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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayray McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rayray McDonald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayray McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Adams!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams feints and as McDonald raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McDonald prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Adams has a hand on McDonald's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McDonald takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Adams is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald landing punches.
McDonald is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Adams is surviving well by controlling McDonald's body position as best he can.
Adams tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
McDonald controlling from mount.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to improve his position but instead McDonald has taken his back!
Adams covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Adams is keeping busy.
McDonald keeps control of the position as Adams tries to break free.
Adams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Adams is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adams's face.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McDonald 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.
Adams is trying to escape the mount.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald looking to finish Adams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adams!
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
McDonald doesn't have the hooks in and Adams manages to turn into his guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McDonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adams, into his guard.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonald stacks Adams on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDonald!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayray McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDonald.
McDonald lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
Rayray McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Adams.
Adams shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams blocks the strikes from McDonald.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass McDonald's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams has an Americana. McDonald didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Adams is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Adams hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Neil Adams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Click Clack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Christoforidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Click Clack!
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, Anton Christoforidis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christoforidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clack.
Christoforidis swinging wilding here.
Christoforidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christoforidis throws a one two combo.
No luck for Clack with that takedown attempt.
Christoforidis throws a right hand that Clack ducks under and follows up with a left that Clack also avoids with ease.
Clack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clack tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christoforidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clack.
Christoforidis fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoforidis fails to land with a series of punches.
Clack rushes Christoforidis and presses him up against the cage.
Clack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christoforidis throws a series of punches but Clack moves out of range.
Clack misses the shot to the body.
Clack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christoforidis.
Clack moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack jumps guard.
Clack looking for a sweep. Not yet Clack, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clack is on top in guard.
Christoforidis being controlled here, momentarily.
Christoforidis wants to get back to his feet but Clack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Clack wants to control from the top but Christoforidis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clack decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Christoforidis, up you get!
Christoforidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christoforidis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clack is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clack tries to advance to mount but Christoforidis denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Click Clack dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Christoforidis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clack.
Christoforidis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christoforidis misses with a combination
and Clack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christoforidis won't be happy with that.
Clack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christoforidis keeps working.
Clack decides to stand back up. Clack steps back and let's Christoforidis get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforidis throws a combination that misses
and Clack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clack.
Clack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christoforidis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christoforidis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clack moves into the clinch.
Clack breaks from the clinch.
Christoforidis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clack counters with a two punch combo.
Clack dodges the punch combination from Christoforidis.
Click Clack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Christoforidis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anton Christoforidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clack clinches with his opponent.
Clack has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Christoforidis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis holding both Clack 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack is trying to control but Christoforidis is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clack wants to control the action but instead Christoforidis gets a body lock and reverses into Clack's guard! Nice work!
Clack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clack uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Click Clack dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Christoforidis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clack.
Clack slows down the pace here.
Clack keeps control of Christoforidis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Christoforidis prevents it.
Clack breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoforidis misses with a combination
and Clack holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Christoforidis is looking to break free of the clinch but Clack has double underhooks.
Clack has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Christoforidis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Christoforidis trying to get back to his feet but Clack is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack missing with strikes from the back.
Christoforidis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clack.
Christoforidis covering up well under a series of strikes from Clack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clack throwing sloppy strikes.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clack controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack throwing strikes and Christoforidis squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Christoforidis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clack throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Clack looking to control but Christoforidis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clack thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Click Clack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Click Clack!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalem Batten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batten is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Collie Buddz - Defend Your Own. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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, Sean Nolan!
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, Kalem Batten!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batten breaks the clinch.
Nolan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nolan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Batten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batten instigates a clinch.
Batten wants to get back to striking at distance but Nolan won't allow it.
Nolan tries to pull guard but Batten holds him up against the cage and eventually Nolan drops back down to his feet.
Batten connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nolan's face.
Batten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nolan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Batten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batten lands a nice elbow.
Nolan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Batten just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batten avoiding damage.
Batten breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batten wants to clinch.
Nolan throws a series of punches but Batten moves out of range.
Batten closes the distance and clinches.
Nolan jumps guard but Batten stands there with Nolan around his waist. Nolan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Nolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batten lands an elbow inside.
Batten is trying to break the clinch but Nolan has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nolan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Batten just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nolan has him pressed against the cage.
Batten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batten tries to clinch there but Nolan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nolan, pushing him back against the cage.
Batten can't break the clinch.
Batten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nolan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Batten manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nolan.
Nolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Batten, who protects the arm well.
Nolan slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batten prevents Nolan from improving position.
Nolan advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan looking to secure an arm triangle but Batten defends it well.
Nolan wants to finish this one by submission but Batten is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nolan.
