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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ron jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Markem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen Markem will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ron jeremy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen Markem! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Markem throws a right hand that jeremy ducks under and follows up with a left that jeremy also avoids with ease. Markem dances in with a quick combination. jeremy is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Markem snaps jeremy's head back. jeremy stumbles backwards against the cage. Markem steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with jeremy's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. jeremy just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Allen Markem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Roc Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Demoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roc Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - I'm Broken. Demoss has chosen Here Comes The Boom as his entrance music. Mike Demoss told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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, Jay Roc Jr! 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, Mike Demoss! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roc Jr shoots in and bounces Demoss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Roc Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Demoss, up you get! The fight stays on the outside here - Demoss looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Demoss tries to close the distance and clinch but Roc Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Roc Jr scores with a spinning back kick! Demoss looks gassed! Roc Jr lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Demoss crumples to the floor! Roc Jr milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Roc Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between liam tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Resto III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Resto III will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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, liam tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Resto III! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! tyson moves out of range of the strikes. Resto III throws an overhand right that lands on tyson's shoulder, as tyson tries to avoid the shot. tyson has Resto III up against the cage in a clinch.
tyson manages to break the clinch.
Resto III wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Resto III scores with a jab to the jaw. Resto III throws out a powerful jab. Resto III attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. tyson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Resto III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Resto III fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. tyson throws a series of punches but Resto III moves out of range. Resto III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Resto III misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from tyson.
tyson instigates a clinch. Resto III fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Resto III is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Resto III throws a good cross that connects.
tyson throws a series of punches but Resto III avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. tyson throws a nice looking combination but Resto III bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Resto III ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Some wild striking there from tyson.
tyson has Resto III up against the cage in a clinch.
tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Resto III dodges the punch combination from tyson.
Resto III misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by tyson. tyson slips a straight right by Resto III. Louis Resto III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Resto III moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Resto III works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Resto III tries to clinch and tyson moves into the clinch. Resto III is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Resto III is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Resto III wants to break free but tyson has control.
tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch. tyson breaks from the clinch.
Resto III misses with the combination.
Resto III scores with a decent looking hook. Resto III throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Resto III jabs at tyson's body. tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
tyson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Resto III. Resto III looks gassed! 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! tyson clinches with his opponent.
tyson breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Resto III misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. tyson misses with the combination.
Resto III throws a hook to the side of tyson's head but tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. tyson misses with a wild combination.
Resto III throws a series of punches but tyson avoids them all with ease. Resto III lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Resto III looks to clinch and tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. tyson breaks the clinch.
tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Resto III wants to clinch but tyson slips to the side and tyson counters by moving into the clinch. tyson breaks the clinch.
Resto III is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!tyson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. tyson gets a clinch. tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. tyson moves into the clinch. tyson breaks the clinch.
Resto III will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
tyson moves into the clinch. tyson manages to break the clinch.
Resto III looks to land a body kick but tyson moved away. tyson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. tyson moves into range and clinches up with Resto III. Resto III trying to stall but tyson improves his position.
tyson breaks from the clinch.
Resto III misses with a wild body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. tyson clinches with his opponent.
tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louis Resto III will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
tyson has managed to clinch.
Resto III wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but tyson has him pressed against the cage. Resto III can't get the takedown.
tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Resto III tries to keep at a distance but tyson has taken the fight into the clinch. tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Resto III lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Resto III. tyson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. tyson throws a right and a left that Resto III avoids nicely. Louis Resto III seems to be getting the better of the standup. tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resto III. A telegraphed right hand from Resto III misses the target. tyson moves into range and clinches up with Resto III. Resto III wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but tyson has him pressed against the cage. Resto III is breathing heavily. tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Resto III lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Resto III lands with a nice combination. tyson backs away looking to recover. Resto III loads up on a big right hand but tyson slips the punch. tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
tyson clinches up against the cage. tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
liam tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. tyson pushes Resto III up against the cage in a clinch. tyson breaks the clinch.
