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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichols has chosen War-The Process as his entrance music. Carl Nichols has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Nate Sanchez!
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, Carl Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nichols paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols clinches with his opponent.
Nichols breaks the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Nichols fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nichols moves into the clinch.
Nichols tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nichols passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nichols.
Nichols thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Nichols throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nichols thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Nichols seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nichols thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanchez to regain full guard.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Nichols isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Nichols passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nichols wants to advance to full mount but Sanchez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nichols throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nichols is one step ahead there.
Nichols thows a big elbow that misses.
Nichols lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nichols is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nichols bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nichols creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Nichols is trying to ground and pound but Sanchez uses the momentary lack of control by Nichols to regain half guard.
Nichols trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez is controlling Nichols's trapped leg to prevent Nichols from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nichols thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez is looking to control Nichols's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Nichols counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Nichols sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanchez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nichols tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nichols throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nichols with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez taking shots to the head.
Sanchez is rocked!
Nichols landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Sanchez taking shots to the head.
Nichols working the ground and pound effectively.
Nichols landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Nate Sanchez has been cut.
Nichols breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nichols cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nate Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols landing strikes from the mount.
Nate Sanchez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nichols with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Nichols pushes him away.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Nichols maintains control.
Nichols lands a big elbow.
Nichols looking to finish Sanchez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sanchez!
Jeez, Nate Sanchez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nate Sanchez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Nichols!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Selwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mark Selwoods enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignacio Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Selwoods!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big head kick from Couture and Selwoods is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Selwoods is rocked!
It looks like Mark Selwoods has been cut.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Selwoods is still in real trouble! Can Couture finish him?
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Couture slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Couture lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Ignacio Couture!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minotauro Nogeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans comes to the cage accompanied by This is not a song, its a Sandwhich - Psychostick. Nogeira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Gerald Hans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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241 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minotauro Nogeira!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogeira misses with a takedown attempt - Hans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Hans gets caught flat footed, as Nogeira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hans is rocked!
Nogeira looking to pass the guard.
Nogeira is looking to stand up but Hans won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogeira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hans's head.
Oh Hans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogeira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nogeira stands and steps away. Hans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hans wants to land a leg kick but Nogeira is out of range.
Hans seems to have got his legs back now.
Hans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nogeira counters by clinching up.
Hans could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hans just leaning against Nogeira, taking a breather.
Hans gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nogeira managing to block the knees to the body from Hans.
Nogeira prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Hans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogeira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hans regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogeira stands up and waves to Hans to follow him.
Hans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nogeira to the mat! Nogeira manages to get full guard.
Hans is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogeira wants to sweep here but Hans controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nogeira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nogeira prevents Hans from improving his position.
Nogeira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nogeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nogeira stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hans to get to his feet.
Nogeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hans moves away.
Hans has his takedown stuffed
and Nogeira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogeira jumps guard.
Hans throwing strikes from guard but Nogeira blocks nicely.
Hans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hans wants to pass to mount but Nogeira is defending the position.
Hans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hans tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nogeira controls his leg.
Nogeira tries to roll over but Hans keeps him under control.
Hans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hans is keen to just control but Nogeira is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogeira is staying active underneath Hans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hans wants to clinch
so Nogeira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nogeira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogeira wanted to stand there but Hans had control of the position.
Hans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hans wants to free his trapped foot but Nogeira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nogeira has one foot on Hans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nogeira darts in and clinches Hans up against the cage.
Hans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogeira tightens his grip and picks Hans up, before dumping him to the ground. Hans manages to land in guard.
Hans is working an open guard so Nogeira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hans with a poor takedown
and Nogeira counters with a leg kick.
Hans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nogeira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nogeira lands a couple of digs.
Nogeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nogeira throws a big right hand that misses.
Nogeira is in close to Hans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nogeira trying to control but Hans is working from the bottom.
Hans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nogeira is now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hans is defending against the submission attempts here by Nogeira.
