Lytle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lytle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle fails to land the takedown.
Lytle fails to land the takedown.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lytle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lytle shoots in but St Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Pierre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a combination. Lytle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Pierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lytle doesn't seem bothered though.
St Pierre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lytle fails with a takedown attempt.
Lytle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christopher Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lytle ducks right into an uppercut from St Pierre.
Christopher Lytle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lytle misses with a double jab
and St Pierre counters with a left to the body.
Lytle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
St Pierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lytle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting St Pierre counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily
and St Pierre counters with a thumping low kick.
St Pierre darts in and clinches Lytle up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre lands with a short shot to the head.
Lytle tries for a takedown. No joy.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St Pierre lands with a light punch inside.
Lytle wants a takedown but no success here.
St Pierre misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Pierre.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lytle backwards.
St Pierre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Pierre.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. St Pierre obliges.
St Pierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Pierre jumps into guard, dragging Lytle to the mat.
Lytle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St Pierre dives on top into guard.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Lytle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lytle wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
Lytle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! St Pierre escapes and throws Lytle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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.
Lytle is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lytle keeps working.
Lytle tries to improve position but can't.
Lytle sneaks back into half guard.
St Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lytle trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
Lytle is trying to stand back up but St Pierre is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lytle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting St Pierre counter with a right hand.
Lytle tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily
and St Pierre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Pierre.
Lytle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Pierre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lytle drops back, looking for a kneebar! St Pierre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. St Pierre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from St Pierre!
Lytle sneaks back into half guard.
Lytle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lytle looking for a triangle here. St Pierre is fighting it but it looks tight! Lytle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, St Pierre is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christopher Lytle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dance Hall Days. Bryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nickelback - Burn It To the Ground. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
236 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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24
270 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Bryan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan throws a head kick that misses.
Stark connects with a single shot there.
Stark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stark checks a low kick from Bryan.
Stark lands a slapping body shot.
Bryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bryan is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bryan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryan moves away.
Bryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Stark. Beautiful body shot.
Bryan avoids the body shot from Stark.
Bryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Bryan is proving a slippery customer.
Bryan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stark dives on top into guard.
Bryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark landing with the ground and pound.
Bryan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stark stacks Bryan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stark!
Bryan is not content to let Stark control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryan keeps working.
Bryan is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it.
Stark laying and praying for a moment but Bryan takes advantage and regains half guard.
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.
Bryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard.
Bryan looking to pass the guard.
Bryan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stark dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Stark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark scores with a leg kick.
Bryan lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark takes a swing at Bryan's ribcage but misses.
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stark lands with a cross.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryan.
Bryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
Bryan throws a wild body kick that Stark sees coming a mile off.
Bryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bryan ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Bryan misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryan as he jumps to the side.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stark sees it coming and defends easily.
Bryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Bryan seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt.
Bryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Bryan is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bryan, into his guard.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark pushing down on Bryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stark here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stark is nestled in close to Bryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stark's back!
Bryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bryan looking to break Stark's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stark remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bryan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bryan is looking for a rear naked choke here but Stark reverses the position brilliantly into Bryan's guard!
Bryan is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
Bryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but King Bryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Bryan misses.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bryan misses.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark connects with a looping right hand.
Bryan moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Bryan connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bryan throws a solid leg kick but Stark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bryan.
Bryan thows a leg kick but Stark checks it
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Stark.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Stark misses.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
Stark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Bryan moved out of range.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryan moves away.
Bryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan lands a front kick.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stark if he has to take too many more of those.
Bryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Bryan saw that one coming.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan lands with a kick to the temple. Stark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan misses with a low kick.
Stark blocks a head kick by Bryan.
Bryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Stark lands with a nice body punch.
Bryan ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Bryan's head back.
Bryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stark.
Bryan throws a head kick that misses.
Bryan misses with a head kick.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryan moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Bryan is out of range.
Stark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnny Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Stark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bryan. That one must have hurt.
Bryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bryan misses with a low kick.
Johnny Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryan tries to land a leg kick but Stark saw it coming and moves away.
Bryan tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bryan thumps Stark with a low kick.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bryan throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Bryan.
I think Bryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Bryan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Castilano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Montelibano (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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180 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Castilano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Montelibano!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castilano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montelibano sprawls well. Montelibano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castilano gets slowly back to his feet.
Montelibano lands a slapping body shot.
Montelibano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castilano throws a big shot that misses.
Castilano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Castilano lands in his opponent's guard.
Montelibano wants to stand but Castilano is controlling the position.
Montelibano pulls Castilano in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castilano advances to half guard.
Montelibano is not content to let Castilano control the position.
Castilano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montelibano sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano is looking for a kimura but Montelibano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castilano to get the leverage.
