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ANB 12: Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filapovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filapovich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - enter sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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, Cain Marko II!
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, Mirko Filapovich!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filapovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Filapovich.
A big left from Filapovich misses.
Marko II bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marko II sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Filapovich is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marko II creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Filapovich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Filapovich is pushing Marko II's head away, looking to escape. Marko II manages to hold on to the position though.
Marko II lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marko II 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.
Marko II wants to control but Filapovich is keeping him busy.
Filapovich is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marko II asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marko II will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marko II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Filapovich is looking to get back to his feet here but Marko II is keeping cool and he's managed to take Filapovich's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filapovich is trying to get back to his feet but Marko II has full control of the position and if anything, Filapovich has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marko II somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Marko II connects with a big shot to the side of Filapovich's head.
Filapovich covering up well and avoiding damage.
Marko II lands a shot to the head.
Filapovich looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Marko II tightening his grip on Filapovich, looking for the choke.
Marko II is breathing heavily.
Filapovich holding both Marko II 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filapovich covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Filapovich trying to get back to his feet but Marko II is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Filapovich as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Marko II!
Marko II scores with punches from the back.
Filapovich is trying to get back to his feet but Marko II has full control of the position and if anything, Filapovich has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko II lands shots from the back.
Filapovich holding both Marko II 's hands and preventing any damage.
Marko II is working the ground and pound. Can Filapovich escape?
Marko II throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Filapovich has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Marko II scores with punches to the body.
Marko II throwing sloppy strikes.
Marko II is landing with strikes from the back.
Filapovich wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko II is working the ground and pound. Can Filapovich escape?
Marko II looking for the choke but no joy.
Filapovich is trying to stand back up.
Marko II has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Filapovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko II 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.
Marko II fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filapovich.
A head kick misses from Filapovich.
Filapovich scores with a hook to the body. Marko II takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filapovich throws a body punch but Marko II moves out of range.
Marko II takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marko II takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marko II blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Filapovich throws a head kick but Marko II moves out of range.
Filapovich scores with a head kick.
Mirko Filapovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filapovich cracks Marko II with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marko II staying out of range there.
Filapovich lands a high kick!
Cain Marko II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filapovich throws a right and a left that Marko II avoids nicely.
Filapovich throws a head kick that half lands.
Marko II shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filapovich but Filapovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filapovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marko II takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filapovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marko II manages to avoid it.
Marko II fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Filapovich there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Filapovich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Filapovich digs a good hook to Marko II's body.
Marko II misses with a takedown attempt - Filapovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Filapovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Filapovich.
Good leg kick by Filapovich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marko II closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses.
Marko II avoids the head kick by Filapovich.
Filapovich throws a big shot that misses.
Filapovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mirko Filapovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filapovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marko II. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filapovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marko II misses with a wild combination.
Marko II shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marko II blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Marko II tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marko II scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marko II keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filapovich.
Marko II tries to clinch there but Filapovich circles away.
Filapovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Marko II.
Filapovich misses with a body shot.
Filapovich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marko II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filapovich tries to avoid it but Marko II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filapovich to the ground. Filapovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filapovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marko II shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filapovich throws a head kick but Marko II moves out of range.
Filapovich throws a hook but Marko II blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko II avoids the head kick by Filapovich.
Marko II shoots in but no luck this time.
Mirko Filapovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marko II avoids the head kick by Filapovich.
Marko II lands with an overhand left.
Marko II steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filapovich.
Filapovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Filapovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marko II decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Filapovich's guard.
Filapovich wants to stand but Marko II is controlling the position.
Marko II trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filapovich wants to stand up but Marko II is controlling him.
Marko II missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filapovich wants to stand and escape but Marko II is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko II keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filapovich's head.
Marko II postures up in Filapovich's guard and throws a big left but Filapovich blocks it.
Filapovich wants to stand but Marko II is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marko II closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filapovich avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Marko II.
Filapovich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Horrible takedown by Marko II or perhaps it was just good defense by Filapovich which made him look bad.
Filapovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filapovich throws a head kick but Marko II moves out of range.
Marko II closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filapovich circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marko II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filapovich tries to avoid it but Marko II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filapovich to the ground. Filapovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filapovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Filapovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filapovich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Filapovich.
