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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to my Nightmare. Hector Hernandez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pancho Villa's chin.
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez!
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, Pancho Villa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Villa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Villa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Villa misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez seems to be stalking Villa here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Villa drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hector Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Foo Fighters - Hell as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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172 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
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, Xavier Adams!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Calliente.
Calliente scores with a kick to the body.
Adams gets caught flat footed, as Calliente shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Calliente wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Calliente frees his head nicely. Oh but Adams has switched to an armbar! Calliente is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Xavier Adams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayray McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Benoitette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayray McDonald!
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, Chris Benoitette!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoitette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald 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.
Benoitette tries to strike from the bottom.
Benoitette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benoitette looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benoitette looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benoitette!
Benoitette throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDonald taking a bit of punishment here - Benoitette scoring with strikes.
Benoitette swings around for an armbar but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Benoitette's guard.
Benoitette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benoitette wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
Benoitette looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Benoitette.
Benoitette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benoitette keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Benoitette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benoitette avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Benoitette tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Benoitette is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoitette tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald blocks the strikes from Benoitette.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Benoitette is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald passes to full mount!
Benoitette working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benoitette can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoitette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benoitette is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benoitette holds of for dear life.
McDonald fails to move to back control.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Benoitette to control.
Benoitette might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benoitette is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
Benoitette sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benoitette wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benoitette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
Benoitette has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald trying to control the action but Benoitette just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Benoitette unloads with some shots from mount but McDonald bucks and avoids them well.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benoitette.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDonald trying to control here.
Benoitette perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayray McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonald shoots in but Benoitette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Benoitette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Benoitette tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Benoitette is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Benoitette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benoitette landing small, sideways elbows.
Benoitette keeping control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benoitette is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoitette is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benoitette throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Benoitette keeps moving.
Benoitette looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Benoitette trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoitette manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benoitette works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Benoitette postures up.
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Benoitette puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Benoitette is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoitette is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McDonald as he works his way to full guard.
Benoitette is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Benoitette is looking to defend but McDonald has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Benoitette! McDonald pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Benoitette taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rayray McDonald!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winter has chosen Hiver & Hammer - Fusion as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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189 cm
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Brutality!
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, Harry Winter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winter avoids the head kick by Brutality.
Brutality tries for a takedown but Winter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry Winter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winter throws a right hand that Brutality ducks under and follows up with a left that Brutality also avoids with ease.
Winter throws a series of punches but Brutality avoids them all with ease.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brutality advances position into side control!
Brutality controls the position.
Winter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brutality.
Winter dodges the ground and pound from Brutality.
Check out the look on Brutality's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brutality is looking to take a break and control but Winter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
An elbow from Brutality crashes against the mat.
Brutality moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brutality misses with the ground and pound.
Brutality misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Winter wants to control but Brutality postures up.
Brutality 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.
Check out the look on Brutality's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brutality throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Winter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brutality is looking to take a break and control but Winter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winter tries to buck Brutality off but Brutality is having none of it.
Brutality is looking to take a break and control but Winter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brutality is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brutality connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winter some visible discomfort.
Brutality throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Winter tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winter looks gassed!
Winter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brutality.
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.
Check out the look on Brutality's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brutality is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brutality tries for a kimura but Winter is defending well.
Winter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brutality is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winter defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Brutality dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Winter throws a looping overhand right but Brutality ducks down to avoid it.
Brutality drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brutality misses with the ground and pound.
Brutality tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brutality. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brutality landing a few strikes.
Winter prevents Brutality from moving into mount.
Brutality has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Winter!
Winter is breathing heavily.
Brutality working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Winter is in a horrible position here. Brutality smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutality looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brutality raining down shots from the mount!
Winter is rocked!
Brutality lands a nice shot to the head.
Winter is still in real trouble! Can Brutality finish him?
Brutality scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Winter?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brutality connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brutality is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Brutality extends the arm and Winter is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Brutality!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hushing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Santa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hushing comes to the cage accompanied by PAUL VAN DYK "For An Angel" . Dirty Santa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Hushing!
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, Dirty Santa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hushing has Santa up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hushing.
Hushing wants to stall.
Santa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hushing is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santa is keeping busy.
Santa letting Hushing take a breather here.
Santa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hushing stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Hushing.
Santa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hushing counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hushing scores with a takedown into Santa's guard.
Hushing looking to pass the guard.
Santa seems keen to control Hushing's posture.
Santa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hushing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hushing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hushing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hushing is trying to work for a kimura but Santa is defending well.
Hushing is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santa controlling the position well.
Santa works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Hushing wants to pass the guard but Santa is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hushing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hushing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santa keeping full guard, as Hushing tries to pass.
Santa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hushing is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Santa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hushing's back instead.
Hushing breaks Santa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hushing is pushing down on Santa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santa is fighting to maintain full guard but Hushing has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hushing is trying to work for a kimura but Santa is defending well.
Hushing is breathing heavily.
Santa controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hushing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santa wants to get back to full guard.
Santa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hushing seems to be working for a kimura but Santa defends the submission attempt.