Nolan trying to control but Batten is having none of it.
Nolan avoids the attempt from Batten to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batten is trying desperately to improve position.
Nolan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Batten is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Batten is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Batten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nolan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Batten is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nolan is working for a guillotine from mount but Batten frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalem Batten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nolan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nolan wants to control from the top but Batten keeps moving.
Nolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Batten is retaining full guard.
Nolan prevents Batten from getting back to his feet.
Nolan wants to pass the guard but Batten is keeping the position.
Batten can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nolan controls the pace.
Batten is looking to stand up but Nolan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nolan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Batten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Batten tries to keep at a distance but Nolan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nolan is keeping busy.
Batten breaks the clinch.
Sean Nolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batten is looking to clinch.
Batten has closed the distance and engaged Nolan in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batten tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nolan smiles and moves away.
Nolan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nolan lands in his opponent's guard.
Nolan wants to control from the top but Batten keeps moving.
Nolan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nolan has hold of Batten's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Batten seems comfortable defending it but Nolan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Batten is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Batten is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nolan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Nolan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between London Oswalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswalt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Country Boy can Survive. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, London Oswalt!
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, Lloyd Irvin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Oswalt. No joy for Irvin on that attempt.
Oswalt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Irvin to the mat! Irvin manages to get full guard.
Oswalt postures up.
Oswalt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irvin is keeping the position for now.
Irvin is trying to control the position but Oswalt postures up.
Irvin has a closed guard, preventing Oswalt from standing up.
Irvin is looking to stand up but Oswalt isn't so interested in that idea.
Irvin has his foot on Oswalt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oswalt works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oswalt clinches.
Oswalt manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Oswalt.
Irvin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Oswalt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irvin keeping moving, preventing Oswalt from controlling successfully.
Irvin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin looking for a sweep. Not yet Irvin, not yet.
Oswalt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oswalt throws a head kick that misses.
Oswalt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Irvin to the mat! Irvin manages to get full guard.
Oswalt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Irvin looking to control.
Oswalt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irvin on the ground.
Oswalt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Irvin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt trying to control but Irvin is working from the bottom.
Irvin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oswalt wants to pass the guard but Irvin is keeping the position.
Irvin wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Irvin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oswalt can pounce on him.
Oswalt drives through and clinches with Irvin against the cage.
Oswalt drags the fight down to the ground.
Irvin wants to stand but Oswalt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oswalt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oswalt 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.
Irvin trying to control but Oswalt is working from the bottom.
Irvin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
London Oswalt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Irvin throws a lazy head kick
and Oswalt counters with a shoot takedown. Irvin fights it but they end up in guard.
Oswalt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Irvin is proving hard to escape from.
Oswalt trying to control but Irvin is working from the bottom.
Oswalt tries to stand but Irvin is controlling from the bottom.
Irvin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oswalt is one step ahead there.
Irvin is trying to keep Oswalt in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin wants to hit a switch here but Oswalt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Irvin there!
Irvin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Irvin working to try and regain half guard.
Irvin is squirming around, avoiding Oswalt's attempts to control the action.
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.
Irvin tries to hold on but Oswalt postures up.
Oswalt controlling the position easily from mount.
Irvin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oswalt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin wants to sweep but Oswalt has passed to side control!
Oswalt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Irvin closes the distance but Oswalt moves to the side
and Oswalt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Irvin is trying to keep Oswalt in close.
Oswalt is looking to work some ground and pound but Irvin has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt postures up.
Oswalt trying to control the position from guard on top but Irvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irvin is working an open guard so Oswalt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oswalt has closed the distance and engaged Irvin in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Oswalt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oswalt pulls guard.
Oswalt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Irvin is controlling him.
Oswalt pushes Irvin off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
London Oswalt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Irvin tries a head kick but it misses.
Oswalt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Irvin is trying to maintain the position but Oswalt is very close to passing his half guard.
Irvin looking for submissions off his back.
Irvin tries to get to full guard but Oswalt has control of the leg.
Irvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irvin gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswalt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oswalt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oswalt tries to stand but Irvin is controlling from the bottom.
Irvin is trying to control the position but Oswalt postures up.
Irvin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Irvin keeping moving, preventing Oswalt from controlling successfully.
Irvin has his foot on Oswalt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oswalt works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oswalt forces Irvin back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Oswalt to work.
Oswalt manages to break the clinch.
Oswalt lands with a nice combination. Irvin backs away looking to recover.
Oswalt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irvin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oswalt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Irvin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oswalt tries to control but Irvin wriggling away.
Oswalt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Irvin is squirming around, avoiding Oswalt's attempts to control the action.
Irvin is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oswalt trying to control but Irvin is having none of it.
Irvin is working to get back to half guard.
Oswalt controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
London Oswalt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oswalt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... London Oswalt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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, Harry Bach!
