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CRICKET 4: TAKEOFF PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miike Roshop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshop is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by cant tell me nothing. Miike Roshop is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Brandon Lind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miike Roshop!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lind as he jumps to the side.
Roshop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lind swivels and escapes.
Lind instigates a clinch.
Roshop can't get the takedown.
Brandon Lind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miike Roshop.
Lind manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roshop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roshop postures up.
Lind wants to sweep here but Roshop controlling him for the moment.
Roshop looking to sit in guard and control but Lind gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lind with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roshop wants to sweep here but Lind controlling him for the moment.
Lind content to stall in guard here.
Lind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lind tries to clinch up.
Roshop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lind counters with a head kick. That will keep Roshop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lind has his takedown stuffed
and Roshop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roshop.
Roshop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lind blocks it with crossed arms.
Roshop looks gassed!
Lind jumps into guard, dragging Roshop to the mat.
Lind looking to control.
Lind escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roshop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lind trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roshop prevents Lind from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roshop is one step ahead there.
Roshop landing with the ground and pound.
Roshop won't allow Lind to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lind closes the distance and clinches up with Roshop, looking for a takedown. Lind pushes Roshop against the cage but Roshop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roshop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roshop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roshop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roshop working away.
Lind is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roshop is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roshop is looking to take a break and control but Lind is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roshop is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lind regains half guard.
Lind moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roshop with a nice head shot there.
Lind controls Roshop momentarily but Roshop frees himself.
Roshop is stalling in the full guard.
Roshop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lind working a defensive guard here.
Roshop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lind is keeping the position for now.
Lind keeping moving, preventing Roshop from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lind shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roshop pinned against the cage. Roshop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lind misses with a takedown attempt
and Roshop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lind has Roshop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roshop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lind wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roshop has him pressed against the cage.
Roshop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roshop moves into the clinch.
Lind is trying to break free.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Miike Roshop dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lind tries to clinch but Roshop moves out of range.
Lind throws a head kick that misses
and Roshop counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roshop forces his way into half guard.
Lind trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Roshop manages to pass to mount!
Roshop landing strikes from the mount.
Roshop scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roshop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lind looks a forlorn figure.
Lind is rocked!
Roshop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Lind is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lind can't escape the position.
Roshop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lind seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roshop looking to control but Lind is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshop controlling from the full mount.
Roshop looking to finish Lind with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lind!
Roshop putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lind is trying to escape the mount.
Lind tries to lock up and control but Roshop gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lind is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lind is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lind keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Roshop punching from mount but Lind doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lind is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lind bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lind passes Roshop's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roshop wants to control but Lind is keeping busy.
Roshop is looking for a sweep. Lind is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roshop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lind is working away from the top position though.
Lind not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roshop wants to sweep but Lind has passed to side control!
Roshop sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind is tying to control. Roshop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roshop gets full guard.
Roshop tries to strike from the bottom.
Roshop controlling the position.
Roshop lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lind!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roshop cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lind working to try and regain half guard.
Roshop controlling from mount.
Lind really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind regains half guard.
Lind is trying to control but can't.
Roshop blocks the strikes from Lind.
Lind is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roshop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roshop's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lind.
Roshop trying to control but not successfully.
Lind is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Roshop has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roshop staying busy and making it hard for Lind to control.
Lind tightening his grip on Roshop, looking for the choke.
Lind not allowing Roshop to control his hands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Miike Roshop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Lind shoots in but Roshop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roshop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lind with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roshop counters with a shoot takedown. Lind fights it but they end up in guard.
Roshop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roshop won't allow Lind to get back to his feet.
Roshop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roshop trying to control but Lind is working from the bottom.
Roshop postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roshop advances to half guard.
Roshop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roshop is pressing down on Lind's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lind is holding on for now.
Roshop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lind tries to roll over but Roshop keeps him under control.
Lind might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lind works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lind pushes Roshop off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lind tries for a takedown but Roshop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Lind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lind shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lind tries to clinch up.
