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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Payne is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Payne!
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, James Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snuka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Payne to the mat! Payne manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snuka with a nice head shot there.
Payne trying to control the position.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Payne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snuka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snuka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snuka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snuka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snuka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snuka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payne has momentary wrist control but Snuka slips an elbow through the middle.
Snuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne has Snuka pulled in close to control his posture.
Snuka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snuka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snuka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Payne looking to control.
Payne working for a triangle but Snuka defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking for a guillotine here but Snuka defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne 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.
Snuka scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snuka trying to move into half guard but instead Payne has managed to sweep!
Snuka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payne is controlling him.
Snuka trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Snuka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payne is controlling him.
Snuka trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Snuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snuka trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Snuka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Payne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Payne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Snuka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snuka tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Snuka is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne trying to control the action but Snuka is working from the bottom.
Payne slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Snuka.
Snuka wants to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
Payne forces the positional change into back control.
Payne is punishing Snuka with strikes - can he finish him?!
Payne has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Snuka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Snuka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Victor Payne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snuka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Payne's arms.
I really don't envy Snuka right now.
Snuka is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka is trying to break free.
Snuka holding both Payne 's hands and preventing any damage.
Snuka manages to reverse the position and now he's in Payne's guard. Nice work there by Snuka.
Snuka wants to stand and escape but instead Payne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Payne trying to control but Snuka is working from the bottom.
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.
Payne preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Payne closes the distance and clinches up with Snuka, looking for a takedown. Payne pushes Snuka against the cage but Snuka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snuka tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
Snuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snuka tries to clinch up.
Payne shoots in but no luck this time.
Snuka moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snuka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snuka misses with a takedown attempt
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne throws a right and a left that Snuka avoids nicely.
Snuka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Victor Payne has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payne misses the jab.
Snuka is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
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 Victor Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Payne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Payne moves in looking to clinch but Snuka pushes him off.
Snuka instigates a clinch.
Payne fails to pull guard.
Snuka lands a shot to the body.
Snuka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snuka pushes Payne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snuka can't break the clinch.
Snuka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snuka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snuka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snuka wants a takedown but no success here.
Snuka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snuka smiles and moves away.
Payne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snuka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snuka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snuka shoots in and drives through. Payne sprawls well.
Victor Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Snuka.
Snuka fails with a takedown attempt.
Snuka tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka tries to clinch there but Payne circles away.
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne throws a combination. Snuka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut there from Snuka.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snuka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Payne has momentary wrist control but Snuka slips an elbow through the middle.
Snuka throwing strikes from guard but Payne blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking for a guillotine here but Snuka defends easily.
Snuka wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Snuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snuka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Snuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snuka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snuka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snuka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Payne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snuka wants to stand and escape but instead Payne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Snuka keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Snuka keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Snuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Snuka.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Snuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snuka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Snuka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keegan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Cant be touched . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alexander Ivar enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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, Keegan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Ivar !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Ivar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a right and a left that Ivar avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a right hand that Ivar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivar also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a right hand that Ivar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivar also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Ivar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivar lands a head kick!
Ivar connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a right hand that Ivar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivar also avoids with ease.
Ivar circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Smith drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ivar follows Smith 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 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Ivar !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Brawler
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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, Charlie Baker!
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, Carlton Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Nice uppercut there from Baker.
It looks like Carlton Smith has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith ducks into an uppercut from Baker and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Baker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Currie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Jetson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Currie comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out. David Currie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Currie!
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, Elroy Jetson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jetson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Currie ducks under a wild hook from Jetson.
David Currie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jetson throws the left hand but Currie avoids the punch easily.
Currie looks to score with a jab to the body but Jetson is just out of range.
Jetson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Currie throws a left that rocks Jetson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Currie dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jetson regain composure!
Jetson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Currie trying to control the action but Jetson is working from the bottom.
Currie just content to control the position.
Jetson is looking for a sweep.
Jetson is letting Currie control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Currie.
Jetson is trying to escape the position but Currie is controlling the position.
Currie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jetson is looking to reverse the position.
Jetson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jetson tries to improve position but can't.
Jetson wants to control but Currie postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jetson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Currie stands up.
A big right from Currie misses.
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.
Jetson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jetson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Currie bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Jetson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jetson is still in real trouble! Can Currie finish him?
Currie wants to control from the top but Jetson keeps moving.
Jetson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jetson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Currie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Currie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Currie wants to stand but Jetson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jetson controls Currie momentarily but Currie frees himself.
Currie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Currie trying to control but Jetson is working from the bottom.