Marko II shoots in for a takedown but Filapovich shows good takedown defense.
Filapovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Filapovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Filapovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filapovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Filapovich.
Filapovich moves out of range of the body kick from Marko II.
Filapovich throws a sloppy head kick and Marko II moves out of range easily.
Filapovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Marko II. Marko II gets slowly back to his feet.
Marko II blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Marko II fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filapovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Marko II is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filapovich throws a combination that misses
and Marko II counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filapovich misses with a head kick.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marko II fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marko II has Filapovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Filapovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marko II fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Filapovich.
Marko II takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Filapovich lands with a kick to the temple. Marko II shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marko II will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marko II tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filapovich swivels and escapes.
Filapovich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marko II.
Marko II will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko II gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marko II throws a head kick but Filapovich moves out of range.
Filapovich misses the shot to the body.
Marko II lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marko II shoots in and drives through. Filapovich sprawls well.
Filapovich throws a head kick that Marko II semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Filapovich.
Filapovich misses with the combination.
Marko II closes the distance and clinches up with Filapovich, looking for a takedown. Marko II pushes Filapovich against the cage but Filapovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filapovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marko II blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Marko II shoots in for a double leg but Filapovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marko II clobbers Filapovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filapovich misses with a head kick.
Marko II throws a sloppy head kick and Filapovich moves out of range easily.
Marko II takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko II misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marko II looks for a takedown but Filapovich sprawls well.
Filapovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Marko II. Marko II gets slowly back to his feet.
Filapovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Filapovich misses.
Marko II fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marko II shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filapovich but Filapovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filapovich throws a head kick but Marko II moves out of range.
Filapovich throws a head kick but Marko II moves out of range.
Marko II shoots in for a double leg but Filapovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marko II fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filapovich goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Filapovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filapovich misses with a head kick.
Filapovich gets caught flat footed, as Marko II shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Filapovich wants to stand but Marko II is controlling the position.
Marko II throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filapovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marko II. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marko II pushes down on Filapovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marko II is looking for a kimura but Filapovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marko II to get the leverage.
Filapovich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marko II drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marko II prevents Filapovich from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filapovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filapovich 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and myles roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). myles roberts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Burns!
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, myles roberts!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
roberts is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
roberts tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
roberts tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
myles roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by roberts.
roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from roberts.
roberts stuffs the takedown.
roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from roberts.
roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
roberts tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
roberts throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
roberts tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from roberts.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
roberts looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from roberts.
roberts lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Travis Burns has been cut.
A combination from roberts does no damage.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
roberts swinging wilding here.
roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
roberts misses with a series of wild punches.
roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
roberts is looking to clinch.
roberts throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
roberts lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from roberts.
roberts misses with the combination.
roberts tries to clinch up.
roberts swinging wilding here.
roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from roberts.
roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
roberts looks gassed!
No joy there for roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from roberts.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has roberts pinned against the cage. roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
roberts lands a two punch combo.
roberts throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
roberts scores with a jab to the body.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
roberts tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
roberts misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
myles roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Burns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from roberts.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from roberts.
roberts throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from roberts does no damage.
roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from roberts.
roberts is breathing heavily.
roberts swinging wilding here.
roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
roberts tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from roberts.
roberts tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns gets a takedown into half guard.
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burns passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, roberts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Burns is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. roberts can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Burns working for a guillotine from mount but roberts is in no mood to give up.
roberts is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
roberts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You get the feeling that roberts really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Burns has hold of roberts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and roberts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burns looking to secure an arm triangle but roberts defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
roberts wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
You get the feeling that roberts really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Burns is working for a guillotine from mount but roberts frees his head quite easily.
roberts can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
roberts tries to lock up and control but Burns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
roberts is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Burns's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
roberts misses with a wild combination.
Burns looks for a takedown but roberts sprawls well.
roberts misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by roberts.
roberts lands a jab-cross combination.
roberts throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
roberts tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
roberts misses with a double jab.
roberts misses with a looping right.
roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by roberts.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from roberts.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
roberts misses with the combination.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Travis Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
roberts misses with a few strikes there.
roberts swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from roberts.
roberts throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling.
roberts fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from roberts.