Lind clinches up with Roshop and pushes him back against the cage.
Lind manages to pull guard.
Lind is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roshop is controlling him.
Lind is pulling down on Roshop's head to control his posture.
Roshop trying to control but Lind is working from the bottom.
Lind working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roshop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lind is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lind keeping moving, preventing Roshop from controlling successfully.
Roshop forces his way into half guard.
Roshop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roshop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lind is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roshop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roshop's back!
Lind controlling from the back.
Lind avoiding Roshop 's attempts to control his hands.
Roshop rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind throwing shots but Roshop is blocking nicely.
Lind content to control rather than advance.
Roshop trying to control from the bottom.
Roshop is not content to let Lind control the position.
Roshop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lind.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lind closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lind struggles to land a body shot inside as Roshop controls his hands.
Lind tries to pull guard but Roshop won't allow it.
Lind is working for takedown but Roshop is calmly controlling the position for now.
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.
Lind is trying to break free.
Lind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lind wants to stall.
Roshop tries a knee to the head but Lind blocks it.
Come on Lind - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lind is working for takedown but Roshop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lind fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lind can't break the clinch.
Lind wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roshop has him pressed against the cage.
Roshop just leaning against Lind, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshop.
Roshop crunches a lovely knee into Lind's ribcage.
Lind is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roshop is pressed up against the cage. Lind has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roshop down to the mat. Roshop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lind shoots for a double leg takedown but Roshop sprawls well. He's pushed Lind's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon Lind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lind throws a head kick but Roshop moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miike Roshop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roshop has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miike Roshop!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rey Mystery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shlomi Eldar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mystery comes to the cage accompanied by Booyaka. Eldar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Just One Fix. Shlomi Eldar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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143 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rey Mystery!
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, Shlomi Eldar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eldar drops Mystery with a left and a right! Oh, Mystery is hurt - Eldar dives into side control looking to finish!
Mystery is rocked!
It looks like Rey Mystery has been cut.
Mystery is looking for a sweep.
Oh Mystery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eldar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mystery could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eldar wants to stand but Mystery is controlling his arm.
Mystery wants to get back to his feet.
Mystery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eldar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eldar tries to stand but Mystery is controlling his head.
Mystery sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mystery seems to have got his legs back now.
Mystery is staying active underneath Eldar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystery is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eldar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eldar's back!
Mystery tries to keep control of the position but Eldar is staying busy.
Eldar is really stuck here.
Mystery tries to keep control of the position but Eldar is staying busy.
Even with his hooks in, Mystery manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mystery has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Eldar! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mystery gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rey Mystery!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam comes to the cage accompanied by Hair of the Dog. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jon Bohnam!
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, Joey Shabadoo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabadoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shabadoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bohnam.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bohnam drives through and clinches with Shabadoo against the cage.
Bohnam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bohnam manages to end up in side control.
Bohnam is looking to take a break and control but Shabadoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bohnam working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shabadoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bohnam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bohnam.
Bohnam is looking to take a break and control but Shabadoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bohnam lands a few punches from side control.
Shabadoo is not content to let Bohnam control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bohnam misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam tries to clinch but Shabadoo is having none of it.
Bohnam scores a takedown into full mount!
Bohnam trying to control but Shabadoo is having none of it.
Shabadoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shabadoo tries to hold on but Bohnam pushes him away.
Shabadoo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shabadoo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Shabadoo tries to reverse the position but Bohnam maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabadoo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam forces the positional change into back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Shabadoo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bohnam lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bohnam.
Shabadoo is really stuck here.
Shabadoo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bohnam.
Shabadoo is in bad spot here.
Shabadoo is taking damage to the body and head.
Shabadoo breaks Bohnam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shabadoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bohnam tries a head kick but it misses.
Bohnam is breathing heavily.
Bohnam tries to clinch up.
Bohnam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shabadoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo is not content to let Bohnam control the position.
