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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Doon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Clark is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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295 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Doon!
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, John Clark!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clark passes Doon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doon tries to get out of the position.
Clark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clark stops Doon from getting back to his feet.
Clark is working for a submission of some sort.
Clark is trying to work for a kimura but Doon is defending well.
Clark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark 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.
Clark is working for a submission of some sort.
Clark looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doon trying to control but Clark postures up.
Clark tries to pass to full mount but Doon defends it.
Clark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clark 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! Doon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Clark!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradyn Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's entrance music is Lunatic Fringe. A fine choice. Campbell has chosen War Machine by Kiss as his entrance music. The key to victory for Doc Thomas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradyn Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Campbell wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sloppy strikes there by Thomas.
Campbell wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Campbell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Campbell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Campbell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Campbell is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas advances nicely into full mount.
Campbell is desperately trying to improve his position but Thomas has a good base and remains in mount.
Campbell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thomas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by Thomas.
Campbell is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas takes Campbell's back.
Thomas is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Campbell won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Thomas off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Doc Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cade Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rooster. Cade Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cade Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra slips under a jab from Lee.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobra avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cobra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cobra tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cobra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cobra just content to control the position.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lee is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Cobra from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cobra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cobra working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Cobra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cobra landing punches.
Lee wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cobra is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cobra thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lee prevents Cobra from taking his back.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cobra wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cobra.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cobra working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Cobra looks gassed!
Cobra wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Cobra takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Lee hold on?! Cobra is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Lee looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Cobra is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Cobra let's go of the attempt for now.
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Cobra.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cobra is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cobra throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lee could be in trouble here!
Lee holding both Cobra 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Cobra.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lee is trying to defend against the choke here but Cobra has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cobra Tightens the hold and Lee taps out furiously! Cobra displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). King Cobra!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drew Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meadows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Punky's Whips. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Riddle!
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, Edwin Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Riddle blocks the strikes from Meadows.
Riddle prevents Meadows from improving his position.
Meadows trying to control from the bottom.
Meadows wants to get back to full guard.
Meadows controlling the position well.
Meadows kicks off Riddle and gets to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Meadows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Meadows.
Meadows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riddle's head backwards.
Meadows misses with a wild combination.
Meadows misses with the combination.
Meadows misses with a double jab.
Riddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riddle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A choreographed right hand from Meadows misses the target.
Riddle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meadows is fending him off so far but Riddle persists. Nope, Meadows circles away and we're back to standing.
Meadows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riddle counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Riddle both land. Nice combination.
Riddle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddle has closed the distance and engaged Meadows in a clinch.
Meadows breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Meadows misses
and Riddle counters with a nice leg kick.
A choreographed right hand from Meadows misses the target.
Riddle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meadows.
Meadows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riddle counters with a one-two to the body.
Meadows looks gassed!
Meadows throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riddle counters with a series of strikes. Meadows will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwin Meadows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riddle wants to clinch.
Meadows sizes up Riddle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riddle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riddle tries for a takedown but Meadows sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meadows throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riddle counters with a two punch combo.
Riddle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meadows's waist but Meadows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riddle off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Riddle decides to stand back up.
Meadows avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meadows swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riddle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab by Meadows.
Meadows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riddle throws a head kick but Meadows moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows misses with a combination
and Riddle counters with a series of strikes. Meadows will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riddle slips under a jab.
Meadows misses with a double jab
and Riddle counters with a good low kick that Meadows was not able to check.
Meadows falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riddle counters with an inside leg kick.
Riddle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Meadows controlling Riddle's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Riddle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meadows misses with a combination
and Riddle counters with a low kick, right behind Meadows 's knee.
Meadows misses with a two punch combination.
Meadows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meadows thows a body shot but no joy.
Riddle misses with a double jab.
Riddle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meadows.
Riddle looks to land a combination but Meadows avoids it well.
Riddle shoots for a double leg takedown but Meadows sprawls well. He's pushed Riddle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle wants to clinch.
Meadows just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riddle fails with a takedown attempt.
Riddle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riddle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meadows.
Meadows throws a combination that misses
and Riddle counters with an inside leg kick.
Riddle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Meadows as Riddle shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meadows throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riddle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Riddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meadows slow jab from Riddle misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle throws a series of punches but Meadows moves out of range.
Meadows misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Meadows. No joy for Riddle on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meadows with a jab.
