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CoV 34: Bridges/Ponnaganti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Girard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Conway is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thiago Girard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Conway!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Conway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conway looking to pass the guard.
Conway drops back looking for a leg! Girard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Girard manages to kick Conway off! Conway jumps back into Girard's guard.
Girard wants to stand up but Conway is controlling him.
Conway wants to pass the guard but Girard is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girard is looking to stand up but Conway isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Girard is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conway misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Girard.
Girard doesn't manage to clinch there - Conway circles away.
Conway waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Girard.
Conway blocks a head kick by Girard.
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Girard throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
Conway misses the jab.
Conway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Girard.
Conway lands a glancing blow to the side of Girard's head.
Girard blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Conway misses the target.
A big right from Girard misses.
Conway blocks a head kick by Girard.
Girard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Girard there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conway.
Girard is breathing heavily.
Conway throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Conway scores with a leg kick.
Conway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Girard.
Conway misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Conway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Girard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Girard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Conway is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Girard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Conway lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Girard hang on?
Conway lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Girard hang on?
Conway landing strikes, looking to finish!
Conway with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Conway.
Girard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Conway. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Conway lands with some strikes.
Conway breaks from Girard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Conway postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Girard looks a forlorn figure.
Girard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conway with good strikes from the mount here!
Girard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Conway. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Conway connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Conway has control of Girard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Girard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Girard is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Girard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Girard tries to hold on but Conway postures up.
Conway has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Girard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway lands a big elbow.
Conway pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Conway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Girard is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Conway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Girard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conway.
Conway scores with a takedown into Girard's guard.
Girard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conway advances position into side control!
Conway trying to control the action but Girard is working from the bottom.
Conway in side control, throwing shots but Girard defends.
Thomas Conway has got the better of the ground game so far.
Girard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Girard tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Conway presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Girard wants to get back to his feet.
Girard wants to hold on but Conway pushes him away.
Conway jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Girard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Girard clobbers Conway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Girard dodges the punch combination from Conway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conway throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Conway does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Girard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Girard lands a head shot.
Girard moves out of range as Conway strikes.
Girard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Girard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Conway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard misses with a double jab.
Conway takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Conway misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Conway. That's going to slow Girard down.
Girard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conway throws a jab but it's blocked by Girard.
Conway throws a series of punches but Girard moves out of range.
Girard checks a leg kick.
Conway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girard throws a head kick but Conway moves out of range.
Conway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conway.
Girard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Conway. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago Girard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Girard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conway has time to react.
Conway connects with a solid leg kick.
Conway throws a nice looking combination but Girard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thiago Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conway connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Conway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conway has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Girard lands with a shot to the body.
Girard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Girard thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Girard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girard misses with the combination.
Girard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Girard misses with a few strikes there.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard scores with a nice strike.
Girard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard dodges the punch combination from Conway.
Conway slips a jab and a cross from Girard.
A combination from Conway does no damage.
Girard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Girard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Girard misses with a two punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conway.
Conway breaks the clinch.
Girard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Girard dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Conway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Conway.
Conway tries to land a knee to the head but Girard blocks with his arms.
Conway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Conway misses with an elbow over the top.
Conway misses with a punch on the inside.
Conway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conway misses with a knee strike.
Conway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Girard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Girard tries to break the clinch but Conway is controlling the position.
Girard blocking some punches.
Conway misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard wants to get back to striking at distance but Conway won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Girard can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Conway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Girard's brow.
Conway keeps control of Girard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Girard is trying to break the clinch but Conway has him pressed against the cage.
Girard can't break the clinch.
Girard avoids the elbow strike from Conway, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard wants to get back to striking at distance but Conway won't allow it.
Conway swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conway keeps control of Girard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Girard.
Conway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Girard jabs at Conway's body.
Girard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Conway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard scores with a nice right hand.
Girard scores with a hook.
Girard scores with a punch to the head.
Conway misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Girard both land. Nice combination.
Girard connects with a body shot.
Conway misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Conway misses.
Conway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway misses with a double jab.
Girard with a hook.
Girard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Girard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Conway fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Girard.
Thiago Girard is winning the standup battle so far.
Girard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Girard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conway misses with a series of wild punches.
Girard lands a slapping body shot.
Conway misses with a wild combination.