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Burns wants to finish this one by submission but roberts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burns.
roberts is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to finish this one by submission but roberts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burns.
Burns goes for an armbar but he's not got it… roberts turns into him and now he's in Burns's guard.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Burns is looking for a triangle but roberts pushes his legs off easily.
roberts preventing the sweep.
roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
roberts wants to stand but Burns is controlling his posture from full guard.
roberts is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that's the end of the fight!
myles roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think roberts 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... myles roberts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Latouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latouche comes to the cage accompanied by in one ear. Steve Rogers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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204 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Latouche!
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, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latouche misses with a wild combination.
Latouche fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers tries to clinch but Latouche moves out of range.
Latouche misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Latouche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers tries to clinch but Latouche is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Latouche circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Latouche there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Latouche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Latouche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Latouche keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Latouche, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Rogers tries to clinch but Latouche is having none of it.
Rogers has managed to clinch.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike.
Rogers prevents Latouche from breaking the clinch.
Rogers lands with a right to the head.
Rogers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogers cracks Latouche with a nice body shot.
Rogers digs a right hand underneath Latouche's ribcage. Latouche let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Latouche is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Latouche is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Rogers fails to land.
Oh Latouche is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers lands a shot to the body.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Latouche seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers scores with a jab to the head.
Rogers takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rogers.
Rogers lands a big right hand! Latouche is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Woodring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodring comes to the cage accompanied by American bad ass. Dirt has chosen Tough as John Jacobs as his entrance music. Owen Woodring has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Woodring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dirt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Woodring cracks Dirt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joe Dirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown but Woodring shows good takedown defense.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown but Woodring shows good takedown defense.
Woodring lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirt needs to keep his hands up - Woodring had a free shot at his head there.
Woodring lands a brutal head kick. Dirt looks out on his feet and Woodring throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Owen Woodring!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Mashdein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Mashdein!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashdein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mashdein working the head and body with strikes.
Mashdein cracks Jordan with a big right hand but Jordan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mashdein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mashdein cracks Jordan with a big elbow.
Jordan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mashdein on the ground.
Jordan taking a bit of punishment here - Mashdein scoring with strikes.
Jordan tries to buck Mashdein off but Mashdein is having none of it.
Mashdein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mashdein connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jordan some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan wants to control but Mashdein postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mashdein lands a strong strike to the head of Jordan. That's dazed him! Mashdein looking to finish here. Jordan is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mashdein lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Mashdein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lacey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Winston Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lacey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motley Crue - Wild Side. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lacey!
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, Wade Winston Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Lacey.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Lacey moves out of range.
Lacey moves into the clinch.
Lacey'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.
Lacey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilson uses from the top position.
Lacey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lacey kicks Wilson off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to clinch
and Lacey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lacey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Lacey pulls guard.
Lacey pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
Wade Winston Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wilson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lacey - the referee stops the clock and Wilson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lacey. Wilson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacey is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson looks gassed!
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacey circles away quickly and effectively.
Lacey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lacey scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Wade Winston Wilson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lacey slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lacey gets a takedown into half guard.
Lacey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacey is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.
Wilson tries to kick Lacey off but Lacey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lacey trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lacey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Winston Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Lacey counters with a takedown into side control.
Lacey is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wilson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lacey gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wilson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lacey lets go of the hold and Wilson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Lacey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns has chosen Just Another Victim as his entrance music. Shane Johns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Broffy!
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, Shane Johns!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broffy digs a good hook to Johns's body.
Johns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Broffy lands with a shot to the body.
Johns looks gassed!
Broffy connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Shane Johns 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!
Broffy lands a slapping body shot.
Broffy connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Johns to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Broffy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Broffy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Nastie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nastie has chosen Roots Bloody Roots by Sepultura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Ba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Nastie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ba keeping moving, preventing Nastie from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nastie won't allow Ba to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nastie tries to stand but Ba is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ba punishes Nastie's body with a nice straight punch.
Nastie tries to clinch but Ba moves out of range.
Ba dodges the punch combination from Nastie.
A head kick misses from Ba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nastie.