Currie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Currie stopping the sweep attempt from Jetson.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jetson shoots in and drives through. Currie sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Currie lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jetson sprawling to the canvas. Currie follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jetson hang on?
Currie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jetson keeps working.
Jetson wants to improve his position but Currie is controlling well.
Currie wants to control but Jetson is keeping him busy.
Jetson is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Currie.
Currie works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Currie cracks a nice hook into Jetson's ribs.
Currie lands a left and a right that sends Jetson crashing to the canvas! Currie dives into mount looking to finish!
Currie cracks Jetson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Currie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Currie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Currie looking to control but Jetson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jetson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Currie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jetson is looking to improve his position but Currie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Currie.
Currie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Currie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jetson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Currie off and cradles Jetson's limp body as Currie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). David Currie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kana Tsugihara (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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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Mayweather!
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, Kana Tsugihara!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
Tsugihara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Kana Tsugihara has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mayweather knocks Tsugihara out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Mayweather!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurai Land (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Land might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Por Ti Volare. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hurai Land!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Garza!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garza.
Land tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garza clinches with his opponent.
Garza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Land tries to stall but Garza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Land is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Land fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garza lands a nice elbow.
Land looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hurai Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garza as Land tries to tie him up.
Land using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garza landing knees to the head.
Land throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garza blocks it with crossed arms.
Garza lands an elbow inside.
Garza lands an elbow that stopped Land in his tracks for a moment.
Garza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garza scores a nice knee to the body.
Land is breathing heavily.
Garza lands a nice elbow.
Garza looking to throw knees to the head but Land is blocking nicely.
Garza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Land's defenses.
Garza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garza trying to land knees to the body.
Garza avoiding damage as Land throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Land.
Land wants to stall.
Garza connects with a knee to the head.
Land misses with a knee to the head.
Land using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Land managing to block the knees to the body from Garza.
Land is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garza gets underhooks to prevent Land's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Garza.
Land tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Land looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Land slows down the pace here.
Garza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Land lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garza crunches a lovely knee into Land's ribcage.
Garza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza digs a right hand underneath Land's ribcage. Land let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garza stalls.
Garza lands an elbow inside that Land shrugs off.
Garza lands a knee to the body.
Land takes an elbow to the forehead.
Land is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Land looking to throw knees to the head but Garza is blocking nicely.
Garza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Land blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Land trying to land knees to the body.
Land throws an elbow but it misses.
Land managing to block the knees to the body from Garza.
A bit of stalling here from Garza.
Garza tries to land knees in the clinch but Land avoids the damage to the body.
Land misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garza.
Garza pushes off an throws an elbow but Land leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Land letting Garza take a breather here.
Garza blocks the elbow strike.
Garza tries to land a knee to the head but Land blocks with his arms.
Garza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Land lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garza connects with a knee to the head.
Land blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garza lands an elbow inside that Land shrugs off.
Land taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Garza.
The is referee keeping an eye on Garza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Garza's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Garza lands a nice knee to the body.
Garza lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza lands a knee to the head.
Land tries to pull guard but Garza won't allow it.
Land is working for takedown but Garza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garza pushes Land back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garza stops a takedown attempt from Land.
Garza lands a nice elbow.
Garza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garza leaning against his opponent.
Garza scores with a knee to the head.
Garza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garza crunches a lovely knee into Land's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garza.
Land trying to stall but Garza improves his position.
Land avoiding damage as Garza throws knees to the body.
Garza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Land.
Garza lands a knee to the body.
Land misses with a knee to the head.
Land misses with a knee strike.
Land takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garza tries to land a knee to the head but Land blocks with his arms.
Garza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Garza 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.
Garza instigates a clinch.
Land'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.
Land creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Land looking to throw knees to the head but Garza is blocking nicely.
Land tries to land knees in the clinch but Garza avoids the damage to the body.
Garza blocks an elbow strike from Land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garza scores a nice knee to the body.
Garza missing with knees to the body.
Garza lands a nice uppercut.
Garza lands an elbow inside that Land shrugs off.
Garza takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza lands an elbow inside that Land shrugs off.
Land takes a knee right on the jaw!
Land taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garza avoiding damage as Land throws knees to the body.
Land tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Land looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land blocks the elbow strike.
Garza scores a nice knee to the body.
Land dodges an elbow strike from Garza.
Land changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Land checks the leg kick.
Land avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garza forces Land back against the cage and clinches.
Garza scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Land is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Garza can't fight it off and eventually Land manages to take the fight to the floor. Garza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Land working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza trying to keep a closed guard but Land is proving a slippery customer.
