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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Undead. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olivier Denis!
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, Damian Blair!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Blair with that takedown attempt.
Denis keeps the fight on the outside.
Denis tries a head kick but it misses.
Denis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denis swats away the attempt to clinch by Blair.
Blair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Denis, pushing him back against the cage.
Blair lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Olivier Denis has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denis has picked Blair up - he's going for a ride! Denis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Denis slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denis.
Blair regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Denis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denis preventing the sweep.
Blair trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Denis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blair wants to control but Denis passes easily into half guard.
Denis seems to be looking for submissions.
Blair wants to control but Denis is keeping busy.
Blair flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis is pressing down on Blair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blair is holding on for now.
Blair is looking to escape.
Blair is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Denis pulls his head out easily.
Blair on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blair keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Denis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Denis prevents Blair from standing back up.
Blair looks gassed!
Blair wants to control but Denis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denis lands a nice short elbow.
Blair wants to control but Denis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Denis is nestled in close to Blair, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denis trying to pass the guard but Blair defending well.
Blair tries to roll over but Denis keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Denis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Denis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Denis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Denis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Olivier Denis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denis throws a head kick but Blair moves out of range.
Denis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denis throws a head kick that half lands.
Denis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Denis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair tries to clinch but Denis moves out of range.
Blair doesn't manage to clinch there - Denis circles away.
Blair throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Denis looks for a takedown but Blair sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Denis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blair takes the fight into the clinch.
Blair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blair wants a takedown.
Blair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Denis misses
and Blair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blair misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blair fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denis throws a lazy head kick
and Blair moves into the clinch.
Blair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blair has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Denis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Denis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blair is pressed up against the cage. Denis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blair down to the mat. Blair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blair drives through with a takedown into guard.
Denis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blair escapes and throws Denis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Denis striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blair is trying to maintain the position but Denis is very close to passing his half guard.
Denis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Denis seems to be looking for submissions.
Blair is trying to stand.
Denis working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Blair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denis.
Denis is tying to control. Blair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blair tries to clinch but Denis moves out of range.
Blair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denis's waist but Denis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blair off to one side.
Denis throws a lazy head kick
and Blair counters with a big head kick but Denis shrugs it off.
Denis throws a sloppy head kick
and Blair counters with a nice leg kick.
Blair avoids the head kick by Denis.
Denis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Denis is looking to take a break and control but Blair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blair is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Denis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Blair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olivier Denis's cut.
That's time! Denis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Denis.
Denis blocks a head kick by Blair.
Denis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blair scores with a jab.
Blair tries for a takedown but Denis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blair keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Denis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blair avoids the head kick by Denis.
Denis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blair.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis scoring well with a low kick there.
Blair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denis tries to avoid it but Blair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denis to the ground. Denis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blair tries to lock up and control but Denis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blair is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Denis.
Denis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blair has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blair blocking the ground and pound.
Blair is trying to escape the mount.
Denis won't let Blair get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Denis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis lands with some strikes.
Blair is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blair is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blair is bucking up trying to escape but Denis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Denis unloads with some shots from mount but Blair bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Denis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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.
Denis punching from mount but Blair doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Denis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Blair tries to lock up and control but Denis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blair is desperately trying to improve his position but Denis has a good base and remains in mount.
Denis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denis content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Denis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Denis 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Denis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Federici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Federici is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Daniel!
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, Roberto Federici!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Federici tries to bum rush Daniel with a series of wild strikes but Daniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniel misses with a head kick.
Daniel throws a series of strikes that have Federici backpedaling.
Daniel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daniel is tying to control. Federici wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Federici has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniel is working away from the top position though.
Federici is not content to let Daniel control the position.
Federici looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Federici has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniel is working away from the top position though.
Daniel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Federici on the ground.
Daniel is tying to control. Federici wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel wants to stand but Federici has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Daniel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Federici misses with the combination.
Daniel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Federici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Federici looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Daniel!
Daniel flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Federici connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Federici is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Federici fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Federici trying to control but Daniel is having none of it.
Federici has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is looking to improve his position but Federici isn't that keen on the idea.