Hushing wants to free his trapped foot but Santa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hushing throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Santa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santa is looking to advance position but Hushing won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hushing moves into full guard.
Santa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Santa is working Hushing over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Santa wants to control from the top but Hushing keeps moving.
Hushing working for submissions but it's allowed Santa to get to half guard.
Santa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hushing is just riding it out for now. Santa eventually gives up the hold.
Hushing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santa is working away from the top position though.
Hushing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Hushing will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santa tries a head kick but it misses.
Santa tries for a takedown but Hushing circles away easily
and Hushing counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hushing.
Santa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hushing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hushing advances to full mount.
Hushing looking to secure an arm triangle but Santa defends it well.
Santa is breathing heavily.
Hushing working for a guillotine from mount but Santa is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hushing goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Santa turns into him and now he's in Hushing's guard.
Santa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hushing looking for a sweep. Not yet Hushing, not yet.
Hushing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hushing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hushing has an active guard here but Santa has managed to pass into half guard.
Santa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hushing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hushing trying to control the position.
Hushing working for a triangle but Santa defends it easily.
Hushing had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Santa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hushing Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Santa's back instead.
Hushing is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Santa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Santa tries to break free.
Santa fending off the submission attempt from Hushing.
Santa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hushing gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hushing is persistently looking for the submission but Santa is defending it well.
Santa trying to control but not successfully.
Santa is trying to get back to his feet but Hushing has full control of the position and if anything, Santa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hushing is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Santa is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Hushing!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Destiny Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rico might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Fight Song. Johnny Rico has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Johnny Rico!
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, Destiny Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rico blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds gets caught flat footed, as Rico shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rico stops Reynolds from standing up.
Rico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reynolds is looking to stand up but Rico isn't so interested in that idea.
Rico thows a big elbow that misses.
Rico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico is really struggling to control Reynolds but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rico postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Rico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reynolds throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds looks gassed!
Rico drops Reynolds with a right and a left! Rico comes rushing in but Reynolds regains his composure and manages to keep Rico in guard.
Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds has momentary wrist control but Rico slips an elbow through the middle.
Reynolds is still in real trouble! Can Rico finish him?
Rico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reynolds has momentary wrist control but Rico slips an elbow through the middle.
Rico stands up over Reynolds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rico landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reynolds taking a bit of punishment here - Rico scoring with strikes.
Rico working the head with strikes.
Reynolds on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rico cracks Reynolds with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico stands up and beckons Reynolds to his feet.
Rico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destiny Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico misses with a two punch combination.
Rico throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
Rico swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Reynolds's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rico before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Rico!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Sterns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dusty Dave was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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157 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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, Ed Sterns!
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, Dusty Dave!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dave knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dave is not content to let Sterns control the position.
Dave is trying to stand back up but Sterns is controlling him
Sterns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sterns is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dave reverses the position - he's now on top in Sterns's guard.
Sterns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dave tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterns is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sterns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dave's waist but Dave gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterns off to one side.
Sterns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dave manages to avoid it.
Sterns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dave drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dave seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dave gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sterns wants to clinch.
Dave with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sterns counters by clinching up.
Dave misses with a punch to the body.
Sterns jumps guard and drags Dave to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sterns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sterns throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dave because Sterns loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave wants to hold on but Sterns pushes him away.
Dave has given up his back. Will we see Sterns going for some submissions?
Good control from Sterns.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave breaks Sterns's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sterns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dave looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dave wanted to stand there but Sterns had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterns working a defensive guard here.
Sterns controlling the position.
Dave wants to pass the guard but Sterns is keeping the position.
Sterns thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dave trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dave tries to clinch there but Sterns circles away.
Dave wants to clinch
and Sterns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dave's guard.
Sterns wants to control from the top but Dave keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dave throwing strikes here but Sterns is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sterns is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sterns is breathing heavily.
Dave looking to control and managing it successfully.
I looks like Dave might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Sterns dominated that round.
That's time! Sterns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dave ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sterns moves away.
Sterns rushes Dave and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dave wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sterns jumps guard but Dave stands there with Sterns around his waist. Sterns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dave throws an elbow but misses.
Dave has had enough of the clinch but Sterns keeps him there for the moment.
Dave taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dave fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sterns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dave smiles and moves away.
Dusty Dave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Sterns.
Sterns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dave is looking to clinch but Sterns is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterns shoots and misses
and Dave counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Sterns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It looks like Dave is going to stand back up.
Dave is looking to stall here but Sterns recovers full guard.
Dave wants to stand but Sterns has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sterns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sterns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dave keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sterns's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dave throws a big shot that misses.
Dave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dave drives through and clinches with Sterns against the cage.
Dave manages to pull guard.
Sterns looking to sit in guard and control but Dave gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterns is keeping the position for now.
Dave controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dave stands up and waves to Sterns to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dave moves into the clinch.
Sterns pulls Dave into guard.
Dave tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterns is retaining full guard.
Sterns working for a triangle but Dave defends it easily.
Dave stopping the sweep attempt from Sterns.
