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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruckus Engel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruckus Engel!
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, Randy Moss!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Engel with that takedown attempt.
Engel shoots for a double leg takedown but Moss sprawls well. He's pushed Engel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Engel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruckus Engel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moss circles away.
Moss throws a head kick but Engel moves out of range.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whack! Moss lands a heavy head kick that drops Engel. The ref tackles Moss to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Engel was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Randy Moss!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Savas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savas has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Savas!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savas fails with a takedown attempt.
Savas wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Savas circles away easily
and Savas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Savas counters with a nice body kick.
Savas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Savas has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Savas wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savas wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to kick Savas off but Savas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Savas is controlling the pace.
Savas is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Savas is controlling him well.
Savas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savas stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Savas's guard.
Jackson gets to his feet. Savas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Savas avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Savas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Savas fails to land the takedown.
Anton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Savas.
Savas with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Savas didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savas looks gassed!
Jackson stands up from Savas's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savas misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Savas's guard now.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Savas tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Savas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Steelflex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steelflex has chosen Dirty Hous' as his entrance music. Jefferson Steelflex acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herman Green!
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, Jefferson Steelflex!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steelflex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Steelflex keeps him there for the moment.
Steelflex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steelflex seems keen to control Green's posture.
Green preventing the sweep.
Green is working Steelflex over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steelflex working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Steelflex looking for subs off his back but Green has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steelflex trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is working for a kimura but Steelflex is defending it quite comfortably.
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steelflex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Green is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steelflex tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Steelflex is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steelflex is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Steelflex circles away and we're back to standing.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green!
It looks like Jefferson Steelflex has been cut.
Steelflex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green shoots in and bounces Steelflex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steelflex wants to improve his position but instead Green has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green thows a huge punch but Steelflex dodges it nicely.
Steelflex is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steelflex avoid being mounted?
Steelflex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steelflex is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steelflex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steelflex is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Steelflex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steelflex misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steelflex looks gassed!
Green shoots and misses
and Steelflex counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steelflex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Steelflex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green is looking for a triangle but Steelflex pushes his legs off easily.
Steelflex passes into half guard.
Steelflex tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Steelflex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steelflex closes the distance but Green moves to the side
and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Steelflex didn't expect that.
Steelflex trying to control the position.
Steelflex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Green is controlling him.
Steelflex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Steelflex is retaining full guard.
Steelflex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steelflex is breathing heavily.
Green passes Steelflex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steelflex is trying to stand.
Steelflex tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steelflex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steelflex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green has closed the distance and engaged Steelflex in a clinch.
Steelflex breaks the clinch.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Steelflex tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Green wants to break free but Steelflex has control.
Steelflex tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Steelflex keeps him there for the moment.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Steelflex's takedown attempt.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steelflex is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
Green prevents Steelflex from breaking the clinch.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steelflex smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steelflex, who protects the arm well.
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green working away.
Steelflex is trying to get back to half guard.
Steelflex can't do much from the bottom here.
Steelflex is trying to buck Green off.
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steelflex struggling a bit here.
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.
Green creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steelflex sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Green trying to control the position but Steelflex is working away.
Green cracks Steelflex with a big elbow.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Steelflex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Green dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Steelflex's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steelflex throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Steelflex swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Steelflex gets a takedown into half guard.
Steelflex looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Green moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelflex stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steelflex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steelflex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steelflex misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Steelflex staying out of range there.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Steelflex wants to clinch but Green slips to the side
and Green counters with a shoot takedown. Steelflex fights it but they end up in guard.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Steelflex is retaining full guard.
Green preventing the sweep.
Steelflex wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelflex looking to control.
Herman Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steelflex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steelflex keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steelflex counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steelflex trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green controlling the position for now.
Steelflex wants to advance to full mount but Green doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steelflex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steelflex slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steelflex trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steelflex wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Green looking for a guillotine here but Steelflex defends easily.