Federici avoids the attempt from Daniel to control.
Federici lands a nice shot to the head.
Daniel tries to hold on but Federici pushes him away.
Federici looking to control but Daniel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Federici looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Federici looks gassed!
Federici is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daniel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Daniel somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Daniel cracks Federici with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daniel works over Federici's head and body with a nice combination.
Daniel throws a good cross that connects.
Daniel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Federici swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniel.
A combination from Daniel does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel throws a nice looking combination but Federici bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daniel tries to stand and escape but Federici is controlling the position.
Federici controlling the position well.
Daniel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Federici controls his leg.
Federici makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniel misses with a combination
and Federici counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Federici.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Daniel 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.
Daniel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Federici throws a series of punches but Daniel avoids them all with ease.
Federici wants to clinch up but Daniel keeps it at a distance.
Daniel throws a series of strikes that have Federici backpedaling.
Daniel looks to land a combination but Federici avoids it well.
Daniel works over Federici's head and body with a nice combination.
Daniel misses with a combination
and Federici counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daniel!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel is desperately trying to improve his position but Federici has a good base and remains in mount.
Federici wants to finish this one by submission but Daniel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Federici.
Daniel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daniel tries to get out of the position.
Federici landing strikes from the mount and Daniel is in trouble!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel really wants to buck Federici off and get back to his feet.
Daniel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Federici throws some wild stikes that Daniel manages to avoid easily.
Roberto Federici has got the better of the ground game so far.
Federici punching from mount but Daniel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Daniel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Federici with the ground and pound from mount.
Federici prevents Daniel from getting the reversal.
Federici can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniel is looking to escape.
Daniel wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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.
Federici misses with a head shot.
Daniel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Daniel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daniel is trying to stand.
Federici looking to finish Daniel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daniel!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Federici putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Daniel is looking to get to half guard.
Federici looking to finish Daniel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daniel!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federici landing strikes, looking to finish!
Daniel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Federici throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Daniel because Federici loaded up on that one.
Federici throws some wild stikes that Daniel manages to avoid easily.
Daniel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Federici breaks from Daniel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Daniel tries to reverse the position but Federici maintains control.
Federici punishing his opponent with strikes.
Federici throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Daniel because Federici loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Federici looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Federici.
Daniel throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Federici looking to control but Daniel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daniel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Federici tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Federici punching from mount but Daniel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Federici blocks Daniel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Daniel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Daniel misses with a combination
and Federici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniel tries to bum rush Federici with a series of wild strikes but Federici uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Federici shoots in for a double leg but Daniel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daniel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Josh Daniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Daniel both land. Nice combination.
Daniel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Federici tries to clinch up but Daniel circles away and keeps his distance.
Federici slips a jab and a cross from Daniel.
Federici circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniel misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Federici is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daniel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel looks to score with a jab to the body but Federici is just out of range.
Federici shoots for a takedown but Daniel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Federici swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniel tries to clinch there but Federici circles away.
Federici has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Daniel rushes Federici and presses him up against the cage.
Daniel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniel closes the distance and clinches.
Daniel wants to break free but Federici has control.
Daniel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Federici gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Federici tries to pull guard but Daniel won't allow it.
Josh Daniel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Federici.
Daniel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Federici backwards.
Federici wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniel won't allow it.
Daniel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniel misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federici is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daniel.
Nice takedown defense from Federici. No joy for Daniel on that attempt.
Federici is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Federici counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daniel!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Federici trying to control but Daniel is having none of it.
Federici lands a heavy elbow.
Federici throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Federici goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Daniel turns into him and now he's in Federici's guard.
Daniel won't allow Federici to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federici is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniel wants to stand but Federici is controlling his posture from full guard.
Federici tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Federici gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daniel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Federici counters with a shoot takedown. Daniel fights it but they end up in guard.
Daniel wants to stand and escape but Federici is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Federici drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Federici jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Federici drops back looking for a leg! Daniel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daniel manages to kick Federici off! Federici jumps back into Daniel's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Daniel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Daniel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alain Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Joans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alain Johns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Joans!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joans blocks a head kick by Johns.