Sterns trying to keep a closed guard but Dave is proving a slippery customer.
Dave looking to pass the guard.
Sterns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dave doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dave manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sterns has control of Dave's left arm, preventing Dave from doing any damage.
Dave works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dave trying to control the pace.
Dave wants to stand up but Sterns has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dave seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterns is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dave pulls his head out easily.
Sterns wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Dave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dave scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sterns desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sterns misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dave thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sterns's head.
Sterns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dave's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dave's back!
Dave prevents Sterns from getting a body triangle.
Sterns is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dave knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dave for a finish.
Sterns tightening his grip on Dave, looking for the choke.
Dave wants to control his opponent's hands but Sterns gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterns tightening his grip on Dave, looking for the choke.
Sterns throwing sloppy strikes.
Sterns working for the choke.
Dave is in bad spot here.
Dave takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Dave rolls, trying to escape but Sterns keeps control of the position.
Dave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dave is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Even with his hooks in, Sterns manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterns is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dave is rocked!
Sterns scores with strikes from the back.
Dave is still in real trouble! Can Sterns finish him?
Sterns working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dave defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sterns's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sterns looking for the choke but no joy.
Sterns somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterns thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sterns is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dave is defending well though. Sterns let's go of the attempt for now.
Sterns has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sterns working for the choke.
Sterns has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dave defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sterns's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterns thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dave is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sterns is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dave has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dave fending off the submission attempt from Sterns.
Sterns missing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Dave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dave 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Power has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Power!
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, Rick Rude!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rude scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rude misses with a straight right.
Rude throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rude's guard.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power thows a big elbow that misses.
Rude is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power trying to control but Rude is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rude utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Rude is retaining full guard.
Power thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rude swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Rude looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude throws a poor cross that misses
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rude won't be happy with that.
Power wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rude keeps working.
Power thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Power goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rude has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Power but great work by Rude.
Power throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Power tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rude wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rude has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Power fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power is breathing heavily.
Rude fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Power checks it well.
Power misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Power shoots in and drives through. Rude sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude throws a leg kick that misses.
Power checks a low kick from Rude.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rude misses with a wild combination.
Power looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rude is fending him off so far but Power persists. Nope, Rude circles away and we're back to standing.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rude to score with a decent uppercut.
Power blocks a head kick by Rude.
Rude moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Power changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rude tries to avoid it but Power manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rude to the ground. Rude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rude misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power fails to land the takedown.
Rick Rude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power shoots in but Rude avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rude misses with an uppercut
and Power counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Power wants to work for an arm triangle but Rude is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Power throwing shots but Rude is blocking nicely.
Power is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rude defends it well.
Power tries to pass to full mount but Rude defends it.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power thows a huge punch but Rude dodges it nicely.
Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Power throws a wild body kick that Rude sees coming a mile off.
Power shoots for a takedown but Rude saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rude throws a big shot that misses.
Power fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rude lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rude.
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rude's waist but Rude gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rude.
Rude throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Power will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Power fails with the takedown.
Rude looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power checks a low kick from Rude.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rude.
Power checks the leg kick.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Rude tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rude. No joy for Power on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Rude which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power.
Power looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rude is fending him off so far but Power persists. Nope, Rude circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rude throws a solid leg kick but Power takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rude.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rude throws a combination that misses
and Power counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power is looking to advance position but Rude has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Power keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Power is working hard here to advance position.
Power 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude controlling the position easily from mount.
Power is trying desperately to improve position.
Power sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rude really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Power is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rude pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power missing with punches from the bottom.
Power tries to roll over but Rude keeps him under control.
Power moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Power has his foot on Rude's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rude works his way back into a safe position though.
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Power looking for a guillotine here but Rude defends easily.
Rude wants to stand but Power has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Power missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rude blocking the ground and pound.
Power throwing strikes here but Rude is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rude wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Power.
Rude holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Power tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rude is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Power moves out of range as Rude strikes.
Rick Rude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rude tries a head kick but it misses.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rude circles away.
Rude throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rude throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Rude throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Rude tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rude will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rude swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rude throws a combination that misses
so Power counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rude pushes Power off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rude is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Rude falls off balance throwing a combination
and Power counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Power is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rude is looking to escape.
Max Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rude keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power wants to work for an arm triangle but Rude is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rude is defending against the submission attempts here by Power.
Power looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rude misses with a body shot.
Rude throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rude swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Rude misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Rude. No joy for Power on that attempt.
Power avoids the body shot from Rude.
Power closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Power lands in his opponent's guard.
Rude can't keep his opponent in guard - Power advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Power drops an elbow to the side of Rude's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rude's head.
Power is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Power wants to pass the guard but Rude is defending well.
Power is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Power is working for a submission of some sort.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Power is trying to work for a kimura but Rude is defending well.
Rude won't allow Power to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Power throws a strike but Rude avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rude keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power has gone for a leg lock! Rude slips out almost immediately though and dives into Power's guard.
Power has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rude can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power wants to sweep here but Rude controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Power!
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