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VFC 12: Caputi vs. News PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royale Roller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Leondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royale Roller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royale Roller!
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, Rashad Leondo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roller tries to work over Leondo's front leg with a kick but Leondo checks it.
Roller moves in looking to clinch but Leondo pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Roller.
Roller throws a right and a left that Leondo avoids nicely.
Leondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Leondo misses with a wild body shot.
Leondo scores with a body shot.
Roller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leondo.
Roller shoots for a double leg takedown but Leondo sprawls well. He's pushed Roller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leondo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Leondo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leondo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leondo lands a nice shot to the head.
Leondo wants to finish this one by submission but Roller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leondo.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leondo moves to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roller is trying to break free.
Roller is breathing heavily.
Leondo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Roller tries to roll but Leondo sticks to his back.
Good control from Leondo.
Leondo missing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Roller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leondo trying to control momentarily.
Leondo controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leondo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Roller is defending well though. Leondo let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Leondo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roller just trying to survive but Leondo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roller trying to get back to his feet but Leondo is in full control for now.
Leondo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Roller won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Leondo off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rashad Leondo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KEVIN Dragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KEVIN Dragula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor!
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, KEVIN Dragula !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragula fails to land the takedown.
Dragula throws and low kick but Reznor moves out of range easily.
Dragula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragula tries to clinch but Reznor is having none of it.
Reznor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragula rushes Reznor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dragula is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dragula is working for takedown but Reznor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reznor tries to stall but Dragula uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reznor takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Saul Reznor has been cut.
Reznor tries to score a body lock takedown but Dragula shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reznor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dragula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dragula lands a shoulder strike.
Reznor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reznor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dragula can't fight it off and eventually Reznor manages to take the fight to the floor. Dragula looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reznor looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragula pulls Reznor in close to his closed guard and prevents Reznor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reznor has gone for a leg lock! Dragula slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reznor's guard.
Reznor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dragula uses it to pass to side control.
Dragula advances to full mount.
Reznor is squirming around, avoiding Dragula 's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznor tries to hold on but Dragula pushes him away.
Reznor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reznor is working hard here to advance position.
Dragula with shots to the head and body - Reznor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dragula prevents Reznor from getting the reversal.
Dragula controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragula prevents Reznor from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragula landing strikes from the mount and Reznor is in trouble!
Dragula takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dragula avoids the attempt from Reznor to control.
Reznor is desperately trying to improve his position but Dragula has a good base and remains in mount.
Reznor regains half guard.
Dragula is pressing down on Reznor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reznor is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reznor is looking to improve his position.
Reznor is breathing heavily.
Reznor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reznor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reznor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dragula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KEVIN Dragula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Reznor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dragula wants to clinch up but Reznor keeps it at a distance.
Dragula tries to clinch there but Reznor circles away.
Reznor tries to bum rush Dragula with a series of wild strikes but Dragula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragula throws a head kick that misses.
Reznor looks to land a combination but Dragula avoids it well.
Reznor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! Reznor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reznor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dragula tries to lock up and control but Reznor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reznor looking to secure an arm triangle but Dragula defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Dragula that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dragula working to try and regain half guard.
Reznor wants to finish this one by submission but Dragula is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reznor.
Reznor trying to control but Dragula is having none of it.
Dragula tries to buck Reznor off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dragula has given up his back here.
Reznor is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dragula taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Reznor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saul Reznor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Chase will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chase!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Boyd moves out of range easily.
Boyd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boyd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boyd controlling from mount.
Chase tries to lock up and control but Boyd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boyd looking to ground and pound but Chase is blocking nicely.
Boyd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boyd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boyd looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chase wants to hold on but Boyd pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Boyd.
Chase is trying to stand.
Boyd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chase wants to hold on but Boyd pushes him away.
Boyd 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.
Boyd working Chase over with strikes here.
Chase wants to control but Boyd is having none of it.
Chase is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chase is squirming around, avoiding Boyd's attempts to control the action.
Chase is desperately trying to improve his position but Boyd has a good base and remains in mount.