Girard scores with a one two! Conway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Conway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Girard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Girard slips a straight right by Conway.
Conway tries to score with a low kick but Girard moves his leg out of the way.
Conway avoids the head kick by Girard.
Jab from Girard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Girard misses.
A nice combination there by Girard.
Girard slips under a jab from Conway.
Conway throws a low kick but Girard avoids it.
Girard lands the left hand.
Conway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Conway throws a nice head kick!
Conway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Girard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conway in his tracks.
Girard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Conway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Girard.
Conway is looking to score with low kicks.
Conway walks into a left hand.
Conway throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Girard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Conway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Girard can't break the clinch.
Conway with a knee to the head.
Conway lands an elbow inside.
Conway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Girard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conway throws a series of punches but Girard moves out of range.
Girard jabs Conway right on the nose. Conway blinks but takes it well.
Girard misses with a hook.
Girard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Conway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Girard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Girard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Girard.
Conway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Girard. Girard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Girard swings for the body but Conway moves out of range.
Conway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Conway misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Girard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Girard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Thomas Conway!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Thomas Conway!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Thomas Conway!
Thomas Conway wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Vand de Housen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya. 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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140 lbs
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157 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Vand de Housen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vand de Housen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeremy throws a body punch but Vand de Housen moves out of range.
Jeremy scores with a hook.
Vand de Housen wants to clinch.
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Jeremy does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jeremy.
Vand de Housen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jeremy swats away the attempt to clinch by Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen wants to clinch.
Vand de Housen wants to clinch.
Jeremy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vand de Housen.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeremy cracks a nice hook into Vand de Housen's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeremy scores with a jab.
Vand de Housen rushes Jeremy and presses him up against the cage.
Vand de Housen lands a knee to the body.
Jeremy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vand de Housen.
Jeremy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Jeremy has had enough of the clinch but Vand de Housen keeps him there for the moment.
Jeremy lands a nice uppercut.
Vand de Housen landing knees to the body.
Vand de Housen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vand de Housen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jeremy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeremy wants a takedown.
Jeremy looks gassed!
Vand de Housen connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vand de Housen lands an elbow inside that Jeremy shrugs off.
Vand de Housen lands a knee to the head.
Vand de Housen wants to stall.
Vand de Housen seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Jeremy is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Vand de Housen scores a nice knee to the body.
Vand de Housen crunches a lovely knee into Jeremy's ribcage.
Jeremy tries a body shot but Vand de Housen blocks it.
Jeremy lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy lands a nice shot to the body.
Jeremy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vand de Housen prevents it.
Patrick Vand de Housen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jeremy.
Vand de Housen stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Jeremy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jeremy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vand de Housen lands a knee to the head.
Jeremy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vand de Housen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vand de Housen looking to stall.
Vand de Housen with a knee to the head.
Jeremy tries to break the clinch but Vand de Housen is controlling the position.
Vand de Housen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vand de Housen is pressed up against the cage. Jeremy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vand de Housen down to the mat. Vand de Housen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vand de Housen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeremy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jeremy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vand de Housen makes his way to full guard, as Jeremy worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy throws and elbow that misses. Vand de Housen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jeremy's guard. Nice move by Vand de Housen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeremy wants to sweep but no luck.
Vand de Housen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jeremy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jeremy keeping moving, preventing Vand de Housen from controlling successfully.
Jeremy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jeremy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vand de Housen has picked Jeremy up and slammed him! Jeremy can't keep hold of the triangle and Vand de Housen manages to pass to side control!
Vand de Housen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vand de Housen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jeremy on the ground.
Jeremy looks to move to half guard but instead Vand de Housen has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jeremy working to try and regain half guard.
Vand de Housen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jeremy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vand de Housen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vand de Housen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jeremy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jeremy.
Jeremy is looking to stand up but Vand de Housen isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeremy throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Vand de Housen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vand de Housen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeremy misses with the combination.
Jeremy scores with a shot to the body.
Vand de Housen tries to clinch but Jeremy moves out of range.
Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeremy cracks Vand de Housen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vand de Housen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeremy misses with a double jab.
Jeremy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeremy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vand de Housen's guard.
Jeremy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jeremy trying to move into half guard but instead Vand de Housen has managed to sweep!
Jeremy wants to sweep here but Vand de Housen controlling him for the moment.