Bohnam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shabadoo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shabadoo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shabadoo striking from the bottom.
Shabadoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shabadoo.
Shabadoo tries to strike from the bottom.
Shabadoo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shabadoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bohnam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shabadoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bohnam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shabadoo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bohnam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shabadoo wants to control but Bohnam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bohnam seems to be working for a kimura but Shabadoo defends the submission attempt.
Bohnam is keen to just control but Shabadoo is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bohnam works his way into full mount!
Shabadoo working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Bohnam.
Bohnam trying to control but Shabadoo is having none of it.
Bohnam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shabadoo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bohnam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shabadoo?
Shabadoo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bohnam controlling his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bohnam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bohnam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bohnam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shabadoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bohnam stands and throws Shabadoo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shabadoo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shabadoo is looking for a sweep. Bohnam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bohnam stands up out of the half guard.
Bohnam tries to clinch but Shabadoo is having none of it.
Bohnam wants to clinch.
Shabadoo has his takedown stuffed
and Bohnam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bohnam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shabadoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shabadoo lands a decent shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shabadoo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bohnam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shabadoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bohnam is one step ahead there.
Bohnam throwing strikes but missing.
Bohnam trying to control but Shabadoo is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bohnam wants to clinch.
Bohnam scores with a leg kick.
Bohnam looks to land a combination but Shabadoo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Shabadoo as Bohnam shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Bohnam or perhaps it was just good defense by Shabadoo which made him look bad.
Shabadoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohnam.
Shabadoo throws a lazy body kick
and Bohnam moves into the clinch.
Bohnam jumps guard but Shabadoo stands there with Bohnam around his waist. Bohnam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bohnam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabadoo wants to break free but Bohnam has control.
Shabadoo has Bohnam pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shabadoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bohnam tumbling to the mat - Shabadoo dives into Bohnam's guard.
Bohnam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bohnam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shabadoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bohnam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shabadoo!
Shabadoo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bohnam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bohnam passes to side control.
Bohnam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shabadoo!
Shabadoo regains half guard.
Shabadoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jon Bohnam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bohnam works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shabadoo is looking to get to half guard.
Shabadoo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bohnam lands with some strikes.
Bohnam landing strikes from the mount and Shabadoo is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bohnam unloading with bombs!
Shabadoo regains half guard.
Shabadoo wants to sweep but Bohnam has passed to side control!
Bohnam wants to control but Shabadoo is keeping him busy.
Bohnam working the head and body with strikes.
Shabadoo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bohnam off and has taken his back!
Shabadoo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shabadoo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shabadoo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shabadoo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bohnam misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Shabadoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bohnam misses with a takedown attempt
and Shabadoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bohnam's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohnam 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bohnam working a defensive guard but Shabadoo passes into half guard.
Bohnam trying to control from the bottom.
Bohnam tries to get to full guard but Shabadoo has control of the leg.
Shabadoo misses with a head shot. Bohnam uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Bohnam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bohnam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shabadoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shabadoo misses with a head kick.
Bohnam misses with a takedown attempt - Shabadoo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bohnam.
Shabadoo misses the jab.
Bohnam fails with the takedown
and Shabadoo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bohnam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohnam closes the distance and clinches.
Bohnam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shabadoo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bohnam stalling in the clinch but Shabadoo improves position.
Bohnam has clasped his hands together around Shabadoo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bohnam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shabadoo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bohnam off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo is looking to control Bohnam but Bohnam is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shabadoo is hanging on to Bohnam's back as he tries to escape.
Shabadoo is trying to stick to Bohnam's back but Bohnam is turning into Shabadoo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shabadoo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bohnam.
Bohnam 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.
Shabadoo keeping moving, preventing Bohnam from controlling successfully.
Bohnam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shabadoo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bohnam passes into half guard.
Bohnam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bohnam trying to pass the guard but Shabadoo defending well.
Bohnam drops an elbow to the side of Shabadoo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shabadoo tries to roll over but Bohnam keeps him under control.