Jefferson Steelflex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steelflex.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jefferson Steelflex.
Well Green 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Green!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pig Halperin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halperin comes to the cage accompanied by Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Carvalho has chosen Notorious BIG - Victory as his entrance music. Pig Halperin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pig Halperin!
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, Matheus Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but Halperin shows good takedown defense.
Carvalho drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Halperin has wrist control.
Halperin wants to stand but Carvalho is controlling the position.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Halperin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho postures up and lands a big shot to Halperin's brow.
Carvalho trying to control but Halperin is working from the bottom.
Halperin is looking to stand up but Carvalho isn't so interested in that idea.
Carvalho passes Halperin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halperin is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halperin wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carvalho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halperin tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halperin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carvalho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carvalho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carvalho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Halperin's face.
Halperin is trying to stand.
Carvalho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carvalho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Halperin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.
Carvalho looking to finish Halperin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Halperin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halperin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Halperin is breathing heavily.
Carvalho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Carvalho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Halperin looks a forlorn figure.
Carvalho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carvalho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Halperin tries to buck Carvalho off but he can't manage it.
Halperin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Carvalho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carvalho with good strikes from the mount here!
Halperin is bucking up trying to escape but Carvalho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carvalho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carvalho lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Halperin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Halperin tries to buck Carvalho off but he can't manage it.
Carvalho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carvalho lands with some strikes.
Carvalho lands with some strikes.
Halperin is squirming around, avoiding Carvalho's attempts to control the action.
Carvalho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halperin hang on?
Carvalho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Carvalho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carvalho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Halperin's face.
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!
Carvalho landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halperin hang on?
A nice elbow there by Carvalho.
Carvalho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Halperin?
Carvalho looking to secure an arm triangle but Halperin defends it well.
Carvalho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Halperin is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carvalho working for a guillotine from mount but Halperin is in no mood to give up.
Carvalho controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Carvalho 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.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Halperin sprawls well.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Halperin moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Halperin throws a solid leg kick but Carvalho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halperin.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Halperin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pig Halperin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Carvalho.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Halperin fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halperin throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Pig Halperin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
Carvalho fails with the takedown.
Halperin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown. Halperin tries to sprawl out of it but Carvalho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halperin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halperin tries to clinch but Carvalho is having none of it.
Halperin tries to clinch up.
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.
Carvalho gets a takedown into half guard.
Matheus Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halperin defends it well.
Halperin is trying to stand up here but Carvalho is controlling him well.
Carvalho is tying to control. Halperin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carvalho stops Halperin from getting back to his feet.
Carvalho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Halperin is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carvalho with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Halperin's head back.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halperin pinned against the cage. Halperin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carvalho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Halperin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Halperin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carvalho is landing with some decent strikes but Halperin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carvalho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a big shot there that rocks Halperin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carvalho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Halperin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Carvalho controlling his opponent.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho tries to control but Halperin wriggling away.
Halperin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Carvalho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carvalho landing shots from mount.
Carvalho lands a big elbow.
Halperin is bucking up trying to escape but Carvalho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Halperin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carvalho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halperin on the side of the head.
Carvalho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Halperin's guard.
Halperin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carvalho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Halperin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carvalho won't allow Halperin to get back to his feet.
Carvalho trying to control but Halperin is working from the bottom.
Carvalho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carvalho forces his way into half guard.
Halperin wants to get back to his feet.
Carvalho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halperin is trying to stand.
Carvalho not doing much here.
Carvalho prevents Halperin from standing back up.
Carvalho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Halperin pushes Carvalho off looking to stand but Carvalho dives back in and keeps control.
Carvalho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halperin is just riding it out for now. Carvalho eventually gives up the hold.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halperin defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halperin pushes Carvalho off looking to stand but Carvalho dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Carvalho.
Halperin is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halperin pushes Carvalho off looking to stand but Carvalho dives back in and keeps control.