Resto III scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Resto III thows a body shot but no joy. Resto III misses with a looping right. tyson misses with a wild combination.
tyson clinches up with Resto III and pushes him back against the cage. tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. tyson misses with a few strikes there.
tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Resto III.
tyson throws a right and a left that Resto III avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Resto III might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch. tyson breaks from the clinch.
tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resto III. Resto III goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Resto III tries to keep at a distance but tyson has taken the fight into the clinch. tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
tyson throws a right hand that Resto III ducks under and follows up with a left that Resto III also avoids with ease. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. tyson lands a two punch combo.
tyson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
tyson rushes Resto III and presses him up against the cage. tyson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
tyson walks into a straight right hand from Resto III. tyson circles away from the clinch attempt and tyson counters by moving into the clinch. tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Resto III throws a series of punches but tyson avoids them all with ease. tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
tyson breaks the clinch.
tyson has managed to clinch.
Resto III is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Resto III falls off balance throwing a combination
and tyson counters with a series of strikes. Resto III will be more careful next time no doubt. tyson moves into the clinch. tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Resto III throws a right and a left that tyson avoids nicely. tyson gets a clinch. tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Resto III throws a left and a right that both miss
and tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Resto III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. Resto III swinging wilding here.
tyson instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
liam tyson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Resto III moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Resto III tries to clinch but tyson is having none of it. Resto III lands with a nice combination. tyson backs away looking to recover. tyson circles away from the clinch attempt and tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by tyson. tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Resto III misses. Resto III looks to land a combination but tyson avoids it well. Resto III throws a combination that misses and tyson counters with a one-two to the body. Resto III misses with an uppercut. tyson takes the fight into the clinch. tyson manages to break the clinch.
Resto III throws a lazy right hand but tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. tyson drives through and clinches with Resto III against the cage.
tyson breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Resto III misses with a combination
and tyson counters by moving into the clinch. tyson breaks from the clinch.
tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resto III, pushing him back against the cage. tyson manages to break the clinch.
Resto III throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. tyson misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from tyson misses. tyson closes the distance and clinches. tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Resto III shoots in but tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily. tyson closes the distance and clinches. tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No joy there for tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Resto III connects with a nice looking jab.
Resto III scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. tyson rushes Resto III and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. liam tyson has scored more points in the clinch so far. tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Resto III misses with the combination.
tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
tyson breaks from the clinch.
tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Resto III moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
tyson manages to break the clinch.
Resto III throws a combination that misses and tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Resto III is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. tyson manages to break the clinch.
Resto III lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Resto III tries to clinch but fails miserably and tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. tyson manages to break the clinch.
Resto III misses with the combination.
tyson has closed the distance and engaged Resto III in a clinch.
tyson breaks from the clinch.
tyson avoids the head kick by Resto III.
Resto III throws a series of strikes that have tyson backpedaling.
tyson closes the distance and clinches. tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. tyson misses with the combination.
Resto III tries to clinch up and tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Resto III backing up. Resto III nods at tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Resto III misses with a double jab
and tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Resto III. tyson throws a series of punches but Resto III avoids them all with ease. Resto III ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Resto III tries to clinch up and tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Resto III tries to pull guard but tyson holds him up against the cage and eventually Resto III drops back down to his feet.
Resto III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
liam tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Resto III. tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Resto III lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! liam tyson showed his dominance in that final round. I think tyson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... liam tyson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, John Doe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hay! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hay thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doe to regain full guard. Doe trying to control the position.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Hay from controlling successfully. Doe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Doe is breathing heavily. Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hay with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hay stands up over Doe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hay landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hay passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard. Doe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hay working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hay winds up and cracks Doe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hay thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.
Hay drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head. Hay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hay uses his free foot to push down on Doe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doe. Hay cracks Doe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hay landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Doe is bucking up trying to escape but Hay cracks him with another couple of good strikes. A nice elbow there by Hay. Hay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doe?