Boyd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boyd looking to secure an arm triangle but Chase defends it well.
Chase squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chase is desperately trying to improve his position but Boyd has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boyd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boyd landing strikes, looking to finish!
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.
Boyd working Chase over with strikes here.
Boyd lands with some strikes.
Chase is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Boyd.
Chase tries to lock up and control but Boyd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boyd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chase trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chase looks gassed!
Boyd lands a big elbow.
Chase manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chase avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boyd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase is trying to stand.
Boyd seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is trying to stand up here but Boyd is controlling him well.
Boyd 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.
Chase tries to kick Boyd off but Boyd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boyd is pressing down on Chase's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chase is holding on for now.
Chase makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chase.
Boyd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chase wants to stand and escape but Boyd is having none of it.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chase doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyd circles away.
Chase fakes the leg kick and cracks Boyd in the body.
Boyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chase swivels and escapes.
Boyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chase swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase throws a head kick that Boyd semi-blocks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyd.
Boyd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boyd.
Boyd advances to full mount.
Boyd trying to control but Chase is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase tries to hold on but Boyd pushes him away.
Boyd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chase can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Boyd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chase is looking to clinch but Boyd is avoiding it.
Nice body kick there by Chase.
Chase lands with a kick to the temple. Boyd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Chase tries to sprawl out of it but Boyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chase manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chase looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chase dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Boyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase which made him look bad.
Johnny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chase with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chase throws a head kick that Boyd semi-blocks.
Boyd is rocked!
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Boyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyd throws a head kick that misses.
Chase slips a jab and a cross from Boyd.
Boyd seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chase. That's going to slow Boyd down.
Chase lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chase moves in looking to clinch but Boyd pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Boyd stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Chase follows into mount!
Chase looking to control but Boyd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boyd wants to control but Chase is having none of it.
Boyd is trying to escape the mount.
Chase is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Chase doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyd circles away.
Chase wants to clinch.
Boyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chase throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Chase tries to sprawl out of it but Boyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chase manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Chase lands but Boyd takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chase as he avoids it easily.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chase scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chase looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chase wants to clinch.
Boyd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chase tries to clinch but Boyd is having none of it.
Chase wants to clinch.
Boyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Chase.
Boyd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries to clinch there but Boyd circles away.
Boyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chase tries to clinch but Boyd is having none of it.
Boyd shoots in for a double leg but Chase sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chase throws a nice head kick!
Boyd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boyd misses with a takedown attempt - Chase sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Chase! Boyd is out on his feet! Chase rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Boyd is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Boyd is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Chase!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Stout has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Stout!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Fuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Stout which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stout.
Stout stuffs the takedown attempt from Fuller. Fuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Stout will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Stout.
Stout misses with the combination.
Stout connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fuller is rocked!
Fuller shoots in but no luck this time.
Oh Fuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller shoots in looking for a takedown. Stout tries to sprawl out of it but Fuller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stout manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stout pinned against the cage. Stout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stout avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Fuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fuller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stout swivels and escapes.
Stout throws a good cross that connects.
Stout clinches.
Stout tries for a takedown but Fuller manages to get underhooks.
Fuller stalling.
Fuller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stout smiles and moves away.
Stout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stout connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fuller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Stout.
Stout scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fuller closes the distance and clinches up with Stout, looking for a takedown. Fuller pushes Stout against the cage but Stout circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stout throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuller's waist but Fuller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stout off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Stout as Fuller shoots in.
Stout changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fuller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fuller is not content to let Stout control the position.
Fuller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stout grinds an elbow into Fuller's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stout tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stout working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout working the ground and pound.
Stout wants to stand but Fuller is controlling his arm.
Fuller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stout is thwarting Fuller's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Stout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fuller lands in his opponent's guard.
Fuller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller prevents Stout from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stout thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuller gets back to full guard.
Stout passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fuller is trying to improve his position.
Fuller is not content to let Stout control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller tries to buck Stout off but Stout is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Stout dominated that round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fuller wants to clinch.
Stout wants to clinch.