Garza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Land is looking to control Garza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Land avoid being mounted?
Land is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garza controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza trying to control from half guard but Land is working away.
Garza wants to free his trapped foot but Land is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garza trying to control the action but Land is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garza has Land up against the cage in a clinch.
Land misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garza wants to break free but Land has control.
Garza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Land.
Land is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Land goes for a takedown attempt but Garza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hurai Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garza throws a head kick that misses.
Garza pushes Land up against the cage in a clinch.
Garza tries to land knees in the clinch but Land avoids the damage to the body.
Garza looking to throw knees to the head but Land is blocking nicely.
Garza missing with knees to the body.
Land on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Land just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garza's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Garza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Land's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Garza tries to clinch up but Land circles away and keeps his distance.
Garza wants to clinch.
Hurai Land is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Land closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Land works his way into full mount!
Land postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garza looks a forlorn figure.
Land is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Land working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Garza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Garza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Land looking to control but Garza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Land swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Garza is now in Land's guard. A big mistake from Land there, giving up the dominant position!
Land trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land has his foot on Garza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garza works his way back into a safe position though.
Land wants to sweep but no luck.
Garza trying to control but Land is working from the bottom.
Land trying to keep a closed guard but Garza is proving a slippery customer.
Land throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Land is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Land is looking for a triangle but Garza pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land 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.
Garza looking to pass the guard.
Hurai Land has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Land looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garza is fending him off so far but Land persists. Nope, Garza circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick there by Garza.
Land tries to keep at a distance but Garza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garza landing knees to the head.
Garza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land looking to throw knees to the head but Garza is blocking nicely.
Garza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Land blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Land takes an elbow to the temple.
Garza managing to block the knees to the body from Land.
Knees to the body from Garza.
Land tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garza just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Garza.
Garza lands an elbow just above Land 's eye.
Garza lands an elbow inside that Land shrugs off.
Garza tries a knee to the head but Land blocks it.
Land throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garza blocks it with crossed arms.
Ray Garza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Land lands a knee to the body.
Garza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Land lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The is referee keeping an eye on Garza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Land takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Land lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Land tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ray Garza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hurai Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Land looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hurai Land showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Garza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Clottey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clottey comes into the arena with I'm So Hood blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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, Joshua Clottey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Rush!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clottey slips a jab and a cross from Rush.
Clottey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush looks to score with a jab to the body but Clottey is just out of range.
Clottey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Clottey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rush throws a head kick that misses.
Clottey stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clottey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clottey.
Clottey darts in and clinches Rush up against the cage.
Clottey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clottey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clottey prevents Rush from getting back to his feet.
Rush looks gassed!
Clottey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rush wants to stand up but Clottey is controlling him.
Clottey trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Clottey gets to his feet. Rush looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clottey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clottey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clottey wants a takedown.
Clottey looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Clottey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clottey pulls guard.
Clottey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rush off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Clottey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rush misses with a shot to the body
and Clottey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clottey passes into half guard.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clottey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Clottey trying to control the action but Rush is working from the bottom.
Clottey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush misses with a body punch
and Clottey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clottey.
Clottey breaks from the clinch.
Rush throws a right hand that Clottey ducks under and follows up with a left that Clottey also avoids with ease.
Clottey thuds his shin into the meat of Rush's side.
Rush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clottey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clottey gets a takedown into half guard.
Clottey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rush is looking to escape.
Clottey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clottey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Clottey wants to control the pace but Rush is squirming around nicely.
Rush is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Clottey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rush's face.
Rush really wants to buck Clottey off and get back to his feet.
Clottey controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clottey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rush trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rush is in a horrible position here. Clottey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Clottey landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rush is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Clottey has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Clottey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clottey slips a jab and a cross from Rush.
Clottey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rush is trying to break free.
Clottey breaks the clinch.
Clottey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clottey counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rush!
Rush is trying to stand.
Rush is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Clottey has taken his back!
Clottey wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Clottey lands strikes to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clottey really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rush.
Rush is breathing heavily.
The referee is taking a good look at Rush as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Clottey!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clottey wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Clottey lands a shot to the head.
Rush is covering up but some of the strikes from Clottey are getting through and doing damage.
Rush wants to get back to his feet.
Joshua Clottey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clottey is looking to control Rush but Rush is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clottey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rush is taking damage to the body and head.
Clottey is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rush is defending well though. Clottey let's go of the attempt for now.
Rush is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clottey is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rush. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rush trying to get back to his feet but Clottey is in full control for now.
Clottey lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Clottey.