Jeremy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vand de Housen wants to control from the top but Jeremy keeps moving.
Jeremy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jeremy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vand de Housen is looking to defend but Jeremy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vand de Housen! Jeremy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vand de Housen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ron Jeremy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakda Muay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakda Muay will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sakda Muay!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calliente stuffs the takedown attempt from Muay. Muay gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Muay.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calliente walks forward, straight into a front kick from Muay.
Calliente is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calliente fails to land the takedown.
Muay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muay closes the distance and clinches up with Calliente, looking for a takedown. Muay pushes Calliente against the cage but Calliente circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vincenzo Calliente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calliente swats away the attempt to clinch by Muay.
Calliente shoots in but Muay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Muay! Calliente is out on his feet! Muay rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Calliente is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Calliente is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakda Muay!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris has chosen The Kids Aren't Alright - The Offspring as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Morris!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell cracks a nice hook into Morris's ribs.
Campbell scores with a jab to the body.
Morris looks gassed!
Campbell shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenny Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from Campbell. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campbell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Morris sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Campbell.
Morris tightens his grip and picks Campbell up, before dumping him to the ground. Campbell manages to land in guard.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Morris wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Morris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Morris drops an elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Campbell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morris's back!
Morris breaks Campbell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morris tries to pass to full mount but Campbell defends it.
Morris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campbell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morris manages to capitalize on a mistake by Campbell to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morris has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Campbell is defending well but eventually Morris manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Campbell has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocky Morris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tate Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Foster!
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, Tate Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkins is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster stands and throws Perkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Perkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster is pressing down on Perkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perkins is holding on for now.
Foster looks to land a strike but Perkins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perkins is controlling Foster's posture.
Perkins wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster tries a low kick but Perkins avoids it.
Foster stuffs the takedown.
Foster clinches with his opponent.
Perkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Perkins.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Perkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Foster avoids the damage to the body.
Perkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Foster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perkins has him pressed against the cage.
Perkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Perkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foster is working for takedown but Perkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Perkins just leaning against Foster, taking a breather.
Perkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Perkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Perkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Perkins tries to clinch up
and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
Foster decides to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster wants to clinch.
Perkins has closed the distance and engaged Foster in a clinch.
Foster tries to break the clinch but Perkins is controlling the position.
Foster tries to break the clinch but Perkins is controlling the position.
Perkins stalling.
Perkins missing with knees to the body.
Foster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins gets underhooks to prevent Foster's takedown attempt.
Perkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Foster avoids the damage to the body.
Perkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perkins taking a breather.
Foster is trying to break free.
Perkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Perkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Perkins.
Perkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Perkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Perkins crunches a lovely knee into Foster's ribcage.
Perkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Foster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Perkins.
Perkins landing knees to the body.
Perkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perkins is struggling to control the position.
Foster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perkins connects with a knee to the head.
Perkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perkins scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Perkins lands a knee to the head.
Perkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Foster avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Perkins.
Perkins lands a knee to the head.
Perkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Perkins trying to stall but Foster improves his position.
Perkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Foster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Foster is looking to break free of the clinch but Perkins has double underhooks.
Perkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Perkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foster can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Foster as the two fighters clinch.
Foster blocks the elbow strike.
Perkins landing knees to the body.
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.
Foster avoiding damage as Perkins throws knees to the body.
Foster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foster.
Foster managing to block the knees to the body from Perkins.
Perkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foster.
Perkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Perkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perkins has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Foster as Perkins tries to tie him up.
Perkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foster tries for a takedown but Perkins manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Perkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Perkins prevents Foster from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Perkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Perkins keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perkins misses with a knee strike.
Perkins scores a nice knee to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Perkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Perkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perkins with a knee to the head.
Perkins trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster misses with an elbow over the top.
Foster avoiding damage as Perkins throws knees to the body.
Perkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Foster managing to block the knees to the body from Perkins.
Perkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Perkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foster tries to break the clinch but Perkins is controlling the position.
Foster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perkins landing knees to the head.
Perkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foster.
Perkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Perkins.
Perkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perkins looking to throw knees to the head but Foster is blocking nicely.
Foster wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Perkins missing with knees to the body.
Perkins trying to stall but Foster improves his position.