Fuller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Fuller with a poor takedown
and Stout counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fuller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fuller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larry Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stout gets a takedown into half guard.
Fuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuller.
Stout wants to pass the guard but Fuller is keeping the position.
Stout won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller trying to keep a closed guard but Stout is proving a slippery customer.
Fuller 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stout stands up and waves to Fuller to follow him.
Stout looks to land a combination but Fuller avoids it well.
Stout swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuller.
Fuller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stout to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stout looks to land a combination but Fuller avoids it well.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stout shoots in and bounces Fuller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stout tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stout jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fuller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stout uses it to pass to side control.
Stout postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fuller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fuller won't allow Stout to pass to mount.
Fuller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stout's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stout's back!
Stout covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Stout holding both Fuller 's hands and preventing any damage.
Stout tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fuller.
Stout working to try and regain half guard.
Fuller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stout slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stout defending well though.
Stout is staying active underneath Fuller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuller is looking to take a break and control but Stout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stout trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stout is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stout is trying to reverse the position but instead Fuller has taken his back - oops!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fuller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stout tries to break free.
Stout is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fuller missing with strikes from the back.
Fuller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stout looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Stout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Stout throws a series of strikes that have Fuller backpedaling.
Fuller has Stout up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stout tries to clinch but Fuller moves away
and Fuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Stout throws a combination that misses
and Fuller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stout.
Fuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Stout backwards.
Stout pulls guard successfully.
Fuller thows a big elbow that misses.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully.
Fuller stands and steps away. Stout gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stout misses with a double jab.
Fuller stuffs the takedown attempt from Stout. Stout gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller looking to pass the guard.
Fuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fuller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.
Stout is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stout 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 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.
Stout wants to stand but Fuller is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stout misses with a two punch combination.
Stout misses with a series of wild punches.
Stout stuffs the takedown attempt from Fuller. Fuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuller fails to land the takedown.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stout as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout misses with a wild combination.
Stout wants to clinch up but Fuller keeps it at a distance.
Fuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuller.
Stout throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stout's waist but Stout gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuller off to one side.
Fuller misses with a takedown
and Stout counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fuller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stout tries to avoid it but Fuller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stout to the ground. Stout escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stout looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fuller!
Fuller throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stout. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stout cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stout avoids the attempt from Fuller to control.
Stout trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuller is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is working hard here to advance position.
Fuller taking shots to the head.
Fuller's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fuller regains half guard.
Fuller is pressing down on Stout's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larry Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stout is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuller has wrist control.
Fuller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stout's guard.
Fuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Larry Fuller.
I think Stout has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Stout!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Georgeborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bearded Clam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Filthy Christmas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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213 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Georgeborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bearded Clam!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgeborough drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clam looking for a sweep. Not yet Clam, not yet.
Clam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Georgeborough gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clam has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Georgeborough doesn't defend quickly enough and Clam has managed to lock this one up! Can Georgeborough escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Clam on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bearded Clam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serial Kilter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Daniels!
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, Serial Kilter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilter tries to clinch up but Daniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilter is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilter moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kilter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kilter scores a nice knee to the body.
Kilter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daniels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kilter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Kilter manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Kilter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilter tries to land a knee to the head but Daniels blocks with his arms.
Kilter looks gassed!
Kilter blocks an elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels misses with an elbow strike.
Kilter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Kilter tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilter tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from Kilter.
Kilter misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daniels.
A bit of stalling here from Daniels.
Kilter landing knees to the body.
Kilter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniels blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilter prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Kilter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kilter missing with knees to the body.
Kilter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daniels avoiding damage.
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilter lands a knee to the body.
Kilter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daniels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kilter crunches a lovely knee into Daniels's ribcage.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilter avoids the damage to the body.
Kilter tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Kilter tries to land a knee to the head but Daniels blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilter blocks it with crossed arms.
Daniels misses with a knee to the head.
Kilter tries a knee to the head but Daniels blocks it.
Kilter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Kilter missing with knees to the body.
Kilter blocks the elbow strike.
Daniels misses with a knee to the head.