Hay looking to finish Doe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Doe! Doe taking shots to the head. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hay misses with a head shot. Doe wants to hold on but Hay pushes him away. Doe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doe wants to hold on but Hay pushes him away. Hay working the ground and pound effectively.
Hay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hay landing strikes from the mount. Hay working Doe over with strikes here. Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hay working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hay misses with a head shot. Hay throws some wild stikes that Doe manages to avoid easily.
Doe wants to hold on but Hay pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Doe taking shots to the head. Doe wants to control but Hay is having none of it. Hay breaks from Doe's wrist control and lands an elbow. Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hay is in the full mount, landing strikes. Hay lands a nice shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Doe is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hay dominated that round. That's time! Doe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doe misses with a takedown attempt and Hay counters with a shoot takedown. Doe fights it but they end up in guard. Hay stands up and waves to Doe to follow him. Hay feints and as Doe raises his hands in defense, Hay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Doe has momentary wrist control but Hay slips an elbow through the middle. Doe looking to control.
Hay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Doe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Doe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hay scoring with some ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hay wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hay scoring with some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hay feints and as Doe raises his hands in defense, Hay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hay throwing strikes but missing. Hay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Doe is working an open guard so Hay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Doe lands with a nice combination. Hay backs away looking to recover. Hay clinches up with Doe and pushes him back against the cage. Doe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doe has had enough of the clinch but Hay keeps him there for the moment. Doe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Doe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hay misses with a combination
and Doe counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hay instigates a clinch. Hay misses with a short punch on the inside. Hay tries to work over Doe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Doe has Hay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Doe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doe misses with a punch to the body.
Hay jumps into guard, dragging Doe to the mat.
Hay looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Doe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hay lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Doe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hay is pressing down on Doe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doe won't allow Hay to sweep him here. Hay doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Doe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hay tries to land a sweep but no joy. Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hay has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hay thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Hay keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Doe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hay shoots in and bounces Doe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hay tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard. Hay works over Doe with some ground and pound from guard. Hay is looking to work some ground and pound but Doe has wrist control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Doe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hay forces his way into half guard. Hay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Doe wants to get back to his feet.
Hay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hay thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.
Doe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hay. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hay wanted to stand there but Doe had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hay stands up from guard. Let's bang! Hay tries to clinch up. A punch combination from Hay misses. Doe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Doe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hay's head backwards. Hay dips to his left and cracks Doe with an uppercut! Doe tries to clinch there but Hay circles away.
Doe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doe there as he acknowledges the shot. Hay fails in his attempt to clinch. Hay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hay misses with a series of wild punches.
Hay tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Doe counters with a big head kick but Hay shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Doe has his takedown stuffed and Hay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Doe trying to control here.
Hay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hay is looking for a kimura but Doe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hay to get the leverage. Doe is looking to improve his position.
Hay working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hay is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Doe reverses the position - he's now on top in Hay's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doe! Hay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Hay working Doe over with strikes here. Doe wants to hold on but Hay pushes him away. Hay is landing with some decent strikes but Doe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Hay misses with a head shot. Doe tries to lock up and control but Hay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. BOOM! Hay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hay connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hay raining down shots from the mount! Hay with shots to the head and body - Doe looks very uncomfortable down there. Hay unloads with some shots from mount but Doe bucks and avoids them well.
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hay looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hay with good strikes from the mount here! Doe taking shots to the head. Joe Hay has got the better of the ground game so far. Doe working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Hay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hay 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hay!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and speedy devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Lorddikim Allah - You Can Run. Jermaine Washington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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, Jermaine Washington! 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, speedy devil! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Washington looks for a takedown but devil sprawls well. Washington looks for a takedown but devil sprawls well. Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for devil! devil tries to hold on but Washington postures up. Washington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Washington content just to control the position here. Washington pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. devil is looking to improve his position but Washington isn't that keen on the idea. Washington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of devil's face.