Meadows lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riddle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meadows connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riddle. Riddle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edwin Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meadows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meadows misses with a double jab
and Riddle counters by moving into the clinch.
Meadows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riddle gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meadows manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meadows is keen to just control but Riddle is a slippery customer.
Meadows really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riddle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riddle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meadows is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Meadows looks to land a strike but Riddle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Meadows postures up in Riddle's guard and throws a big left but Riddle blocks it.
Riddle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
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.
Meadows trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meadows is stalling in the full guard.
Meadows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riddle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Meadows as Riddle shoots in.
Meadows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edwin Meadows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Riddle slips a straight right by Meadows.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meadows as he avoids it easily.
Meadows stalks Riddle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riddle's face. Riddle staggers backwards, shaken.
Meadows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riddle counters with an outside leg kick.
Meadows tries to clinch but Riddle moves out of range.
Meadows misses with a double jab
and Riddle counters with a leg kick.
Riddle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meadows.
Meadows tries to bum rush Riddle with a series of wild strikes but Riddle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meadows falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riddle counters with a three punch combo that has Meadows backing up. Meadows nods at Riddle to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddle scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meadows.
Meadows misses with a combination
and Riddle counters with a nice leg kick.
Riddle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riddle.
Meadows wants to clinch.
Riddle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meadows lands a nice looking body shot.
Riddle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Meadows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meadows.
Meadows forces Riddle back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meadows falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riddle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Meadows's knee momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meadows!
It looks like Drew Riddle has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meadows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riddle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meadows's waist but Meadows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riddle off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle misses with a takedown attempt - Meadows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meadows as he jumps to the side.
Meadows misses with a looping right.
Meadows falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riddle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meadows's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meadows is on top in guard.
Meadows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meadows has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riddle is proving hard to escape from.
Meadows 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.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meadows wants to pass the guard but Riddle is keeping the position.
Meadows stays in close to Riddle's body and controls the position.
Riddle wants to sweep here but Meadows controlling him for the moment.
Meadows trying to control but Riddle 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riddle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Meadows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meadows 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Drew Riddle!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Edwin Meadows!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Edwin Meadows!
Edwin Meadows wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddha Babulanam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buddha Babulanam!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Babulanam's head back.
Silva lands with a hook. Babulanam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babulanam.
Babulanam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Babulanam moves away from the strike by Silva.
Babulanam has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Babulanam is controlling the position.
Babulanam trying to land knees to the body.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babulanam lands a nice knee to the body.
Babulanam crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Silva is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babulanam missing with knees to the body.
Babulanam with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Anthony Silva has been cut.
Babulanam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Babulanam.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babulanam keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babulanam crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Babulanam missing with knees to the body.
Babulanam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Babulanam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Babulanam tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babulanam has him pressed against the cage.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva wants a takedown.
Babulanam scores with a knee to the head.
Babulanam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babulanam tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Babulanam lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Babulanam.
Babulanam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Babulanam.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babulanam has him pressed against the cage.
Babulanam landing knees to the head.
Babulanam tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Babulanam looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Babulanam.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Babulanam won't allow it.
Babulanam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Babulanam is controlling the position.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Babulanam keeps him there for the moment.
Silva avoiding damage as Babulanam throws knees to the body.
Babulanam trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babulanam has him pressed against the cage.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Babulanam won't allow it.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Babulanam has double underhooks.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Buddha Babulanam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babulanam.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babulanam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babulanam ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babulanam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Babulanam lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babulanam.
Silva tries to bum rush Babulanam with a series of wild strikes but Babulanam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Babulanam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Babulanam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Babulanam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Babulanam is rocked!
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Babulanam moves away and avoids it.
Babulanam keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babulanam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Babulanam saw that one coming.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva blocks a head kick by Babulanam.
Babulanam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babulanam stuffs the takedown.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddha Babulanam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Babulanam lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babulanam.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babulanam lands with a kick to the ribs.
Babulanam slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Babulanam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva decides to stand and escape the position.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Babulanam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Babulanam counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Babulanam moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Babulanam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva avoiding damage as Babulanam throws knees to the body.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Babulanam landing knees to the body.
Babulanam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babulanam crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babulanam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Babulanam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Babulanam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Babulanam.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babulanam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babulanam trying to land knees to the body.
Silva wants to break free but Babulanam has control.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Babulanam's shoulder, as Babulanam tries to avoid the shot.