Carvalho has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Halperin defend it? Carvalho steps over the head and cranks it - Halperin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carvalho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matheus Carvalho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordi Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Nuut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuut has chosen Lil Wayne- I'm Me as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordi Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrus Nuut!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Warner wants to pass the guard but Nuut is keeping the position.
Warner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nuut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner seems to be looking for submissions.
Warner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nuut sees it coming and defends easily.
Warner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nuut is refusing to be controlled, as Warner sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuut trying to control but Warner postures up.
Warner is trying to control the action in half guard but Nuut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Warner is breathing heavily.
Nuut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nuut goes for a takedown attempt but Warner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nuut misses with a takedown
and Warner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nuut won't be happy with that.
Warner trying to control the action but Nuut is working from the bottom.
Warner tries for a kimura but Nuut is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to advance to mount but Nuut denies him.
Nuut is looking for a sweep.
Warner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Warner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Warner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Warner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Warner tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nuut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nuut should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Warner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Nuut defends easily.
Warner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nuut trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warner has his foot on Nuut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuut works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warner!
Warner is looking to take a break and control but Nuut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordi Warner 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.
Warner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warner showed some decent athleticism there.
Warner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Warner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nuut!
Warner stands up from mount. Strange move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warner throws a body punch but Nuut moves out of range.
Nuut gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Warner drops back looking for a leg! Nuut is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuut manages to kick Warner off! Warner jumps back into Nuut's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuut is keeping the position for now.
Nuut is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nuut is thwarting Warner's attempts to control the position.
Nuut is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Warner manages to get to full guard.
Jordi Warner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nuut passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nuut wants to get back to his feet.
Warner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nuut wants to stand up but Warner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Warner gets full guard.
Nuut tries to stand but Warner is controlling from the bottom.
Warner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nuut wants to pass the guard but Warner is keeping the position.
Warner is looking for a triangle but Nuut pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuut trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Nuut preventing the sweep.
Warner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nuut advances to half guard.
Nuut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Warner gets back to full guard.
Nuut wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
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.
Warner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nuut stopping the sweep attempt from Warner.
Warner is working hard here to advance position.
Warner trying to keep a closed guard but Nuut is proving a slippery customer.
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Nuut defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordi Warner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Warner misses with a takedown
so Nuut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Warner wants to sweep but no luck.
Nuut is sitting in close to Warner's body. Warner has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nuut is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nuut is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Warner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jordi Warner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woody Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guthrie comes to the cage accompanied by Power For Power, The Swans. Reeves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Motley Crye - Kickstart My Heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woody Guthrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Steve Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guthrie has managed to clinch.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Guthrie has him pressed against the cage.
Reeves landing knees to the body.
Guthrie lands a right hand.
Guthrie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Guthrie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reeves shoots for a double leg takedown but Guthrie sprawls well. He's pushed Reeves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guthrie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reeves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guthrie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guthrie is out of range.
Guthrie blocks a low kick nicely.
Reeves moves in looking to clinch but Guthrie pushes him off.
Reeves tries to clinch there but Guthrie circles away.
No luck for Reeves with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Guthrie.
Guthrie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reeves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reeves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guthrie pinned against the cage. Guthrie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Woody Guthrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Reeves.
Guthrie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Steve Reeves has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guthrie darts in and clinches Reeves up against the cage.
Reeves avoiding damage as Guthrie throws knees to the body.
Reeves fails to pull guard.
Guthrie breaks from the clinch.
Guthrie moves into the clinch successfully.
Reeves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reeves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves blocks an elbow strike from Guthrie.
Guthrie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guthrie closes the distance and clinches.
Guthrie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reeves looks gassed!
Guthrie prevents Reeves from breaking the clinch.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Guthrie has him pressed against the cage.
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guthrie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guthrie tries a head kick but it misses.
Guthrie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Woody Guthrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guthrie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guthrie drives through and clinches with Reeves against the cage.