Washington working devil over with strikes here. Washington avoids the attempt from devil to control. Washington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. devil wants to hold on but Washington pushes him away. Washington controlling the pace for now. Washington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Washington with the ground and pound from mount. devil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Washington landing strikes from the mount and devil is in trouble! devil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Washington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round. devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Washington dominating with strikes here. devil tries to hold on but Washington pushes him away. devil is trying desperately to improve position. Washington controlling from the full mount. devil defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Washington. devil in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Washington lands with some strikes. devil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Washington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can devil hang on? Washington with a couple of short strikes. Washington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Washington lands a heavy elbow. Washington avoids the attempt from devil to control. Washington landing strikes from the mount. Washington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of devil's face.
devil tries to lock up and control but Washington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Washington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of devil's face.
Washington controlling the position easily from mount. Washington swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and devil is now in Washington's guard. A big mistake from Washington there, giving up the dominant position! Washington is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington keeping full guard, as devil tries to pass. Washington can't keep his opponent in guard - devil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Washington striking from the bottom. Washington tries to get to full guard but devil has control of the leg. Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Washington is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Washington dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time. Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by devil. devil with a hook. A punch combination from devil misses. Washington shoots for a takedown but devil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Washington misses with a takedown attempt - devil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. devil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. devil doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. An elbow from Washington crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. devil is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Washington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but devil is avoiding damage well.
devil trying his best to control but Washington has mounted him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Washington avoids the attempt from devil to control. devil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jermaine Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. A nice elbow there by Washington. devil can't escape the position.
The referee warns devil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Washington.
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. Washington goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now devil is on top in guard.
devil wants to get up but he can't break Washington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. devil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now. Washington keeping moving, preventing devil from controlling successfully. devil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. devil being controlled here momentarily. Washington striking off his back but it's not causing devil any problems. Washington is looking to stand up but devil isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washington keeping moving, preventing devil from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. devil moves into the clinch successfully.
Washington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. devil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Washington wants to pass the guard but devil is defending well. devil trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington winds up and cracks devil with a swinging punch to the side of the head. devil tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control. Washington lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in devil's guard. Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much. Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang! devil throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington. devil has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Washington dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
devil lands a jab-cross combination. devil doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Jermaine Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Washington shoots in but devil avoids the takedown attempt easily. Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and devil counters with a nice body kick.
Washington has his takedown stuffed and devil counters with a left and a right that stings Washington. Washington keeps the fight on the outside. Excellent takedown into side control there by devil. devil stands up and beckons Washington to his feet. devil lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. devil is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. devil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Washington has just dragged him back down to the mat. devil tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it. devil wants to control but Washington postures up. Washington lands a nice forearm strike. Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by devil, who protects the arm well. devil is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it. Washington scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. devil is not in a great position here, taking some shots. You can see the frustration on devil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Washington is working devil over with some ground and pound from side control. devil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Washington trying to pass the guard but devil defending well. devil trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washington throwing shots but devil is blocking nicely. Washington blocks the strikes from devil.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but devil defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. devil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Washington forces devil back against the cage and clinches. Washington is trying to drag devil to the mat but devil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him. devil lands a nice knee to the body. Washington pulls guard. Washington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Washington tries to get out of the position. Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. speedy devil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Washington is wriggling around but devil manages to pass to half guard.
Washington is looking to control devil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted? Washington wants to improve his position but devil is controlling well.
Washington is not content to let devil control the position. Washington is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. devil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to speedy devil. I think Washington 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Washington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Leorock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Bushby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bushby's choice of entrance music: DMX - Bad Boy. Davis Bushby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 cm
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138 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Leorock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davis Bushby! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leorock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushby swats him away and circles back towards the center. Leorock tries to clinch but Bushby is having none of it. Leorock wants to clinch. Bushby closes the distance but Leorock moves to the side and Leorock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Leorock lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Davis Bushby has been cut. Bushby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leorock smiles and moves away.