Babulanam dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Babulanam's head but Babulanam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babulanam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Babulanam gets full guard.
Babulanam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva wants to stand but Babulanam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Babulanam had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Babulanam Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead.
Babulanam is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Babulanam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Babulanam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Babulanam is keeping the position.
Silva stands up and waves to Babulanam to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to bum rush Babulanam with a series of wild strikes but Babulanam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babulanam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Babulanam's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Babulanam is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva tests Babulanam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddha Babulanam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babulanam rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Babulanam seems to have recovered his senses.
Babulanam trying to land knees to the body.
Babulanam scores with a knee to the head.
Silva avoiding damage as Babulanam throws knees to the body.
Babulanam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Babulanam is controlling the position.
Babulanam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Babulanam landing knees to the body.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Babulanam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Babulanam is controlling the position.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Babulanam has him pressed against the cage.
Babulanam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babulanam lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Babulanam.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babulanam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babulanam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Babulanam landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Babulanam has him pressed against the cage.
Babulanam keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Babulanam keeps him there for the moment.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Babulanam has double underhooks.
Babulanam lands a knee to the head.
Babulanam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Silva decides to stand up.
Babulanam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Buddha Babulanam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Babulanam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva swings for the body but Babulanam moves out of range.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babulanam. That one must have hurt.
Babulanam throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a jab to Babulanam's midsection.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva thows a leg kick but Babulanam checks it
and Babulanam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Babulanam ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Babulanam moves away and avoids it.
Babulanam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Babulanam's head but Babulanam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babulanam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Babulanam moves out of range as Silva strikes.
A good leg kick by Babulanam.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva cracks Babulanam with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Babulanam is having none of it.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babulanam circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big head kick from Babulanam and Silva is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Silva is rocked!
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva working for a triangle but Babulanam defends it easily.
Babulanam won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Babulanam stops Silva from standing up.
Babulanam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babulanam advances to half guard.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babulanam trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Anthony Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddha Babulanam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Babulanam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Buddha Babulanam!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Buddha Babulanam!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Buddha Babulanam!
Buddha Babulanam wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Caton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keyboard Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cat has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Keyboard Cat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Ronnie Caton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keyboard Cat!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Caton.
Caton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Caton.
Nice defenses there by Cat.
Caton cracks Cat with a good jab.
Caton looks to score with a jab to the body but Cat is just out of range.
Caton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Caton.
Caton lands with an overhand left.
Caton misses with a series of wild punches.
Cat avoids the body shot from Caton.
Cat needs to keep his hands up - Caton had a free shot at his head there.
Cat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cat working the head and body with strikes.
Cat tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cat.
Cat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cat on the ground.
Cat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Caton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cat looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caton is one step ahead there.
Cat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caton chips away with some ground and pound.
Caton preventing the sweep.
Caton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caton trying to control but Cat is working from the bottom.
Cat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat working for submissions but it's allowed Caton to get to half guard.
Cat is in trouble now - Caton has advanced to mount!
Cat throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Caton.
Caton breaks from Cat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Caton looking to finish Cat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cat!
Cat gets back to half guard.
Cat is not content to let Caton control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat tries to roll over but Caton keeps him under control.
Cat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caton preventing the sweep.
Cat wants to improve his position but instead Caton has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caton stays in close to Cat's body and controls the position.
Cat keeping moving, preventing Caton from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cat tries to strike from the bottom.
Caton looking to sit in guard and control but Cat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Ronnie Caton 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.
Some wild striking there from Caton.
Caton misses with a looping right.
Cat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caton thows a body shot but no joy.
Caton scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caton connects with a jab.
Cat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caton throws out the jab.
Caton tries to bum rush Cat with a series of wild strikes but Cat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cat moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Caton misses.
Caton misses with a few strikes there.
Caton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cat working over Caton with some ground and pound. Caton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cat is working for a kimura but Caton is defending it quite comfortably.
Caton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caton trying to control but Cat postures up.
Cat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caton throws a big shot that misses.
Caton scores with the left hand. Cat knows he should have avoided that one.
Caton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Cat.
Caton misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caton throws a hook to the side of Cat's head but Cat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caton misses the shot to the body.
Ronnie Caton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caton scores with a jab to the head.
Cat slips under a jab from Caton.
Caton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caton.
Caton misses with an uppercut. Cat saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Caton.
Caton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Caton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Caton swings for the body but Cat moves out of range.
Caton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caton looks to land a combination but Cat avoids it well.