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, Kane KO!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Bach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Bach misses.
Bach drops KO with a nice combination! Bach dives into KO's guard, looking to finish!
KO is rocked!
It looks like Kane KO has been cut.
Bach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bach trying to control the position from guard on top but KO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
KO working a defensive guard but Bach passes into half guard.
KO wants to improve his position but Bach is controlling well.
Bach works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bach avoids the attempt from KO to control.
Bach tries to control but KO wriggling away.
Bach goes for an armbar but he's not got it… KO turns into him and now he's in Bach's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bach is on top in guard.
Bach advances position into side control!
KO sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
KO looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bach passes into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bach decides to stand back up. Bach steps back and let's KO get back to his feet.
Bach swinging wilding here.
Bach misses the shot to the body.
KO shoots for a takedown but Bach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bach staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bach throws a hook to the side of KO's head but KO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KO avoids the body shot from Bach.
Bach throws a jab but it's blocked by KO.
Bach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
KO is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bach looks to score with a jab to the body but KO is just out of range.
Bach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bach jabs at KO's body.
KO looks gassed!
Bach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping KO at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bach lands a with a good body shot.
Bach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Bach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bach misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO blocks a jab.
Bach throws out a loose jab but KO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bach lands a two punch combo.
KO is still on wobbly legs! Can Bach finish him?
KO dodges the punch combination from Bach.
KO seems to have recovered his senses.
Bach thows a body shot but no joy.
Bach takes a swing at KO's ribcage but misses.
Bach keeps the fight on the outside.
KO takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bach throws an overhand right that lands on KO's shoulder, as KO tries to avoid the shot.
KO changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bach tries to avoid it but KO manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bach to the ground. Bach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bach throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends KO stumbling backwards into the cage! KO bounces back off the cage towards Bach, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Bach lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Bach celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Bach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horn has chosen Carol of the Bells as his entrance music. Henry Jamison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Jamison!
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, Jeremiah Horn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jamison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horn wants to pass the guard but Jamison is keeping the position.
Jamison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horn is one step ahead there.
Horn passes into half guard.
Horn wants to take a breather but Jamison is having none of it.
Jamison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horn.
Horn trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Jamison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jamison has an active guard here but Horn has managed to pass into half guard.
Jamison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Horn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horn prevents Jamison from improving his position.
Jamison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horn's back!
Horn wants to control his opponent's hands but Jamison gets his hands free.
Jamison is persistently looking for the submission but Horn is defending it well.
Horn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jamison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jamison controlling well, preventing Horn from escaping the position.
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.
Horn trying to control the hands but Jamison breaks the grip.
Jamison is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Horn won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jamison off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Jamison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Fama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Mystery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mystery has chosen Booyaka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rey Mystery is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugene Fama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rey Mystery!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mystery misses with a takedown attempt - Fama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mystery throws a body punch but Fama moves out of range.
Fama lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Rey Mystery has been cut.
Fama works the jab nicely.
Fama lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mystery falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fama dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugene Fama!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aggravated Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battery comes to the cage accompanied by Wife Beater. Jose Hernandez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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264 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aggravated Battery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez tries a low kick but Battery avoids it.
Hernandez stalks Battery and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Battery's face. Battery staggers backwards, shaken.
Battery on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hernandez. Hernandez obviously looking to wear him down.
Battery drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Battery moves into full mount!
Battery jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hernandez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hernandez and Battery has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battery goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Battery but great work by Hernandez.
Battery gets back to half guard.
Battery gets full guard.
Battery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battery has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery looking for a sweep. Not yet Battery, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battery is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Hernandez thows a big elbow that misses.
Battery is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battery wants to work for an arm triangle but Hernandez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battery is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Battery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Battery is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hernandez as he works his way to full guard.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Battery advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernandez is just riding it out for now. Battery eventually gives up the hold.
Battery works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hernandez has given up his back. Will we see Battery going for some submissions?
Hernandez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Battery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Battery tightening his grip on Hernandez, looking for the choke.
Battery working for a choke but Hernandez is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battery looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aggravated Battery dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Battery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Battery off to one side.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hernandez lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Battery is on top in guard.
Battery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Battery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hernandez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hernandez has escaped and now he's on top!
Battery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Battery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Battery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hernandez wants to stand but Battery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battery has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Battery has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hernandez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Battery has tightened it up now! Hernandez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aggravated Battery!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ray Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Gerous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Ray Norris!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerous lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gerous.
It looks like Carlos Ray Norris has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gerous avoids the head kick by Norris.
Gerous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerous closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gerous has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Norris defend it? Gerous steps over the head and cranks it - Norris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gerous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Gerous!
Dan Gerous is the new middleweight champion!
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