Bushby circles away from the clinch attempt and Bushby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bushby. Leorock lands an elbow that stopped Bushby in his tracks for a moment. Leorock lands a nice elbow. Leorock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Leorock keeps control of Bushby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Leorock tries to land a knee to the head but Bushby blocks with his arms.
Leorock just leaning against Bushby, taking a breather. Leorock lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Leorock lands an elbow inside. Bushby is trying to maintain a safe position but Leorock gets an underhook and turns Bushby into the cage. Leorock gets underhooks to prevent Bushby's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leorock misses with a knee to the head. Leorock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Bushby fails to pull guard.
Mac Leorock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Bushby. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Leorock lands an elbow that stopped Bushby in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Davis Bushby's cut even more. Bushby wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leorock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Bushby takes an elbow to the temple. Leorock stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mac Leorock. Bushby gets a clinch. Bushby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leorock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leorock looks to clinch and Bushby counters with a three punch combo that has Leorock backing up. Leorock nods at Bushby to acknowledge the strikes. Bushby fails with the takedown. Leorock closes the distance but Bushby moves to the side and Bushby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bushby.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leorock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bushby controls the pace. Leorock is working an open guard so Bushby takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bushby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mac Leorock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Leorock clinches but Bushby breaks the clinch so Bushby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Leorock is breathing heavily. Leorock being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bushby gets to his feet. Leorock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Bushby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leorock circles away. Leorock clinches but Bushby breaks the clinch and Bushby counters with a three punch combo that has Leorock backing up. Leorock nods at Bushby to acknowledge the strikes. Bushby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leorock tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bushby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leorock! Bushby controlling the pace for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Bushby dominated that round. The cut man is working on Davis Bushby's cut. That's time! Leorock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leorock closes the distance looking to clinch so Bushby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bushby stands up from Leorock's guard - Bushby perhaps looking for a knockout. Bushby tries to clinch there but Leorock circles away.
Leorock stuffs the takedown. Leorock tries to clinch up and Bushby counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Leorock lands an elbow inside. Bushby wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leorock stops a takedown attempt from Bushby.
Leorock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bushby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mac Leorock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Bushby. Bushby is looking to control Leorock's arms but Leorock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bushby has his back to the cage. Leorock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bushby's defenses. Bushby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bushby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bushby has Leorock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leorock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bushby is breathing heavily. Leorock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bushby misses with a knee strike.
Leorock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leorock lands an elbow inside. Leorock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bushby's defenses. Bushby takes an elbow to the forehead. Leorock scores with a knee to the head.
Leorock scores with a knee to the head.
Leorock looking to slow down the pace here. Bushby blocks an elbow strike. Leorock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bushby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bushby is looking to break free of the clinch but Leorock has double underhooks. Bushby fails to pull guard.
Leorock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Leorock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leorock lands an elbow inside that Bushby shrugs off. Leorock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bushby is looking to break free of the clinch but Leorock has double underhooks. Bushby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leorock smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Bushby. Bushby closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Bushby controls the position. Let's hope that Bushby has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bushby has hold of Leorock's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leorock seems comfortable defending it but Bushby has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leorock is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leorock is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bushby couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davis Bushby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Statham kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Bullet For My Valentine - Hand of Blood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Statham! 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, Bobby North! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! North changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Statham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. North stands up and beckons Statham to his feet. North shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Statham as he avoids it easily. North shoots in for a double leg but Statham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Statham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but North manages to avoid it. Statham gets caught flat footed, as North shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Statham is trying to control the position but North postures up. North trying to control the position from guard on top but Statham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Statham had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. North is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Statham Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take North's back instead. Statham has the hooks in. North is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Statham is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Statham struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. North trying to control but not successfully. Statham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. North is keeping busy.
Statham is hanging on to North's back as he tries to escape.