Johns wants to clinch.
Joans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johns wants to stand and escape but Joans is having none of it.
Johns throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johns wants to stand and escape but Joans is having none of it.
Johns trying to keep a closed guard but Joans is proving a slippery customer.
Joans working some strikes from top position.
Johns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joans.
Joans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joans stops Johns from standing up.
Joans throwing strikes but missing.
Joans won't allow Johns to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joans pushes down on Johns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joans prevents Johns from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joans prevents Johns from standing back up.
Joans slips a nice elbow through Johns's hands, connecting with Johns's forehead.
Johns wants to get back to full guard but Joans has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joans looking to finish Johns with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johns!
Johns squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johns is looking to get to half guard.
Joans lands a nice shot to the head.
Johns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Joans with good strikes from the mount here!
Johns working to try and regain half guard.
Joans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Joans looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joans lands a nice shot to the head.
Joans controlling from the full mount.
Johns taking shots to the head.
Joans connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Joans looking to control but Johns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johns is trying to stand.
Johns is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Joans connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johns throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Joans is landing with some decent strikes but Johns is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johns swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Joans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Joans connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johns is working to get back to half guard.
Joans looks gassed!
Johns is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Joans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johns's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johns really wants to buck Joans off and get back to his feet.
Joans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joans looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Joans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joans shoots for a takedown but Johns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mikey Joans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joans is one step ahead there.
Johns wants to stand up but Joans is controlling him.
Joans preventing the sweep.
Johns is looking to stand up but Joans isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johns being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joans advances to half guard.
Johns moves into full guard.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Joans from controlling successfully.
Johns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Joans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Joans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joans fails with the takedown.
Johns lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mikey Joans has been cut.
Johns throws a sloppy head kick and Joans moves out of range easily.
Joans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joans lands with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johns. Joans shrugs it off though.
A jab from Johns finds it's way through Joans's defenses.
Johns throws a sloppy head kick and Joans moves out of range easily.
Joans avoids the head kick by Johns.
Joans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joans trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Joans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now.
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joans is one step ahead there.
Joans prevents Johns from getting back to his feet.
Johns trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Joans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joans moves into full mount! Johns won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johns is looking to get to half guard.
Joans with a couple of short strikes.
You get the feeling that Johns really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Joans looking to control but Johns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johns wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johns tries to lock up and control but Joans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikey Joans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikey Joans's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Joans avoids the head kick by Johns.
Johns is looking to clinch but Joans is avoiding it.
Joans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Joans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joans cracks Johns with a solid left hand.
Johns is wriggling around but Joans manages to pass to half guard.
Joans trying to mount his opponent but Johns defends it.
Johns is refusing to be controlled, as Joans sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns looking for submissions off his back.
Joans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joans stalling.
Johns is trying to stand.
Johns trying to control but Joans postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joans avoids the head kick by Johns.
Johns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joans's head.
A combination from Johns does no damage.
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.
Joans feints and as Johns raises his hands in defense, Joans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johns wants to stand and escape but Joans is having none of it.
Joans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Joans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joans postures up in Johns's guard and throws a big left but Johns blocks it.
Joans stops Johns from standing up.
Johns controls Joans momentarily but Joans frees himself.
Joans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johns doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johns's head.
Johns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joans stops Johns from standing up.
Joans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to stand but Joans is controlling the position.
Joans won't allow Johns to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joans closes the distance and clinches up with Johns, looking for a takedown. Joans pushes Johns against the cage but Johns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alain Johns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joans misses with the combination.
Johns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alain Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joans parries the strikes from Johns easily there. Johns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joans to escape.
Mikey Joans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johns misses with the ground and pound.
Joans can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Joans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joans 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Joans!
Mikey Joans is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Five (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Five!
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, John Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five avoids the head kick by Holliday.
Holliday tries a head kick but it misses.
Holliday circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Five drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Holliday follows Five to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Holliday!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Johnson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Strange!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch there but Strange circles away.
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Strange lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Rick Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Strange has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Strange doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Strange any problems.