Ba stalling in the clinch but Nastie improves position.
Ba missing with knees to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ba. Nastie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ba avoids the head kick by Nastie.
Nastie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good shot there by Ba.
Ba darts in and clinches Nastie up against the cage.
Ba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nastie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ba instigates a clinch.
Nastie gets control of Ba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nastie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nastie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ba is one step ahead there.
Nastie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ba is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nastie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ba's back instead.
Nastie trying to control momentarily.
Nastie looks gassed!
Nastie is hanging on to Ba's back as he tries to escape.
Nastie 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, Ba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nastie is trying to stick to Ba's back but Ba is turning into Nastie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nastie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ba.
Ba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ba with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ba is looking to stand up but Nastie won't let him.
Ba throws and elbow that misses. Nastie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ba's guard. Nice move by Nastie!
Nastie wants to control from the top but Ba keeps moving.
Ba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nastie won't allow Ba to get back to his feet.
Nastie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nastie wants to control from the top but Ba keeps moving.
Nastie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ba is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nastie stands up from Ba's guard - Nastie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ba throws a combination that misses
and Nastie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nastie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ba's face.
Nastie takes an elbow to the temple.
Ba lands a shot to the body.
Nastie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ba digs a right hand into Nastie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nastie's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Ba to work.
Nastie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ba throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Nastie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nastie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nastie is looking to clinch but Ba is avoiding it.
Nastie misses with a series of wild punches.
Ba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nastie wants to clinch up but Ba keeps it at a distance.
Ba tries to close the distance and clinch but Nastie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nastie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nastie tries to avoid it but Ba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nastie to the ground. Nastie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ba closes the distance and pushes Nastie back into the cage.
Nastie fails to pull guard.
Ba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nastie goes for a takedown attempt but Ba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Billy Ba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nastie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nastie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba scores a takedown into full mount!
Nastie is in a horrible position here. Ba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nastie tries to lock up and control but Ba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nastie is looking to get to half guard.
Ba working Nastie over with strikes here.
Ba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ba sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ba throwing strikes here but Nastie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nastie is looking to get to half guard.
Ba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ba with the ground and pound from mount.
Nastie holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ba tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nastie tries to hold on but Ba postures up.
Ba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nastie?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ba raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastie wants to hold on but Ba pushes him away.
Ba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ba avoids the attempt from Nastie to control.
Nastie working to try and regain half guard.
Ba working Nastie over with strikes here.
Ba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Ba punching from mount but Nastie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ba lands a heavy elbow.
Ba throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nastie is looking to improve his position but Ba isn't that keen on the idea.
Ba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nastie is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ba landing shots from mount.
Ba misses with a head shot.
Nastie can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nastie doesn't manage to clinch there - Ba circles away.
Nastie shoots in but no luck this time.
Nastie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nastie has his takedown stuffed
and Ba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ba manages to break the clinch.
Ba avoids the head kick by Nastie.
Ba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nastie wants to improve his position but Ba is controlling well.
Ba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nastie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ba.
Ba lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ba landing strikes from the mount.
Nastie tries to hold on but Ba postures up.
Ba with the ground and pound from mount.
Nastie tries to reverse the position but Ba maintains control.
Nastie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nastie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ba keeping moving, preventing Nastie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastieis looking to pass into half guard but Ba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ba is in guard.
Nastie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ba has passed into half guard!
Nastie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ba.
Nastie wants to control but Ba is keeping busy.
Nastie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ba is staying active.
Ba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nastie pushes Ba off looking to stand but Ba dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastie missing with punches from the bottom.
Nastie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nastie moves into full guard.
Nastie looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ba throws a head kick but Nastie moves out of range.
Nastie feints and as Ba raises his hands in defense, Nastie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ba trying to control the position.
Nastie trying to control but Ba is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ba uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nastie wants to clinch
enabling Ba to counter with a crisp jab.
Nastie wants to clinch up but Ba keeps it at a distance.
Nastie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nastie backwards.
Nastie lands a body punch.
Ba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ba takes the fight into the clinch.
Ba can't break the clinch.
Nastie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nastie has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ba clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ba connects with a looping right hand.