North fending off the submission attempt from Statham. Statham is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. North knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften North for a finish. Statham struggling to keep hold of the position.
North wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Statham tries to get the hooks in deep but North pushed the leg off. Statham avoiding North 's attempts to control his hands. Statham tries to keep control of the position but North is staying busy. Statham softening up his opponent with strikes here.
North breaks Statham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
North must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Statham has his foot on North's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. North works his way back into a safe position though. Statham is breathing heavily. Statham looking to sweep here. No luck so far. North pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Statham is keeping the position for now. North is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. North stands up from Statham's guard - North perhaps looking for a knockout. Statham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and North counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Statham! Statham tries to reverse the position but North maintains control. Statham wants to control but North is having none of it. Statham is squirming around, avoiding North's attempts to control the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Statham regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. North passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Statham is wriggling around trying to escape.
North fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
North postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Statham looks a forlorn figure.
Statham is trying to escape the mount.
Statham is in a horrible position here. North smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. North landing shots from mount. North goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Statham turns into him and now he's in North's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby North dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
North has a takedown stuffed. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Statham. Statham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? North is fending him off so far but Statham persists. Nope, North circles away and we're back to standing. Statham tries for a takedown but North sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Statham. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Statham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Statham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. North is looking for a sweep. North struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Statham wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working. North tries to bench press Statham off him but Statham keeps the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if North can do anything to dispel that myth. Statham lands a decent elbow from side control. Statham advances to mount. Statham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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. Statham looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Statham trying to control but he's not successful this time. North working to try and regain half guard.
Statham lands a big shot there that rocks North but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Statham trying to control but North is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. North really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Statham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as North is looking to escape. North tries to reverse the position but Statham maintains control. Statham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as North is looking to escape. Statham wants to finish this one by submission but North is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Statham.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Statham looking to control but North is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Statham prevents North from getting the reversal. Statham tries to control but North wriggling away. North is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Statham controlling from mount. Statham with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Statham 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.
North gets the takedown into side control. Statham tries to improve position but can't. North wants to lay and pray for a moment but Statham keeps working. North landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. You can see the frustration on Statham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Justin Statham just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. North tries to clinch but Statham moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Statham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with North but North pushes him off and we're back to square one. North drives through with a takedown into guard. North really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Statham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. North slips nicely into half guard. North is nestled in close to Statham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Statham has hold of North's hands but North slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. North controlling the pace. Statham gets back to full guard.
North stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Statham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Statham tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bobby North has got the better of the ground game so far. North trying to control the position from guard on top but Statham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. North might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Statham kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. North throws a strike but Statham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Statham forces his way into half guard. North throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Statham wants to take a breather but North is having none of it. North trying to hold on to Statham's head to control him but Statham postures up.
Statham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for North! Statham lands a big elbow. North is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. North is squirming around, avoiding Statham's attempts to control the action. North is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Statham has taken his back.
Statham trying to control. Statham looking to break North's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. North remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Statham will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Statham doesn't have the hooks in and North manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby North comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well North has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby North!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Kaiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Everyday I'm Hustlin. A fine choice. Julius Kaiser will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brown! 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, Julius Kaiser! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown feints and as Kaiser raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kaiser is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brown throws a strike but Kaiser rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Brown wants to sweep here but Kaiser controlling him for the moment. Brown striking off his back, scoring a few points. Kaiser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard. Brown misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brown tries to roll over but Kaiser keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Brown striking off his back but it's not causing Kaiser any problems. Kaiser preventing the sweep. Kaiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kaiser lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice sprawl there from Kaiser as Brown shoots in. Kaiser throws a nice inside leg kick. Kaiser takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaiser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Brown is breathing heavily. Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaiser pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kaiser lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Leroy Brown has been cut. Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kaiser throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kaiser connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Brown to the floor! Kaiser dives in looking for the finish!