Cat shoots in and drives through. Caton sprawls well.
Cat defending well as Caton loads up on a big left hand.
Caton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caton missing with a left hand there. Cat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cat lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Caton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Caton throws a right and a left that Cat avoids nicely.
Cat misses with a head kick.
A choreographed right hand from Caton misses the target.
Caton avoids the head kick by Cat.
Caton misses with a two punch combination.
Caton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cat throws the kick towards the body but Caton avoids it.
Cat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat misses with an uppercut.
Caton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caton scores with the left hand. Cat knows he should have avoided that one.
Cat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caton pinned against the cage. Caton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cat closes the distance and clinches up with Caton, looking for a takedown. Cat pushes Caton against the cage but Caton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ronnie Caton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keyboard Cat.
Caton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ronnie Caton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caton misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Caton looks to land a right hand but Cat moved out of range.
Caton cracks Cat with a good jab.
Ronnie Caton is winning the standup battle so far.
Caton connects with the punch.
Caton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cat is rocked!
Caton misses with a two punch combination.
Cat is still on wobbly legs! Can Caton finish him?
Caton misses the jab.
A punch combination from Caton misses.
Cat seems to have recovered his senses.
Caton loads up on a big right hand but Cat slips the punch.
Caton lands with a nice combination. Cat backs away looking to recover.
Caton throws a series of punches but Cat avoids them all with ease.
Caton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cat's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caton scores with a body shot.
Cat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cat.
Caton throws out a loose jab but Cat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caton lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cat.
Nice takedown defense from Caton. No joy for Cat on that attempt.
Caton misses with a hook.
Cat misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cat.
Caton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cat slips under a jab.
Caton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caton throws a shot from downtown. Cat moves away and avoids it.
Caton scores with a jab.
Caton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cat's head.
Keyboard Cat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caton digs a good body shot into Cat's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Caton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caton, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Ronnie Caton!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Ronnie Caton!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Ronnie Caton!
Ronnie Caton wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cristain Garnaca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnaca comes into the arena with Sorry your not a winner blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cristain Garnaca!
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, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from LaMotta. No joy for Garnaca on that attempt.
No luck for Garnaca with that takedown attempt.
Garnaca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garnaca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Garnaca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garnaca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LaMotta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garnaca ducks straight into an uppercut from LaMotta and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Garnaca maanges to regain guard straight away.
Garnaca is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaMotta is looking to work some ground and pound but Garnaca has wrist control.
Oh Garnaca is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaMotta stands and steps away. Garnaca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Garnaca seems to have got his legs back now.
LaMotta moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Garnaca goes down! Can LaMotta finish him!?
Garnaca is breathing heavily.
LaMotta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaMotta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaMotta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnaca is working an open guard so LaMotta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
LaMotta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LaMotta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garnaca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaMotta but LaMotta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristain Garnaca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaMotta throws a left that rocks Garnaca and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! LaMotta dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Garnaca regain composure!
LaMotta controlling the position from side mount.
Garnaca dodges the ground and pound from LaMotta.
LaMotta trying to control the action but Garnaca is working from the bottom.
LaMotta controlling the position from side mount.
LaMotta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garnaca, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Garnaca is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LaMotta decides to stand back up. LaMotta steps back and let's Garnaca get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaMotta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garnaca's sensitive parts.
Jake LaMotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaMotta scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from LaMotta does it's job there.
Garnaca just misses with a punch to the body.
LaMotta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Garnaca. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
LaMotta stuffs the takedown attempt from Garnaca. Garnaca gets slowly back to his feet.
Garnaca closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaMotta circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LaMotta scores with a three punch combo!
LaMotta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LaMotta drops Garnaca with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Garnaca! LaMotta dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Jake LaMotta!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Brett Barnes enters the cage!
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221 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kwinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Barnes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Kwinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Barnes.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control but Barnes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barnes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barnes tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Barnes throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Brett Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes looks gassed!
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
Barnes throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barnes has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes is rocked!
Kwinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Barnes wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Kwinton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Barnes down! Jackson is looking to finish but Barnes is intelligently defending himself.
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Barnes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes connects with a big shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barnes has Jackson flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Barnes is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jackson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Barnes off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Barnes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed-Indestructible. Wallace has chosen Hypnotize- Notorious BIG as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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, John Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Davis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wallace drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Davis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wallace's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Davis!
John Davis retains his super heavyweight title!
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