Nogeira trying to control the action but Hans is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minotauro Nogeira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hans tries to clinch but Nogeira moves away
and Nogeira counters with a single leg into guard. Hans didn't expect that.
Nogeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogeira looking to pass the guard.
Nogeira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nogeira lands a couple of elbows.
Hans controls Nogeira momentarily but Nogeira frees himself.
Nogeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hans has his foot on Nogeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hans throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hans is working an open guard so Nogeira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hans closes the distance but Nogeira moves to the side
and Nogeira counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogeira has hold of Hans's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hans seems comfortable defending it but Nogeira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hans is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hans is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nogeira couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Minotauro Nogeira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Staley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joel Sanchez!
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, Damian Staley!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Staley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Staley has an Americana. Sanchez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Staley is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Staley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damian Staley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sal Pacino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Muse - Knights of Cydonia as his entrance music. Sal Pacino looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Pacino!
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, Ryan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacino throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacino tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacino tries to clinch up.
Pacino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacino swinging wilding here.
Pacino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
Pacino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pacino wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Pacino advances position into side control!
Pacino is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pacino wants to get back to full guard but Thomas has mounted him!
Thomas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pacino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Pacino is working hard here to advance position.
Pacino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thomas.
Thomas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pacino manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pacino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pacino has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thomas but great work by Pacino.
Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pacino off and has taken his back!
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.
Pacino manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thomas's guard. Nice work there by Pacino.
Pacino wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Pacino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacino looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Pacino.
Pacino takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sal Pacino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Thomas.
Pacino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacino tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacino.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas darts in and clinches Pacino up against the cage.
Pacino fails to pull guard.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pacino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pacino prevents it.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pacino smiles and moves away.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Pacino gets a clinch.
Pacino successfully pulls guard.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Pacino is keeping the position.
Pacino looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacino, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pacino working for submissions but it's allowed Thomas to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacino works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Pacino is keeping the position.
Pacino is wriggling around but Thomas manages to pass to half guard.
Thomas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacino has given up his back. Will we see Thomas going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacino as he jumps to the side.
Pacino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pacino clinches.
Pacino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
Pacino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacino wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Pacino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Pacino.
Pacino keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Pacino lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pacino tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pacino lands with some strikes.
Pacino lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pacino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Pacino putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thomas is rocked!
Pacino looking to finish Thomas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thomas!
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Pacino finish him?
Pacino tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Pacino in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacino with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Pacino jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thomas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thomas and Pacino has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thomas wants to control but Pacino postures up.
Pacino passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thomas!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Pacino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Sal Pacino!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Sal Pacino!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Sal Pacino!
Sal Pacino wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sansario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Mousasi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Sansario's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Sansario!
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, Alistair Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sansario throws a series of punches but Mousasi avoids them all with ease.
Mousasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mousasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sansario.
Sansario doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousasi circles away.
Mousasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Sansario does no damage.
Sansario fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sansario throws a right and a left that Mousasi avoids nicely.
Sansario throws a nice looking combination but Mousasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mousasi throws a head kick but Sansario moves out of range.
Sansario throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sansario tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sansario clinches with his opponent.
Sansario is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mousasi is keeping busy.
Mousasi taking a breather.
Mousasi is trying to break the clinch but Sansario has him pressed against the cage.
Mousasi is trying to break free.
Sansario swings wildly with an uppercut but Mousasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sansario wants to get back to striking at distance but Mousasi won't allow it.
Sansario breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sansario connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sansario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sansario doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousasi circles away.
Sansario ducks under a wild hook from Mousasi.
Mousasi takes a swing at Sansario's ribcage but misses.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mousasi.
Sansario is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mousasi jabs at Sansario's body.
Sansario is breathing heavily.
Mousasi misses with a wild body shot.
Mousasi lands a body shot.
Mousasi swinging wilding here.
Sansario fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sansario falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mousasi counters with a body kick that stops Sansario in his tracks momentarily.
Mousasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mousasi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mousasi is standing up over Sansario. Sansario looks to escape but Mousasi dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sansario to his feet.
Sansario tries to clinch up
and Mousasi counters with a low kick, right behind Sansario 's knee.
Sansario tries to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Mousasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sansario.
Mousasi slips a jab and a cross from Sansario.
Sansario throws a lazy right hand but Mousasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that Sansario avoids nicely.
Mousasi misses with a series of wild punches.
Mousasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mousasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sansario throws a nice looking combination but Mousasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sansario throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mousasi counters with a series of strikes. Sansario will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sansario tries to bum rush Mousasi with a series of wild strikes but Mousasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sansario is looking to clinch but Mousasi is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansario tries to clinch but Mousasi is having none of it.
Sansario throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sansario misses with a wild body shot.
Mousasi throws a sloppy head kick and Sansario moves out of range easily.
Sansario misses with a two punch combination.
Sansario lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mousasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sansario's calf.
Mousasi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sansario.
Sansario is looking to clinch but Mousasi is avoiding it.
Sansario darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sansario misses with a double jab.
Nick Sansario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sansario is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Mousasi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mousasi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sansario rather than just go for the knockout.
Mousasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Sansario.
Sansario throws out a loose jab but Mousasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sansario looks to land a combination but Mousasi avoids it well.
Sansario tries to clinch but Mousasi is having none of it.
Sansario scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sansario scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sansario swinging wilding here.
Sansario misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Sansario misses.
A head kick misses from Mousasi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mousasi.
Nick Sansario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Mousasi.
Sansario tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mousasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mousasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mousasi throws a head kick but Sansario moves out of range.
Mousasi lands a left and a right that sends Sansario crashing to the canvas! Mousasi dives into mount looking to finish!
Sansario is rocked!
Mousasi with shots to the head and body - Sansario looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Sansario is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mousasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sansario?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi with a couple of short strikes.
Sansario defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mousasi.
Mousasi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Mousasi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sansario keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mousasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Nick Sansario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Mousasi.
Mousasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mousasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sansario as Mousasi shoots in.
Mousasi shoots in for a double leg but Sansario sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mousasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mousasi shoots in for a double leg but Sansario sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches up with Sansario, looking for a takedown. Mousasi pushes Sansario against the cage but Sansario circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mousasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Nick Sansario is winning the standup battle so far.
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mousasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mousasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mousasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sansario seems to have got his legs back now.
Sansario tries to clinch up but Mousasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mousasi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sansario tries to clinch up.
Sansario checks a leg kick.
Sansario tries to clinch but Mousasi moves away
and Mousasi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sansario is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mousasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Sansario.
Sansario tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sansario throws a series of punches but Mousasi avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Sansario does no damage.
Sansario throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mousasi shoots in for a double leg but Sansario sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sansario misses with a two punch combination.
Mousasi misses with a head kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mousasi! Sansario is out on his feet! Mousasi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sansario is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sansario is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Mousasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murata Shougo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murata Shougo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murata Shougo!
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, Carl Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shougo 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.
Shougo is in close to Carlson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
It looks like Carl Carlson has been cut.
Shougo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shougo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shougo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shougo landing with the ground and pound.
Shougo trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carlson looks gassed!
Carlson keeping full guard, as Shougo tries to pass.
Shougo stands up from Carlson's guard - Shougo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shougo instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shougo jumps guard and drags Carlson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shougo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shougo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shougo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlson passes Shougo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shougo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shougo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shougo wants to improve his position but Carlson is controlling well.
Shougo trying to control but Carlson postures up.
Shougo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shougo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shougo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shougo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shougo wants to control but Carlson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlson won't allow Shougo to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shougo lands a nice short elbow.
Shougo is taking a breather. Carlson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carlson is in close to Shougo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shougo controls Carlson momentarily but Carlson frees himself.
Carlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlson wants to control from the top but Shougo keeps moving.
Shougo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carlson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shougo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shougo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shougo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shougo lands some strikes from the bottom.
Shougo wants to sweep but no luck.
Shougo wriggles free and stands up.
Shougo gets the takedown into side control.
Shougo landing strikes.
That has opened up Carl Carlson's cut even more.
Carlson tries to bench press Shougo off him but Shougo keeps the position.
Carlson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Carlson tries to improve position but can't.
Shougo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlson keeps working.
Shougo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carlson down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Shougo.
The cut above Carl Carlson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shougo.
Carlson regains half guard.
Shougo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carlson is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shougo in particular looking to stall.
Shougo is keen to just control but Carlson is a slippery customer.
Carlson is trying to stand.
Carlson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shougo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shougo's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shougo tries to break free.
Shougo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shougo punching from the bottom.
Carlson wants to free his trapped foot but Shougo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murata Shougo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Carlson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carlson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Shougo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlson working away.
Shougo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Carlson trying to control the action but Shougo is working from the bottom.
Shougo struggling a bit here.
Shougo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carlson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shougo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shougo is trying to control the position but Carlson postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlson forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson is looking for a kimura here.
Shougo is looking for a sweep. Carlson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlson is trying to control the action in half guard but Shougo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shougo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carlson looking to pass the guard.
Shougo wants to sweep here but Carlson controlling him for the moment.
Shougo keeping moving, preventing Carlson from controlling successfully.
Shougo striking off his back but it's not causing Carlson any problems.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shougo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shougo counters with a takedown into side control.
Shougo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carlson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shougo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl Carlson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Murata Shougo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dill Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Yaazzout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaazzout has chosen act a fool remix as his entrance music. Dill Bill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dill Bill!
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, Knock Yaazzout!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaazzout has closed the distance and engaged Bill in a clinch.
Yaazzout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dill Bill has been cut.
Yaazzout softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yaazzout prevents it.
Yaazzout lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bill backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaazzout.
Bill jumps guard but Yaazzout stands there with Bill around his waist. Bill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yaazzout lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaazzout lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaazzout.
Yaazzout lands with a right to the head.
Bill is trying to maintain a safe position but Yaazzout gets an underhook and turns Bill into the cage.
Yaazzout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bill is breathing heavily.
Yaazzout lands a right hand.
Yaazzout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yaazzout landing knees to the head.
Yaazzout lands with a short shot to the head.
Yaazzout scores with a shoulder strike.
Bill is rocked!
A short uppercut from Yaazzout.
Oh Bill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yaazzout landing knees to the head.
Yaazzout throws a big uppercut that drops Bill! More strikes from Yaazzout and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bill lies dazed against the cage as Yaazzout celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knock Yaazzout!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Weicikilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baz Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Weicikilla!
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, Baz Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldwin connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dave Weicikilla has been cut.
Weicikilla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baldwin misses with a hook. Weicikilla ducked under it nicely.
Baldwin gets caught flat footed, as Weicikilla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Weicikilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard.
Weicikilla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baldwin is trying to control the position but Weicikilla postures up.
Weicikilla wants to pass the guard but Baldwin is keeping the position.
Weicikilla passes Baldwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baldwin wants to get back to his feet.
Baldwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Weicikilla.
Baldwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weicikilla is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin tries to get to full guard but Weicikilla has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldwin is looking to control Weicikilla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baldwin avoid being mounted?
Weicikilla trying to mount his opponent but Baldwin defends it.
Weicikilla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Weicikilla misses with a takedown attempt - Baldwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weicikilla is breathing heavily.
Weicikilla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Weicikilla lands in his opponent's guard.
Baldwin trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to sweep here but Weicikilla controlling him for the moment.
Baldwin tries to strike from the bottom.
Baldwin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weicikilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard.
Weicikilla slips nicely into half guard.
Weicikilla in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Baldwin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Weicikilla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Weicikilla!
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hype
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pop
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