Johnson seems keen to control Strange's posture.
Strange wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson trying to control but Strange is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Strange has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strange catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strange comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strange as he avoids it easily.
Johnson looks gassed!
Strange's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Strange duly obliges.
Strange scores with a body shot.
Strange swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strange stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Strange scores with a nice strike.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Strange finish him?
Strange thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Strange lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strange connects with a nice cross there... Johnson is looking wobbly and Strange recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Johnson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Strange jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seth Strange!
Seth Strange retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flagg comes to the cage accompanied by Scarsick. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Claudio Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Cullen saw that one coming.
Flagg swinging wilding here.
Cullen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flagg fails to land with a series of punches.
Cullen slips a straight right by Flagg.
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Cullen's head but Cullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cullen slips a straight right by Flagg.
Cullen throws a series of strikes that have Flagg backpedaling.
Flagg throws out a loose jab but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cullen throws a combination. Flagg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cullen throws out a leg kick but Flagg moves out of range and Cullen only half commits.
Cullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cullen scoring well with a low kick there.
Flagg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flagg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cullen.
Flagg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cullen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flagg throws a combination that misses
and Cullen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flagg is out of range.
Claudio Flagg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Cullen's shoulder, as Cullen tries to avoid the shot.
Flagg throws a sloppy body shot
and Cullen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flagg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flagg takes a swing at Cullen's ribcage but misses.
Flagg misses with a combination
and Cullen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flagg is breathing heavily.
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Flagg misses.
Flagg misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cullen.
Flagg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flagg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cullen.
Cullen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cullen looks to land a combination but Flagg avoids it well.
Cullen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flagg misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Cullen's shoulder, as Cullen tries to avoid the shot.
Flagg throws a looping overhand right but Cullen ducks down to avoid it.
Flagg thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Flagg misses its intended target.
Flagg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flagg thinking.
Cullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flagg.
Flagg takes one to the side of the head.
Flagg throws a lazy right hand but Cullen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Cullen lands.
Flagg misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Cullen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flagg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cullen on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cullen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flagg's head.
Cullen trying to control but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Cullen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cullen prevents Flagg from getting back to his feet.
Flagg keeping moving, preventing Cullen from controlling successfully.
Flagg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cullen chips away with some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flagg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cullen counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Flagg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cullen counters with a two punch combo.
Cullen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Cullen's head but Cullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flagg throws a body punch but Cullen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Cullen.
Flagg missing with a left hand there. Cullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cullen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cullen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Flagg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Flagg's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Flagg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cullen counters with a stiff right hand.
Flagg waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cullen.
Flagg thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cullen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cullen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flagg backs up against the cage.
Cullen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flagg pinned against the cage. Flagg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flagg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Cullen 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.
Flagg connects with a body shot.
Claudio Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg throws a big shot that misses.
Flagg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cullen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flagg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cullen.
Cullen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flagg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cullen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Claudio Flagg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flagg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flagg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cullen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cullen tries to score with a low kick but Flagg moves his leg out of the way.
Flagg with a nice cross.
Flagg blocks a low kick nicely.
Cullen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Cullen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flagg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cullen slips a straight right by Flagg.
Cullen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen tests Flagg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Cullen.
Cullen dodges the punch combination from Flagg.
Flagg throws a right and a left that Cullen avoids nicely.
Flagg misses with a combination
and Cullen counters with a low kick, right behind Flagg 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Flagg misses its intended target.
Cullen looks for a takedown but Flagg sprawls well.
Flagg swinging wilding here.
Cullen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
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.
Flagg misses with a double jab
enabling Cullen to counter with a crisp jab.
Cullen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cullen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Donk. Cullen catches Flagg right on the button with a cross.
Flagg misses with a jab to the body
and Cullen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flagg waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cullen.
Cullen misses with a wild combination.
Cullen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flagg swings for the body but Cullen moves out of range.
Cullen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flagg in his tracks.
Flagg misses with an uppercut.
Flagg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cullen counters with a three punch combo that has Flagg backing up. Flagg nods at Cullen to acknowledge the strikes.