Castilano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castilano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montelibano is just riding it out for now. Castilano eventually gives up the hold.
Castilano is looking for a kimura here.
Castilano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Castilano is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castilano is looking to advance position but Montelibano won't allow it.
Castilano wants to work for an arm triangle but Montelibano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Montelibano tries to get to full guard but Castilano has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano looks to land a strike but Montelibano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Castilano thows a big elbow that misses.
Castilano looking to pass the guard.
Castilano postures up in Montelibano's guard and throws a big left but Montelibano blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montelibano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montelibano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castilano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castilano tries to free his leg and advance position but Montelibano is retaining full guard.
Castilano postures up in Montelibano's guard and throws a big left but Montelibano blocks it.
Castilano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Castilano 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.
Castilano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montelibano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castilano with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Castilano throwing strikes but missing.
Castilano looking to pass the guard.
Castilano advances position into side control!
Montelibano defending against the ground and pound.
Castilano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montelibano, who protects the arm well.
Montelibano is trying to improve his position.
Castilano scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Castilano 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montelibano.
It looks like Luke Castilano has been cut.
Castilano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Montelibano dips to his left and cracks Castilano with an uppercut!
Castilano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Montelibano trying to get back to full guard but Castilano takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Castilano unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castilano working for a submission but Montelibano is keeping him at bay.
Castilano misses with a head shot.
Montelibano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Montelibano is defending against the submission attempts here by Castilano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano throwing shots but Montelibano is blocking nicely.
Montelibano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Castilano trying to control from half guard but Montelibano is working away.
Castilano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montelibano's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montelibano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castilano is working away from the top position though.
Castilano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Montelibano is defending against the submission attempts here by Castilano.
Castilano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castilano lands strikes from half guard.
Castilano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castilano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Montelibano!
Montelibano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castilano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castilano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Castilano looking for a guillotine from mount but Montelibano is having none of it.
Montelibano trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano raining down hammerfists from mount.
Castilano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Castilano controlling the pace for now.
Castilano landing shots from mount.
Castilano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Montelibano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Montelibano shrugs it off.
Castilano wants to control the action but instead Montelibano gets a body lock and reverses into Castilano's guard! Nice work!
Montelibano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castilano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montelibano has managed to get both his arms back between Castilano's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilano has an active guard here but Montelibano has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castilano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Montelibano tries to stand but Castilano is controlling from the bottom.
Montelibano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Montelibano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castilano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montelibano has managed to get both his arms back between Castilano's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castilano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montelibano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montelibano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castilano working for a triangle but Montelibano defends it easily.
Montelibano wants to get up but he can't break Castilano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Castilano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Castilano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Castilano throws the left hand but Montelibano avoids the punch easily.
Castilano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Castilano stops Montelibano from standing up.
Castilano trying to control the position from guard on top but Montelibano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castilano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montelibano is keeping the position for now.
Montelibano controls Castilano momentarily but Castilano frees himself.
Castilano throws a big right hand that misses.
Castilano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Castilano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montelibano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castilano has Montelibano in his guard.
Montelibano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Castilano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montelibano under the eye.
Castilano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montelibano.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montelibano.
A jab from Castilano misses.
Luke Castilano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Castilano finds it's target.
Castilano misses with an uppercut. Montelibano saw that one coming.
Castilano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montelibano stuffs the takedown.
Castilano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montelibano moves away.
Montelibano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castilano misses with an uppercut.
Michael Montelibano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castilano shoots in looking for a takedown but Montelibano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castilano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Castilano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montelibano throws a jab but it's blocked by Castilano.
Castilano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montelibano's head backwards.
Castilano moves in looking to clinch but Montelibano pushes him off.
Castilano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montelibano's waist but Montelibano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castilano off to one side.
Montelibano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castilano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castilano scores with the left hand. Montelibano knows he should have avoided that one.
Castilano misses with a looping left.
Castilano blocks a jab.
Montelibano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Montelibano does no damage.
Castilano throws out a loose jab but Montelibano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castilano misses with a straight right.
Montelibano checks a leg kick.
Castilano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Montelibano!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montelibano wants to control but Castilano is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Montelibano is working to get back to half guard.
Castilano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Luke Castilano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castilano has control of Montelibano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Montelibano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Luke Castilano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Castilano there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilano looking to ground and pound but Montelibano is blocking nicely.
Montelibano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Montelibano won't allow Castilano to pass to mount.
Castilano is working for a kimura but Montelibano is defending it quite comfortably.
Castilano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montelibano's head.
Castilano wants to take a breather but Montelibano is having none of it.
Castilano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castilano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montelibano sees it coming and defends easily.
Montelibano is refusing to be controlled, as Castilano sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Castilano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castilano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Castilano!
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