Foster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perkins looking to stall.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Perkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Perkins.
Foster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perkins crunches a lovely knee into Foster's ribcage.
Perkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Perkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perkins keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate Perkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Perkins keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster is trying to break free.
Perkins trying to land knees to the body.
Perkins wants to stall.
Foster can't break the clinch.
That's four 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.
Foster blocks an elbow strike from Perkins.
Perkins trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foster.
Perkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Perkins scores with a knee to the head.
Foster breaks the clinch.
Perkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jim Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster moves into the clinch.
Foster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perkins tries to stall but Foster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tate Perkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perkins 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Tate Perkins!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Tate Perkins!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Tate Perkins!
Tate Perkins wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sansario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Sansario has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Sansario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Sims!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims tries to clinch but Sansario moves out of range.
Sims doesn't manage to clinch there - Sansario circles away.
Sansario keeps the fight on the outside.
Sims tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sims is looking to clinch.
Sims moves out of range as Sansario strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims doesn't manage to clinch there - Sansario circles away.
Sansario connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansario misses with a straight left.
Sims displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sansario throws out the jab.
Sansario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sansario swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sansario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sims wants to clinch up but Sansario keeps it at a distance.
Sims fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Sims moves in looking to clinch but Sansario pushes him off.
Sims tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sansario moves into range and clinches up with Sims.
Sansario using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sims looks gassed!
Sansario using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sansario lands a knee to the body.
Sansario misses with a knee to the head.
Sansario connects with a knee to the head.
Sansario connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sims's face.
Sansario using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sansario with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sansario will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sims up against the cage.
Sansario seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sansario blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansario landing knees to the head.
Sansario has Sims pressed against the cage.
Sansario scores with a knee to the head.
Sansario using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Come on Sansario - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sansario tries to land a knee to the head but Sims blocks with his arms.
Sansario misses with a knee to the head.
Sansario throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sims blocks it with crossed arms.
Sims throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Sansario.
Sansario taking a breather.
Sims tries a knee to the head but Sansario blocks it.
Sansario with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sansario takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sansario for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sansario with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sansario is pushing Sims up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sansario landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sansario with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sansario lands a knee to the head.
Sansario throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sims is trying to maintain a safe position but Sansario gets an underhook and turns Sims into the cage.
Sansario tries to land a knee to the head but Sims blocks with his arms.
Sansario tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sansario landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sansario connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sims's face.
Sansario stalling in the clinch but Sims improves position.
Sims has Sansario pushed against the cage.
Sansario lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sansario tries a knee to the head but Sims blocks it.
Sansario using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sansario tries a knee to the head but Sims blocks it.
Sims tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sims using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sansario has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sansario scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Sansario dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sims tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sansario counters with a stiff right hand.
Dan Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims closes the distance but Sansario moves to the side
and Sims takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sims tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sansario counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Sansario!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Diamond as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewandowski.
Peterson fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Lewandowski pushes him off.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Lewandowski.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Peterson trying to control but Lewandowski is having none of it.
Lewandowski is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski holds on to Peterson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Peterson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Peterson looking to control but Lewandowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lewandowski tries to reverse the position but Peterson maintains control.
Peterson has control of Lewandowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewandowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lewandowski can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peterson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lewandowski is on top in guard.
Lewandowski 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.
Lewandowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Peterson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lewandowski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Peterson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lewandowski's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working for a choke but Lewandowski is defending well.
Lewandowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Peterson looking for the RNC.
Peterson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lewandowski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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.
Peterson is trying to stick to Lewandowski's back but Lewandowski is turning into Peterson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Peterson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lewandowski.
Peterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewandowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lewandowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peterson has momentary wrist control but Lewandowski slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewandowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Peterson tries for a takedown but Lewandowski circles away easily
and Lewandowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Peterson trying to control here.
Lewandowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lewandowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson trying to control but Lewandowski postures up.
Ground and pound from Lewandowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Peterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peterson working for a triangle but Lewandowski defends it easily.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Lewandowski from controlling successfully.
Lewandowski lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lewandowski escapes and throws Peterson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewandowski trying to control the position but Peterson is working away.
Lewandowski happy to just control the position for now.
Peterson is not content to let Lewandowski control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski working away.
Peterson tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewandowski lands a nice forearm strike.
Peterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lewandowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lewandowski tries to get out of the position.
Lewandowski tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.
Lewandowski won't allow Peterson to pass to mount.
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.
Lewandowski moves into full guard.
Peterson trying to control but Lewandowski is working from the bottom.
Lewandowski controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Peterson wants to get up but he can't break Lewandowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Peterson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lewandowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lewandowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Lewandowski controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Lewandowski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Lewandowski avoids nicely.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lewandowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Peterson's guard now.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Lewandowski from controlling successfully.
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewandowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewandowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewandowski wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Lewandowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Lewandowski pushes his legs off easily.
Peterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewandowski's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewandowski has a closed guard, preventing Peterson from standing up.
Lewandowski trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.
Peterson trying to control but Lewandowski is working from the bottom.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Lewandowski is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peterson has gone for a leg lock! Lewandowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peterson's guard.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Lewandowski from controlling successfully.
Lewandowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewandowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peterson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lewandowski is defending well. Peterson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lewandowski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Peterson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Peterson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vrajesh Ponnaganti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bridges has chosen Ludacris - Get Back as his entrance music. Vrajesh Ponnaganti had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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149 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Bridges !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ponnaganti misses.
Ponnaganti lands with a nice combination. Bridges backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Christopher Bridges has been cut.
Bridges takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponnaganti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bridges .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ponnaganti keeps working.
Ponnaganti prevents Bridges from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti defending against the ground and pound.
Bridges working the ground and pound but Ponnaganti is defending the strikes.
Bridges throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ponnaganti regains half guard, as Bridges was trying to land strikes.
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Ponnaganti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ponnaganti doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridges circles away.
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.
Ponnaganti with a jab.
Ponnaganti stuffs the takedown attempt from Bridges . Bridges gets slowly back to his feet.
Bridges takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ponnaganti misses with a two punch combination.
Bridges fails with the takedown.
Bridges takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bridges swats away the attempt to clinch by Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
Bridges takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bridges is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges .
Ponnaganti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bridges lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bridges looks gassed!
Ponnaganti scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponnaganti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponnaganti breaks the clinch.
Ponnaganti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That has opened up Christopher Bridges 's cut even more.
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 going all out!
Bridges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ponnaganti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti tries to bum rush Bridges with a series of wild strikes but Bridges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ponnaganti circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that Bridges semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Bridges 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bridges walks into a stiff left hand from Ponnaganti.
Bridges shoots in and drives through. Ponnaganti sprawls well.
Ponnaganti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bridges .
Ponnaganti feints and then cracks Bridges 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bridges down.
Ponnaganti misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Ponnaganti catches Bridges right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bridges .
Ponnaganti misses with the combination.
Bridges takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges closes the distance and clinches up with Ponnaganti, looking for a takedown. Bridges pushes Ponnaganti against the cage but Ponnaganti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges .
Ponnaganti throws a nice looking combination but Bridges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bridges looks to clinch
and Ponnaganti counters with a body kick.
Ponnaganti has managed to clinch.
Bridges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ponnaganti smiles and moves away.
Bridges doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ponnaganti counters with an inside leg kick.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Bridges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ponnaganti darts in and clinches Bridges up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bridges 's face.
Ponnaganti breaks from the clinch.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that misses.
Ponnaganti scores with a three punch combo!
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ponnaganti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bridges with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ponnaganti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ponnaganti catches Bridges with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ponnaganti looks to land a combination but Bridges avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti throws a leg kick which misses Bridges 's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridges tries to avoid it.
Bridges throws a sloppy head kick
and Ponnaganti counters with a good low kick that Bridges was not able to check.
Bridges blocks a leg kick.
Ponnaganti scores with a head kick.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bridges was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Ponnaganti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Bridges 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ponnaganti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bridges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ponnaganti throws a nice looking combination but Bridges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ponnaganti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bridges has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bridges and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ponnaganti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bridges takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ponnaganti clinches with his opponent.
Ponnaganti manages to break the clinch.
Ponnaganti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges wants to clinch up but Ponnaganti keeps it at a distance.
Bridges tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bridges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ponnaganti tries to avoid it but Bridges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ponnaganti to the ground. Ponnaganti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti is winning the standup battle so far.