Daniels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kilter looking to throw knees to the head but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Kilter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kilter looking to throw knees to the head but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Daniels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilter.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels instigates a clinch.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from Kilter.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Kilter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilter looking to throw knees to the head but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Kilter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daniels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kilter lands a knee to the head.
Kilter tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Kilter tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kilter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daniels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kilter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Daniels pulls Kilter into guard.
Kilter postures up.
Daniels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilter manages to get himself to full guard.
Daniels passes Kilter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daniels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilter keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serial Kilter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilter fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilter doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Kilter tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kilter moves into the clinch.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daniels.
Kilter tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Kilter managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Kilter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Kilter is breathing heavily.
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.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from Kilter.
Kilter misses with a knee to the head.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Kilter moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
Kilter tries to clinch but Daniels moves away
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Daniels.
Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilter blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilter scores with a knee to the head.
Daniels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daniels looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Kilter blocks with his arms.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daniels avoiding damage as Kilter throws knees to the body.
Kilter looking to throw knees to the head but Daniels is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels avoiding damage as Kilter throws knees to the body.
Kilter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kilter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daniels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kilter missing with knees to the body.
Daniels goes for a takedown attempt but Kilter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilter as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels pushes Kilter up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilter tries to land a knee to the head but Daniels blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kilter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Daniels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daniels wants a takedown.
Daniels jumps guard but Kilter stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kilter lands a knee to the body.
Kilter looking to throw knees to the head but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Kilter gets underhooks to prevent Daniels's takedown attempt.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kilter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Daniels.
Kilter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kilter landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilter with a knee to the head.
Kilter tries to land a knee to the head but Daniels blocks with his arms.
Kilter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniels blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serial Kilter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Daniels gets a clinch.
Daniels trying to land knees to the body.
Kilter tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Daniels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daniels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daniels tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kilter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kilter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daniels works his way into full mount!
Daniels looking to control but Kilter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Daniels looking to ground and pound but Kilter is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilter blocking the ground and pound.
Daniels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kilter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kilter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels looking for a guillotine from mount but Kilter is having none of it.
Kilter is squirming around, avoiding Daniels's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilter has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Daniels is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kilter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Daniels sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kilter taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Daniels!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Maglieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallow comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells - AC/DC. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
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, Chris Maglieri!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallow throws a series of punches but Maglieri moves out of range.
Maglieri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maglieri 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.
Maglieri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hallow defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow is defending against the submission attempts here by Maglieri.
Maglieri wants to advance to full mount but Hallow doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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.
Maglieri trying to move into half guard but instead Hallow has managed to sweep!
Hallow tries to stand but Maglieri is controlling from the bottom.
Hallow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maglieri looking for a guillotine here but Hallow defends easily.
Hallow wants to stand but Maglieri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Hallow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maglieri, up you get!
Hallow lands a big uppercut and Maglieri crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maglieri looks OK.
Maglieri is rocked!
It looks like Chris Maglieri has been cut.
Hallow tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Maglieri is still in real trouble! Can Hallow finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maglieri looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hallow pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hallow stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Maglieri seems to have recovered his senses.
Hallow stuffs the takedown attempt from Maglieri. Maglieri gets slowly back to his feet.
Maglieri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maglieri looks gassed!
Maglieri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hallow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maglieri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hallow has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Brad Hallow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Maglieri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maglieri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oooh a lovely combination from Hallow sends Maglieri down but not out. Hallow dives into side control looking to finish.
Hallow wants to stand but Maglieri has his arm trapped.
Maglieri is looking to regain half guard here but Hallow keeps moving and retains side control.
Hallow trying to control the action but Maglieri is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maglieri is trying to improve his position.
Hallow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maglieri keeps working.
Maglieri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two 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.
Maglieri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hallow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maglieri circles away.
Brad Hallow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hallow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maglieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hallow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maglieri.
A choreographed right hand from Hallow misses the target.
Maglieri looks for a takedown but Hallow sprawls well.
Maglieri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maglieri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maglieri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hallow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maglieri.