Bo Nastie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ba throws a nice looking combination but Nastie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nastie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ba tries to escape but Nastie is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastie cracks Ba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ba tries to bench press Nastie off him but Nastie keeps the position.
Nastie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ba keeps working.
Nastie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ba regains half guard.
Ba wants to get back to his feet.
Ba throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ba looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ba tries to clinch but Nastie is having none of it.
Nastie lands with a nice combination. Ba backs away looking to recover.
Ba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nastie.
Ba shoots for a takedown but Nastie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nastie shoots in looking for a takedown. Ba tries to sprawl out of it but Nastie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ba tries to close the distance and clinch but Nastie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Nastie.
Ba moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Ba.
Nastie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nastie avoids the head kick by Ba.
Ba tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nastie counters with a three punch combo that has Ba backing up. Ba nods at Nastie to acknowledge the strikes.
Ba darts in trying to clinch
and Nastie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nastie.
Nastie has Ba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nastie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ba tumbling to the mat - Nastie dives into Ba's guard.
Ba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nastie wants to control from the top but Ba keeps moving.
Nastie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ba kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastie wants to stand but Ba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nastie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ba trying to keep a closed guard but Nastie is proving a slippery customer.
Nastie throws a big right hand that misses.
Nastie postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nastie tries to clinch
and Ba counters with a two punch combo.
Nastie moves into the clinch.
Nastie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nastie jumps into guard, dragging Ba to the mat.
Ba connects with a couple of short punches.
Nastie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nastie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nastie pushes Ba off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nastie wants to clinch up but Ba keeps it at a distance.
Ba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nastie clinches up with Ba and pushes him back against the cage.
Ba is looking to control Nastie's arms but Nastie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ba has his back to the cage.
Nastie slowing the pace effectively.
Nastie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nastie dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nastie tries to close the distance and clinch but Ba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ba wants to clinch up but Nastie keeps it at a distance.
Billy Ba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nastie tries to clinch up
and Ba counters with a left and a right that stings Nastie.
Ba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nastie prevents Ba from breaking the clinch.
Nastie pulls guard successfully.
Nastie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nastie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ba is one step ahead there.
Nastie is trying to keep Ba in close.
Nastie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ba scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba throws a big right hand that misses.
Ba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nastie has managed to clinch.
Ba manages to break the clinch.
Ba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nastie as he avoids it easily.
Nastie tries to clinch but Ba moves away
and Ba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nastie decides to pull guard.
Nastie is trying to control the position but Ba postures up.
Ba trying to control but Nastie is working from the bottom.
Ba throws a big right hand that misses.
Ba trying to control but Nastie is working from the bottom.
Ba stands up from Nastie's guard - Ba perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nastie is looking to clinch.
Ba darts in trying to clinch
and Nastie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ba!
Nastie controlling his opponent.
Ba working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastie avoids the attempt from Ba to control.
Nastie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nastie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ba is looking to escape.
Bo Nastie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nastie blocks Ba's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nastie throwing strikes here but Ba is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ba is looking to get to half guard.
Nastie with shots to the head and body - Ba looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nastie breaks from Ba's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nastie with the ground and pound from mount.
Nastie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ba because Nastie loaded up on that one.
Ba is looking to get to half guard.
Nastie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nastie with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Nastie.
Ba working to try and regain half guard.
Ba is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Nastie.
I think Nastie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Action Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kildahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kildahl has chosen Sound of Madness as his entrance music. Sam Kildahl acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Action Crackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Kildahl!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kildahl shoots in for a double leg but Crackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kildahl fails to land with a series of punches.
Crackson scores with a shot to the body.
Crackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Crackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Kildahl defends it well.
Crackson controlling from the full mount.
Crackson has control of Kildahl's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kildahl regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kildahl is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson controlling the pace for now.
Crackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kildahl has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kildahl wants to control but Crackson is having none of it.
Kildahl is trying desperately to improve position.
Kildahl is bucking up trying to escape but Crackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Crackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kildahl tries to reverse the position but Crackson maintains control.
Kildahl looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Crackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Crackson 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.
Kildahl tries to reverse the position but Crackson maintains control.
Kildahl is bucking up trying to escape but Crackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Crackson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kildahl is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Action Crackson!
Action Crackson retains his middleweight title!
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