Cullen swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands a slapping body shot.
Flagg misses with a double jab
and Cullen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cullen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flagg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cullen counters with a straight right hand.
Flagg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flagg throws the left hand but Cullen avoids the punch easily.
Flagg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flagg misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Cullen misses.
Cullen throws a hook but Flagg avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cullen slips a straight right by Flagg.
Cullen takes one to the chin there.
Cullen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Flagg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cullen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cullen slips under a jab from Flagg.
A shot to the body from Flagg misses
and Cullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flagg dodges the punch combination from Cullen.
A big right from Flagg misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flagg misses with a double jab
and Cullen counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Claudio Flagg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Flagg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flagg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flagg misses with a double jab
and Cullen counters with a stiff right hand.
Flagg throws a lazy right hand but Cullen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cullen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flagg throws a big shot that misses.
Cullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flagg doesn't seem bothered though.
Cullen dodges the punch combination from Flagg.
Cullen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Cullen.
Flagg tries to bum rush Cullen with a series of wild strikes but Cullen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flagg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cullen counters with a solid body kick.
Flagg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen lands a jab to the head.
Cullen clobbers Flagg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flagg, as that shot connected.
Cullen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cullen ducks under a wild hook from Flagg.
Cullen lands a nice looking body shot.
Flagg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flagg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dan Cullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cullen fails with a takedown attempt.
Flagg lands with a straight right. Cullen didn't see that one coming.
Cullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flagg throws a lazy right hand but Cullen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cullen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Cullen throws a series of strikes that have Flagg backpedaling.
Flagg misses the body punch
and Cullen counters with a nice leg kick.
Cullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Flagg looks to land a left hand but Cullen moved out of range nicely.
Flagg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cullen.
Flagg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cullen counters with a right hand to the body.
Cullen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flagg lands with a hook. Cullen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flagg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cullen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg lands the left hand.
Cullen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flagg throws the left hand but Cullen avoids the punch easily.
Cullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flagg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cullen counters with a straight right hand.
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flagg misses with a double jab
and Flagg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flagg misses with an uppercut.
Flagg missing with a left hand there. Cullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flagg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg missing with a left hand there. Cullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Cullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Flagg misses
and Cullen counters with a left and a right that stings Flagg.
Flagg misses the jab.
Flagg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cullen counters with a one-two to the body.
Cullen loads up on a big right hand but Flagg slips the punch.
Flagg throws a hook but Cullen blocks it.
Flagg misses the body punch
letting Cullen counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cullen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flagg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cullen.
A cross from Flagg lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Flagg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flagg 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Flagg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Macloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macloud comes to the cage accompanied by highlander theme song. Riley has chosen 'So Many People' by Neurosonic as his entrance music. The key to victory for Duncan Macloud has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Macloud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markus Riley!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Macloud tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
Macloud defending against the ground and pound.
Riley prevents Macloud from escaping the position.
Riley tries for a kimura but Macloud is defending well.
Macloud pushes Riley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Riley trying to control the position but Macloud is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macloud shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Macloud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Macloud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Macloud is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Riley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macloud has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riley looks gassed!
Macloud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Riley's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Macloud tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Riley prevents Macloud from standing back up.
Macloud trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Riley trying to control from half guard but Macloud is working away.
Macloud looks like he's trying to stand up.
Macloud is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macloud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.
Riley thows a big elbow that misses.
Macloud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macloud is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macloud trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Macloud pushes Riley off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Macloud as Riley shoots in.
Riley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macloud to the mat! Macloud manages to get full guard.
Macloud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riley is controlling him.
Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macloud wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Macloud is retaining full guard.
Macloud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macloud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley lands a couple of elbows.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macloud lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Riley wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Riley 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.
Riley throws a sloppy head kick and Macloud moves out of range easily.
Riley misses with a body shot.
Macloud scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macloud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Macloud will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macloud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Riley working over Macloud with some ground and pound. Macloud looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riley is trying for a kimura here. Macloud looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Riley wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Markus Riley!
Markus Riley is the new middleweight champion!
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