Guthrie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guthrie throws a head kick but Reeves moves out of range.
Guthrie lands with a kick to the temple. Reeves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guthrie throws a right hand that Reeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reeves also avoids with ease.
Guthrie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guthrie controlling the action here for a moment.
Guthrie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reeves tries to keep at a distance but Guthrie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reeves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guthrie being controlled against the cage.
Guthrie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reeves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guthrie lands with a right to the head.
Guthrie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guthrie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guthrie moves into range and clinches up with Reeves.
Reeves can't break the clinch.
Guthrie missing with knees to the body.
Reeves blocks a body shot from Guthrie.
Guthrie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guthrie stuffs the takedown.
Guthrie misses with a body shot.
Guthrie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reeves.
Guthrie rushes Reeves and presses him up against the cage.
Guthrie with a knee to the head.
Reeves trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reeves wants to break free but Guthrie has control.
Reeves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guthrie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guthrie manages to avoid it.
Guthrie tries to bum rush Reeves with a series of wild strikes but Reeves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reeves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guthrie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reeves is trying to break free.
Guthrie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reeves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guthrie lands with a short shot to the head.
Guthrie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reeves is keeping busy.
Reeves jumps guard.
Reeves is trying to control the position but Guthrie postures up.
Reeves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guthrie has passed into half guard!
Reeves is looking to control Guthrie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reeves avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard.
Guthrie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Guthrie trying to control from half guard but Reeves is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves is looking to control Guthrie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reeves avoid being mounted?
Reeves is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Guthrie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Reeves'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.
Guthrie stalks Reeves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reeves's face. Reeves staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Guthrie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reeves blocks the body kick.
Reeves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reeves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reeves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
Guthrie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guthrie, right into the meat.
Guthrie drives through and clinches with Reeves against the cage.
Reeves tries to break the clinch but Guthrie is controlling the position.
Guthrie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reeves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guthrie breaks the clinch.
Guthrie connects with a solid leg kick.
Woody Guthrie is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guthrie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guthrie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reeves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guthrie manages to avoid it.
Guthrie misses with a two punch combination.
Guthrie throws a head kick but Reeves moves out of range.
Reeves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guthrie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves preventing the sweep.
Guthrie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reeves!
Guthrie landing strikes from the mount and Reeves is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Guthrie.
Reeves is working to get back to half guard.
Guthrie lands a big elbow.
Guthrie looking to control but Reeves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guthrie landing strikes, looking to finish!
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.
Guthrie trying to control but Reeves is having none of it.
Guthrie prevents Reeves from getting the reversal.
Guthrie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reeves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Guthrie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guthrie wants to control but Reeves is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie is nestled in close to Reeves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard.
Reeves trying to hold on to Guthrie's head to control him but Guthrie postures up.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard.
Reeves trying to control but Guthrie postures up.
Guthrie is tying to control. Reeves 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.
Guthrie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reeves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guthrie tries to avoid it but Reeves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guthrie to the ground. Guthrie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guthrie scores with a kick to the body.
Guthrie clinches up with Reeves and pushes him back against the cage.
Guthrie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Reeves.
Guthrie throws a hook to the side of Reeves's head but Reeves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reeves throws a head kick but Guthrie moves out of range.
Guthrie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reeves wants to get back to striking at distance but Guthrie won't allow it.
Guthrie tries to land a knee to the head but Reeves blocks with his arms.
Guthrie breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Reeves or perhaps it was just good defense by Guthrie which made him look bad.
Woody Guthrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Reeves.
Reeves shoots in for a double leg but Guthrie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guthrie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeves misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Reeves with that takedown attempt.
Reeves wants to clinch up but Guthrie keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guthrie lands a head kick. Reeves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reeves scores a takedown into full mount!
Guthrie is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woody Guthrie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Reeves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Guthrie lands a with a good body shot.
Guthrie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guthrie clinches with his opponent.
Reeves throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reeves as Guthrie tries to tie him up.