Ponnaganti throws a leg kick which misses Bridges 's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridges tries to avoid it.
Ponnaganti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ponnaganti misses with a double jab.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridges shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two 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.
Ponnaganti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bridges fails with the takedown
and Ponnaganti counters with a one-two to the body.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges .
Some wild striking there from Ponnaganti.
Bridges tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ponnaganti counters with a two punch combo.
Ponnaganti cracks Bridges with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bridges was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poor strikes thrown by Bridges there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bridges misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bridges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bridges pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ponnaganti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bridges .
Ponnaganti tries to hold on but Bridges pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges punching from mount but Ponnaganti doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bridges goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ponnaganti is on top in guard.
Bridges has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ponnaganti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bridges .
Bridges tries to buck Ponnaganti off but Ponnaganti is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Bridges 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Bridges 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bridges shoots in and drives through. Ponnaganti sprawls well.
Ponnaganti lands with an uppercut that bounces Bridges off the cage and back into rage.
Bridges keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ponnaganti instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ponnaganti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ponnaganti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ponnaganti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bridges tries to score a body lock takedown but Ponnaganti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges .
Ponnaganti lands a damaging elbow.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside.
Ponnaganti prevents the takedown attempt.
Bridges is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ponnaganti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti manages to break the clinch.
Bridges slips a jab and a cross from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bridges .
Bridges fails with a takedown attempt.
Bridges takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ponnaganti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ponnaganti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridges can do to turn this around?
Ponnaganti lands a nice elbow.
Bridges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ponnaganti smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Ponnaganti misses.
Bridges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ponnaganti throws out the jab.
Bridges checks a low kick from Ponnaganti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bridges fails with the takedown
and Ponnaganti counters with a one-two to the body.
Ponnaganti throws a right and a left that Bridges avoids nicely.
Ponnaganti stuffs the takedown attempt from Bridges . Bridges gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ponnaganti as Bridges shoots in.
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.
Bridges blocks the body kick.
Bridges throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ponnaganti's waist but Ponnaganti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bridges off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bridges .
Ponnaganti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ponnaganti lands the left hand.
Bridges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti had his way with Christopher Bridges in that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Bridges 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Ponnaganti does no damage.
Bridges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ponnaganti. Ponnaganti obviously looking to wear him down.
Ponnaganti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bridges misses with a takedown attempt - Ponnaganti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponnaganti misses with a wild combination.
Bridges is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Danga de danga de dang - Ponnaganti scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bridges blocks the leg kick.
Ponnaganti misses with a series of wild punches.
Bridges takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bridges 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bridges looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ponnaganti is fending him off so far but Bridges persists. Nope, Ponnaganti circles away and we're back to standing.
Ponnaganti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti lands a body shot.
Ponnaganti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ponnaganti misses with the combination.
Christopher Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bridges closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bridges scores with punches from side control.
Ponnaganti parries the strikes from Bridges easily there. Bridges is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ponnaganti to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ponnaganti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bridges stands up.
Ponnaganti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bridges misses the body punch
and Ponnaganti counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch but Bridges is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Bridges .
Bridges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bridges looking for a takedown.
Bridges tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bridges goes for a takedown attempt but Ponnaganti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Ponnaganti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrajesh Ponnaganti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ponnaganti, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
Vrajesh Ponnaganti wins by unanimous decision!
Vrajesh Ponnaganti is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saguro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Taalasmaa's choice of entrance music: Smurffit - Tunteisiin. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saguro Takada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Takada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takada clinches up with Taalasmaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takada lands a body shot.
Takada lands with a short shot to the head.
Takada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taalasmaa tries to bum rush Takada with a series of wild strikes but Takada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taalasmaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takada has closed the distance and engaged Taalasmaa in a clinch.
Come on Takada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taalasmaa avoids the elbow strike from Takada, against the cage.
Takada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takada tries to clinch but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Takada moves in looking to clinch but Taalasmaa pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taalasmaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Takada.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
Takada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Takada throws a body kick.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taalasmaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Takada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saguro Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada sizes up Taalasmaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takada Rushes Taalasmaa and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Taalasmaa is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Takada Piles on the pressure and Taalasmaa crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saguro Takada!
Saguro Takada is the new lightweight champion!
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pop
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RATING
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