Shabadoo moves into full guard.
Shabadoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bohnam is one step ahead there.
Bohnam wants to pass the guard but Shabadoo is keeping the position.
Bohnam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shabadoo has his foot on Bohnam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bohnam works his way back into a safe position though.
Bohnam slips nicely into half guard.
It looks like Bohnam is going to stand back up.
Bohnam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bohnam is trying to control the action in half guard but Shabadoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bohnam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shabadoo is keeping the position for now.
Bohnam passes Shabadoo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bohnam controlling the action here.
Bohnam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shabadoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bohnam wants to pass the guard but Shabadoo is defending well.
Bohnam decides to stand up.
Bohnam darts in and clinches Shabadoo up against the cage.
Bohnam stalling against the cage.
Bohnam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shabadoo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shabadoo tries to pull guard but Bohnam holds him up against the cage and eventually Shabadoo drops back down to his feet.
Bohnam jumps guard and drags Shabadoo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bohnam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bohnam manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bohnam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shabadoo is looking to improve his position but Bohnam isn't that keen on the idea.
Bohnam landing shots from mount.
Joey Shabadoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shabadoo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bohnam with a couple of short strikes.
Bohnam wants to control the pace but Shabadoo is squirming around nicely.
Shabadoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bohnam trying to control but Shabadoo is having none of it.
Shabadoo is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bohnam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bohnam, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bohnam!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kindrick Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. K.O.- David Banner kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Werner Klemperer!
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, Kindrick Harris!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a head kick but Klemperer moves out of range.
Klemperer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klemperer wants to land a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
Klemperer throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Klemperer tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klemperer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klemperer misses the jab.
Klemperer swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klemperer motions for Harris to come forward. Klemperer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klemperer tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris moves out of range of the leg kick from Klemperer.
Harris lands with a nice combination. Klemperer backs away looking to recover.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klemperer tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klemperer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Klemperer stops Harris from standing up.
Klemperer advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris won't allow Klemperer to pass to mount.
Klemperer throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Klemperer seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.
Klemperer wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position.
Klemperer seems to be looking for submissions.
Klemperer is breathing heavily.
Klemperer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klemperer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klemperer is working for a submission of some sort.
Klemperer is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
Harris is defending against the submission attempts here by Klemperer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer is controlling the pace.
Klemperer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Klemperer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Klemperer circles away.
Harris tries to clinch there but Klemperer circles away.
Klemperer is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
Harris looks to clinch
and Klemperer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klemperer.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Klemperer from controlling successfully.
Klemperer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klemperer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
Klemperer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klemperer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klemperer.
Harris is staying active underneath Klemperer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris won't allow Klemperer to pass to mount.
Harris is trying to stand back up but Klemperer is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Klemperer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Klemperer keeps the fight on the outside.
Klemperer swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
No luck for Klemperer with that takedown attempt.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Klemperer pushes him off.
Kindrick Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klemperer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Klemperer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Klemperer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klemperer can pounce on him.
Klemperer motions for Harris to come forward. Klemperer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris checks a low kick from Klemperer.
Harris wants to clinch but Klemperer slips to the side
and Klemperer moves into the clinch.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Klemperer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klemperer throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.
Klemperer tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Kindrick Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klemperer as he avoids it easily.
Klemperer throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Klemperer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klemperer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Klemperer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harris!
Klemperer is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Harris is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Harris flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Klemperer anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Harris and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Klemperer slips an arm under Harris chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Klemperer has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Klemperer is squeezing on Harris like an anaconda would it's prey. Harris fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Werner Klemperer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Rogowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spenser May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Rogowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Rogowski!
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, Spenser May!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogowski misses with a double jab.
Rogowski scores with a one two! May had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
May tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogowski!
Rogowski misses with a few strikes there.
May is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogowski.
May gets caught flat footed, as Rogowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
May is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rogowski is in close to May's body, working some short punches and elbows.
May is trying to keep Rogowski in close.