Hallow tries to kick Maglieri off but Maglieri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maglieri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maglieri wants to advance to full mount but Hallow doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maglieri passes into half 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 Brad Hallow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Maglieri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horrible takedown by Maglieri or perhaps it was just good defense by Hallow which made him look bad.
Hallow cracks Maglieri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maglieri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hallow finish him?
Hallow swings for the body but Maglieri moves out of range.
Hallow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maglieri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maglieri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maglieri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maglieri swings around for an armbar but Hallow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maglieri's guard.
Maglieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow advances position into side control!
Maglieri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hallow trying to control the pace.
Hallow works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maglieri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hallow looking to control but Maglieri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallow is looking to stand but Hallow has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Maglieri is trying to escape the mount.
Hallow manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maglieri to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maglieri tries to escape the position.
Hallow trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maglieri is in bad spot here.
Chris Maglieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hallow doesn't have the hooks in and Maglieri manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Hallow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hallow, 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 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Hallow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fortune Cookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlo Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cookie comes to the cage accompanied by Chinese Rap. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fortune Cookie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karlo Spider!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cookie as he jumps to the side.
Cookie keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Cookie as Spider shoots in.
Spider moves into the clinch successfully.
Spider gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cookie moves into full guard.
Spider preventing the sweep.
Spider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cookie wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cookie is on top in guard.
Cookie stands up over Spider, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cookie looking to pass the guard.
Cookie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cookie gets to his feet. Spider looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cookie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cookie scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cookie stalks Spider and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spider's face. Spider staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Karlo Spider has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cookie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spider shoots for a double leg takedown but Cookie sprawls well. He's pushed Spider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fortune Cookie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Spider.
Spider looks gassed!
Spider closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cookie circles away.
Cookie forces Spider back against the cage and clinches.
Cookie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cookie tries to avoid it but Spider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cookie to the ground. Cookie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spider tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spider has his foot on Cookie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cookie works his way back into a safe position though.
Spider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cookie manages to get himself to full guard.
Cookie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cookie is on top in guard.
Spider has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cookie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cookie distracts Spider with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spider has a closed guard, preventing Cookie from standing up.
Cookie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spider is keeping the position for now.
Cookie wants to control from the top but Spider keeps moving.
Spider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cookie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cookie duly obliges.
Cookie lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider swings for the body but Cookie moves out of range.
Fortune Cookie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Cookie.
Cookie throws a series of punches but Spider avoids them all with ease.
Cookie throws a right hand that Spider ducks under and follows up with a left that Spider also avoids with ease.
Spider avoids a kick to the body.
Spider fails with the takedown.
Cookie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Spider manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spider trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spider is trying to get back to full guard.
Spider trying to control here.
Cookie trying to mount his opponent but Spider defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spider.
Spider trying to control the position.
Spider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cookie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cookie lands with a nice body punch.
Spider doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cookie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spider's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cookie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cookie lands a couple of digs.
Cookie pushes down on Spider's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spider is refusing to be controlled, as Cookie sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Cookie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karlo Spider's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cookie thows a body shot but no joy.
Spider tries to clinch but Cookie is having none of it.
Spider shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cookie's guard.
Spider wants to control from the top but Cookie keeps moving.
Spider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cookie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spider is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spider scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cookie wants to stand and escape but Spider is having none of it.
Spider trying to control the position from guard on top but Cookie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spider wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cookie's closed guard. He's half up but Cookie has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cookie pivots and extends the arm, Spider falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cookie! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fortune Cookie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luca Caputi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad News (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Caputi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad News!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Caputi as News shoots in.
News shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caputi as he jumps to the side.
Caputi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
News tries for a takedown but Caputi circles away easily
and Caputi counters with a takedown into side control.
Luca Caputi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad News.
Caputi advances nicely into full mount.
News prevents Caputi from taking his back.
Caputi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but News manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Caputi advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caputi prevents News from getting the reversal.
News has given up his back here. Will Caputi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Caputi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but News won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Caputi off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luca Caputi!
Luca Caputi retains his middleweight title!
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