Guthrie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guthrie throws a leg kick but Reeves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Guthrie looks for the body kick but Reeves saw that one coming.
Guthrie throws a sloppy head kick
and Reeves counters with a takedown into side control.
Guthrie is looking to reverse the position.
Reeves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guthrie keeps working.
Guthrie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Reeves easily slips into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guthrie is looking to escape.
Guthrie can't escape the position.
Guthrie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reeves looking to control but Guthrie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reeves wants to control the action but instead Guthrie gets a body lock and reverses into Reeves's guard! Nice work!
Guthrie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reeves, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guthrie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reeves's head.
Guthrie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Guthrie.
Woody Guthrie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guthrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Reeves is just out of range.
Guthrie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guthrie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reeves throws a head kick that misses.
Guthrie lands a high kick!
Guthrie misses with a low kick.
Reeves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reeves tries to clinch up but Guthrie circles away and keeps his distance.
Reeves avoids the body shot from Guthrie.
Guthrie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Woody Guthrie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guthrie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reeves tries to keep at a distance but Guthrie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guthrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reeves's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Reeves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guthrie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Reeves or perhaps it was just good defense by Guthrie which made him look bad.
Guthrie has managed to clinch.
Reeves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guthrie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guthrie.
Reeves goes for a takedown attempt but Guthrie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woody Guthrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Reeves.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guthrie moves out of range as Reeves throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Guthrie misses.
A head kick misses from Guthrie.
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guthrie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reeves slips a jab and a cross from Guthrie.
Reeves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Guthrie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reeves avoids the head kick by Guthrie.
Reeves gets the takedown into side control.
Guthrie wants to control but Reeves postures up.
Guthrie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reeves's best efforts.
Guthrie is trying to control but can't.
Guthrie tries to kick Reeves off but Reeves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steve Reeves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reeves trying to control from half guard but Guthrie is working away.
Woody Guthrie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reeves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reeves thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guthrie to regain full guard.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Reeves.
I think Guthrie 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woody Guthrie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soviet National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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281 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urijah Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin tries to clinch up.
Carwin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Karelin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Urijah Carwin has been cut.
Karelin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karelin throws out a loose jab but Carwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Urijah Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carwin misses with a double jab
and Carwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Karelin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karelin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Carwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Carwin moves in looking to clinch but Karelin pushes him off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urijah Carwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karelin's corner calls for a 1-2. Karelin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karelin throws a combination that misses
and Carwin counters with a left and a right that stings Karelin.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt.
Karelin gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karelin cracks Carwin with a big right hand but Carwin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Karelin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Urijah Carwin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Urijah Carwin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Karelin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes to the cage accompanied by Do You Call My Name by Ra. Play is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Rivera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Play doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rivera.
Play pushes Rivera off and gets back to his feet.
Play keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Play.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Play keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Play fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Play scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera fails to pull guard.
Rivera fails to pull guard.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Play manages to get underhooks.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Play holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivera drops back down to his feet.
Play lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Play pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
Rivera checks a low kick from Play.
Play throws a leg kick but Rivera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Play looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Play lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
Play scores with a nice strike.
Rivera is holding his hands too far apart here. Play throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rivera is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Foul Play!
Foul Play is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson has chosen Believe by Disturbed as his entrance music. William Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Wallace darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wallace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wallace trying to mount his opponent but Watson defends it.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Watson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wallace 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.
Wallace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wallace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Watson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wallace's guard! Nice work there by Watson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
William Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace throws a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Watson.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watson.
Watson checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Wallace wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side
and Watson counters with a body kick.
Watson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wallace misses with a takedown
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Watson.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wallace is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Watson is trying is best to control the position here.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Watson is trying to control but can't.
Wallace is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Watson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wallace is pressing down on Watson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wallace.
Wallace is trying for a kimura here. Watson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wallace wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Wallace!
William Wallace retains his middleweight title!
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