May working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
May looking to control.
May is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
May using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
May with a knee to the head.
May lands a knee to the body.
Rogowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from May.
May lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogowski backwards.
Rogowski goes for a takedown attempt but May pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogowski scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May has taken the fight to the clinch.
May tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
May lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rogowski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Rogowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogowski is breathing heavily.
May lands a knee to the head.
May connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rogowski's face.
May prevents Rogowski from breaking the clinch.
May using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
May is pressed up against the cage. Rogowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag May down to the mat. May avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogowski misses with a double jab.
Rogowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but May circles away.
May drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
May passes Rogowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogowski wants to get back to his feet.
Rogowski is looking for a sweep. May is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rogowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogowski.
May stops Rogowski from standing up.
Rogowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
May stops Rogowski from standing up.
Rogowski tries to strike from the bottom.
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.
Rogowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Rogowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks May with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogowski lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rogowski connects with a nice short shot to May's temple.
Rogowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Rogowski.
Rogowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
May is looking for a sweep. Rogowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogowski working the head and body with strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Rogowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Rogowski.
May moves in looking to clinch but Rogowski pushes him off.
May tries to clinch up.
Rogowski moves into range and clinches up with May.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
May drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogowski throws a series of strikes that have May backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
May fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
May wants to clinch.
May wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by May.
Rogowski misses with the combination.
Rogowski keeps the fight on the outside.
May tries to clinch but Rogowski moves out of range.
May closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - May lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
May lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
May passes Rogowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
May seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
May content to control rather than advance.
May is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rogowski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spenser May!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gizmo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rose might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red Hot Chili Peppers- Can't Stop. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carmine Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gizmo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rose!
Rose works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Rose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmine Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Rose gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones jumps guard but Rose stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Rose.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Rose prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Rose tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones looks for a takedown but Rose sprawls well.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Rose throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Rose.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Rose is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Jones is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Jones clinches.
Jones keeps control of Rose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Rose tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rose jumps guard but Jones stands there with Rose around his waist. Rose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose gets the takedown into side control.
Rose working away.
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rose pinned against the cage. Rose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose.
Jones blocks a head kick by Rose.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
Jones darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Rose.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose clinches up against the cage.
Rose can't get the takedown.
Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose lands a left hand.
Rose gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rose is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rose.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rose wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Carmine Rose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rose throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carmine Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones controls Rose momentarily but Rose frees himself.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rose 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Rose counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Rose looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carmine Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gizmo Jones.
Rose throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Rose tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from Rose both land. Nice combination.
Jones 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.
Jones postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Rose looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Rose lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones wants to control but Rose is having none of it.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Rose working the head and body with strikes.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Rose has control of the leg.
Rose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rose.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control but Rose postures up.
Rose is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rose to get the leverage.
Rose drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is looking to control Rose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Rose thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
That's four 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.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose lands a front kick.
Carmine Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rose's calf.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Rose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Rose will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
Jones tries to clinch there but Rose circles away.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones tries to clinch up but Rose circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rose if he has to take too many more of those.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gizmo Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose misses with an elbow strike.
Rose leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rose lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Rose improves position.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rose looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rose as he avoids it easily.
Carmine Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gizmo Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rose jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Rose tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Rose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Rose misses.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rose misses with the combination.
Jones wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Jones lands.
Rose is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose lands with a slapping head kick.
Rose moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Rose wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rose tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Rose can't get the takedown.
Rose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
Jones blocks a body shot from Rose.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rose smiles and moves away.
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Rose tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Rose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Jones avoids the body shot from Rose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Rose throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Gizmo Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to bum rush Rose with a series of wild strikes but Rose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Rose, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Rose against the cage but Rose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Rose changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rose fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rose tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is not content to let Rose control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rose tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rose is staying active.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rose lands some shots froms side control.