Rush manages to escape to his feet.
Clottey clinches with his opponent.
Clottey manages to pull guard.
Clottey working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clottey pushes a forearm under Rush's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rush is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Clottey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Chesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Chesner!
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, Junior Felix!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chesner walks into a straight right hand from Felix.
Felix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chesner throws a jab but it's blocked by Felix.
Chesner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chesner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Felix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Felix scores a takedown into full mount!
Felix prevents Chesner from getting the reversal.
Felix controlling from the full mount.
Chesner is looking to get to half guard.
Felix with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chesner is looking to get to half guard.
Felix working Chesner over with strikes here.
Felix blocks Chesner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Felix controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesner is trying desperately to improve position.
Chesner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Chesner staying busy and making it hard for Felix to control.
Chesner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Felix not allowing Chesner to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Felix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Felix loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Chesner hold on?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chesner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Felix gets his way!
Felix working for a choke but Chesner is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix gets his hands free as Chesner looks to control.
Felix has the hooks in. Chesner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Felix lands a shot to the head.
Felix doesn't have the hooks in and Chesner manages to turn into his guard.
Felix wants to sweep here but Chesner controlling him for the moment.
Felix working a defensive guard here.
Felix is pulling down on Chesner's head. It's preventing any offense from Chesner, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Felix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chesner off and has taken his back!
Chesner tries to roll but Felix sticks to his back.
Felix trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chesner is covering up but some of the strikes from Felix are getting through and doing damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Felix is hanging on to Chesner's back as he tries to escape.
Felix scores with punches from the back.
Chesner is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesner turns into Felix and is now in his guard.
Chesner is breathing heavily.
Felix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chesner is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Felix is on top in guard.
Felix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Felix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chesner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chesner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Felix stands up over Chesner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Felix dominated that round.
That's time! Chesner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Felix clinches.
Felix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chesner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Felix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Felix forces Chesner back against the cage and clinches.
Felix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chesner.
Still in the clinch, Felix scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Felix.
A short right from Felix on the inside.
Felix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chesner backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Felix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Felix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chesners head.
Felix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Felix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Felix lands a hook that snaps the head of Chesner backwards.
A short left from Felix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Felix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Felix cracks Chesner with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Felix.
Felix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Felix.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Felix.
Felix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Felix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Felix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chesner backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chesner backwards.
Chesner is rocked!
Felix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Chesner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Felix unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chesner! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Felix is unloading with more strikes now! Chesner drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Felix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Levi Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by March of Cambreadth. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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204 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
McDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
McDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald looks gassed!
Jones wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald lands a knee to the head.
McDonald can't get the takedown.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levi Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDonald backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. McDonald shrugs it off though.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabs at McDonald's body.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Levi Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
McDonald tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald misses the jab.
Jones misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a body shot.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones swinging wilding here.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDonald.
McDonald scores with a knee to the head.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones breaks the clinch.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
McDonald tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Jones.
A head kick by Jones misses
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald lands a head kick!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Jones.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones swinging wilding here.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Levi Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McDonald.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Jones.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones cracks McDonald with a good jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a body shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones stalks McDonald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDonald's face. McDonald staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a front kick that sends McDonald stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eddie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonald takes one on the button.
A left lands for Jones.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for Jones.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Levi Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McDonald.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a body shot.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones cracks the inside of McDonald's front leg.
Jones blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Jones tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
Jones throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Jones moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Jones misses with the body kick
and McDonald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonald's head.
Jones avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Jones dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
Jones stalks McDonald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDonald's face. McDonald staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
McDonald is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McDonald.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Jones.
Eddie McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jab by Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
McDonald clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Escarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escarino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RATM-- Guerrilla Radio. Hernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to my Nightmare. 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Escarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escarino throws out the jab.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Escarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escarino throws out the jab.
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escarino sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hernandez prevents Escarino from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez wants to advance to full mount but Escarino doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Escarino keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escarino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escarino's head.
Hernandez cracks Escarino with a solid left hand.
Escarino is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez stops Escarino from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez prevents Escarino from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez wants to stand but Escarino is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escarino wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hernandez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escarino.
Escarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Escarino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escarino throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Escarino stalks Hernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hernandez's face. Hernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Dan Escarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hernandez misses with a knee strike.
Hernandez keeps control of Escarino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but Escarino blocks it.
Hernandez controlling the action here for a moment.
Hernandez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Escarino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Escarino lands with an overhand left.
Escarino throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Escarino throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Escarino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escarino connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hernandez to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Escarino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Escarino!
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