Brown is rocked! Kaiser is controlling the pace.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kaiser seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now. Well, if Kaiser is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Kaiser has managed to pass to side control instead. Kaiser should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaiser trying to control but Brown is having none of it. Kaiser controlling from the full mount. Kaiser get's back to his feet. Brown scores with a takedown into Kaiser's guard. Kaiser has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaiser is keeping the position for now. Brown throwing strikes from guard but Kaiser blocks nicely. Kaiser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brown works over Kaiser with some ground and pound from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Kaiser dominated that round. The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaiser closes the distance and lands a one-two. Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaiser tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaiser to the ground. Kaiser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Brown shoots in for a double leg but Kaiser sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaiser which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kaiser keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick. Kaiser tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. Kaiser throws a nice head kick!
Kaiser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kaiser lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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! Kaiser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kaiser tries to clinch up. A thudding body kick lands there by Kaiser!
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kaiser connects with a high kick.
Leroy Brown's cut is getting worse. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kaiser lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover. Both fighters circling a little - Kaiser finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kaiser scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kaiser thuds a left hand into Brown's body. Kaiser fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kaiser - that will leave a mark!
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaiser circles away. Kaiser stuffs the takedown. Brown looks for a takedown but Kaiser sprawls well. No luck for Kaiser with that takedown attempt. Kaiser gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Brown connects with a couple of short punches. Kaiser can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kaiser trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown is nestled in close to Kaiser, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kaiser can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kaiser tries to hold on but Brown postures up. Brown lands a heavy elbow. Brown landing punches. Kaiser tries to hold on but Brown postures up. Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kaiser hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaiser is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea. Kaiser is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kaiser can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes. Kaiser is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Kaiser but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown raining down shots from the mount! Brown misses with a head shot. Kaiser blocking the ground and pound. Kaiser takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kaiser tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Brown landing punches. Brown looking to ground and pound but Kaiser is blocking nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Kaiser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown lands a big elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Kaiser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kaiser fails in his attempt to clinch. Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Kaiser, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Kaiser against the cage but Kaiser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kaiser counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off. Kaiser tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaiser scores with a push kick. Brown with a poor takedown and Kaiser finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kaiser fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown. Brown trying to control the action but Kaiser is working from the bottom. Brown is really struggling to control Kaiser but he's trying to hold on to the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Brown working the head with strikes. Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kaiser some visible discomfort.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaiser keeps working. Brown in side control, throwing shots but Kaiser defends. Kaiser is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Brown misses with a head shot. Kaiser uses the momentum to regain guard. Kaiser wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kaiser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Brown postures up in Kaiser's guard and throws a big left but Kaiser blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kaiser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown. Kaiser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Kaiser's brow. Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaiser has wrist control. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Brown passes into half guard. Brown looks to land a strike but Kaiser avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Leroy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Brown lands a couple of digs. Kaiser has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Brown throws and elbow that misses. Kaiser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Kaiser! Kaiser preventing the sweep. Brown wants to hit a switch here but Kaiser passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there! Brown looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Julius Kaiser. I've got Kaiser 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Kaiser!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Novavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Josh Patrick has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Josh Patrick seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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212 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Josh Patrick! 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, Sasha Novavich! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Novavich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novavich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novavich throws an overhand right that has Patrick reeling! Novavich follows up with more punches and Patrick is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sasha Novavich!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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, Paul Sanchez! 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, Alex King! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. King is looking for a sweep. King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanchez. King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back! Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King seems to be looking for submissions.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sanchez tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg. Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Sanchez wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it. King won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Sanchez rushes King and presses him up against the cage. Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez lands a takedown into guard.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard. King throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Sanchez throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by King! Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Sanchez is breathing heavily. King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. King forces his way into half guard. Sanchez wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. King working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Sanchez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! King seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with King in particular looking to stall. King passes the guard and advances to mount! BOOM! King connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount. King is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex King!
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