Rose creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rose throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmine Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmine Rose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Thibeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Knotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thibeau kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Amazing - Kanye West . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Thibeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Knotts!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knotts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibeau swivels and escapes.
Knotts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thibeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knotts stops Thibeau from standing up.
Knotts landing some decent shots from guard.
Knotts wants to pass the guard but Thibeau is keeping the position.
Knotts trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knotts shoots in and drives through. Thibeau sprawls well.
Thibeau connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knotts shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibeau tries to sprawl out of it but Knotts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicholas Thibeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Knotts.
Thibeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicholas Thibeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibeau throws a wild body kick that Knotts sees coming a mile off.
Knotts shoots for a takedown but Thibeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thibeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibeau lands with a cross.
Knotts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicholas Thibeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibeau tries to clinch up but Knotts circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knotts throws a right hand that misses
and Thibeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibeau throws a one two combo.
It looks like Theodore Knotts has been cut.
Thibeau throws a combination. Knotts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thibeau tests Knotts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibeau tries to bum rush Knotts with a series of wild strikes but Knotts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibeau tries to clinch but Knotts moves out of range.
Thibeau thows a body shot but no joy.
Knotts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knotts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knotts controlling from the top position.
Knotts stops Thibeau from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knotts lands a couple of elbows.
Thibeau working a defensive guard here.
Knotts stands and throws Thibeau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knotts looks up at the clock and then as Thibeau takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knotts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knotts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Knotts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knotts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thibeau is breathing heavily.
Thibeau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thibeau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knotts connects with a decent elbow.
Knotts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knotts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thibeau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thibeau stops Knotts from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Thibeau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knotts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knotts working the ground and pound.
Knotts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibeau, who protects the arm well.
Thibeau parries the strikes from Knotts easily there. Knotts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thibeau to escape.
Thibeau struggling a bit here.
Knotts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Knotts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knotts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thibeau is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theodore Knotts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theodore Knotts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thibeau lands a with a good body shot.
Thibeau misses with a few strikes there.
Nicholas Thibeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knotts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knotts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knotts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibeau lands a two punch combo.
Thibeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knotts doesn't seem bothered though.
Knotts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibeau clobbers Knotts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibeau is looking to clinch.
Thibeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibeau scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Knotts with that takedown attempt.
Knotts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thibeau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knotts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thibeau is not content to let Knotts control the position.
Knotts is chipping away with strikes.
Knotts cracks Thibeau with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knotts working the ground and pound.
Knotts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibeau keeps working.
Knotts working the ground and pound.
Knotts working the ground and pound.
Knotts trying to control the action but Thibeau is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibeau wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knotts has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thibeau!
Knotts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibeau is looking to escape.
Knotts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knotts looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Knotts controlling from mount.
Knotts landing strikes from the mount and Thibeau is in trouble!
Knotts has hold of Thibeau's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thibeau manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Thibeau regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibeau is trying to stand back up but Knotts is controlling him
Thibeau is trying to maintain the position but Knotts is very close to passing his half guard.
Knotts is stalling here. Thibeau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Knotts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thibeau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Thibeau decides to stand back up.
Jab, jab by Thibeau - just one landing.
Knotts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thibeau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knotts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thibeau.
Thibeau cracks a nice hook into Knotts's ribs.
Thibeau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knotts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thibeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knotts on the side of the head.
Thibeau is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Thibeau.
Thibeau scores with a three punch combo!
Thibeau's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thibeau duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Thibeau throws a series of punches but Knotts avoids them all with ease.
Thibeau tries to clinch up but Knotts circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knotts needs to keep his hands up - Thibeau had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Thibeau.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Thibeau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Knotts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Knotts shoots in for a takedown but Thibeau shows good takedown defense.
Thibeau connects with the punch.
Thibeau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thibeau throws a series of strikes that have Knotts backpedaling.
Knotts tries for a takedown but Thibeau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thibeau moves in looking to clinch but Knotts pushes him off.
Knotts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicholas Thibeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Knotts.
Knotts shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibeau sprawls well. He's pushed Knotts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nicholas Thibeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Knotts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knotts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Thibeau.
Thibeau with a nice cross.
Thibeau misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knotts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibeau.
Thibeau cracks Knotts with an open hand slap.
Knotts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thibeau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thibeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Knotts 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.
Knotts content to stall in guard here.
Thibeau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knotts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knotts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thibeau's head.
Knotts wants to control from the top but Thibeau keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibeau looking for a guillotine here but Knotts defends easily.
Knotts 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.
Thibeau keeping moving, preventing Knotts from controlling successfully.
Thibeau looking for a guillotine here but Knotts defends easily.
Thibeau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knotts is controlling him.
Thibeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knotts trying to move into half guard but instead Thibeau has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Knotts is retaining full guard.
Thibeau tries to stand but Knotts is controlling from the bottom.
Thibeau won't allow Knotts to sweep him here.
Knotts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thibeau manages to get himself to full guard.
Thibeau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knotts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knotts wants to control from the top but Thibeau keeps moving.
Thibeau wants to stand but Knotts is controlling the position.
Thibeau keeping moving, preventing Knotts from controlling successfully.
Knotts is working Thibeau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Thibeau keeping moving, preventing Knotts from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knotts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thibeau misses with a wild combination.
Thibeau misses with a hook.
Thibeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibeau misses with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knotts.
Knotts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thibeau prevents Knotts from improving position.
Knotts working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicholas Thibeau.
I think Thibeau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicholas Thibeau!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolores Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Martin Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dolores Haze!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haze circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Haze. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruz keeping his opponent close.
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haze off and has taken his back!
Haze is trying to break free.
Haze is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haze trying to control but not successfully.
Cruz working for a choke but Haze reverses nicely into Cruz 's guard.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haze wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Haze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz looking to control.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Haze wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Haze counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Haze.
Haze is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz frees his head quite easily.
Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Haze maintains control.
Haze throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cruz has his hands clasped together but Haze breaks the hold and Cruz is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Haze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dolores Haze!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bridges is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ludacris - Get Back. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Bridges !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick from Penn lands but Bridges takes it in his stride.
Bridges scores a takedown into full mount!
Bridges breaks from Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bridges breaks from Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bridges scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bridges cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bridges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bridges controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Bridges working the ground and pound effectively.
Bridges landing shots from mount.
Penn is rocked!
Bridges wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Bridges landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bridges cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn is bucking up trying to escape but Bridges cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bridges cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bridges controlling from mount.
Penn can't escape the position.
Bridges lands a heavy elbow.
Bridges connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bridges with good strikes from the mount here!
Bridges goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Penn is on top in guard.
Bridges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bridges looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bridges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bridges throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Penn wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bridges looking for a sweep. Not yet Bridges , not yet.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bridges striking off his back but it's not causing Penn any problems.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Bridges decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Bridges tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Bridges trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Bridges trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn 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.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Bridges seems unphased.
Bridges fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but Bridges persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bridges prevents Penn from improving his position.
Bridges is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bridges decides to stand up.
Bridges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bridges clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Bridges pulls guard effortlessly.
Bridges has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bridges manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bridges with shots to the head and body - Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bridges has hold of Penn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Penn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bridges with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bridges looking for a guillotine from mount but Penn is having none of it.
Bridges scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penn?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penn looks a forlorn figure.
Bridges looking to secure an arm triangle but Penn defends it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bridges counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bridges .
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer.
Bridges trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bridges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn keeping full guard, as Bridges tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bridges counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bridges .
Bridges decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bridges gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Penn jumps guard but Bridges stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bridges successfully pulls guard.
Bridges throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Christopher Bridges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bridges is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck.
Bridges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bridges is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Penn frees his head nicely. Oh but Bridges has switched to an armbar! Penn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Christopher Bridges !
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